RFID
I was intrigued by the operation of the Hornady RAPiD Safe Night Guard. Its primary means of access is via one of three types of RFID “tags.” The idea is to hold one of these near the front-facing digital clock on the device, and magic radio waves tell the safe, “Hey, this is a legit key. It’s OK to open up now!
I particularly like this scenario for home defense gun use because it doesn’t require you to remember codes or finger patterns in a moment of panic, or operate such things in pitch-dark conditions when waking from a dead sleep. Just wave the tag across the front, and the drawer slides out, presenting your handgun or whatever else you might want to store in there.
That sounds great until you start thinking about where to store and how to manage that little RFID “key.” Are you expected to sleep with it stuck to your forehead? Or find it buried in your nightstand drawer?
Great question. The short answer is no. With the accessories provided, you can configure your own access process. Here are some options to consider. Included with the Night Guard are three types of “keys.” There’s a silicone or rubber watch band slider, two “decal” disks, each about the thickness of three or four playing cards and the size of a quarter, more or less and a plastic key ring “card” much like the ones grocery stores give out for their loyalty programs.
When going about your day, pick what’s most convenient based on what’s handily accessible. Stick the slider on your watch. Use the keyring card. Or stick the decal on the back of your cell phone. You can even include it inside your phone case if there’s room in your setup. Of course, you can also store one or more of these devices in whatever secure location is appropriate.
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