You don't want someone getting a hold of your weapons or other potentially dangerous items kept in your vehicle. Secure firearms and other potentially dangerous gear safely in your rolling office with these seven law enforcement-specific solutions. Photos are courtesy of vendors.
Vehicle Weapons Storage
The new aluminum 12-gauge Type III Day Box from TrueTech USA meets or exceeds ATF specifications for any vehicle carrying explosives. It is designed to be used in or on TrueTech’s custom-made New Advantage Command Cabinets. All Day Boxes are lined with bare wood and can also be used to secure ammunition and handguns.
Auto Vault produces custom weapon and personal security vaults designed according to each customer’s specifications. Each is manufactured using aluminum with ultra-heavy-duty keyed lock mechanisms. All vaults are guaranteed for life.
D&R Electronics’ lightweight aluminum Ford Utility Tactical Storage Cabinet Kit (model No. 933-0096A) fits the 2012/2013 model-year Ford Police Interceptor Utility and provides better organization of gear. The kit includes a subframe with an integrated electronics mounting panel, single drawer cabinet with dividers, and rear cargo partition, and it will still allow you to remove your spare tire.
Automated Weapon Security’s Rapid Deployment gun lockers open by electrical impulse in one second by wireless remote, push button, or both. They can hold a shotgun, rifle, pistol, and ammo yet use no floor space. AWS SUV gun lockers are manufactured to allow access to the spare tire and are stackable for extra storage space.
In addition to its custom-designed weapons racks, cabinets, and cases, DLS Weapons Storage Systems sells Tufbox vehicle lockboxes that provide secure and efficient stowage for firearms, evidence, and other equipment. Trunk-mounted designs install in standard cruisers. Four different Tufbox models are designed to mount in the rear compartment of an SUV.
Odyssey Automotive's new Low Profile Weapons Drawer features an aluminum welded pan, metal top support, HD stainless ballbearing slides, emergency vehicle latches, and a combination deadbolt. It can be custom made to any width, any depth, and up to 65 inches long.
TruckVault's Lift System is designed to allow spare tire access for Ford Explorer pursuit vehicles. The company’s Lift Technology uses air assist cylinders to make lifting the entire unit a snap. Simple in design, its all-steel construction is engineered for heavy service.