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There is no single “right” place to keep a gun in the bedroom. There is only the option that fits your household, your training, your local laws, and the risks you are actually trying to manage. Responsible firearm storage works best in layers. For some owners, that may mean a quality safe. For others, it may mean a quick-access lockbox, a secured routine, or an on-firearm access-control device like Fusion. For many, the best answer may be a combination of tools used for different jobs.

If you ask ten gun owners what a “gun lock” is, you will get three different answers. One pictures the braided steel cable that came in the box. One pictures the clamshell that closes over the trigger guard. One pictures a biometric device bolted to the frame of a pistol.

Whether you’re purchasing your first firearm safety device or comparing different biometric gun locks, price is often the easiest thing to compare. But after spending years designing firearm safety products, I’ve come to believe price alone rarely tells the full story. The better question isn’t, “Which biometric gun lock costs less?” It’s, “What problem is this product actually solving?”

If you’ve spent any time researching firearm storage, you’ve probably seen the same debate: Should you store your home defense firearm in a gun safe, or is there a better option for quick access?

For many firearm owners, the phrase “biometric gun lock” immediately raises skepticism. But is the problem really biometric technology or the quality of the system being used?

Many “Smart Guns” have computers built into the actual firing parts of the gun, if the computer glitches, the gun won’t shoot. The B.O.S. Lock Fusion is different. It is a biometric slide lock (a high-tech fingerprint lock) that sits on the outside of your gun. It doesn’t touch the “guts” of the firearm. It is also “Air-Gapped,” meaning it has no Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, so it can’t be hacked. It’s the fastest way to keep your gun safe from others while keeping it ready for you.