Quick Answer: Homak sells three genuinely different products under one brand name, and most searches for “Homak gun safe” land on the wrong one. The fire-rated Blue Ridge 24-Gun (BR50135240) is Homak’s real gun safe — 12-gauge steel, triple hardplate, a 45-minute/1400°F fire rating, and electronic E-Key access for about $1,788 — while the widely-stocked 8-Gun Steel Security Cabinet (HS30103660), at about $380-$470, is a cabinet with zero fire rating. A 5-to-12-Gun RTA safe (about $355-$608) sits between the two: welded-lighter, no fire rating, but electronic keypad access at a fraction of the Blue Ridge price.
Homak has sold the HS30103660 cabinet for years, and it’s the only Homak product featured elsewhere on this site — in our best gun cabinet roundup. But Homak’s own product catalog also includes a genuine fire-rated Blue Ridge safe line (24-, 36-, and 48-gun electronic models) and a budget RTA ready-to-assemble tier, neither of which shows up reliably at major retailers under the Homak name. We pulled specs directly from Homak’s own site to sort out which product actually deserves the word “safe.”
Homak’s three tiers compared
| Model | Capacity | Fire rating | Steel | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge 24-Gun (BR50135240) | 24 long guns + 6 handguns | 45 min / 1400°F | 12-gauge + triple hardplate | Best overall / real fire protection | ~$1,788 |
| Blue Ridge 48-Gun (BR50135480) | 48 long guns + 8 handguns | 45 min / 1400°F | 12-gauge + triple hardplate | Best for a large collection | ~$2,837 |
| RTA 8-Gun (HS40135508) | 8 long guns | None | Knock-down welded steel | Best budget electronic lock | ~$445 |
| 8-Gun Steel Security Cabinet (HS30103660) | 8 long guns | None | 1.2mm cold-rolled | Best compact footprint | ~$380-$470 |
Homak Blue Ridge 24-Gun Fire-Resistant Safe (BR50135240)
- 45-minute, 1400°F fire rating backed by 12-gauge steel plus a triple hardplate door, verified directly from Homak's own current spec sheet.
- Patented E-Key electronic keypad access with a spring-loaded re-locker that engages if the lock is drilled or punched.
- Sold on Amazon under Homak's "First Watch" sub-brand rather than the Homak name — search "First Watch Blue Ridge 24 gun safe" if a direct "Homak" search comes up thin.
The Blue Ridge 24-Gun is the only Homak-family product on this list that actually earns the word “safe” in a security sense — real fire rating, real hardplate steel. Freight-class safes like this one often sit at a warehouse for days before a curbside delivery window opens, so starting a free 30-day Amazon Prime trial is worth doing now for the smaller accessories (a dehumidifier rod, a bolt-down kit) that can ship two-day while the safe itself is still in transit.
Homak Blue Ridge 48-Gun Fire-Resistant Safe (BR50135480)
- Same 45-minute/1400°F fire rating and 12-gauge-plus-triple-hardplate construction as the 24-Gun, in a body sized for double the capacity.
- 862 lbs empty — this is a permanent-placement safe, not something you reposition after delivery, so pick the final spot before it arrives.
- Also listed under the "First Watch" branding on Amazon and third-party dealers rather than "Homak" directly.
Homak RTA 8-Gun Safe (HS40135508)
- "RTA" means ready-to-assemble — it ships as a knock-down kit you bolt together rather than a factory-welded body, which is how it undercuts the Blue Ridge line by roughly $1,300.
- HMC high-security tubular lock backed by a re-programmable electronic keypad with a lock-out feature after repeated failed codes.
- No fire rating at any temperature — despite being labeled a "safe" rather than a "cabinet," its security tier is closer to the HS30103660 cabinet below than to Blue Ridge.
Homak 8-Gun Steel Security Cabinet (HS30103660)
- 1.2mm cold-rolled steel body with a four-way locking mechanism and tubular key lock — no electronic option, no fire rating.
- The most widely stocked Homak product at major retailers, and the one already featured in our best gun cabinet guide.
- Limited manufacturer stock has pushed its street price up in recent months — no longer the cheapest option here despite being the smallest.
Why “Homak gun safe” mostly turns up a cabinet
Search “Homak gun safe” and the HS30103660 cabinet dominates the results — it’s the only Homak-branded product most major retailers stock consistently. Homak’s actual fire-rated safes exist and are real, current products (we pulled every spec above directly from Homak’s own site), but they’re sold through a narrower set of dealers and, on Amazon specifically, listed under the “First Watch” name instead of “Homak.” If a “Homak Blue Ridge” search comes up empty on a retailer’s site, searching “First Watch Blue Ridge” is the fix, not evidence the product doesn’t exist.
That naming split matters because the cabinet and the Blue Ridge safes aren’t interchangeable security-wise. The cabinet’s 1.2mm steel and simple key lock deter a casual grab or a curious kid; it does nothing in a house fire. The Blue Ridge’s 12-gauge-plus-hardplate body and 45-minute fire rating are a different category entirely, closer to what most buyers picture when they search for a “gun safe” in the first place.
Which Homak product actually fits you
Buy the Blue Ridge 24-Gun or 48-Gun if fire protection is part of why you’re buying a safe at all — it’s the only Homak-family product on this page that carries one. Buy the RTA 8-Gun if you want an electronic keypad and a lower price than Blue Ridge, and fire protection isn’t a requirement. Buy the 8-Gun Steel Security Cabinet only if a compact footprint matters more than either fire rating or electronic access — and go in knowing it’s a cabinet, not a safe, regardless of what the listing title says.
Want a fire-rated safe from a brand with wider retail availability instead? Our best Stack-On gun safe and best GunVault gun safe guides cover comparably priced alternatives that are easier to find in stock. For the cabinet-vs-safe distinction in more depth, see gun safe vs. gun cabinet.
The bottom line
If fire protection is the point of buying a safe, the Homak Blue Ridge 24-Gun is the pick — real 12-gauge-plus-hardplate steel and a 45-minute/1400°F rating for about $1,788, just remember to search “First Watch” if “Homak” comes up thin on a given retailer. Want electronic access without the fire-rated price tag? The RTA 8-Gun gets you a keypad for about $445. For the smallest footprint and nothing else, the 8-Gun Steel Security Cabinet is still on the shelf — just budget for a cabinet, not a safe.