More woodcraft with secret compartments than gun safe that looks like furniture, their cache is activated by simple mechanisms like a panel dropping on the press of a button.
Nightstand safes resemble regular bedside tables but have a secret compartment accessible via a physical or electronic key.
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A gun safe coffee table with a concealed compartment beneath the surface, accessible through a secret sliding or drop-down panel, usually at the press of a button.
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Having a hidden gun in a shelf or cloth rack has the advantage of being accessible from almost everywhere. The secret compartment is often revealed by a drop-down lid with an insert to hold the guns. The opening can be triggered by the position of some decorative magnets or an RFID tag.
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Tactical Furniture safes can be very stealthy when placed in the right spot. Being made of wood, their security mostly relies on their assembly which is not much. The drop down kind can have relatively fast access depending on how its content is secured.
Concealment ★★★★★ | Security ★★★☆☆ | Accessibility ★★★★☆ |
When properly done, they are unlikely to attract suspicion or theft |
Most are made of wood without a security lock and can’t withstand a serious bashing. |
While their lack of security means they can be easily opened, they have a limited choice of places where they can realistically blend in. |
In the following posts, we explore different kinds of diversion safes for handguns, examining their benefits and limitations, and whether it's possible to find a safe that gets discreet concealment and robust security right.