Does the fingerprint reader work reliably?

VEVOR rates it above 99% accuracy with unlock in under a second, and it stores up to 20 prints. Budget biometric readers can struggle with very dry or worn fingertips, so enroll the same finger twice and keep the keypad code as a backup.

Can I mount it to a wall or under a desk?

Yes. It is a mounted safe with a 14.56 x 7.48 x 3.38 in steel body weighing 7.71 lbs, light enough for wall, shelf or vehicle mounting. Use fasteners rated for the surface, and check that the door's automatic swing has clearance.

The interior is sized for one pistol, with room for a magazine or small items alongside. It will not fit a full-size revolver with a long barrel plus accessories, so measure your gun against the 14.56 x 3.38 in opening.

How is it powered, and what happens if the battery dies?

It runs on batteries for the keypad, light and fingerprint sensor. Two mechanical keys are included, so you can still open it if the electronics lose power.

Does it beep when opened?

It has a silent mode that mutes the keypad tones for quiet access. The LED light and backlit keys still work in silent mode.

Is it good for a first gun safe?

It is a reasonable first safe for a single home-defense pistol because it offers biometric, code and key entry in a small steel box. If you plan to store several guns or valuables, a larger safe with more capacity makes more sense.