Does the Red Shield 16 Gun Safe meet Australian statutory requirements for firearm storage?

Yes, it meets statutory construction thickness requirements for Category A and B firearms across Australian states with its 2 mm steel body and 3 mm door. However, because its unanchored weight is 90 kg, it falls below the 150 kg statutory threshold and must be bolted securely to a wall or solid floor using its pre-drilled anchoring points prior to use.

How many long-arm firearms can this safe practically hold if my rifles have scopes and bipods fitted?

While the Red Shield RS16B is manufacturer-rated for up to 16 long guns, that capacity is calibrated for standard-profile firearms without optics. Fitted target scopes, bipods, and extended bolt handles will take up considerably more room, reducing the practical capacity in real-world application.

Does the electronic keypad require mains power or any special electrical certifications?

No mains power or Australian electrical safety certifications are required, as the locking mechanism and internal motion-activated LED lighting bar run entirely on self-contained DC battery power. This makes setup straightforward for indoor domestic or outbuilding installations without needing a 240V SAA or RCM certified plug.

16 Gun Safe - Red Shield RS16B

The Red Shield 16 Gun Safe provides secure, lockable storage for up to 16 long-arm firearms and ammunition. Engineered to meet Australian statutory compliance for Category A and Category B firearms, this safe is constructed from a 2 mm structural steel body paired with a 3 mm structural steel door and a reinforced 6 mm door edge. Access is managed via a battery-operated electronic digital keypad featuring a manual key override and a 6-point locking bolt system. Inside, the safe includes an internal locking ammunition compartment, a carpet-lined interior with a moulded gun rack to protect stocks and barrels from abrasion, door pockets for gear, and a motion-activated battery LED light bar for low-light visibility.

Key Features

Digital Keypad Access: Secured by a battery-powered electronic keypad and backup key override driving a 6-point steel locking bolt mechanism.
Internal Ammunition Locker: Features a dedicated, separate key-locking internal compartment for legally compliant ammunition and accessory segregation.
Protective Interior: Fully carpet-lined internal cavity equipped with a moulded long-gun rack and door-mounted storage pockets.
Motion-Activated Lighting: Integrated battery-operated interior LED lighting activates on movement for clear vision without requiring 240V mains wiring.
Durable Exterior: Coated in a heavy-duty hammer-tone powder coat designed to resist scratching and wear in domestic installations.

Product Specifications

External Dimensions: 1500 mm (H) × 550 mm (W) × 550 mm (D)
Total Empty Weight: 90 kg
Body Construction: 2 mm structural steel
Door Construction: 3 mm structural steel with 6 mm reinforced door edge
Maximum Firearm Capacity: Up to 16 long guns (standard un-scoped profiles)
Power Supply: Direct current (DC) standard alkaline batteries for keypad and LED lighting (no mains power required)
Firearm Category Compatibility: Category A and Category B compliant across Australian states and territories

Who is the Red Shield 16 Gun Safe for?

Australian sport shooters and hunters — Requiring Category A and B compliance, this electronic long gun safe provides a 3 mm structural steel door, a 2 mm steel body, and a dedicated internal ammunition locker inside a 1500 mm (H) × 550 mm (W) × 550 mm (D) footprint to store up to 16 standard-profile long arms.
Rural property owners and farmers — Requiring secure farm utility storage, this safe offers a 90 kg unanchored structural mass with pre-drilled anchor holes for required structural floor bolting, paired with battery-operated electronic entry that functions in workshops or outbuildings independent of mains 240V power.

Less suitable for: Owners storing multiple wide-chassis rifles fitted with large target scopes, bipods, and extended bolt handles, as these accessories exceed the physical spacing of the 16-gun rack, making a wider high-capacity safe or a second storage cabinet more appropriate; it is also unsuitable for direct outdoor exposure or fireproof requirements, which demand a certified fire-rated, insulated safe.

SKU	RED42481LP
Model #	RS16B
Brand	Red Shield
Shipping Weight	113.4400kg
Shipping Width	0.550m
Shipping Height	0.550m
Shipping Length	1.500m
Shipping Cubic	0.453750000m3

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