Secret gun storage, hidden in plain sight.

[Tim K]

Update as of 10/22/18

These are now available at Whistling Pines Gun Club in Colorado Springs. You don't need to be a member to buy.

4750 PEACE PALACE POINT
We are located near Garden of the Gods Road and Centennial Blvd on the west side of Colorado Springs. Just turn northwest at 1068 Elkton Drive.
Hours of operation:
Sunday: 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Tuesday: Closed
Monday, Wednesday through Saturday: 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
West Phone: (719) 375-3636
*Please note our road is new and as such it will sometimes not show up on map/GPS applications such as Google or MapQuest. If you would like to the above picture larger please click here. If you are going to use GPS, Google Maps, or MapQuest please use the following address: 1068 Elkton Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80907





Another forum member (Zach O) and I have started prototyping secret gun storage devices. A big thanks goes out to Irving for the inspiration. (Irving, we have a special deal for you if you want one by way of a thank you)

These pics are of the first prototype. It runs on 100# rated ball bearing slides, and it moves very smoothly. There are detents in the closed position so it doesn't creep open. It feels extremely sturdy on the wall. I didn't load test it by piling it up with weights from the gym, but it's more than strong enough for any typical decorator stuff plus the guns inside. This one measures 42" Wide, 13 1/2" Deep, and 6 1/2" Tall. The inside of the drawer is 38" Long, 11" Deep and 4 3/4" Tall. We pre-drilled it with three mounting holes on 16" centers, though you could add additional holes if your stud configuration didn't suit you.

Prototype number two just needs final assembly. It's sized for handguns and is 22" wide, 13 1/2" Deep and 5" Tall. It's sitting in a pile on the bench and I'm expecting to assemble and mount it tomorrow.

As we get going, we'll work on other colors and styles to match various types of decor. The material we used for this one is a brand new offering from one of our major suppliers. It's a textured melamine, and it's extremely cool in person. We've been using it for high end closets and the like, and it's a hit. It's even manufactured in Denver. We chose green simply because I had some left over from another job. It's available in 11 colors, and we're going to have to narrow that down to 2 or 3. If you'd like to see what's available and voice your opinion, we'd really value it.

http://www.premiereurocase.com/capabilities/roucke-hd

Almost immediately (like I'll probably run it on the CNC tomorrow), we'll try a primed and sanded version that will be ready for paint. Pick a rattle can color or use latex paint and have any color you like. I imagine we'll offer black pre-painted. We're thinking about some more traditional styles that aren't so contemporary. Once we get the initial stuff sorted out, I'll work on those pretty quickly. We may also think about locking mechanisms, but I don't see much of a need. They stay closed very well, and no one would ever guess of trying to pull a shelf off the wall. In fact, most people are a little bit reluctant to touch anything hanging on a wall for fear that it will fall off. I probably can't sit on this without breaking it, but I'll bet my daughter can.
















See some new pics of the pistol version in post #19 below.

[kwando]

Sweet what is the approximate price point? Any plans to incorporate a lock of some sort like magnetic or RFID for those with roommates or kids?

[rbeau30]

Sweet what is the approximate price point? Any plans to incorporate a lock of some sort like magnetic or RFID for those with roommates or kids?

THIS^

I would buy one, how much?

[ford_muscle1]

That looks really nice. You should have no problem selling these. I'm going to be keeping an eye on this to see what else you come up with.

[Irving]

That's very cool, and you completed it VERY quick. Thank you for the shout out. I bet some gun case foam in there would be cool to keep everything in place. The only example of why you would need that though, is if you were having a rowdy house party and someone crashed into the shelf, or hit their head on it, and knocked a magazine over. Very impressive.

Also, that shelf looks like it'd look right at home as a fireplace mantel. How hard is it to protect that from heat?

[beast556]

Pricec and can one of thoese magnetic locke be installed??? Very interested.

[Tim K]

Don't know about price yet, we have to get a feel for the labor on the painted versions. We will get two or three more prototypes built in the different sizes and the paintable versions, then we'll get some numbers out.

There are lots of ideas for locks from a simple unobtrusive pin to the more complicated magnetic locks. We'll be looking at it.

The painted version should stand up to the heat of being over a fireplace as long as you follow the guidelines in the building code. I wouldn't use one of these textured melamine versions in that application.

Would there be interest in a rustic style, maybe with a half log for the front face?

[The Heretic]

Outstanding work and idea. I would definitely be interested in one! Especially the rustic look.

[rbeau30]

Don't know about price yet, we have to get a feel for the labor on the painted versions.

Well if you need some models for prototypes. I'll lend my location for testing.

[clublights]

Needs Foam and a Price Tag ....
...otherwise...