Upgrading to biometric security has traditionally meant buying a whole new safe. Hornady® is changing that math with the VEXIS™ Safe Upgrade Kit, a retrofit lock system that brings the same palm vein recognition technology found in the new VEXIS Mobilis® Safe line to safes already sitting in homes and offices.
The kit pairs a VEXIS keypad with palm vein recognition and a swingbolt locking mechanism, connected by an included cable assembly, so an existing safe gains fast, contactless access without a full replacement. The underlying technology reads the unique vein pattern beneath a user's skin using safe near-infrared light, mapping it into a highly secure, encrypted ID that is virtually impossible to replicate — a meaningful step up from surface-level biometrics like fingerprints, which can be lifted or copied. Advanced algorithms confirm identity in under a second, and the safe stores all access data locally, never uploading or sharing it elsewhere.
Compatibility reaches well beyond Hornady's own safes. The kit installs on first-generation Hornady Security Mobilis® Safes as well as a range of other manufacturers' models that share a compatible mounting pattern, including select SecuRam SafeLogic and ProLogic locks, LA GARD 700, 701, 3715, 4715, and 5715 models, and Sargent & Greenleaf's Titan, Spartan, Touchscreen, and AxisBlu™ locks. Hornady provides downloadable mounting dimension diagrams and video tutorials to confirm fit before installation, but because the keypad and swingbolt share common mounting studs with similar dimensions across these systems, some installs may still call for a professional locksmith — and Hornady requires certified installation to keep the warranty intact.
For anyone who invested in a quality safe but wants the speed and security of palm vein access, the VEXIS Safe Upgrade Kit offers a way to get there without starting over.
VEXIS™ Safe Upgrade Kit at a Glance
- Includes VEXIS keypad with palm vein recognition, swingbolt lock, and cable assembly
- Palm vein recognition via near-infrared imaging and deep learning algorithms
- Recognition speed of under one second
- Encrypted, locally stored biometric ID — never uploaded or shared
- Keypad PIN and mechanical key backup included for multi-factor access
- Compatible with first-gen Hornady Mobilis® Safes and select SecuRam, LA GARD, and Sargent & Greenleaf locks with matching mounting patterns
- Installation by a certified locksmith required to maintain warranty
- Item No. 95892 | $279.99
About Hornady Security
Hornady® understands that security without affordability is impractical. The Hornady® Security lineup provides users with multiple options when it comes to secure access and peace of mind when storing firearms. Designed, engineered, and assembled in the USA, Hornady® Security provides trusted reliability.