Changing How the Military Stores Weapons

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Building Weapon Racks for the U.S. Military

This week at SecureIt, Ryan and Tom dive into SecureIt’s military roots and how the company came to be. Learn about Tom’s early days of touring military bases across the country and the problems faced by many armories. Also, you’ll hear how the idea of storing firearms for the military resulted in SecureIt becoming involved with the retail gun storage industry.

Featured Product of the Week: Military Weapon Racks & Cabinets

When a soldier heads into battle, their rifle needs to perform as expected. For that reason, there is no room for damage or the possibility of future malfunction when a weapon is stored. With CradleGrid Technology and the design of our cabinets, firearms are stored safely. Straight-line access allows firearms to be stored in a clean row allowing for quick inventory or easy retrieval. Firearms are stored in a way that leaves no room for potential damage, overcrowding, or error.

Military Style Cabinets Available Through Retail

Store your firearms in the exact same cabinets we use in our military and law enforcement armory installations. These proprietary heavy-duty cabinets are available in a variety of configurations and feature CradleGrid Technology.

Model 44 Gun Cabinet

 

If space is at a premium or your gun storage system needs to be flexible, the Model 44 is the answer. The Model 44 is designed to be 44 inches tall and also gives gun owners the flexibility to stack two as needed. This gun cabinet properly stores 12 rifles up to 41 inches in length and also provides storage space for accessories and gear. Compatible with all CradleGrid accessories, the Model 44 is extremely versatile for its compact design.

Model 44 gun cabinet configurations

Model 72 gun Cabinet

 

The 72-inch-high Model 72 cabinet properly stores 12 rifles along with an assortment of gear. The cabinet also contains two adjustable shelves for accessories associated with specific firearms. Model 72 gun and gear cabinets are also able to quickly adapt to any weapon system in minutes without tools. Gun owners have the ability to fully customize this versatile cabinet with shelves and a variety of CradleGrid accessories. Head to our shop page for the Model 72 Gun Cabinet today.

Model 72 gun cabinet configurations

Model 84 Gun Cabinet

Military and law enforcement armories around the world have been using the Model 84 gun cabinet. It is also the product that helped SecureIt launch into the gun storage industry. This 14-gauge steel welded cabinet provides gun owners with ultimate flexibility. The cabinet can be re-configured to meet your storage needs and is also compatible with all CradleGrid accessories.

The Model 84 offers different configurations to meet your storage needs:

 

In the past, we would overrun production on larger contracts of the Model 84 to offer a discount to our e-mail subscriber base. Now, with the increase in U.S. government spending and the steady boost to our foreign military sales, we are now able to offer the Model 84 to the general public at lower the price.

Model 84 gun cabinet configurations
Model 84 gun cabinet configuration

MilSpec gun cabients

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The Fire Rating on Your Gun Safe Doesn’t Matter

The fire ratings on gun safes are not a measure of security or protection, they are a measure of how much drywall or filler is loaded in between the metal outside and the inside of your gun safe.  The filler material does not effectively stop a burglar from cutting the safe, only

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9mm vs. 10mm Cartridges 1mm Does Make a Difference

9mm vs. 10mm Cartridges – 1mm Makes a Difference

Outside of the 10mm bullet being 1mm larger than a 9mm, the two have substantial differences in their effectiveness including their lethal ranges, case capacity, and uses like hunting.  10mm and 9mm cartridges also have similarities in that they’re both flat shooting and able to be used for self defense.  Fun fact:

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Custom Gun Walls 101: Understanding Your Steel Panels

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How to build a gun wall or gun room
Understanding panels

gun wall panels

SecureIt Steel Louvered Panels are the backbone to gun room and gun wall installations.
This article is to give you a better understanding of the panels, firearms and space.

To learn more about gun wall design, installation
and setup see the video: “How to build a gun room“

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Gun room Panels are 17 1/4″ wide and come in two heights.
This combination provides many options for gun room and gun wall designs.

gun wall panel dimensions

gun wall panel image

Gun room panels stacked

How gun room panel size relates to common wall size

Below we show gun room panels on a wall to give you an idea of size and scale.
Later in this article, we will add guns

Gun wall DIY

Panels can be mounted mid-wall or over a cabinet or shelf

gun room diy

16″ gun wall panels are added on top to give space for display mount rifles or rear storage

gun room diy

Stacking 36″ gun wall panels will allow for 2 rows of rifles

gun wall diy

Adding 16″ gun wall panels on top fills out a standard 8′ high wall

 

dip gun room

36″ high panels will hold 3 -5 rifles in a horizontal or display style

diy gun. room panel

This shows the difference between traditional rifles and AR15 platform rifles

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Vertical rifle storage.

Each panel is six louvers wide. Firearms are stored at a width of 2 7/8″ on the barrel center.

Rifles stock bases can be placed on our shelves attached to the louvered panels (Above)
or the stock bases can be on a cabinet or floor  12″-18″ below the panels (below).

This proves a large are for the upper saddles to accommodate a wide variety of rifle lengths.
You also have room above the rifles for accessories and gear storage.

Panels can be placed on a wall with the rifle stock bases 12″-18″ below.

This proves a large are for the upper saddles to accommodate a wide variety of rifle lengths.
You also have room above the rifles for accessories and gear storage.

The sale rifle configuration is stored using 16″ panels. You’ll give up a bit of adjustability
and room for gear storage. If you are storing rifles of similar length, 16″ panels are very efficient.

Here 36″ and 16″ gun wall panels are mounted 18″ off the floor. There is room for vertical and horizontal firearms.

diy gun room design

A double row of 36″ panels mounted 15″ off the floor provides space for 2 rows of rifles.
Note that the barrels can run past the top of the gun wall system.

diy gun room

Two 36″ and one 16″ panel are stacked and mounted just off the floor.
This setup allows 2 rows of rifles and provides accessory and gear storage options behind the rifles all the way to the floor.

DIY gun wall kit

Wall-mounted 36″ panels with rifle shelves and base of panels

DIY gun wall kit

Adding 16″ panels on top provides more room for horizontal display.

gun wall with cabinet

Panels above cabinets where rifles sit on top of the cabinets.
Here 36″ high panels are mounted 16″ above he cabinet.

gun wall with cabinets

I have added 16″ panels to the above image.
This fills out the wall and gives you storage options behind the rifles.
see: using storage bins

DIY gun wall kit

This is the same system  mounted 18″ off the floor.
This provides space for 2 rows of vertical rifles or lots of display space.

DIY gun wall kit

Stacked 36″ panels mounted 15″ off the floor. There is vertical space for 2 rows of rifles.

DIY gun wall kit

Two 36 and a 16″ panel stacked. This gives you a wall of flexibility and storage.
Using SecureIt accessories you are able to store lots of gear behind the rifles on the wall.

gun wall work bench

Panels mounted over a work bench.

Gun room work bench

A complete home armory. Workbench, gun wall, reloading system, and 2 Agile Model 52 gun cabinets.

Installed system photos

SecureIt gun wall in gun room

Stained wood between panels gives a softer classic look

gun wall kit

Workbench wrapped in gun wall panels.

Gun room gun wall display

Wall of panels – rifle display

There are many options and possibilities. Do not hesitate to contact SecureIt to learn more.

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Design and Build a Custom Gun Wall / Gun Room

Building a gun room and gun walls has become very popular in America. There are many reasons to consider a gun room. If you have a large collection, safes and cabinets may not work well for you. Security can be easier with a properly constructed gun room with a vault door. Rifle

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Gun Storage for Personal Defense and to Foil Thieves Single-location gun storage no longer makes sense. Decentralized gun storage makes it tactically more effective to protect your family and much more difficult for gun thieves. The two basic security concerns when it comes to guns in the home are opposing forces. Secure your

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Simple & Amazing Storage Bins

Modular Gun Storage Bins When it comes to efficiency in a modern armory or home gun storage system, organization is the key element! SecureIt® CradleGrid™ Technology modular storage bins provide simple and effective storage solutions that add a superior level of organization. No mess storage for cleaning supplies or reloading equipment Cleaning

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Gun storage: Storing guns and gear

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The US military relies on SecureIt to provide proper storage for their weapons and gear. Should you?

This Week at SecureIt, Ryan and Tom discuss the details and benefits of Agile Quad Kit. They highlight the efficiency for storing firearms, gear, and accessories as well as how it compares to other gun storage systems on the market today.

SecureIt’s core business is military weapon storage.

SecureIt Defense Group builds more armories and weapon storage systems around the world than all other suppliers combined.

SecureIt developed CradleGrid Technology to address the unique storage needs of US special forces units. Today SecureIt is used by Army Special Forces, Navy Seals, Marine Corps Special Operations (MARSOC) the Army Rangers and broadly across all DOD branches.  It is the ability to properly store and organize weapons and gear that makes SecureIt unique.

SecureIt Consumer Products Group brings the same CraddleGrid Technology to you, the hunter, sport shooter and firearms enthusiast

The Agile series of gun cabinets does what a gun safe can do. It gives you proper storage for firearms and the ability to store and organize a lot of gear.  All this in a lighter weight package that is easy to live with.

Agile 52 Gun Cabinet Configurations

We have demonstrated in many videos that heavy gun safes offer no better protection and can increase the risk of corrosion:

Gun Safe Corrosion – Should you be concerned
Safes: Ratings and Certifications Are you being bamboozled?

Shop Now: Need a modular gun storage solution? Visit our shop page to order an Agile series gun cabinet today!

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Hidden Gun Safes: Home Defense & Gun Storage

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Home Defense & Gun Storage

This Week at SecureIt – Ryan and Tom return to reflect on SHOT Show 2019 and discuss what they noticed at the show regarding fake capacity claims. They also talk about meeting exhibitors and show visitors, hidden gun storage and its benefits and how to incorporate decentralized storage to maintain a tactical advantage in the home. Home defense gun storage is a hot topic.

Hidden Gun Storage

Home defense gun storage: the ability to defend your home means having the right type of gun storage. Single-location storage – Gun Safes do not make make sense. They are inefficient in terms of protecting your home in a crisis situation. Decentralized gun storage will provide you with fast access to your defensive firearm without sacrificing safety or security. Products like the Fast Box™ or Agile™ allow you to store multiple firearms in discrete and easily accessible locations. This enables you to protect yourself and your family in seconds.

Learn more about gun storage solutions for home defense:

The Four Places You Must Store a Firearm in the Home

 Gun Storage Options for Condos, Apartments, and Smaller Homes

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SecureIt Wins $8 Million Marine Corps Project

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SecureIt Awarded $8 Million Marine Corps Contract

The Marine Corps has selected SecureIt Tactical, Inc. to rebuild Marine Corps armories on Okinawa and throughout the Pacific theater. The $8 million award was made to SecureIt based on providing the best overall solution to address the needs of Marine expeditionary forces in the Pacific theater. SecureIt provided a unique systematic solution, to address armory storage, transportation, inventory control and rapid deployment. The simple design and emphasis on core function will increase unit efficiency, response times and minimize the risks of damage to weapons and sensitive items.

Tom Kubiniec – SecureIt President and CEO: “We are very pleased that SecureIt has been selected. Our military team has invested a lot of time and effort to create a new and revolutionary idea for small arms storage and transport. The Marine Corps recognized the unique solution as being superior to traditional storage systems and other proposed solutions.”

weapon rack at military armory
weapon and gear storage at military armory

SecureIt’s new expeditionary-force storage solution provides a complete system to store, organize and transport all weapon and gear. This new weapon storage system features: “SURE-GRIP” weapon storage cabinets, upgrade kits to convert older storage systems to the modern standard, Roto-molded transport cases, high density work bench storage and global inventory control.

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gear storage at military armory

“It’s not often we can create a solution that has this big of an impact. The new system will not only save time and money, it will allow the Marine Corps to operate at a higher level of efficiency,” said Crag Skerkis, SecureIt’s Military Sales Director. “I’m glad we had the opportunity to present our solution and I’m proud of the Military Product Development Team.”

 

handgun storage at military armory
M2 storage

SecureIt Tactical is a primary supplier of weapon storage systems and armory design to the US military.

 

Military customers please visit: SecureIt Defense

Building a Custom Reloading Bench for Your Gun Room

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How to Use CradleGrid For Your Gun Room Workbench

This week at SecureIt, Ryan and Tom highlight the workbench inside of the SecureIt gun room. You’ll hear about the benefits of adding CradleGrid to your reloading bench and work area, how easy it is to install and how you can efficiently organize your storage and tools.

Have an Idea for a Weekly Topic?

We have a lot planned for our YouTube series as we head into the fall, but we still hear your ideas! If you have a topic you’d like to see us cover in our bi-weekly updates, be sure to contact us.

Product Feature of the Week: CradleGrid Accessories

Steel Panels:

The first thing you’ll need to do is measure the area you plan to use for your work area. When preparing for steel gun wall panels to behind your workbench, you should consider if you want the panels to align with the top of your bench or rest slightly above it. We recommend using panels that will go below the top of your bench so that you can utilize CradleGrid within all of the available space.

Gun Wall Panel - Small

We offer two types of heavy-duty steel panels for your gun room’s work area. The small panels are 17.25″w x 16″ h, and the large panels are 17.25″w x 36″h. So, when measuring out your workbench area or reloading station, be sure to consider those dimensions as well. You can also contact our armory and gun room build team via [email protected] if you need assistance.

Storage Bins:

When it comes to efficiency in a gun room or any firearm storage system, a key element is the method of organization! While that seems like it would be obvious, there aren’t a whole lot of storage options that provide efficient storage. SecureIt’s modular storage bins one of our most simple yet effective storage solutions that provide superior organization. Storing any gun oils, cleaning products or liquids in a small bin is a great way to prevent accidental spills from making a large mess. The mess is contained, and the bin can be easily cleaned.

Small Gun Storage Bin w/ Cleaner

For gun assembly and maintenance, a medium or large bin allows you to keep track of individual parts and the disassembled gun can be conveniently stored with all associated parts and tools inside of a safe or cabinet. When you’re ready to continue working, the bin can simply be attached to the wall above your gun room’s workbench, so it is out of the way yet easy to reach.

Gun Wall Mounts:

A fundamental component to any gun wall build is the gun wall mount system. SecureIt gun wall mounts can be purchased as a single set or a Trio Rifle Mount Kit that includes a tiered system. If you are working on a rifle or swapping out the lower receivers, having a gun wall mount set up above your workbench is a handy solution for gun part storage.

Gun Wall Mount w/ AR Uppers

Metal Storage Trays and Shelves:

Metal Storage Trays are a flexible storage accessory that can maximize gun wall space. While sitting above your reloading station area, the ability to store and organize gun parts, tools, and reloading equipment creates an efficient workflow. Everything you need is within reach and organize to meet your workspace needs.

Gun Wall Tray: Reloading and Cleaning Parts

Finally, by including a few Rifle and Gear Shelves within your gunsmithing area, you can conveniently store binders, books, associated boxes, and parts for anything you have in repair or are building.

Reloading Bench Area - Parts and Information

See More Accessories For Reloading Bench Areas:

To see all the accessories we offer, visit our Gun Storage Accessories section!

The Path to Better Gun Storage

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How to Get Started With SecureIt’s Firearm Storage Solutions

This week at SecureIt, Ryan and Tom share a major company announcement. Additionally, you’ll hear firearm storage tips for customers who may be new to the brand. Learn the path to a successful gun storage system, what products to consider, and how SecureIt products can fit any living situation.

Start Small, Expand Efficiently

If you’re a first-time gun owner, chances are you’re looking for a simple storage product that’s on the smaller side. However, why not think ahead so you’re prepared for future purchases? A customer recently told us that he obtained his conceal carry license and purchased his first handgun. He was looking for a basic handgun safe that he could store in his bedroom. He also mentioned that he was a hunter, owned rifles, and was looking to purchase additional handguns and gear later this year.

Gun Storage: Fast Box with Pistols

We told him that while we don’t produce a small handgun safe, we do have an efficient solution. We recommended he purchased a Fast Box Model 47 and use it in a vertical orientation. That way, he could have quick access when he needed it, and also, have room for additional gear and firearms. He decided to place an order and has since placed an additional order for another Fast Box 47 with CradleGrid Accessories.

Gun Storage: Fast Box with Handguns

When it comes to building a gun wall, you’re likely not looking to build out an entire room. Also, you might not even have enough firearms to warrant purchasing a full Gun Wall Kit. In situations like this, we suggest starting with what you need. This way you won’t get overwhelmed and you won’t have unnecessary storage components. Many of our customers start with a small gun wall and expand it over time. If you have plans or even the beginning of an idea for a gun wall or room, do not hesitate to give us a call. Our expert staff will help you every step of the way as you build the gun wall/home armory of your dreams.

Gun Storage: Custom Gun Wall Build

The Truth About Firearm Storage

Before you consider buying a gun safe, know the truth the gun storage industry won’t tell you. For years, consumers have been failed and misled by the gun safe industry. Gun safes are meant to be secure and should keep your firearms protected as well as stop threats of theft.

Recognizing their failure and falsehoods, we have set out to change the way people store their firearms. By introducing new ways for gun owners to safely store their firearms, gun owners finally have the answer to the problems and issues introduced by the gun safe industry.

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Gun Storage for Home Defense

Ryan and Tom discuss the benefits of storing your firearms for home defense. They’ll highlight why you should store firearms throughout the home as opposed to storing them in one single location. You’ll also learn which products work best, the locations you need to consider, and why it’s a beneficial method of gun storage.

Changing How the Military Stores Weapons

Ryan and Tom dive into SecureIt’s military roots and how the company came to be. Learn about Tom’s early days of touring military bases across the country and the problems faced by many armories. Also, you’ll hear how the idea of storing firearms for the military resulted in SecureIt becoming involved with the retail gun storage industry.

Custom Gun Rooms and Home Armories

Ryan and Tom show off a full view of the custom gun room you see every week. Learn how the gun room came to be, the breakdown of the different sections, and how you can start production of your very own ultimate gun wall, gun room or home armory!

Gun Storage and Customer Success

Ryan and Tom are highlighting customer success stories. Learn how gun owners use CradleGrid to build custom gun walls, create unique storage systems, and set up their Agile Model 52 for max storage efficiency.

Gun Storage & Customer Success

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Sharing Customer Success Stories

This week at SecureIt, Ryan and Tom are highlighting customer success stories. Learn how gun owners use CradleGrid to build custom gun walls, create unique storage systems, and set up their Agile Model 52 for max storage efficiency.

Product Feature of the Week: Customizing Your Storage

Gun Wall Kits

A major benefit to a Gun Wall Kit is the flexibility to build your storage display however you see fit. You can start with a simple layout and expand or reorganize your display based on YOUR storage needs. CradleGrid Technology affords gun owners the ability to adjust on the fly and create the ultimate gun wall setup.

Custom Gun Walls

Retrofit Kits

The Retrofit Kit is the solution to the organization issues that exist within many gun safes and cabinet. These kits provide gun owners with straight-line access and remove the need to store guns in front of guns. Retrofit Kits also provide gun owners with an opportunity to get creative with their firearm storage.

Gun Storage: Custom Retrofit Kits

Many customers have sent in images and videos of custom gun storage projects that embrace SecureIt’s intelligent firearm storage philosophy. These customers have built gun storage inside of old soda machines, candy machines, wardrobes, closets, and so much more!

Agile Ultralight  Heavy-Duty Model 52

This ultralight gun storage system has the ability to do everything a traditional gun safe can do, and more. The Model 52 is discreet, it can be easily hidden and does not contain materials that are hazardous to firearms. The modularity provided by CradleGrid also provides gun owners with the ability for max storage efficiency. Gun owners can also designate their Model 52 for specific types of firearms, ammo, and gear.

Gun Storage: Customer Model 52

Setting The Storage Standard

SecureIt is redefining firearm storage. Why? Because the gun safe industry has failed and misled its consumers. Most gun safes on the market today are nothing more than heavy lockboxes classified as residential security cabinets. These boxes are filled with carpeting, drywall, and toxic materials that are damaging to your firearms. Additionally, these RSCs don’t provide any true value when it comes to security. Many gun safes are indiscreet and can be cut open in minutes.

The gun safe industry has also failed to keep up with the sweeping changes in the size and shape of modern firearms. Gun safe capacities have become a measurement of how many slots can be added to a bracket. A herd mentality prevails, whether it’s a gun safe or a gun cabinet – put ‘em in the barn and close the door. Guns bump against guns, providing little to no room for scopes, and absolutely no respect for your firearms. By implementing storage techniques that protect your firearm collection, we are changing the gun storage industry. Gun owners should have products that create a safe environment for your valuables, firearms, and especially your loved ones.

SecureIt is addressing these issues and changing the way gun owners store firearms through a variety of intelligent firearm storage products. Whether you’re buying a new safe or cabinet, upgrading what you currently have with our Retrofit Kits, or building the ultimate gun wall or gun room, SecureIt products are versatile and adaptable to meet all of your storage needs.

DIY Tips for Building Gun Rooms & Home Armories

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See the Complete Gun Room Build Process

Touring the SecureIt Hidden Gun Room

This week at SecureIt, Ryan and Tom pull the camera back a few feet to show off a full view of the custom gun room you see them in each and every week. Learn how the gun room came to be, the break down of the different sections, and how you can start production of your very own ultimate gun wall, gun room or home armory!

To learn details about building your gun room or gun wall

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 How to design and build a gun room
Here we go into the details of measuring, planning and installing a system.

Product Feature of the Week: Gun Wall Kits & Gun Wall Components

Gun Wall Kits:

Everyone dreams of having their own gun wall to display their collection of firearms. Now, you can do it with an easy-to-install, easy-to-configure SecureIt Gun Wall Kit. Gun owners can fully customize their gun wall however they want and reconfigure it in a number of ways. There is a gun wall kit for every situation, and expansion is easy with additional kits or CradleGrid accessories.

Custom Gun Wall Kit

See all of the Gun Wall Kits SecureIt has to offer by visiting the Gun Wall Kits product section.

Customizing Your Own Gun Wall and Gun Room

If a gun wall kit seems to be too exorbitant for what you’re looking to display or you’re not quite ready to build an entire gun room, you can always start small. Think of your gun wall or gun room build as a marathon and not a sprint. Our armory design team can provide you with detailed information on how to start with a small gun wall and how that small section can turn into an amazing gun room or home armory.

Custom Gun Room and Home Armory

That is the great benefit and intelligence of SecureIt’s CradleGrid system. Not only does it allow for quick adaptability to accommodate firearm storage, but it also allows for storage that will meet your needs. Whether you want to store vintage rifles, a plethora of related gear or a just a little bit of everything, CradleGrid can store and display it all.

Custom Gun Wall Display with Pistols and 50 cal

SecureIt’s Facility and Home Armory Designs

Sig Sauer

Sig Sauer is respected as a manufacturer of some of the highest quality firearms in the world. The team at Sig has a great appreciation for design, precision workmanship and total quality. That’s why Sig Sauer uses SecureIt weapon racks and cabinets throughout their facilities.

Click HERE to see more on the Sig Sauer Armory Redesign.

Daniel Defense

When Daniel Defense moved into their newest facility, they contacted SecureIt to help with the build of their armory on location. The idea behind the design was high-density with multiple levels of storage.

This is the room prior to the start of construction.

Daniel Defense Custom Armory

Here is the armory during the construction process.

Daniel Defense Custom Armory Design

Here is the Daniel Defense Armory once the construction process was complete.

Daniel Defense - High Density Gun Wall and Armory

How to Build Your Own Gun Room

Building a gun room and gun walls has become a popular trend in America. There are many reasons to consider a gun room.

  • If you have a large collection, safes and cabinets may not work well for you.
  • Security can be easier with a properly constructed gun room with a vault door.
  • Horizontal displays look great in the ultimate man cave

When it comes to building a gun wall or gun room, SecureIt’s armory design team can provide gun owners with a custom quote and design for what they’re looking to build.

Custom Gun Wall Design

Visit our Knowledge Vault for more information on building your custom gun wall or gun room today!

Gun Storage for Home Defense

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Maintaining Fast Access to Your Firearm Storage

This Week at SecureIt, Ryan and Tom discuss the benefits of storing your firearms for home defense. They’ll highlight why you should store firearms throughout the home as opposed to storing them in one single location. You’ll also learn which products work best, the locations you need to consider, and why it’s a beneficial method of gun storage.

Featured Products of the Week: Home Defense Gun Storage

If all of your firearms are located in a safe in the basement, den, or home office and you are not in a nearby area in the event of a home invasion, you are now at a tactical disadvantage. If a thief knows you have a gun safe, they’ll be in and out of the safe in under 5 minutes.

hidden gun storage safes

The concept of decentralized storage is to store your home defense firearms inside a secure cabinet throughout the home. When considering the best places to store a firearm, it’s important to consider the following factors:

  • The time spent in different rooms throughout the home
  • Specific rooms that contain valuable items
  • Various exit points from the home
  • The rooms that will be ignored in the event of a break-in
  • A room that can be utilized as a meeting place if multiple people are in the home

 

In most scenarios, the first place an intruder will go is the master bedroom. This is generally where a number of highly valuable items are stored. After that, they’ll head to an office, the living room, then the dining room or basement. However, an intruder is likely to ignore any guest rooms, the kitchen or kitchen pantry, and closets. These areas of the home are the first places that should be considered when setting up decentralized storage.

Gun Storage Systems for Home Defense

Master Bedroom

 

Fast Box hidden gun safe under bed storage

The Fast Box Model 47 can be conveniently hidden under the bed by mounting to your steel bed frame. You also spend a great deal of time in this room when you are home. Having one defensive firearm located either under the bed or in the closet (Vertical Kit required for a vertical application) to maintain a tactical advantage. You can conveniently store a firearm underneath your bed by mounting a Fast Box Model 47.

Guest room

Agile Model 52 gun safe closet storage

Typically, a spare bedroom or guest room contains nothing of great value. It’s a room for spare linens, out-of-season attire, and cleaning supplies. If your home has one, it is a room a thief will ignore. Consider storing an Agile Model 52 in a guest room and also, utilizing it as a safe meeting place if multiple people are living in the home. From a tactical standpoint, you have a greater advantage now that everyone is together and armed.

Closets

Fast Box hidden gun safe closet storage

Coats, boots, hats and gloves, towels, and old holiday decorations. This is what a thief will find in most closets. Someone breaking into your home is not worried about what outerwear you might have. Also, keeping a Fast Box, or an Agile Mode 52 if the space is large enough, stored in a closet near the front door is beneficial should there ever be someone at the front door who is aggressive and threatening.

Kitchen

Fast Box hidden gun safe kitchen storage

It is unlikely that someone is looking to raid your spice rack if they’re going to go through the trouble of breaking into your home. Pots and pans are usually not at the top of the list of things a thief is looking to steal. Much like a guest room, a thief is likely to ignore the kitchen. Also, consider that people tend to spend a lot of time in the kitchen when they are home. If your cabinets or pantry have enough space, storing a Fast Box with a Vertical Kit within the kitchen is a smart option. You’re able to keep a firearm concealed, secure, and accessible in the event of an emergency situation. Kitchens also tend to have an exit point from the home making it easier for you to arm yourself and get out of harm’s way.

Defending Yourself & Your Loved Ones

In the event of a home invasion, the ultimate goal should be to arm yourself and exit the home immediately. If a swift exit is not possible, arming yourself for protection of you and your loved ones is crucial. The concept of single-location storage does not afford gun owners with the ability to quickly obtain a home defense firearm. The Fast Box hidden gun storage and the Agile product line allow you to securely store firearms throughout the home and keep them hidden yet accessible. While the odds of a home invasion can be low, the cost can be high. This is why it is critical to store your firearms for a tactical advantage.

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Hidden Gun Safe: SecureIt Fast Box 47 Videos

The SecureIt® Fast Box™ Model 47 hidden gun safe offers fast access to your home defense or primary firearm. The Fast Box, in either a horizontal or vertical application, provides hidden, secure, and fast access to a firearm in key locations throughout a home or business. A depth of 13″ provides sufficient

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Gun Safes: Fast Box sales are growing quickly

The SecureIt Fast Box hidden gun safe is quickly becoming the top selling small gun safe in America. The unique and flexible hidden gun safe provides secure storage for up to 2 rifles, handguns and some ammo. “We are really pleased with the accelerating sales of the FAST Box line” stated Tom

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Answering Your Gun Storage Questions

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You’ve Got Questions, We’ve Got Answers!

This week at SecureIt: Ryan and Tom are responding to recent customer and viewer questions. Watch as they give insight regarding the possibility of door organizers being added to our product selection, information on last week’s sneak peek, and more!

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Cutting Through the Competition

See what happens when a “gun safe” goes up against a simple hardware store saw. Also, learn about what went into the production of the TRUE safe and how it differs from the residential security containers disguised as gun safes.

RSC vs Gun Safe Cut Test

TRUE Safe Questions – ANSWERED!

Ryan and Tom review customer questions about the TRUE safe regarding its security features, benefits, and more. You’ll also see the brand new AR Mag Holder and learn how your feedback led to its creation.

TRUE gun safe answers and questions

TRUE Gun Safe vs. Saw

You said you wanted to see it and we said we would do it. Find out what happens when Tom takes a saw and an angle grinder to the TRUE safe. Can it be cut open? Watch to find out!

Gun Storage Frustrations, Epic Failures, and Answers

Tom responds to viewer feedback about his anger with the gun storage industry and shows an example of a poorly designed safe. In this review, Tom also provides safe owners with an easy solution. Then, Ryan and Tom give you a sneak peek at something new.

Gun safe fails and frustrations

Gun Storage Frustrations, Epic Failures, and Answers!

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Understanding the Frustration & Finding the Solution

This week at SecureIt: Learn about Tom’s frustrations with the gun storage industry and why SecureIt launched into retail. You’ll also see an older video that was never released where Tom reviews the Winchester Defender gun safe produced by Granite Security Products. In this review, you’ll learn about its flaws, how the internal components could be damaging to firearms and what you can do to solve the problem. Then, Ryan and Tom give you a sneak peek at a new solution.

Product Feature of the Week: CradleGrid Technology

The heart of every SecureIt gun storage cabinet and safe is a simple three-component system. CradleGrid Technology! The makeup of the system is a grid panel, a cradle, and a tiered base into which the butt-stock of each firearm sits to ensure proper lean angle. Gun owners now have the ability to obtain firearm storage that is adjustable, adaptable and smart!

You’re able to incorporate CradleGrid into an array of storage solutions, from premium gun cabinets to Retrofit Kits that allow you to convert your gun safe. You can use CradleGrid to build your own gun wall and also, get it in the same heavy-duty weapon storage cabinets we use to build full-fledged armories for law enforcement facilities or militaries around the world.

CradleGrid allows you to store and organize all your related gear right along with your firearms. There is an array of CradleGrid accessories to store handguns, magazines, ammunition and more. Everything is designed to attach to the grid, so it’s easy to configure and reconfigure, all with no tools necessary. This is something no other firearm storage system can do.

Visit our blog to learn more about CradleGrid Technology and its history of innovating gun storage.

The Answer

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How to Efficiently Expand Your Gun Storage

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Building a Modular Gun Storage System

This week at SecureIt: Ryan and Tom kick off the show with some industry news and then show off the Agile Quad Kit. They review the all the features, benefits, and how you can use it do better your firearm storage efficiency. You will also hear about our recent Instagram giveaways and details on how you can win prizes and products.

Product of the Week: The Agile Quad Kit

The Agile Quad Kit consists of two Agile Model 52s and two Agile Model 40s. The idea behind the kit was to emphasize the modular nature of SecureIt’s intelligent firearm storage. Each kit can be expanded with more units from the Agile series to create a centralized storage system. The kit can also be broken apart and spread throughout the home for decentralized storage.

The kit comes standard with CradleGrid Technology (six upper cradles, three stock bases, the grid back grid panel) and the hardware to bolt each cabinet together. When bolting the cabinets together, we recommend also bolting the quad system to the floor and/or wall for extra security and stability.

Re-Think Handgun Storage

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Finding the Best in Handgun Storage

This Week at SecureIt: Ryan and Tom dive into the topic of handgun storage and handgun storage related accessories. They’ll go over all the storage products for pistols and revolvers offered by SecureIt and why a Fast Box could be the efficient storage system you need. Be sure to check out the video below to see the products in action!

Product Showcase of the Week: Handgun Storage Options

Pistol Pegs

Adding a Single Pistol Peg to your gun safe or gun wall is a convenient way to incorporate handguns into your rifle storage or create your own decked out handgun storage system. They hang from a single louver and can adjust on the fly. Each peg also comes with a rubber protective coating to protect the barrel of your revolver or pistol. Each pistol peg will store a handgun with a caliber of 9mm or larger and they come in three orientations:

Gun Wall - Pistol and Revolver Storage Options

Looking for something that holds a larger capacity? Our Eleven-Peg Rack holds a higher density of handguns and is a great fit for any retrofitted gun safe, Agile series cabinet, Model 84, or custom gun wall.

Gun Wall - High Density Handgun Storage

Storage Bins for Handguns

Our Medium Storage Bins allow gun owners to store smaller caliber handguns along with magazines, ammunition and associated gear. The Medium Bins have a storage capacity of 15lbs and come with a polymer divider. Dividers allow you to store multiple pistols in one bin while not having to worry about your guns becoming damaged from bumping into one another. These bins work great if you are storing pistols or revolvers in a Fast Box.

Gun Wall - Handgun Bin Storage

For larger handguns and additional support, the Large Storage Bins will provide storage for any size handgun, ammunition, and gear. With a storage capacity of 30lbs, it will be difficult to overload these bins. They also work great when disassembling your handguns and keeping all the associated parts organized in one safe place. The Large Bins are a great fit for any Agile series cabinets, Model 84, or custom gun wall.

Gun Wall - Handgun Bin Storage

The Fast Box Hidden Storage System

With a Fast Box hidden gun safe, handgun owners can store a number of pistols or revolvers along with associated ammunition and gear. The neoprene pad (standard with all Fast Boxes) adds a level of protection to the firearms and valuables you choose to store. When storing a Fast Box in a horizontal application, gun owners can store multiple handguns with an assortment of gear.

Hidden Handgun Storage

Learn more about using the Fast Box storage system in this blog post about handgun storage options as your primary handgun safe.

Securing Your Defensive Firearms with Hidden Gun Storage

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Why You Need to Consider Hidden Firearm Storage

This week at SecureIt: Ryan and Tom show you the versatility of the Fast Box product line along with the benefits of hidden gun storage and storage decentralization. Be sure to watch until the end as Tom provides a major announcement regarding a game-changing addition to the SecureIt product line.

Product of the Week: Fast Box – Hidden Gun Storage

Fast Box Hidden Gun Safe

It’s a common conflict among many gun owners: The need to keep your firearms locked up and out of sight and the need for fast access to a defensive firearm in the event of a crisis situation. This is why SecureIt developed the Fast Box. The Fast Box hidden gun storage system solves this problem by allowing you to maintain fast access to your firearms without sacrificing security.

Hidden Gun Storage

The Fast Box Model 40 and Model 47 were designed for gun owners to have fast access in tight quarters. When it comes to security, it is inefficient to have just one centralized location for all of your firearms. By decentralizing your defensive firearms with the Fast Box system, you are able to store firearms under your bed, in a closet, the kitchen pantry, and even your vehicle.

Applications for the Fast Box also go beyond rifle and shotgun storage. With a Fast Box hidden gun safe, handgun owners can store a number of handguns along with ammunition and gear. Installing the Fast Box 47 in a vertical orientation (Vertical Kit required), gun owners can store up to 14 handguns or a mixture of handguns and gear.

Gun Safe Upgrade – How to fix bad safe designs

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The Problem with Gun Safe Interiors

This week at SecureIt, Ryan and Tom discuss how gun safe interiors are inefficient and can do more damage than good. They also highlight a simple solution to this problem and show you the quick step-by-step process for installing a Retrofit Kit.

Product of the Week: The Gun Saft Retrofit Kits

Retrofit Kits come standard with CradleGrid. Additional accessories are sold separately.

Traditional gun safes and cabinets provide an inefficient environment for your firearms. These storage systems force gun owners to put guns in front of guns, which leads to firearm damage. There’s also no capacity to adjust for gun height and no room for over-sized rifle scopes. Installing CradleGrid solves those problems. That’s why we make Gun Safe Retrofit Kits.

The Retrofit Kits come in four options: The Retrofit Kit 2 and Retrofit Kit 6, which are made from state-of-the-art, lightweight olefin, and the Steel 6 and Steel 12, which are made from 14 gauge steel. Each kit can be easily installed into your existing gun safe or cabinet or utilized in other applications.

Looking to create your own custom storage space? A Steel 6 kit can be installed on the wall.

Shop the Gun Safe Retrofit Kits page and upgrade your firearm storage system today!

Military Style Storage

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Getting Military Precision in Your Gun Storage

This week at SecureIt, Ryan and Tom sit down to discuss the features and benefits of the Model 84 gun cabinet. Later on in this episode, they answer your questions about the Model 84 assembly, how it ships, and compatible accessories.

Disclaimer: Promotions, discounts, prices reductions and sales mentioned in videos are subject to change and subject to termination. For up-to-date pricing information on products and promotional offerings, please visit secureitgunstorage.com.

Product of the Week: The Model 84 Gun Cabinet

Convenient. Easy to use. Easy to secure. Customizable. Adaptive. Modular. Sig Sauer Academy Senior Instructor

Model 84 gun cabinets offer a variety of military-style configurations

The Model 84 gun cabinet is what helped SecureIt get its start in the gun storage industry. These cabinets are the same product used in our military and law enforcement armory redesigns and installations. They are made from an all-welded 14-gauge steel construction and are adjustable to meet your storage requirements. Each cabinet configuration can be adjusted to how you want it and is compatible with all CradleGrid accessories.

The Model 84 offers different configurations to meet your storage needs

In the past, we would overrun production on larger contracts of the Model 84 to offer a discount to our e-mail subscriber base. Now, with the increase in U.S. government spending and the steady boost to our foreign military sales, we are now able to offer the Model 84 to the general public at lower the price.

SHOP: Model 84 gun cabinet product page today to take advantage of the recent price reduction!

Ammo Storage Tips

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The Facts about Ammo Storage

This week Ryan and Tom sit down to talk about storage systems for ammunition and the issue of misinformation within the industry. They also answer customer questions regarding recommendations for mounting the Agile series cabinets together and storing PMAGs in the magazine holder, and upcoming news and events at SecureIt.

Product of the Week: The 1824 Ammo Cabinet

In a sealed environment like a traditional gun safe, a large volume of ammunition can create a violent and dangerous explosion. The 1824 Ammo Cabinet features a diamond punch pattern on the front and sides so, in the event of a fire, ammo can safely cook-off. This compact military style cabinet can hold 400+ lbs. on each storage shelf so you can keep an ample amount of ammo organized and accessible. The cabinet can also provide storage for firearms and gear.

The Model 1824 adapts to any environment and can be reconfigured in minutes. Storage bins can be quickly repositioned on the louvered back panel or placed on a shelf for additional organization. The cabinet is compatible with all of our CradleGrid accessories to give you unlimited storage flexibility.

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