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10 Years of Vaultek
Built. Trusted. Proven.
Vaultek celebrates 10 years of redefining secure storage from the ground up. Since its founding in 2016, Vaultek has been driven to redefine modern security through purposeful innovation and thoughtful design. That spirit runs deep in the team and brand, shaping everything from groundbreaking products like LifePod and the DS2i Smart Station to connected technology through the Vaultek Intelligent Safe Network (ViSN).
Vaultek's commitment extends beyond the products. It lives in the five-star support customers rely on every day and the growing network of retail partners bringing Vaultek to communities across the country. Through it all, four pillars have remained at the heart of what we do: Innovation. Safety. Security. Service.
This milestone offers a special moment to reflect on the journey that brought us here, thank the customers who made it possible, and look ahead to what comes next.
Watch the Journey
10 Years of Vaultek
Take a look back at the products, ideas, and breakthroughs that shaped our first decade. Our anniversary film celebrates how far we’ve come and the commitment that continues to drive us forward.
2016
Where It All Started—the Original 20 Series
In August 2016, Vaultek launched its first generation of rugged smart safes: the VT20i and VT20. Their development began with listening. Thousands of customer reviews and comments helped our team understand what people valued in their safes, what frustrated them, and where there was room to improve. Those insights shaped the original 20 Series, combining precision-engineered steel construction, a dual anti-impact latch system, and advanced biometrics for quick access on the VT20i.
Today’s 20 Series reflects a decade of refinement built on that foundation. The original release established the customer-driven design process that continues to guide us: listen closely, challenge expectations, and refine the details that make a difference.
2017
Nano Key Technology Is Born
In 2017, Nano Key technology took quick access a step further. As Vaultek’s fastest access option, it gave customers another convenient way to open compatible safes, expanding access beyond the safe’s control panel.
Nano Key brought greater flexibility to everyday security, allowing owners to position an access point where it worked best for their routine. It reflected a continuing focus on making secure storage more intuitive and convenient.
2019
Reimagining Rifle Storage
With the introduction of the RS Series in 2019, Vaultek brought its approach to multi-rifle storage. Larger collections called for more than just additional storage space. Customers needed flexible organization, convenient quick access, and a modular storage system that could accommodate their gear.
The RS Series brought those needs together through intelligent features, precision engineering, and a modular interior. It carried the attention to detail established in our compact safes into a larger format, giving customers more ways to organize and protect their collections.
2019
LifePod Takes Protection on the Go
That same year, Vaultek introduced one of its most groundbreaking products: LifePod. Combining our metal safe lock technology with proprietary polymer construction, LifePod brought secure storage to a rugged, water-resistant portable case without the need for external padlocks. It opened a new chapter in personal security, changing how customers could transport and protect firearms and everyday valuables.
Built to go wherever life takes you, LifePod delivered protection without sacrificing mobility. From road trips and range days to outdoor adventures and TSA compliant for air travel, it made secure storage part of life beyond the home. As the LifePod family grew, new sizes, features, and organization options expanded on the original breakthrough, offering more ways to protect essential gear on the go.
2022
Redefining the Modern Home Safe
In 2022, the DS2i Smart Station introduced a new perspective for the modern home safe. Secure storage, quick access, wireless charging, and sleek design came together in a safe built to fit naturally in the home and on the nightstand.
Smart Station made secure storage part of the daily routine. Customers could protect valuables, charge a phone, and keep essentials within reach all in one thoughtfully designed product. It showed how a safe could serve an everyday purpose while blending into the space around it.
2024
Staying Connected with ViSN
In 2024, Vaultek introduced the Vaultek Intelligent Safe Network (ViSN), built from the ground up as the next generation of our connected safe technology. Building on the experience of our earlier Wi-Fi safes, ViSN brought a redesigned platform for remote safe monitoring and live alerts of critical safe activity, helping customers stay informed about activity on compatible safes through their phones.
ViSN advanced our vision for security that keeps customers connected, even when they’re away. It gave owners greater visibility into their safes and expanded how they could monitor and manage their personal security.
2026
Built. Trusted. Proven.
10 years after launching with the original 20 Series, Vaultek has grown to 25 product series and more than 120 product variations. A full suite of accessories lets customers outfit their safes around their gear, routines, and storage needs, creating solutions for protection at home, on the road, and beyond.
Our reach has grown alongside our lineup. Vaultek products are available in more than 100 retail stores nationwide, including Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s, and SCHEELS, as well as through international retail partners. These relationships bring our products to more customers and give them the opportunity to experience Vaultek firsthand.
Over 1.4 million Vaultek safes and LifePods have been sold throughout this journey. Behind that milestone are customers who chose Vaultek, shared their experiences, and trusted our products to protect what matters to them. Built. Trusted. Proven. 10 years in the making.
Thank You for 10 Years
10 Years of Vaultek
To all of our loyal customers, thank you for your trust and support. Your feedback, experiences, and confidence in our products have helped shape this journey. Because of you, Vaultek has continued to innovate and push the industry forward.
Our promise remains the same: to continue delivering intelligent design, premium quality, groundbreaking innovation, and dedicated service for many years to come. 10 years of Vaultek. And we’re just getting started.