Sentry®Safe Introduces Biometric fingerprint pistol safe

-- SentrySafe Continues to Provide Quality Gun Protection at Affordable Prices--

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (February 19, 2008) – SentrySafe, the world leader in residential and light-commercial protective containers, is proud to launch the SentrySafe FIRE-SAFE® Fingerprint Pistol. With a unique, patented biometric fingerprint lock, the fire-resistant pistol safe is ideally suited for multiple uses, opening with a programmable personal code or the swipe of a finger.

The new SentrySafe Fingerprint Pistol Safe, model TC8-936, offers gun owners, collectors and hunters unprecedented security and protection against theft and potential gun accidents at an affordable price.

“Our new SentrySafe Fingerprint Pistol Safe provides a level of product quality and performance that customers have come to trust from the SentrySafe brand,” said Sondra McFarlane, marketing communications director for SentrySafe. “Home thefts and firearms incidents involving children are occurring more often –– there is a true need for gun safes. With our new product line, SentrySafe continues to provide gun owners with proven protection, innovative storage options and advanced security features combined with competitive pricing.”

In addition to the pistol safe, SentrySafe is also pleased to announce three new long-gun SentrySafe Gun Safes, models G2345, GN8281 and GN8381.

With unmatched theft protection, the biometric fingerprint pistol safe and long-gun safes provide shooting-sports enthusiasts and gun collectors unsurpassed organizational innovation, distinctive and rigorous hardware and finishes. The gun safes also offer unique organizational options, including adjustable interior configurations, bungee systems, door back hooks, and the pistol safe offers a removable 6-gun pistol rack. The three long-gun safes feature superior gun protection and safety, including hardened steel plates that protect the locks from drill attack, steel live-locking bolts and pry-resistant doors.



SentrySafe FIRE-SAFE Fingerprint Pistol Safe, model TC8-936 (MSRP $499) features:

ETL-verified to manufacturer’s fire protection specifications. Up to 1400°F for 30 minutes, interior temperature remains below 350°F
Fingerprint lock with keypad; opens with swipe of a finger or programmable personal code
Allows up to 7 users; 1 manager with program override capacity and 6 additional users
Stores up to 14 fingerprints
FBI and CIA compliant in that sensor generates images in 500 dpi
Solid steel construction
3 live-locking bolts and 3 dead bolts
Organizational features include removable 6-gun pistol rack, 2 adjustable shelves, door-back key hooks and bungee system on door back


SentrySafe Gun Safe, model G2345 (MSRP $685) features:

10 long-gun maximum storage capacity
Electronic lock with lever handle
Solid steel pry-resistant door
3 steel live-locking bolts
Concealed hinges
Hardened steel plate, protecting lock from drill attack
Carpeted interior
Fixed shelf
Bolt-down hardware included


SentrySafe Gun Safe, model GN8281 (MSRP $1,115) and model GN8381 (MSRP $1,195) features:

24 long-gun maximum capacity
3-number combination lock with lever handle (model GN8281 only)
LED electronic lock with lever handle (model GN8381 only)
Solid steel pry-resistant door
5 steel live-locking bolts/3 dead bolts
Concealed hinges
Hardened steel plate, protecting from drill attack
Organizational features include adjustable shelf, 4 adjustable interior configurations, floor compartment, door back hooks and bungee system


SentrySafe gun and pistol safes are available through local gun dealers, sporting goods departments at larger retailers, at sporting goods/outdoor specialty chains and DIY retailers throughout the U.S. and Canada. For more information about products and availability, visit www.sentrysafe.com




About Sentry Group

Founded in 1930, SentrySafe operates manufacturing facilities in Rochester, New York and Shanghai, China. In addition, SentrySafe’s satellite sales offices in the United Kingdom, Canada and Japan provide customers all over the world with affordable fire-resistant and security storage containers. For more information on SentrySafe products, call 1-800-828-1438 or visit www.sentrysafe.com.