Vaultek LifePod XE Biometric Edition Portable Pistol Lockbox

Vaultek LifePod XE Biometric Edition Portable Pistol Lockbox The Vaultek LifePod XE Biometric Edition adds Vaultek's 360-degree HD weatherproof fingerprint scanner to the XE briefcase-style platform, giving you the fastest possible access in the dark, with one hand, without having to remember a code. If your LifePod sits on a nightstand for home defense, in a vehicle for daily concealed carry, or anywhere speed of access matters more than method, this is the version to choose. Three ways to open it, all keyed to you. The 360-degree HD biometric scanner stores up to twenty unique fingerprints and reads from any angle, including upside down, so a quick grab in the dark or while seated in a vehicle reads cleanly the first time. A Smart Sense touch-activated keypad accepts a custom four- to eight-digit code as an alternative. Two included manual backup keys cover the rare case where the electronics are not an option. The body is Vaultek's TP3 polymer, the next-generation version of the T3 used on earlier LifePods. It's a proprietary impact-resistant blend that is neither metal nor light-duty plastic. It's drop-tested, lightweight, and rugged enough to ride in a glovebox, backpack, or checked luggage. The closed case measures 14.125 inches wide, 12 inches deep, and 3.75 inches tall, with a slim briefcase profile that gives the XE line its name. It fits under a vehicle passenger seat, in a backpack, in a carry-on, or in a nightstand drawer without taking over the space. Dual front compression latches plus an inner rubber gasket make the LifePod XE airtight, dustproof, water-resistant enough to float, and TSA-compliant for checked-luggage firearm transport when you follow your airline's guidelines. A quick-release steel security cable mount lets you tether the box to a vehicle frame, bed frame, or fixed anchor when you need to leave it unattended. Inside, the Biometric Edition ships with a top lid crate foam layer and multiple lower crate foam layers, which you can rearrange to adjust the depth for smaller or larger items. The modular interior also accepts a range of optional Vaultek accessories (sold separately): a lid organizer with mesh pockets, a quick-release mounting kit, and a removable drop-in tray with quick-release straps for vehicle mounting. Start with the foam and add what you need over time. A 9V alkaline battery (not included) runs the electronics for up to a year of normal use. If the battery dies, a hidden USB-C port behind the front keyhole cover lets you power the unit externally and get back in. The compression seal works whether or not the battery is alive, so even an out-of-power LifePod XE still keeps water and dust out. Available in Covert Black. If you have questions about whether the Biometric Edition is the right fit, or you'd like to compare it against the keypad-only Standard or the fully-loaded Special Edition (which adds a lid organizer, gun mat, and pluck foam interior), give us a call at 800-207-2259, Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM PST. We'll walk you through it Features Lock & Security 360-degree HD weatherproof biometric fingerprint scanner (up to 20 unique fingerprints, reads from any angle) Smart Sense touch-activated keypad (4 to 8 digit code) Two included manual backup keys Dual anti-impact latch design Quick-release steel security cable mount Construction & Portability TP3 polymer impact-resistant housing (non-metal) Drop-tested Slim briefcase-style profile with carry handle LED-lit interior Dimensions Outside Dimensions: 3.75" H x 14.13" W x 12.00" D Interior Upper interior lid crate foam layer Multiple lower interior crate foam layers for depth adjustment Modular interior accepts Vaultek accessories (lid organizer, mounting kit, drop-in tray) sold separately Environmental Protection Airtight, dustproof, water-resistant (floats) Dual front compression latches with an inner rubber gasket seal Functions without a battery as a water-resistant case Power 9V alkaline battery (not included), up to 1 year of normal use Hidden USB-C port for emergency external power Travel TSA-compliant firearm safety device for checked luggage transport Included Accessories Upper interior lid crate foam layer Multiple lower interior crate foam layers 2 manual backup keys 4 ft. steel security cable Available Colors Covert Black Feature Standard Biometric Special Smart Sense keypad ✓ ✓ ✓ Manual backup keys ✓ ✓ ✓ Biometric fingerprint scanner — ✓ ✓ Lid organizer (mesh pockets) — — ✓ Removable gun mat — — ✓ Pluck foam (customizable) — — ✓ Crate foam base ✓ ✓ ✓ Colors Covert Black Covert Black Black, OD Green, Sandstone Price $219.99 $259.99 $299.99