Home or Office Firearm Storage

Law enforcement officers can safely and securely store firearms in their homes or in their offices using these storage products.

Photo courtesy of 9G Products.Photo courtesy of 9G Products.Law enforcement officers can safely and securely store firearms in their homes or in their offices using these storage products.

9G Products: Inprint Biometric Safe

The Inprint line of safes from 9G Products features a biometric security system. Made in the United States, the 9g Inprint Micro is designed for single pistol storage. The active scanning device allows officers to pull their fingers across the biometric reader instead of placing them on the reader and waiting for it to read the print. Users will have quick and easy access to the safe contents. The Inprint can also mount directly to any flat surface, including closets, floors, cabinets, and vehicles. Inprint safe's biometric system has a low false acceptance rate (FAR) of 1 in 100,000, making it a dependable storage solution. It measures 12.4-inches by 8.5-inches by 2.2-inches and weighs eight pounds. It is also available as the Inprint Macro which measures 12-inches by 11-inches by 7-inches.

Photo courtesy of Aurora Storage.Photo courtesy of Aurora Storage.Aurora Storage Products: Firearms Shelves

Aurora Storage Products supplies customer storage solutions for municipal, county, and federal law enforcement agencies, as well as correctional facilities and private security companies. The dual-sided rotating cabinet can store up to 40 rifles or 198 handguns in 12 square feet of floor space. The company created Aurora Weapons Storage Accessories to store rifles, shotguns, machine guns, or handguns in its free standing shelving or mobile shelving. The interchangeable components include a barrel holder and a stock saddle for rifles and other long guns, a handgun bracket for a single handgun or banks of handguns and a horizontal bracket to hold up to three weapons or optics. Steel storage boxes are also available to store ammo, optics, or other small items.

Photo courtesy of Cannon.Photo courtesy of Cannon.Cannon: Armory Series Safe

Cannon's Armory Series firearms safe delivers gun storage for up to 80 guns. It features a custom door panel organizer that holds dozens of handguns and accessories. The safe's internal power supply system with two power outlets, USB port, and RJ45 Ethernet connection also allows users to store computers and other electronics while they charge. The Armory Series features four-inch steel composite doors, one-inch active-locking bolts, truelock internal hinges, and surefire multiple re-lockers. Each safe is predrilled for bolting to the floor. The safe protects against fires with a verified fire rating of 1200 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes and a triple fin intumescent cold smoke expandable seal that expands when exposed to heat.

Photo courtesy of Ideal Supply.Photo courtesy of Ideal Supply.Ideal Supply: Type 2 Magazines

Made of steel and lined with hard wood, Type 2 Magazines from Ideal Supply safely store ammo and explosives. The exterior is sandblasted and painted with a high solids urethane top coat. The interior contains divider walls and shelving. Cabinets, cases, and additional shelving can be added. Type 2 Magazines come with explosion-resistant lights and heavily reinforced floor systems. Users can add additional door configurations and HVAC, lighting, and electrical fixtures. Standard sizes range from 3 feet by 3 feet by 3 feet to 8 feet by 7 feet by 7 feet. Custom sizes are also available.

Photo courtesy of SecureIt Tactical.Photo courtesy of SecureIt Tactical.SecureIt Tactical: Tactical Gear Storage

SecureIt Tactical's Tactical Gear Storage (TGS) consists of a variety of different sizes of cabinets focused on flexible organization. The TGS line allows users to easily adapt cabinets by reconfiguring components without using tools. The saddles, shelves, bins, and pistol pegs can be adjusted throughout the cabinet to accommodate all storage needs. It contains the SecureIt Saddle System to adjust the upper saddle on a louvered back panel according to firearm length. The lower saddle system cups adjust on the slotted shelf and works in conjunction with the upper saddle to provide a secure base for all long guns. Users can store tactical gear, ammo and rifles or shotguns in the TGS cabinets. The smallest cabinet, TGS-1824 holds 12 rifles or shotguns with two shelves for ammo and gear; and the biggest cabinet, the TGS-4500, features double-row storage for 24 rifles or shotguns.

Photo courtesy of Stanley Vidmar.Photo courtesy of Stanley Vidmar.Stanley Vidmar: Weapon Storage System

The Vertical Weapon Storage System (VWS) from Stanley Vidmar provides the security, accessibility, and modularity necessary for the safe storage and easy deployment of firearms and other equipment. Designed for complete customization, the Vertical Weapon Storage System can hold large quantities of a single type of weapon or be configured to store a combination of weapon types and gear in a single location. It can hold up to 18 M4s, M16s, or M870s. The doors contain horizontal perforations that open and close easily to visibly manage the inventory. It can be secured with two padlockable points and it has the ability to bolt or daisy chain with other VWS cabinets. For easy deployment, optional handles, a lifting eye, or a pallet base can be utilized.

Photo courtesy of Tiffin Metal Products.Photo courtesy of Tiffin Metal Products.Tiffin Metal Products: Sentinel Weapon Racks

Sentinel Weapon Racks by Tiffin Metal Products can accommodate a variety of firearm, including M4, M9, M16A2, M870, and AR variants. The racks are constructed of heavy gauge steel to ensure durability with a combination of new and traditional features that improve adjustability and mobility. To secure interior components in place, pins, and weapons mounts can be used. Additionally, rubber barrel grips hold long arms in place and pistol holder components provide a spot for handguns. The retractable bifold doors are perforated for easy inventory viewing. Custom sizes and interior configurations are available. The Sentinel Weapons Racks meet Army Regulation AR190-11.

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