If you’re looking for a sturdy gun safe that doesn’t dominate your room, the AMSEC NF5924 is an excellent choice. Billed as one of the “best SHTF (Emergency Prep) gun safes,” this model offers robust protection in a slim, space-saving form. It’s ideal for home defense preparation or anyone needing solid firearm storage with a minimal footprint. Despite its compact size, the NF5924 packs in serious security, fire protection, and convenient features.
Compact Dimensions Fit in Tight Spaces
Dimensions: 59″ high × 24″ wide × 18″ deep (external). This safe’s compact profile means it can tuck neatly into a closet, garage corner, or small room without issue. At just 24″ in width and only 18″ deep, it passes easily through standard doorways and fits in confined areas. Keep in mind you’ll want to allow a few extra inches (about 3–4″) of depth clearance for the door’s external hinges, handle, and keypad. Even with its slim frame, the safe provides over a foot of interior depth for your valuables. Its neutral textured gunmetal gray finish and black nickel hardware also let it blend into most home environments without drawing unwanted attention.
Solid Steel Construction & Security Features
The AMSEC NF5924 is built like a tank, designed to thwart burglars and protect your firearms. Key security features include:
- Thick Steel Body & Door: The safe’s body is made from tough 11-gauge steel, and the door has a 1/4″ thick solid steel plate front. This heavy steel construction makes it extremely resistant to prying, cutting, or drilling attempts.
- Hardened Lock Protection: Behind the electronic keypad lock is a hardened steel plate. This barrier defeats drilling attacks on the lock, so thieves can’t easily bore through to the locking mechanism.
- External Relocker Device: The NF5924 features an external relocker (a “booby trap” for burglars). If a thief strikes the safe hard (for example, with a sledgehammer), the relocker triggers and deadlocks the safe’s bolts in place. This means heavy blows will actually make the safe harder to open for the attacker.
- Four-Way Boltwork: A total of 14 steel locking bolts (each 1.5″ in diameter) secure the door on all four sides (top, bottom, hinge side, and opening side). There are 9 active bolts that extend when locked and 5 deadbolts on the hinge side — together these 14 massive bolts prevent the door from being pried open from any angle.
90-Minute Fire Protection
Fire can be as much a threat as theft, and the NF5924 is ready for it. This safe carries a 90-minute fire rating at 1200°F. In practical terms, it can endure a raging house fire for an hour and a half while keeping the interior temperature below 350°F. By staying under 350°F internally, your important documents, cash, and other heat-sensitive items are much more likely to survive (paper generally chars above ~400°F, so this safe keeps contents in the safe zone). To further protect against fire and smoke, the door is lined with an expanding heat-activated fire seal. In a high-temperature event, this seal swells to block out flames, smoke, and water from entering the safe, giving your valuables a fighting chance even in extreme conditions.
Convenient Interior Design & Lighting
Despite its smaller size, the NF5924’s interior is thoughtfully designed to maximize storage and usability:
- Door Organizer with Long Gun Storage: The inner side of the door comes with a full organizer panel. It has pockets and pouches for handguns, documents, and accessories, helping free up shelf space. Uniquely, it also includes a strap system to secure one long gun on the door itself. This is perfect for a home-defense shotgun or rifle that you want readily accessible when you open the safe.
- Modular Shelving: The safe’s interior shelves are adjustable and/or removable, allowing you to customize the layout. You can set it up to store long guns (rifles/shotguns) on one side and shelves for ammo or valuables on the other, or use all shelves if you don’t need to store many rifles. This flexibility means the NF5924 can adapt to your storage needs, whether you have a modest firearm collection or primarily documents and jewelry.
- Built-in Power Outlet: For added convenience, an AC power outlet is installed inside the safe (with a removable external power cord). This lets you easily plug in a dehumidifier rod to control humidity, charge electronics like hard drives, or power other accessories within the safe.
- Motion-Activated LED Lighting: The interior is equipped with LED lights that automatically illuminate when you open the door (motion-sensing or door-activated). The lighting makes it easy to see your guns and valuables even in a dark closet, so you’re not fumbling with a flashlight when accessing items at night.
Designed for Home Use: Weight & Installation
Weight: The NF5924 weighs about 600 lbs (272 kg). That substantial weight means a thief can’t simply carry it off – it’s heavy enough to deter quick grab-and-go thefts. Yet, it’s still manageable for professional installers or two strong adults to get into place with the right equipment (it’s lighter than many larger safes, which can top 1000 lbs). Its weight is a good balance for home use: heavy for security, but not so unwieldy that you can’t situate it where you need.
Easy to Bolt Down: For maximum security, you’ll want to bolt this safe to the floor. The NF5924 comes bolt-down ready – it has four pre-drilled anchor holes in the bottom for securing it to a solid surface. By anchoring the safe (especially if you can position it in a corner or against two walls), you dramatically increase the difficulty for any thief trying to pry or tip it over. Once bolted, the safe becomes extremely difficult to move or attack, even with heavy tools.
These installation-friendly features make the NF5924 ideal for homeowners and apartment dwellers alike. Its compact footprint and ability to snug into tight spaces mean you can add serious security to your home without sacrificing a lot of room.
Great Value (MSRP vs. A-1 Locksmith Price)
With all its premium features, you might expect the AMSEC NF5924 to come with a very high price tag. Indeed, the manufacturer’s MSRP is on the higher end for a safe of this size. However, A-1 Locksmith offers this safe at around $2,625, which is a compelling deal given what you get. For roughly the low-$2k range, you’re getting a UL-rated electronic safe with a 90-minute fire certification, heavy steel construction, top-notch boltwork, and a fully equipped interior. That’s excellent value for peace of mind in a compact package.
If you’re preparing for worst-case scenarios or just want reliable protection for your firearms and valuables in a limited space, the AMSEC NF5924 delivers. It combines robust security, fire protection, and convenient features in a size that fits virtually anywhere. To learn more or purchase, visit the official AMSEC NF5924E5 product page on A-1 Locksmith’s website.
