SHOT SHOW 2018: Tactical Walls

[RL1]

I have always liked the concept of “hidden in plain sight” so I was very intrigued by Tactical Walls when I discovered them on Wanstall’s website. It was great to finally see them in person and I fully intend to get their large shelf.

For those of you not aware of this product line, essentially they are gun safes, compliant with storage regs, designed to look like furniture. Most feature opening with either magnetic or RFID “keys”. One thing to consider is that the RFID runs on battery and if the battery fails the shelf will default to the open position so you don’t want your batteries to run out when you are away on vacation! Prior to battery failure, it will sound an alarm like when a smoke detector battery gets low.

The pistol shelf

Coffee table

The sliding mirror requires a cut-out in your drywall.

The newest, the MODwall panel system for your safe room…the panels are sold in sets of (2). Each panel is 48″W x 22″H, and may be hung either separately, one above the other, or side by side.

Good for your guns and Lucille…not the actual one used in the Walking Dead but made by the same guy so it is an exact replica!

RL

 

[Onagoth]

shouldn't that bat have random pieces of human brain matter on it?

I'm disappointed

 

[silverfoxdj]

Very cool RL thanks

 

[Magellann]

Ive seen those hidden shelves and walls before. They are a good idea for storing in plain sight. I'm surprised that they ate not much more popular.

 

[crash277]

I one day will build the headboard one. Only because I think it’s a neat way to store a gun.

 

[Chargerguy]

Love the Mod wall

 

[Astute Observer]

My only gripe about the tactical walls is the magnet you use to open them (at least for the versions I've seen to date). I'd love to see a more positive locking system, like a simple pushbutton combo. I would fear losing the magnet you need. But otherwise an awesome looking product.

 

[unstableryan]

A carpenter buddy of mine builds the shelves from oak. We bought one for my father in law’s birthday last year. I imagine I’ll get one one of these events too.

 

[play.soccer]

Ive seen those hidden shelves and walls before. They are a good idea for storing in plain sight. I'm surprised that they ate not much more popular.

They aren't cheap!

 

[Paul_T]

Wanstalls sells the product line

https://www.wanstallsonline.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=Tactical+Walls

 

[cycoblade]

So they seem compliant with non-restricted firearms but are they also legal for restricted or would the firearm have to be in a locked case in the unit?

 

[Astute Observer]

are they also legal for restricted...

Not on their own, no. You would need to store them as per laws because the tactical walls probably wouldn't be considered an adequate locking container. A simple magnet can open them.

 

[WanstallsOnline]

So they seem compliant with non-restricted firearms but are they also legal for restricted or would the firearm have to be in a locked case in the unit?

They models we carry are compliant with both non and restricted firearms, some of their items are not considered safe storage and we do not stock them but they can be special ordered.

 

[Arm&Gun]

I've met the owner. Great down to earth guy. Definitely looking at a ModWall setup.

 

[Lead hammer]

I would love that rifle one, just so expensive.

 

[Magellann]

I like the bat! That could be a great diy project.

 

[ih8ipods]

I just want all of these to have the secret agent james bond cool things hidden everywhere vibe, but I have little use for the actual shelf part, could use a tactical china cabinet......That's where id Display "The Canada 150 Liquor collection"

 

[Fisselig]

I have always liked the concept of “hidden in plain sight” so I was very intrigued by Tactical Walls when I discovered them on Wanstall’s website. It was great to finally see them in person and I fully intend to get their large shelf.

For those of you not aware of this product line, essentially they are gun safes, compliant with storage regs, designed to look like furniture. Most feature opening with either magnetic or RFID “keys”. One thing to consider is that the RFID runs on battery and if the battery fails the shelf will default to the open position so you don’t want your batteries to run out when you are away on vacation! Prior to battery failure, it will sound an alarm like when a smoke detector battery gets low.

RL

So these are legal in Canada? Yay! I've always wanted to hide my guns all over my house instead of just some standard looking safe.

 

[crash277]

are they also legal for restricted...

Not on their own, no. You would need to store them as per laws because the tactical walls probably wouldn't be considered an adequate locking container. A simple magnet can open them.

That wood is likely stronger that the drywall people use for lockable closets that they store firearms in. Be curious as to the magnet lock part as far as being legal because a combo is GTG, a key is GTG, if you can see a lock you can break the lock. With these not only is the function hidden, so is the lock.

 

[lone-wolf]

Thanks for doing shotshow again RL, always bringing us some great photos.

MODwall panel system looks good, I wonder what kind of price.