8 Best Gun Safe Lighting (Reviewed [year])
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07.19.2023
- The best gun safe lights
- How to choose the proper one
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1. Litever LED Under Counter Lighting Fixtures
Here come super bright, yet soft lighting fixtures – The Litever Led Under Counter Lighting Fixtures are designed with a diffused light cover which allows for pleasant lighting. The fixtures are made out of plastic end caps, PC diffusers, and aluminum alloy, while the light they shine is in daylight 5000k (CRI>80).
The process of installation is easy – you can quickly install the fixtures with the help of sufficient self-adhesive pads, wire and mounting clips, and extension cords which are all included in the package. Keep in mind that it is not compatible with any existing wall dimmers. One of the numerous cool features that these lighting fixtures possess is the rotary switch dimmer – the dimmable range is 0-100%. The Aluminum PBC with thermal paste ensures good heat dissipation, which improves the longevity of the LED lights. This being said, you’ll get around 30.000 hours of lifetime at its full load.
A battery is not required.
Other features you might find interesting and useful: the light bars have safe 12VDC low voltage; each cabinet is equipped with male and female DC connectors of 5.5mm x 2.1mm.
If you have a wider, bigger gun safe, this lighting kit might be the perfect fit.
Features:
- Light Source Type: LED
- Finish: Anodized
- Item Dimensions: 11.93 x 0.98 x 0.39 inches
- Wattage: 31 watts
What We Liked:
- Perfect lighting
- 30.000 hours of lifetime
- Great for lighting wider gun safes
What We Didn’t Like:
- Not particularly a bad thing, but there’s no motion sensor
Verdict:
Designed for super-bright gun safe lighting. Thanks to the superb power adapter, you shall get approximately 30.000 hours of usage at full load.
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2. WOBANE Under Cabinet Lighting Kit
The WOBANE Lighting Kit is a great option for those who aim for quality lighting with low energy consumption. These LEDs deliver a total of 1100 lumens, warm white color with a low power consumption of 12 watts. The color rendering index (CRI) is above 80, which means the light will reproduce the color accurately.
The Lighting Kit comes with a UL-listed adapter and a strip is also included. Additionally, in the package, you get everything you need for effortless installation. You can attach the lights to the adhesive tape.
Other items included in the package are ultra-thin flexible “U” style connectors, extension connectors, and adapter.
Features:
- Light Source Type: LED
- Item Dimensions: 5.71 x 4.21 x 1.61 inches
- Wattage: 12 watts
What We Liked:
- High energy consumption
- Flexible “U” connectors
- Affordable
What We Didn’t Like:
- No motion sensor
Verdict:
Affordable, superb safe lighting kit. It offers low energy consumption and reproduces colors approximately and realistically.
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3. ILLUMISAFE – LED Gun Safe Light with PIR Motion Sensor Light Activation
We’re starting off with the Illumisafe LED gun safe light. This is one of the best options you’ll find on the market, especially if you’re looking for directional safe lighting. It is easy to install: you can attach the adjustable and rotatable LED lens on the door, and adjust the light in the area where it’s needed. The easy installation requires no hard-wiring. In the package, you’ll find screws, light and a Velcro hook strap to attach to your safe if the interior of your safe is made out of carpet material. These lights offer a great level of illumination. Even if your gun safe is stationed in an area that has no electricity, the lights will function perfectly.
One of the highlights of this safe light is the ease of use. You won’t have to turn it on and off all the time, because of its motion sensor activation. When the motion sensor detects movement, the led lights will turn on automatically. The light stays on for 60 seconds after the last motion is detected. It also turns off automatically when you shut the gun safe door.
The product is covered in a magnetic case. This is well-thought-out to ease the replacement of the 3 AAA batteries. The magnetic back case opens easily to allow you a replacement of batteries in no time.
Features:
- Light Source Type: LED
- Finish Type: Painted
- Item Dimensions: 3.5 x 2.5 x 0.75 inches
- Wattage: 5 watts
What We Liked:
- The brightness is just right
- Quality LED lights
- The directional lighting is really good and useful
What We Didn’t Like:
- The materials of the product could use some improvement
Verdict:
One of Illumisafe’s top products. We loved the directional lighting it offers, which can be really useful in bigger safes.
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4. SNAPSAFE Gun Safe LED Light Kit
Snapsafe’s LED lights are easy to install. They’re a bit different than the previous product we listed, and they come with bracket hardware and a magnetic strip. The strip is ideal if you possess a gun safe with a metal surface in the interior. Since Snapsafe offers three different versions of the lights, you can choose the one that fits you best and place it almost anywhere. So, if you own a handgun lockbox, you can choose the 6 LED Red. If you own a larger safe, you can go with the 30 LED white to illuminate all the dark places. Besides gun safes, you can use Snapsafe’s LEDs for lighting in cabinets, drawers, stairwells, corridors, drawers, garages, and more. However, don’t get too comfortable and place them outside – always try to keep them away from high humidity.
Due to their motion sensor technology, these LEDs will detect motion within a 10-foot range. One of the great features is the automatic standby mode, which turns on 20 seconds after the last motion is detected. The delay shutdown time of the motion sensor is between 15 and 18 seconds. Anyway, if you like the old-school way, you can manually set the light to remain ON until you switch it OFF and vice versa.
Features:
Snapsafe’s LED Light Kit comes in three different options at a different price: 20 LED White, 30 LED White, and 6 LED Red. Here are some quick specifications before we dive into details:
20 LED White
- Light Source Type: LED
- Light Color: White
- Item Dimensions: 13 inches
- Lumens: 70
30 LED White
- Light Source Type: LED
- Light Color: White
- Item Dimensions: 25 inches
- Lumens: 110
6 LED Red
- Light Source Type: LED
- Light Color: Red
- Item Dimensions: 3.5 x 2.5 x 0.75 inches
- Lumens: 8
What We Liked:
- Just the right level of luminosity
- Solid materials
What We Didn’t Like:
- The motion sensor could use some improvements
Verdict:
High-quality safe lighting with three different options to choose from, depending on your needs.
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5. TORCHSTAR Lighting Kit
Here comes a superb combination of everything you need. The Torchstar Lighting Kit includes 6 LED light bars, a power adapter (UL-Listed A/C), a rocker switch, and 5 extension cables. You can choose between daylight (5000k) or warm white (3000k) color. Either way, you’ll be doing the right choice.
Easy installation is one of the numerous advantages of this light kit. You won’t need fancy tools to install it – you can use some common household items to set the light bars inside the gun safe, and you shall be able to do it within minutes. The led lights are powerful enough to lighten your gun safe completely. If you own a bigger gun safe though, you might need longer light bars. You can easily solve this by using the extra extension cables included in the light kit. The angular shape and the high adhesive tapes backing on both sides make it simple for the LED lights to fit perfectly on any surface inside the safe (especially the narrow corners!).
Now, let’s move on to power. Each light bar gives 150 lumens, which allows for ultra-bright lighting in the gun safe. However, you don’t need to worry about the batteries dying – the kit has low consumption and offers up to 30.000 hours of lifespan.
Features:
- Light Source Type: LED
- Finish Type: Plastic
- Item Dimensions: 11.8 x 0.59 x 0.41 inches
- Wattage: 10.8 watts
What We Liked:
- The adhesive tape does a perfect job
- The lights are super bright, thus offering great gun safe lighting
- The product is easy to set up
What We Didn’t Like:
- The motion sensor could use some improvements
Verdict:
The Torchstar Lighting Kit has everything you need for complete gun safe lighting. A whole package made out of quality parts and materials.
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6. LIGHTBIZ LED Light
Lightbiz’ LED lights are created to satisfy everyone’s needs – depending on where you need to install lighting, be it the wardrobe, kitchen, cabinet, garage, storage room, or a gun safe, you can easily use these LEDs. Since they illuminate well both small and big areas, it makes them a perfect choice for gun safe lighting. With the purchase of the LED lights, you’ll get a magnetic strip that allows for easy installation without hard-wiring. If the interior of your gun safe is made out of iron, this gets even easier. Thanks to the built-in magnet on the back of the LED lights, you can easily attach them to the surface. However, be careful not to position two lights too close together, since they will interact with each other. Also, be mindful of where you put the motion sensor ball – you want to position it in the direction you’ll be looking at or walking towards so that it can detect your motion efficiently.
The Lightbiz LED light is really user friendly since it offers 4 different cycle modes:
- Night mode: To turn it on, long-press the switch for 3-5s until the BLUE indicator lights up. The light will turn on when it detects motion in a place that is dark enough.
- Day mode: Single press the switch. Once the sensor detects motion, the light will turn on.
- Always on mode: Single press the switch till RED/BLUE indicator lights flicker at the same time.
- Off.
If you choose to use these lights for gun safe lighting, you won’t have to worry if it’s bright enough. The high-quality ABS aluminum alloy case with 24 bright LEDs allows for superb lighting. One of the additional features you might like is that it offers energy savings. So, even if you choose the Always-On Mode for your gun safe, you won’t have to worry about the bills. Now, let’s move on to the battery. The charging is simple since the built-in rechargeable 800 mAh battery can be charged by any USB port. It takes about 2 to 3 hours to fully charge it, and you’ll know it when the blue light appears.
Lastly, the motion sensor can detect human movement in dark within 10ft thanks to its passive infrared technology. If there is no activity after about 20 seconds, it will automatically turn off.
Features:
- Light Source Type: LED
- Finish Type: 24-LED (Silver) – 3 Packs
- Item Dimensions: 7.9 x 1.6 x 0.5 inches
- Wattage: 3.5 watts
What We Liked:
- Super easy installation
- Good value for the price
What We Didn’t Like:
- The motion sensor could use some improvement concerning longevity
Verdict:
This light is not particularly made for safes, but can also be used in a variety of places. However, it is a perfect option for gun safe lighting with soft, luminous light.
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7. BLS T01LB LED light
A powerful 2 watts 14-inch panel, packed with 20 LEDs by BLS. This panel is ideal for gun safe lighting, but can also be used for lighting in the wardrobe, garage, stairway, hallway, laundry, closet, kitchen, sink, cabinet, and more. This LED light gives out 180 lumens of soft, white light. If you’re one of those people that also care about product design, BLS won’t disappoint you – you can choose between a black or a white outer case to match with the inside of your safe (both are made out of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene). The installation is easy and can be finished with the provided screws or a 3M strip. You can install it vertically or horizontally, depending on your needs.
This item is powered by 3 AA batteries, which are not included in the package. Concerning active time, the manufacturer claims that you can actively use it with 3 AA batteries and the batteries should last up to 6 months (depending on activity). Besides batteries, the light can be powered by 5V USB DC Plug if you need constant lighting in your gun safe. For this purpose, you get a DC cable with the purchase.
The motion sensor allows for the light to turn on once it recognizes motion within a 10-feet range. After you leave, the light stays turned on for another 20 seconds and then turns off. You can choose between three different modes of functioning: Auto, On, and Off, depending on the occasion. Also, you can choose for the light to turn on only at night, day, or both.
Features:
- Light Source Type: LED
- Item Dimensions: 14.96 x 2.48 x 2.36 inches
- Wattage: 2 watts
What We Liked:
- Easy to install
- Great design
- Bright
- Good motion sensor
What We Didn’t Like:
- It drains the battery quickly
Verdict:
A superb light that is also pleasing to the eye. Ideal for those who want their safe looking good!
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8. BLS T402 Super Bright LED Light
Yet another BLS lighting product makes it to this list. Here, we’re talking about some powerful, super-bright lighting in a 4000k neutral white color. You can install the led light pretty easily and without difficulties by mounting it with screws, or using the 3M adhesive tape – both are included in the purchased package. Even if the inside of your safe is made out of iron, you can attach the led light to it thanks to the strong built-in magnets. The light is super bright (200 lumens), so it will brighten every inch of your safe.
This LED light comes with a built-in 4000 mAh rechargeable battery. According to numerous reviews, this battery turns out to be one of the best features of the BLS T402. One charge will give you up to 180 days of activity in AUTO mode.
As for the motion sensor, the light will turn on automatically if it senses a motion in the dark or low ambient light. It has a constant-sense technology that picks up every motion and stands on as long as you are near to it. After you walk away, it takes 18 seconds to turn off. One of its best features is that you can adjust the sensitivity of the motion sensor, only by rotating the light. For an optimum lighting effect, you can try to adjust the angle of light depending on the shape and size of your gun safe (position it on the side, at the top, on the bottom – wherever you like). As with most LED lights that possess a motion sensor, you can choose between Auto, On, and Off mode depending on the occasion.
Features:
- Light Source Type: LED
- Finish: Matte
- Item Dimensions: 15.08 x 0.98 x 0.98 inches
- Wattage: 2.1 watts
What We Liked:
- The rechargeable battery
- Effortless install
- Super bright
What We Didn’t Like:
- The motion sensor could use some improvements
Verdict:
High-quality, super-bright light with a 4000 mAh rechargeable battery that offers up to 180 days in Auto mode.
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Buyer’s Guide on Choosing the Best Gun Safe Lighting
First and foremost, you have to choose what kind of light you want and need. There are two alternatives: compact fluorescent light (CFL light) or light-emitting diode light (LED light). In the next few paragraphs, we’re going to review their pros and cons and compare them back to back. (1)
The CFL light is most often used to light up rooms. It is bright and low consumption compared to incandescent light. It is bigger and takes up more space than LEDs – which might be a disadvantage if you own a smaller gun safe. The LED light on the other hand, is small enough to be installed in the smallest gun safes. Lately, many different LEDs offer different features. What’s common for all of them is that they consume way less power than CFLs and are very economical. LEDs also have a longer life span than CFLs. All in all, LEDs might be a better option for gun safe lighting.
Another thing to think about is the power source. Both mains (AC or DC) and battery are a viable options, and it is up to your preferences to choose what power source is suitable for you. If your safe has a power outlet, you won’t have any problems powering the lights on the mains. If it doesn’t however, you can go with the battery option – which is much more convenient today since it allows the light to be portable. A note if you choose the battery option – check the battery regularly to prevent it from dying. (2)
Last but not least – would you like a motion sensor or not? Usually, the lights with a motion sensor will be more expensive than the one that doesn’t, but this feature comes in handy. If you choose one with a motion sensor, the light will automatically turn on once you get in its sensing range. However, if you don’t find this useful, you can always choose a safe light with a switch.
Final Thoughts
After thorough research on gun safe lighting and due consideration, the one we found most fit for the indication “best gun safe lighting” is Litever LED Under Counter Lighting Fixtures. It is an exceptional product worth the price, and we believe that many people will agree with us. Of course, due to your preferences, you might find another safe light more suited to your needs. At least, we hope this article helped you in your choice and offered you useful information. Until next time!
Here are other product gun safe guides you can also check, Best Gun Safe Under 500, Best Gun Safe Under 1000, Best Under Bed Gun Safe, among others. And if you would like to know how you can transport your gun safely, click here.
References
(1) CFL – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvUUCL3ml4c
(2) AC or DC – https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/alternating-current-ac-vs-direct-current-dc/all
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John Fox
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