What SnapSafe does

SnapSafe is a US-based manufacturer of modular, specialty, and portable safes, founded in 2009 by Edward J. McGunn, a third-generation safe builder. The company is headquartered in Grand Island, Nebraska and operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hornady Manufacturing Company, which acquired SnapSafe in 2015. SnapSafe's product portfolio is organized into four main categories: Modular Safes (Titan, Super Titan, Super Titan Double Door) built around a patented internal-locking modular assembly system using 9-gauge steel walls assembled with a single socket wrench; Specialty Safes spanning vehicle (Trunk Safe II), under-bed, in-wall, desktop, and premium welded configurations; Vault Doors in standard and Premium tiers with Square-Lok organizational panels; and Lock Boxes in steel (LG/XL/XXL) and lightweight TrekLite polycarbonate variants, supported by approximately 20 accessories.

The core technology is the proprietary modular assembly system, which delivers welded-safe-equivalent security with portable piece-by-piece construction (Titan pieces as light as 92 lbs) and a 2300°F/one-hour fire rating. Additional technical features include 3/16-inch solid steel doors, eight to nine 1-inch chrome steel locking bolts, electronic combination locks with non-volatile memory, and dual U.S. design patents on lock box cable designs. Selected products carry California DOJ and TSA approvals relevant to firearms storage and airline travel. All products are made in the USA.

SnapSafe operates a dual go-to-market combining direct-to-consumer e-commerce at snapsafe.com (online orders fulfilled by FireFly Buys, with phone sales at 888-880-7322) and a retail dealer network accessible via the company's online retail locator. Pricing is one-time hardware sales ranging from $42.99 for compact lock boxes to $3,269 for the Super Titan Double Door, with $2,019-$2,959 vault doors and mid-tier safes and accessories in between. Customer segments include gun owners and firearms collectors (primary), homeowners seeking whole-room vault conversion, renters and military families needing portable solutions, concealed carry permit holders, and general consumers securing valuables in vehicles, offices, or homes. The company is privately held with no venture capital, private equity, or public ownership structures identified.

Name

SnapSafe

Legal name

SnapSafe

Website

https://snapsafe.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SnapSafe is a US manufacturer of modular, specialty, and portable safes serving gun owners, homeowners, renters, and concealed carry holders, operating as a subsidiary of Hornady Manufacturing via DTC e-commerce and a dealer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Home Safes and Security Products

NAICS

Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing (332994), Hardware Manufacturing (33251)

SIC

Ordnance & Accessories, (No Vehicles/Guided Missiles) (3480)

akta.pro primary industry

Firearm Storage & Safety Retail (Safes, Cases, Locks) (CRAMAKAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

CIT Equipment & Consumables (Cash Boxes, Seals, Smart Safes) (BPAKAIAL)

Keywords

• Modular safes
• Firearm security products
• Fireproof safes
• Vault doors
• Portable lock boxes

Headquarters

HQ city

Grand Island

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales (Modular Safes): SnapSafe generates revenue primarily through one-time sales of modular safes (Titan, Super Titan, Super Titan Double Door) with prices ranging from $2,189 to $3,269.
2. Specialty Safes: Revenue from specialty safes including Under Bed Safes, Trunk Safe II, In-Wall Safes, GlideVault, Keypad Safe XL, One-Gun Keypad Vault, and Premium Welded Safes.
3. Lock Boxes: Sales of lock boxes in various sizes (LG, XL, XXL) and materials (steel and TrekLite polycarbonate), with prices from $42.99 to $60.99 for steel boxes and $45.99 for TrekLite.
4. Vault Doors: Sales of vault doors including standard Vault Doors ($2,019) and Premium Vault Doors ($2,959), designed for closets, rooms, and storm shelters.
5. Accessories: Sales of complementary accessories including dehumidifiers, LED lights, pistol racks, handgun hangers, cable padlocks, hygrometers, and storage organization products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SnapSafe designs, manufactures, and sells a portfolio of physical security products including modular safes (Titan, Super Titan, Super Titan Double Door), specialty safes (Under Bed, Trunk Safe II, In-Wall, GlideVault, Keypad Safe XL, One-Gun Keypad Vault, Premium Welded Safes), vault doors, and lock boxes in steel and TrekLite polycarbonate. Products target homeowners for secure storage of firearms, jewelry, documents, and other valuables, featuring proprietary 9-gauge steel construction, fire protection up to 2300°F, and a patented modular assembly system.

Product overview

SnapSafe is a modular and specialty safe manufacturer owned by Hornady Manufacturing, offering a comprehensive portfolio of security products organized into four main categories: Modular Safes (Titan, Super Titan, Super Titan Double Door) featuring patented tool-free assembly systems with 9-gauge steel construction and 2300°F fire ratings; Specialty Safes including vehicle (Trunk Safe II), under-bed (Under Bed Safe), wall-mounted (In-Wall Safe), and countertop (One-Gun Keypad Vault, GlideVault, Keypad Safe XL) options plus Premium Welded Safes; Vault Doors in both standard and Premium grades with the Premium version featuring Square-Lok organizational systems and ceramic fiber fire protection; and Lock Boxes spanning three steel sizes (LG, XL, XXL) plus a lightweight TrekLite polycarbonate option. The product ecosystem extends to approximately 20+ accessories including dehumidifiers, lighting, storage organization, and security cables. All products share a focus on firearm security with varying fire ratings, electronic locks, and California Department of Justice (CADOJ) and TSA approvals on applicable models.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Titan Modular Safe Entry-level modular safe with 9-gauge steel construction, 2300°F fire rating, 8 locking bolts, electronic lock with non-volatile memory, and DIY assembly in under 30 minutes using an included wrench. Designed for homeowners needing portable, fireproof storage for firearms and valuables.
• Super Titan Modular Safe Larger modular safe measuring 59"H x 38"W x 17.5"D and weighing 550 lbs, providing expanded storage capacity while maintaining the modular assembly system for DIY portability and 2300°F fire protection.
• Super Titan Double Door Modular Safe Double-door variant of the Super Titan with 59"H x 38"W x 24"D exterior dimensions, providing a wider door opening for easier access and larger item storage while retaining modular assembly.
• Trunk Safe II Heavy-duty vehicle storage safe with 13-gauge steel exterior, 6-gauge steel door, eight locking lugs, and 3-foot security cable for SUVs, car trunks, RVs, or home use.
• Under Bed Safe Low-profile slide-out drawer safe designed to fit under beds, featuring 14-gauge steel construction, digital lock with key backup, and 5-foot security cable for securing to stationary objects.
• SnapSafe One-Gun Keypad Vault Compact single-firearm safe with programmable 4-6 digit keypad code, protective foam liner, heavy-duty steel construction, and battery operation with backup key lock override.
• GlideVault Slide-out drawer safe with tempered glass touchpad, silent mode option, and 4-6 digit programmable access code for quick access to handguns, jewelry, and documents.
• Keypad Safe XL Desktop-size safe with heavy-duty 16-gauge steel body and extra-thick 9-gauge steel door, featuring interior light and LED battery warning indicator.
• In-Wall Safe Concealed wall safe installed between standard wall studs, featuring 16-gauge steel body, 8-gauge steel door, electronic lock with key backup, and spring-assist door mechanism. Available in Standard and Tall sizes.
• Premium Welded Safes Traditional welded construction gun safes in 12-gun, 18-gun, and 30-gun capacities with 1200°F 30-minute fire shield, lined interior, adjustable shelves, and digital lock with key override.
• Premium Vault Doors High-end vault room doors with 12-gauge steel construction, nine 1-inch live locking bolts, UL Listed digital lock with EMP-proof mechanical key backup, ceramic fiber fire protection, and Square-Lok organizing system. Available in 36" off-white or dark grey finish.
• Vault Doors Standard vault room doors with 12-gauge steel door and frame, nine 1-inch live locking bolts, digital lock with key backup, and steel trimmed exterior. Available in 32" and 36" sizes for standard door openings.
• Lock Box - LG Compact steel lock box measuring 6.5"H x 9.5"W x 1.75"D with 16-gauge steel housing, key or combination lock options, and 1500 lb. rated security cable.
• Lock Box - XL Mid-size steel lock box measuring 7"H x 10"W x 2"D with 16-gauge steel housing, key or combination lock options, and patented space-saving cable receiver.
• Lock Box - XXL Largest steel lock box measuring 8.5"H x 11.5"W x 2.5"D with 16-gauge steel housing, key or combination lock options, protective foam interior, and 4-foot security cable. CADOJ and TSA approved.
• TrekLite Lock Box - XL Lightweight polycarbonate lock box at one-third the weight of steel (1.6 lbs), featuring TSA 4-digit combination lock with 10,000 programmable codes, and 1500 lb. rated security cable. TSA approved.

Quantifiable outcome

• Assembly time of 30 minutes or less for Titan models
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FireFly BuyscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2015FireFly Buys is the third-party fulfillment partner that fulfills online purchases made on SnapSafe.com and retains personal information such as name and address for the purpose of delivering products. Orders can be placed by phone to FireFlyBuys at 888-880-7322.
• Hornady ManufacturingcoreOthersHornady Manufacturing, a family owned business founded in 1949 and headquartered in Grand Island, Nebraska, acquired SnapSafe in 2015. Hornady is a world leader in bullet, ammunition, reloading tool and security product design and manufacture. SnapSafe continues to operate under its successful consumer-direct model with the addition of an attractive dealer program.
• DataPeakminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDataPeak is the mailing house that compiles a list of dealers and customers that request catalogs or promotional materials.
• Source Outdoor GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSource Outdoor Group is a full-service marketing agency that helps manage content, assists with social media marketing and maintains databases for Hornady and SnapSafe.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stack-On Products: Stack-On manufactures a wide range of gun safes, security cabinets, and tool storage products sold through sporting goods and mass-market retail channels. It competes directly with SnapSafe's lock boxes, specialty safes, and entry-level modular safes in the budget-to-mid-tier segment.
• Cannon Safe: Cannon Safe produces a broad line of residential, commercial, and gun safes with emphasis on fire protection ratings and electronic lock technology. It competes directly with SnapSafe's modular safes and specialty safes in the firearms-owner and homeowner security segments.
• Browning Safes: Browning Safes (operating under ProSteel) manufactures gun safes and security cabinets targeted at hunters, sport shooters, and firearms collectors. It competes directly with SnapSafe's Titan modular line and Premium Welded Safes in the same dealer and DTC channels.
• AMSEC (American Security Products): AMSEC is a US manufacturer of residential, commercial, and gun safes including TL-rated and UL-listed products. It competes with SnapSafe across modular safes, vault doors, and specialty safe categories in both DTC and dealer channels.
• Fort Knox Safe: Fort Knox Safe manufactures high-end gun safes and vault rooms with a strong focus on security certifications and fire ratings. It is a direct competitor in the upper-tier residential safe market where SnapSafe's Premium Vault Doors and Premium Welded Safes compete.
• Liberty Safe: Liberty Safe is one of the largest US manufacturers of gun safes and residential safes, selling through a national dealer network. It directly competes with SnapSafe's modular and specialty safes in the firearms-owner customer segment with comparable price points and product categories.

Broad incumbents

• SentrySafe: SentrySafe is a broad incumbent in fire-resistant and water-resistant home safes sold through mass-market retail (Home Depot, Walmart, Amazon). While less focused on the firearms-owner segment, it competes with SnapSafe's home/office safe offerings in the general-consumer channel.
• Master Lock: Master Lock is a broad incumbent in padlocks, lock boxes, and portable security products sold through hardware and mass-market retail. It competes with SnapSafe's lock box line and TSA padlocks in the portable security segment.

Others

• Hornady Manufacturing: Hornady Manufacturing is SnapSafe's parent company and a world leader in ammunition, reloading tools, and security products. While not a direct competitor, it is the strategic enabler for SnapSafe's manufacturing, distribution, and brand credibility.

Emerging players

• Vaultek: Vaultek manufactures smart, biometric-enabled portable handgun safes targeting concealed carry holders and tech-forward consumers. It is an emerging competitor to SnapSafe's lock box and GlideVault lines with a focus on smart features and direct-to-consumer sales.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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