New Product Highlight: Steelhead Fast Access Pistol Boxes

Gun safe technology has come a long way. Want touchpads, biometric scanners, and RFID keys? You got’em. But sometimes simpler is better.

Steelhead builds gun safes that are mechanically operated and totally free of electronics. Whether you want to keep your biometric data private or just don’t like fretting about when you replaced the batteries last, they’ve got you covered.

American-made Steelhead Fast Access Pistol Boxes are secure, analog, and provide easy access to your pistol.

Steelhead Fast Access Pistol Box Specs & Features

Specs

• Security: Five-button Simplex
• Material: 12 ga steel
• Dimensions: 8.5” x 12.25” x 3” (large), 6.5” x 11” x 3” (small)
• Weight: 15 lbs (large), 12 lbs (small)
• Lining: Removable foam padding
• Anchoring: Four mounting holes, optional steel cable
• MSRP: $300

Features

• No batteries or biometrics required
• Built from welded and powder-coated steel
• Anchor with screws, bolts, or the optional cable

Instead of electronic gizmos, these safes use a mechanical five-button Simplex lock that’s faster than a conventional tumbler lock and relies on your memory rather than a physical key.

The safe is constructed from 12-gauge steel that’s powder-coated for protection against the elements, dings, and scratches. Hinges are staked, welded, and protected by punch guards.

Fast Access Pistol Boxes are heavy-duty items (12 pounds for the small and 15 pounds for the large). If you want to anchor your safe to furniture or a car seat for added security, you can buy a nylon-coated galvanized steel security cable rated at 6,000 pounds for $25.

Inside, multiple pieces of foam protect the safe’s contents and let you add or remove layers to achieve the right fit.

The small safe measures 6.5 inches wide, 11 inches long, and three inches deep. That’s enough room for a compact pistol like a Glock 19. The larger version measures 8.5 inches wide, 12.25 inches long, and three inches deep to accommodate full-size pistols like a Glock 17.

“Our pistol lock boxes with thicker steel and premium locks are built for optimal security, even our beefy cable is best-in-class,” Steelhead Outdoors co-founder Corey Meyer said. “We offer three options so consumers can select which meets their needs best.”

Steelhead lists an MSRP of $280 for the small Fast Access Pistol Box and $300 for the large Fast Access Pistol Box.

What do you think of the new Steelhead safes? Let us know below. For more safe firearm storage options, check out our guide to the Best Gun Safes.