I got this safe in the hopes of using it to store my sidearm when not on duty. However, I quickly discovered that if you turn the knob hard enough, you can simply force it open. It is not a security safe - if you're trying to restrict access to low security items, it might work; but since it cannot be bolted down, and can be easily be forced open, I am hard pressed to even call it a safe. It's more a latching box.