This case is rock solid (like other Pelican cases). th-cam.com/users/postUgkx3jMFPw9QX_Iu4DNcjW-t9AZ4_iNhJzhE I paired it with the Master Lock 140T set of padlocks. The US Airways ticket agent that checked the case was impressed by how completely the latches were secured. The case has layers of removable foam cubes that can be easily adapted to the contents of the case and keep everything secure. After declaring its contents to the ticket agent, I was allowed to put this case in other checked luggage. Due to its size and black color, this helped insure that it wasn't misplaced by a baggage handler. TSA was (apparently) happy with the packaging as well. If you plan on flying with more than one of the main items, I would recommend buying a larger Pelican case and just transport the case as another piece of checked luggage.
I like it as a hidden compartment, but IMHO think the lock needs to be redesigned or removed all together. I just foresee all the fumbling around to unlock the safe during a stressful event, and trying to hear a quiet "click" from the lock when someone is pounding on your door would be challenging. But ya definitely got me thinking sootch, another great vid!
Agreed. The locking system is kinda dummy considering how dificult its is to find the magnet, lift the mirror and pick up the weapon. A small press button would be faster and instead of a lfit up door opening down or sideways seems more natural. But the general idea is great.
The originals had no locks - that was added by demand, and from the website they no longer seem to sell them without a lock. I *think* you can just leave the key/magnet in place, though - leaving it "unlocked". You can also buy just the insert and hang your own mirror/poster/picture over it.
Oscar Gouveia When installing, just tape/remove the locking mechanism if you don't like it and/or have no need for it. However, if you're buying something like this, you probably would prefer some sort of lock on it. Everyones' needs are different though, of course. Personally I would probably just install some sort of key hook or something on the same plane as the lock to remind me exactly where it is. So for example: I'd install a key hook hanging off the front of that shelf-base, right in the middle, to give me a straight line plane with the magnet lock being only a few inches behind the key hook. Maybe a small, color matched, shelf divider or something similar would work too. Unless something better is invented by the time I save up enough money to get a bunch of these, I'll likely have these things all over my house lol. Might even modify a few to go further into the wall and build another contained area around the front of the original mirror part to use as a fake medicine cabinet or something. Anyone can open the front and use it as a normal medicine cabinet but it has a "false" back (the original gun compartment). Lot's of options when you start making holes in the wall lol.
Probably just glue a magnet to the end of a flat stick then screw the other end into the bottom. That way you can just rotate the stick around to get it into place, kinda like how an ar-15 safety works but attached to the bottom of your cabinet.
When I was fixing up my house I hid a bunch of guns in my walls behind the dry wall. Now all I have to do is punch through the wall like the incredible Hulk and I'll be armed.
Very neat! I'll need to hide my arsenal when I have kids... Love the thoroughness of your vids. I've based a lot of what I do on my channel off of your style. Keep it up!
Nice idea but two problems: 1) It needs a slide lock that keeps it open as you are accessing it. You are clearly having problems getting the gun because you are trying to hold this thing open with one hand while reaching for the gun. The mirror is heavy and requires significant effort to hold it open. 2) as others have said, the magnetic lock needs to be removed. Personally, I'd just remove the catch and leave it unlocked. If the mirror passes for a standard mirror then there should be no reason to have a lock on it since guests shouldn't expect it anyway. If you have kids and are worried about them getting into it because they know it's there then that magnet isn't going to do any good anyway. They'll just grab the magnet off of the door or just get themselves another magnet from somewhere else in the house.
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Quick tip! Paint tha magnet all white color! You don't need a gun picture on it what possibly make the bad guys associate to some access way to your guns! If this is all white than look like a part of the door. ;)
I’m a woodworker. While I’ve just recently began switching to another system, I did this for years with my own fake mirrors and paintings secured by hidden latches. Saw it in a old woodworking magazine years ago and copied some of their plans while adding a few of my own. Of course, with so many forced entries today, I’d never place one that close to the front door. Mine, before the new system, were in key room-to-room or room-to-hallway transition points throughout the house. I simply placed the firearm inside while in the room, ready to grab while there or before leaving. It worked, at least for friends, acquaintances, and similar. Don't think anyone ever suspected a thing. Of course, bad guys will often look for hidden safes behind mirrors or paintings. I had a sacrificial safe (in plain view, fairly easily removed, stuff inside to rattle, etc) to distract them from that.
Seems to me any competent do it yourself type could make something like this rather easily. I'm not in love with the magnet idea, since if people know about these ANY magnet will work if it's strong enough. There has to be a better way to make it both secure but readily available. In my case, with no children around, I can think of many ways that would keep it hidden from the gun grabbers but not from me or my lady in the event of a real need.
The "key" does double duty - place it top center when open (just above the storage space) and it supports the mirror in the open position. No reason to hold it up while you work inside. Also means a nice place to put it when you're accessing the storage.
Lol, not all Muslims are Taliban and not all Americans own guns. You play the stereotype game and get all butt hurt when I return the favor. If you can't handle the fire get out of the kitchen, you fucking hypocrite.
Excellent Video, That's a great mirror/gun storage area. Tons better that the flimsy one you always see on TV that are just hinged pieces of junk. Some real thought went into these...
I had to take a moment and say thanks for the well done review. I've read through most of the comments here and they are pretty much just Trolling you. The product speaks for itself and does a wonderful job. Based on your review I am more likely to purchase a product from them. To all the people saying "Criminals will see the video and find it" I rebuttal that with, you think they're that smart to begin with? I mean they're breaking into peoples homes with no idea who is behind the door and how they are ready to protect themselves (you'd be on the receiving end of my 1911). Even seeing this video would not lead me to look behind every Mirror out there, that's just stupid. This product is a great alternative to leaving your gun in the nightstand, in a drawer, or any other place that is totally unsafe. Well done!
Jake McCoy It's not about being cute, sometimes a safe is not a quick means of accessing my weapon. What if someones at the door trying to break in? I could EASILY grab my gun and defend myself. Way better than having to run to my safe, hope I hit the code correctly and then act accordingly. Plus, you really think they're wasting time looking behind mirrors? Ha! I'm willing to bet you don't even own a firearm.
You don't have someone in your house right now planning any crime, because if you did.. you would find that opening that box in 5 seconds will exceed that time immensely. If not hidden in the wall somewhere, it is possible to take it with them or just break into it when they see it in a burglary and no one is home. Now you have added to the illegal guns on the street and feed the complaints of gun hatters.
great little idea. one thing i would like is that when you lift it up there is some kind of lock to hold to sliding door open in case your garbing more that one thing at a time. such as magazines, knives, flashlights, or more than one gun.
What's needed for that magnet, is a In Plain Sight decoration. Mini statue of an animal, gnome, or something tacky that nobody would give a second glance at.
My only issue with this is, the mirror doesnt seem to have a lock when you raise it. I would think, if someone invades your arm, holding up your mirror and lowering it would slow you down and waste time.
just mount it upside down.. store tha magnet on top of it.. just slide the magnet over and the mirror drops down.. BAM. even sideways would be 100 times better than lifting up.
Thanks for posting this. I'm about to install a full closet "James West" wall in the master bedroom of our new retreat home (I'm a woodworker/contractor) but smaller units like this can be handy too, placed about the house
Two small changes that would make this even better IMO would be 1) to have the mirror drop down instead of needing to be lifted - maybe a "painting" or similar artwork would be more suitable than a mirror for this - and 2) to modify the insert to where the pistol grip is angled up and out so it is easier to grab.
my uncle built something like this in his house years ago. it was really nice and was hidden in plain sight, but his was a large panel in the wall that had a mechanical popper switch on it and opened out like a door.
Great advertising for your product! Now every criminal who sees that mirror when they go out stealing will make sure to check it!! Secrets aren't secrets with a million views on TH-cam! lol
This is a nice semi-complete product, which your spokesman over demonstrates. The need for this is for a feeling of easy, immediate access. therefore, the auto-opening(vertical), or (horizontal) side sliding innovation is clearly staying true to the current mission for this unit, and making the current 2 hand, more cumbersome, vertical opening unnecessary. Additionally, the units' back wall has no velcro for putting inserts where I want them, THAT is the way to put the gun holding unit in there, in tear away, with velcro. So, when or if you find your slide out blocked, it just pulls out, as the solution. I also want to see 1-2 extra clips in there when I open one.
training in the end is ok for repetition... but a little suggestion I have is to install a magnet on the bottom of the shelf so when you open it just sticks to it so you don't fumble around with the white magnetic unlock tool by finding your pocket with one hand and holding the mirror with the other when you could use those 2 seconds to get your gun and be done... remember your worse day of practice is most likely going to be your best at the real thing..
i dont think you really need "fine motor skills" to pass a magnet under the frame. if you have trouble doing that under stress then you probably shouldnt be handling a firearm in the first place
using tubes I agree, if your “fine motor” skills aren’t up to par, you’ve got other issues, and shouldn’t be handling a firearm and better off hoping the person doesn’t kill you, you useless mess
That's cool! Plus, if you have paneling instead of drywall, a do-it-yourself-er could probably make a false wall very easily with some spare paneling and some door hinges. Safes are nice, but if a thief has enough time (like if you're on a fishing trip) and with the right tools then a safe is just a speed bump.
I'm a finish carpenter and I can make one and stain it for under 100 lol. I can make it out of Mdf with some kv 8400 glides and a magnetic lock like the shown. Paint it white or any color depending if it's veneered or not. It's great for home defense I just mount it with bolts on the studs
Beastly Man Good for you. I watched a tv show that had an Asian family living in the jungle that made 1911 ghost guns by hand. Isn't it crazy that most people just buy one already made from a gun store?
Large sweet spot for the magnetic lock key and make the door easier to operate so only one hand is needed to both open and retrieve contents without risk if injury or noise for those high stress situations.
One hand on the gun, one hand holding the mirror up. How are you supposed to grab the flash light or knife? Seems to me the mirror should have some sort of catch or latch to hold it in the up/open position. (maybe optional)
Jonathan Murray actualy i noticed that after going to the website and taking a closer look to some of the pictures. Maybe sootch00 didnt knew when he made the review.
Great looking product, the only thing I would say is the magnet looks a bit clumsy to use because its hard to get in the right place. Some sort of reference point on the bottom may be nice
What if you don't have the magnet with you when you need it? Why not just spend the little extra money and add a figure print scanner... This company must of not thought this through at all.
extinctions810 do you usually carry around magnets though? then place them on the bottom of random mirrors to see if they open? Is what they could do though is make it like the spider wraps in retail where a certain magnet shape must be used to unlock it.
Nice idea. I had built several similar units for some friends and myself. They were hinged units though. On one, I added a micro-switch and a low watt light per request of the buyer. BTW Don, in your blooper, that was not a good example of quick access. lol I always love your out-takes. Also I want to add that you are doing a great job at keeping us informed of some awesome products.
Now there's 649,000 people out there that would recognize the "mirror" on your wall and break into it if they had to. Or anyone else's if desperate times called for it.
Isn't the front door the first place a robber would be when you realized he was in the house? "excuse me robber will you step aside so i can acess my gun?"
Great vid sootch. The close ups are very helpful for doit yourselfer's like me that would or have custom built or installed this type of personnel property protection. Also carefully consider the wall to which this is mounted so that it cannot be easily circumvented from the backside.
I'm not trying to nit pick, but do you have a link to some legitimate studies about whether home invasions and home break-ins are really on the rise? My understanding is that all violent crime is WAY down since about 1990. I'd like to learn more about this anomaly, if it's real. A couple news clips of particular incidents or anecdotal stories about a friend of a friend (AKA old wives tales) don't hold much water with me. Do you remember where you saw actual numbers? Thanks.
To see what I mean by this enormous drop in violent crime in the last 25 years, look here: www.statista.com/statistics/191219/reported-violent-crime-rate-in-the-usa-since-1990/ It's been remarked on for years in newspapers, and sociology books such as Freakonomics try to explain why it's been like that, in spite of very rough economic downturns. Here's another look at the numbers. Check out property crimes across America. You can see a big peak at 13,000 in 1991, down to 9,000 today. (Select United States Total, and Property Crime Total, then submit the form.) www.ucrdatatool.gov/Search/Crime/State/RunCrimeTrendsInOneVar.cfm
Iain Charles-jones Eh, it's not really about need. I personally just like guns. I also hunt so I have a few that are used for different type game. Best part about a right is that you don't "need" a reason to exercise it.
+Shaun Golden I agree. The magnet is not a weakness in itself. It's a good way to secure the cabinet, but there should be a secondary uncomplicated means to open the cabinet in a big hurry. Use the magnet latch when you're away or worried about nosy kids. Have a recessed mechanical latch to access the interior under normal conditions.
On their site the system demonstrated in the video appears to go for $245, which is alot of money for a mirror in rails with a bit off plastic behind it. Now sure it's high quality, but for alot less is looks like you could build something more secure and just as discreet.
Build a gun turret tower as a fake chimney with a lockable trap door at the bottom like a safe room, when they break in you climb in there and lock yourself in. They may break in but they will never leave your property alive : )
improvements; either a swing door or gas lift so once the latch releases the lid, it raises for you. I understand those child safe cabinet locks require no pressure on the latch to be released, so you would have to press down first. swing door might be a better and cheaper option for that one. I don't like the magnetic release for a time of need, but one of the few things to actually secure it (kind of) Once identified, pretty easy to break in. I would be able to pick it from a line up from seeing a couple of their products, but its like the old fake shaving cream can hiding spot. A thief in a hurry may pass over it.
Actually, here's a fool proof idea for the magnet, have a magnet the same size as the piece so when under stress you just push the magnet against the wall somewhere in the middle and then lift, a small magnet is pathetic and as you say, is a stupid thing that you wouldn't use properly under stress.
+bobbytiger I agree with you thats why I would just get rid of the magnet. Hiding a gun in plain sight is enough. When your not home put the gun in the safe. Also if you buy a good safe bolt it down they wont get in.
A) the mirror should be higher, like at a usable height. B) a better solution than that HUGE magnet would be a small, flat magnet held in place under the frame by another magnet embedded flush in the frame. that way you just slide the magnet over a few inches to open. personally, i'd prefer a simple spring/clip release on the side, maybe they can work on that in the future. i'm available as a design consultant, i have over 12 years of drafting/design experience.
Nice video, but once one actually has their door kicked in they will realize this is happy horse-$hit. Reinforce/secure your doors/windows, and make your weapon access time less than 5 seconds. Anything else is BS
I noticed at 5:17 that the mirror is strangely low. I realized you had to do that so you could lift the mirror and reach the top comfortably when raised. Great idea but designed with some flaws. I will however look into other options because I like the concept. Thanks for another great vid!
Bullshit flies! They will smash everything, including this thing! They have dogs trained that smell guns and ammo in any place! Then wham, blam, smash you hidey hole! You just told them where to look and smash with those ATF smashing hammers and chopping tools! They will find your stuff! FYI
***** No, sorry, I mean the ATF, Feds, and cops, if they want your stuff. They have the resources we don't. They have the warrants , fake or real, and will get what they came for! That is what I am talking about. You can't hide your stuff anywhere unless its buried. Then its worthless in a break in or home invasion scenario. Just saying. Not hatin! Peace.
Nothing is a solution to "hide" your guns from a gun seize situation. Best you can hope for is for communication to be operational for enough lead time to take some elsewhere. Really it is a give in or give it all.
A lot of gun confiscation missions I did with the army, we didn't have any particular reason to suspect a person, houses were chosen by what part of town they were in. Searches were as thorough as you can be in five minutes. But if you got a whole neighborhood to do, your not going to spend hours on each house. Now if someone was a suspected terrorist, their house would get several hours of the most intense searching you can imagine. If the ATF is searching your house, because they are searching everyone's house in the neighborhood randomly looking for guns, even a simple hide will probably work. If your targeted for some reason, yes they will find it.
Good idea, but need few improvements, first as many ppl have suggested the locking mechanism is clumsy, it would be difficult to find the exact spot where magnets needs to be under stressful situation. Second it needs some kinda stopper to hold the mirror in place once you open it, from your video one can see one hand is required to hold the door open under stressful situation one might need both the hands for grabbing things quickly.
SOEL86 steel is a cheap material, I can go to my local hardware store and probably buy a steel door for about as much as a thick oak door probably less. Also why are you watching a video about guns if you're just going to be rude and negative about it? its kinda like walking into a bar and calling everyone an alcoholic and you don't drink, you're in the bar too buddy. just remember that.
My $125k rental property was build with a steel, but hollow door. So it's not something that "gun nuts" install b/c of paranoia. Inform yourself before you make stupid comments
This case is rock solid (like other Pelican cases). th-cam.com/users/postUgkx3jMFPw9QX_Iu4DNcjW-t9AZ4_iNhJzhE I paired it with the Master Lock 140T set of padlocks. The US Airways ticket agent that checked the case was impressed by how completely the latches were secured. The case has layers of removable foam cubes that can be easily adapted to the contents of the case and keep everything secure. After declaring its contents to the ticket agent, I was allowed to put this case in other checked luggage. Due to its size and black color, this helped insure that it wasn't misplaced by a baggage handler. TSA was (apparently) happy with the packaging as well. If you plan on flying with more than one of the main items, I would recommend buying a larger Pelican case and just transport the case as another piece of checked luggage.
"When seconds count, the [trying to find the magnet release] is only minutes away".
There is no perfect solution. Once again, practice your technique(s)
always could enhance it I am sure
Easier than trying to open your safe and get the gun out. By that time their inside beating the crap out of you
a bronze urn?
"here you go, grandpa. hold onto this.
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now its magnets
@john brandenburg I would think it's empty?
"your wife will even allow you to put it inside" hahaha I was laughing at that part
Haha I thought that’s what I heard 😆
I like it as a hidden compartment, but IMHO think the lock needs to be redesigned or removed all together. I just foresee all the fumbling around to unlock the safe during a stressful event, and trying to hear a quiet "click" from the lock when someone is pounding on your door would be challenging. But ya definitely got me thinking sootch, another great vid!
Agreed. The locking system is kinda dummy considering how dificult its is to find the magnet, lift the mirror and pick up the weapon. A small press button would be faster and instead of a lfit up door opening down or sideways seems more natural. But the general idea is great.
The originals had no locks - that was added by demand, and from the website they no longer seem to sell them without a lock. I *think* you can just leave the key/magnet in place, though - leaving it "unlocked". You can also buy just the insert and hang your own mirror/poster/picture over it.
Oscar Gouveia When installing, just tape/remove the locking mechanism if you don't like it and/or have no need for it. However, if you're buying something like this, you probably would prefer some sort of lock on it. Everyones' needs are different though, of course. Personally I would probably just install some sort of key hook or something on the same plane as the lock to remind me exactly where it is. So for example: I'd install a key hook hanging off the front of that shelf-base, right in the middle, to give me a straight line plane with the magnet lock being only a few inches behind the key hook. Maybe a small, color matched, shelf divider or something similar would work too. Unless something better is invented by the time I save up enough money to get a bunch of these, I'll likely have these things all over my house lol. Might even modify a few to go further into the wall and build another contained area around the front of the original mirror part to use as a fake medicine cabinet or something. Anyone can open the front and use it as a normal medicine cabinet but it has a "false" back (the original gun compartment). Lot's of options when you start making holes in the wall lol.
Probably just glue a magnet to the end of a flat stick then screw the other end into the bottom. That way you can just rotate the stick around to get it into place, kinda like how an ar-15 safety works but attached to the bottom of your cabinet.
When I was fixing up my house I hid a bunch of guns in my walls behind the dry wall. Now all I have to do is punch through the wall like the incredible Hulk and I'll be armed.
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Hope you remember where they are :P
+1 on remembering where they are. If you are off by a little bit you'll punch the stud hahahahahaha.
MeeSeeks good spot
Awesome!!
Very neat! I'll need to hide my arsenal when I have kids... Love the thoroughness of your vids. I've based a lot of what I do on my channel off of your style. Keep it up!
Nice idea but two problems: 1) It needs a slide lock that keeps it open as you are accessing it. You are clearly having problems getting the gun because you are trying to hold this thing open with one hand while reaching for the gun. The mirror is heavy and requires significant effort to hold it open. 2) as others have said, the magnetic lock needs to be removed. Personally, I'd just remove the catch and leave it unlocked. If the mirror passes for a standard mirror then there should be no reason to have a lock on it since guests shouldn't expect it anyway. If you have kids and are worried about them getting into it because they know it's there then that magnet isn't going to do any good anyway. They'll just grab the magnet off of the door or just get themselves another magnet from somewhere else in the house.
"Police find increasing number of break-ins. Magnets were found on the scenes but police are unable to determine why"
Omg best newspaper title EVAH!
Figures!!
Sootch, you have quietly become the authority in informational self defense videos.....love em brother
Finally a home improvement project I want to do!
Love me some Sootch vids! Appreciate you bringing us these new products and reviews. I didn't even realize these things existed. Thank you, man!
Quick tip! Paint tha magnet all white color! You don't need a gun picture on it what possibly make the bad guys associate to some access way to your guns! If this is all white than look like a part of the door. ;)
Nice thing, butthe mirror should be spring loaded and pop open when the magnet unlocks it.
A Kitchen Drawer hung on the wall with a mirror on top. Genius!
*someone breaks into your house*
Sootch: “Honey get the magnets!!!!!”
"Your wife will also let you put it inside". That mirror is qual-i-t.
Got to have one of these! Thanks Sootch00!
Love it except for the magnet having a gun on it. Should be just white with no logo on it.
Adam Harness brake clean/acetone will take that right off
I’m a woodworker. While I’ve just recently began switching to another system, I did this for years with my own fake mirrors and paintings secured by hidden latches. Saw it in a old woodworking magazine years ago and copied some of their plans while adding a few of my own.
Of course, with so many forced entries today, I’d never place one that close to the front door. Mine, before the new system, were in key room-to-room or room-to-hallway transition points throughout the house. I simply placed the firearm inside while in the room, ready to grab while there or before leaving.
It worked, at least for friends, acquaintances, and similar. Don't think anyone ever suspected a thing. Of course, bad guys will often look for hidden safes behind mirrors or paintings. I had a sacrificial safe (in plain view, fairly easily removed, stuff inside to rattle, etc) to distract them from that.
"OMG SOMEONES IN MY HOUSE!!!! wheres the magnet???...."
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Now that is cool!
Yeah man.
Seems to me any competent do it yourself type could make something like this rather easily. I'm not in love with the magnet idea, since if people know about these ANY magnet will work if it's strong enough. There has to be a better way to make it both secure but readily available. In my case, with no children around, I can think of many ways that would keep it hidden from the gun grabbers but not from me or my lady in the event of a real need.
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Just make sure that you don't accidentally leave the magnet inside the unit when you close it!!! ;)
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Wow, What an awesome product! Just showed the wife. She loves it! This may be the best product you've ever reviewed.
Lol the last blooper isn't gonna help Tactical Walls sell too many!
Always a quality presentation; always a gentleman. Thanks.
Those gaps on that mirror would make me want to try to open it. That is my only complaint. I would just make this myself
The "key" does double duty - place it top center when open (just above the storage space) and it supports the mirror in the open position. No reason to hold it up while you work inside. Also means a nice place to put it when you're accessing the storage.
I'm going to add a magnet to my edc keychain so if I ever seen a random mirrorbox hanging on the wall. Free gun.
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At least we don't own IEDs like you.
Lol, not all Muslims are Taliban and not all Americans own guns. You play the stereotype game and get all butt hurt when I return the favor. If you can't handle the fire get out of the kitchen, you fucking hypocrite.
Excellent Video, That's a great mirror/gun storage area. Tons better that the flimsy one you always see on TV that are just hinged pieces of junk. Some real thought went into these...
I had to take a moment and say thanks for the well done review. I've read through most of the comments here and they are pretty much just Trolling you. The product speaks for itself and does a wonderful job. Based on your review I am more likely to purchase a product from them. To all the people saying "Criminals will see the video and find it" I rebuttal that with, you think they're that smart to begin with? I mean they're breaking into peoples homes with no idea who is behind the door and how they are ready to protect themselves (you'd be on the receiving end of my 1911). Even seeing this video would not lead me to look behind every Mirror out there, that's just stupid. This product is a great alternative to leaving your gun in the nightstand, in a drawer, or any other place that is totally unsafe.
Well done!
Good idea!
Jake McCoy It's not about being cute, sometimes a safe is not a quick means of accessing my weapon. What if someones at the door trying to break in? I could EASILY grab my gun and defend myself. Way better than having to run to my safe, hope I hit the code correctly and then act accordingly. Plus, you really think they're wasting time looking behind mirrors? Ha! I'm willing to bet you don't even own a firearm.
You don't have someone in your house right now planning any crime, because if you did.. you would find that opening that box in 5 seconds will exceed that time immensely. If not hidden in the wall somewhere, it is possible to take it with them or just break into it when they see it in a burglary and no one is home. Now you have added to the illegal guns on the street and feed the complaints of gun hatters.
great little idea. one thing i would like is that when you lift it up there is some kind of lock to hold to sliding door open in case your garbing more that one thing at a time. such as magazines, knives, flashlights, or more than one gun.
What's needed for that magnet, is a In Plain Sight decoration. Mini statue of an animal, gnome, or something tacky that nobody would give a second glance at.
Another great vid. Sootch00 you are the Man.
My only issue with this is, the mirror doesnt seem to have a lock when you raise it. I would think, if someone invades your arm, holding up your mirror and lowering it would slow you down and waste time.
just mount it upside down.. store tha magnet on top of it.. just slide the magnet over and the mirror drops down.. BAM. even sideways would be 100 times better than lifting up.
"Hey, we've just broken in, now, what to steal, what to steal?....."
"Hey, what's that mirror in a box doing by the front door?"
Someone screams at 0:28? Get your guns now!
Im so glad that im not the only one who noticed that lol
Rubber seals on safe door.
Thanks for posting this. I'm about to install a full closet "James West" wall in the master bedroom of our new retreat home (I'm a woodworker/contractor) but smaller units like this can be handy too, placed about the house
would be nice to add some automatic stop which would keep the mirror open.
Wow and the prices are a lot better than I assumed. Thanks!
Cool Idea , Thanks
Great idea for a common problem. Thanks!
That is awesome!! Very nice sootch:)) Love that it is made in the USA! Christmas list...:))
Thanks Babee~
I must have a couple of these.. Thanks for sharing. :) thinking about mounting the magnet in a figurine/object, and leave on the shelf.
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Gary Peck That sounds like a great idea:))
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Very cool hiding spot ! Well it "WAS"! love your outtakes :-D
I am thinking you did this in someone else's home for obvious reasons! :)
Now every one knows where to look.!!!
Two small changes that would make this even better IMO would be 1) to have the mirror drop down instead of needing to be lifted - maybe a "painting" or similar artwork would be more suitable than a mirror for this - and 2) to modify the insert to where the pistol grip is angled up and out so it is easier to grab.
what happens if you leave the magnetic key in the mirror???
oops
Of course you can just use another magnet.
The key is knowing it's there and where to put the magnet. Very secure and safe. Great unit
Time paradox
my uncle built something like this in his house years ago. it was really nice and was hidden in plain sight, but his was a large panel in the wall that had a mechanical popper switch on it and opened out like a door.
I'd like to have a setup kind of like this but hidden a little better and hinged more like a door.
John Scott im thinkin on building one soon.
Great advertising for your product! Now every criminal who sees that mirror when they go out stealing will make sure to check it!! Secrets aren't secrets with a million views on TH-cam! lol
The mirror should say in the up position when opened. You have to hold it open with one hand while trying to grab the gun with a magnet in your hand.
Dumb idea to have to use a magnet.
Got mine a few months back and love it!
WHy are you telling theives where you have stashed your guns?
Thanks Sootch00 :)
"Sootch Cribs Edition".
Overall a good idea. I may check them out.
I had thought about a false back on my closet before now, this would take it to another level.
looks like it would be a better place to hide drugs or money than a gun just my opinion.
This is a nice semi-complete product, which your spokesman over demonstrates. The need for this is for a feeling of easy, immediate access. therefore, the auto-opening(vertical), or (horizontal) side sliding innovation is clearly staying true to the current mission for this unit, and making the current 2 hand, more cumbersome, vertical opening unnecessary. Additionally, the units' back wall has no velcro for putting inserts where I want them, THAT is the way to put the gun holding unit in there, in tear away, with velcro. So, when or if you find your slide out blocked, it just pulls out, as the solution. I also want to see 1-2 extra clips in there when I open one.
that mirror would be a lot better in a bedroom than right behind a main entrance. you gonna fight your way to your gun with a pillow?
+zach clark The prudent gun owner will have several guns located throughout his abode.
+zach clark Block the door with your foot while you grab the gun.
David Anson and how do you expect to do that when they come in at 3 AM while you're sleeping? The gun should be in reach
That wouldn't be the only gun. Shotgun under the bed. That would be a doorway defense kinda thing, for me anyways.
training in the end is ok for repetition... but a little suggestion I have is to install a magnet on the bottom of the shelf so when you open it just sticks to it so you don't fumble around with the white magnetic unlock tool by finding your pocket with one hand and holding the mirror with the other when you could use those 2 seconds to get your gun and be done... remember your worse day of practice is most likely going to be your best at the real thing..
that magnet isn't going to be to easy to use when you're under stress and your fine motor skills have gone, maybe a larger magnet would be better!
i dont think you really need "fine motor skills" to pass a magnet under the frame. if you have trouble doing that under stress then you probably shouldnt be handling a firearm in the first place
using tubes I agree, if your “fine motor” skills aren’t up to par, you’ve got other issues, and shouldn’t be handling a firearm and better off hoping the person doesn’t kill you, you useless mess
Thanks man again for all the great reviews and showing new products. I greatly appreciate it.
Good setup. Great video.
That's cool! Plus, if you have paneling instead of drywall, a do-it-yourself-er could probably make a false wall very easily with some spare paneling and some door hinges. Safes are nice, but if a thief has enough time (like if you're on a fishing trip) and with the right tools then a safe is just a speed bump.
not trying to be mean but i was waiting for you to lock that magnet in the unit...
I'm a finish carpenter and I can make one and stain it for under 100 lol. I can make it out of Mdf with some kv 8400 glides and a magnetic lock like the shown. Paint it white or any color depending if it's veneered or not. It's great for home defense I just mount it with bolts on the studs
Beastly Man Good for you. I watched a tv show that had an Asian family living in the jungle that made 1911 ghost guns by hand. Isn't it crazy that most people just buy one already made from a gun store?
what if you accidentally leave your magnet inside the mirror?
You can use any magnet
Oups... :-)
call lock smith😆😆😆
Large sweet spot for the magnetic lock key and make the door easier to operate so only one hand is needed to both open and retrieve contents without risk if injury or noise for those high stress situations.
One hand on the gun, one hand holding the mirror up. How are you supposed to grab the flash light or knife? Seems to me the mirror should have some sort of catch or latch to hold it in the up/open position. (maybe optional)
Thats a great way to fix it.
It actually does. There's a spot to put the key that holds the face in the open position.
Jonathan Murray actualy i noticed that after going to the website and taking a closer look to some of the pictures. Maybe sootch00 didnt knew when he made the review.
Great looking product, the only thing I would say is the magnet looks a bit clumsy to use because its hard to get in the right place. Some sort of reference point on the bottom may be nice
What if you don't have the magnet with you when you need it? Why not just spend the little extra money and add a figure print scanner... This company must of not thought this through at all.
Seriously
It's a good way to hide fire arms plus it's hard to make that type of technology
And maybe they did think of it just couldn't afford it
***** thats exactly the problem... anyone with a magnet can open this.
extinctions810
do you usually carry around magnets though? then place them on the bottom of random mirrors to see if they open? Is what they could do though is make it like the spider wraps in retail where a certain magnet shape must be used to unlock it.
Nice idea. I had built several similar units for some friends and myself. They were hinged units though. On one, I added a micro-switch and a low watt light per request of the buyer.
BTW Don, in your blooper, that was not a good example of quick access. lol I always love your out-takes. Also I want to add that you are doing a great job at keeping us informed of some awesome products.
Now there's 649,000 people out there that would recognize the "mirror" on your wall and break into it if they had to. Or anyone else's if desperate times called for it.
It could have been a set, and even if it wasn't.. "You know where he lives?"
Nope. But someone might.
I'll be completely honest, within a few weeks I'll forget all about this video and what this mirror looks like, just like 99.9% of people.
Sinbreaker True. Chances are so slim anything would happen that would necessitate that need that it's probably irrelevant.
It's for keeping it handy when your home for the most part. Nobody doing a quick b and e is going through all the time to check all that out
Isn't the front door the first place a robber would be when you realized he was in the house? "excuse me robber will you step aside so i can acess my gun?"
6:47 Killed me.
LOL
Great vid sootch. The close ups are very helpful for doit yourselfer's like me that would or have custom built or installed this type of personnel property protection. Also carefully consider the wall to which this is mounted so that it cannot be easily circumvented from the backside.
I'm not trying to nit pick, but do you have a link to some legitimate studies about whether home invasions and home break-ins are really on the rise? My understanding is that all violent crime is WAY down since about 1990. I'd like to learn more about this anomaly, if it's real.
A couple news clips of particular incidents or anecdotal stories about a friend of a friend (AKA old wives tales) don't hold much water with me. Do you remember where you saw actual numbers? Thanks.
To see what I mean by this enormous drop in violent crime in the last 25 years, look here:
www.statista.com/statistics/191219/reported-violent-crime-rate-in-the-usa-since-1990/
It's been remarked on for years in newspapers, and sociology books such as Freakonomics try to explain why it's been like that, in spite of very rough economic downturns.
Here's another look at the numbers. Check out property crimes across America. You can see a big peak at 13,000 in 1991, down to 9,000 today. (Select United States Total, and Property Crime Total, then submit the form.)
www.ucrdatatool.gov/Search/Crime/State/RunCrimeTrendsInOneVar.cfm
Lol - he replies to every other comment but not the one that exposes his unjustified paranoia / Napoleon complex... Who needs that many fucking guns?
Iain Charles-jones hahahaha
Iain Charles-jones Eh, it's not really about need. I personally just like guns. I also hunt so I have a few that are used for different type game. Best part about a right is that you don't "need" a reason to exercise it.
Iain Charles-jones do you only ever buy things you need?
Be strong, be of good courage!!!!!! Love it!
yup,, make this video to let potential burglars know where your guns r at!
How would anyone know where his house is, or even what country, state, or city?
Kevin Fegan they can find him with an IP address
Very nice suggestion indeed. Tactical absent any aesthetical setback. Big thumbs Up. Merry Christmas to All!
The timing of this video is ironic (regarding your video uploaded today).
I was about to make the same comment.
I'm glad I had this installed before the Robbery. Thanks
Thanks for your presentation...gives one something to ponder...
The magnet release on it is stupid and a waist of time.
+Shaun Golden I agree. The magnet is not a weakness in itself. It's a good way to secure the cabinet, but there should be a secondary uncomplicated means to open the cabinet in a big hurry. Use the magnet latch when you're away or worried about nosy kids. Have a recessed mechanical latch to access the interior under normal conditions.
yea i think there should be a different way with it, but im not the manufacturer lol
RFID now an option
On their site the system demonstrated in the video appears to go for $245, which is alot of money for a mirror in rails with a bit off plastic behind it. Now sure it's high quality, but for alot less is looks like you could build something more secure and just as discreet.
i need help, i dont know where to hide my m249 saw? You know i need a machine gun in the house, it wont fit in my drawer. plz help
Build a gun turret tower as a fake chimney with a lockable trap door at the bottom like a safe room, when they break in you climb in there and lock yourself in. They may break in but they will never leave your property alive : )
What kind of stupid question is that? If you aren't concealed carrying your m249 SAW at all time, you might as well not even have one.
u dont get it do u
improvements; either a swing door or gas lift so once the latch releases the lid, it raises for you. I understand those child safe cabinet locks require no pressure on the latch to be released, so you would have to press down first. swing door might be a better and cheaper option for that one. I don't like the magnetic release for a time of need, but one of the few things to actually secure it (kind of) Once identified, pretty easy to break in. I would be able to pick it from a line up from seeing a couple of their products, but its like the old fake shaving cream can hiding spot. A thief in a hurry may pass over it.
Just as bad as a safe with that stupid magnet thing. Let's see you access it fast when under stress. Cool product with a DUMB lock
Actually, here's a fool proof idea for the magnet, have a magnet the same size as the piece so when under stress you just push the magnet against the wall somewhere in the middle and then lift, a small magnet is pathetic and as you say, is a stupid thing that you wouldn't use properly under stress.
Just carry the handgun and use the mirror to store magnets in...magnets are dangerous.
+bobbytiger I agree with you thats why I would just get rid of the magnet. Hiding a gun in plain sight is enough. When your not home put the gun in the safe. Also if you buy a good safe bolt it down they wont get in.
Fuck that if some shit goes down I'm punching right thru that mirror to get to the gun, no time to fiddle with the magnet thingy
A) the mirror should be higher, like at a usable height. B) a better solution than that HUGE magnet would be a small, flat magnet held in place under the frame by another magnet embedded flush in the frame. that way you just slide the magnet over a few inches to open. personally, i'd prefer a simple spring/clip release on the side, maybe they can work on that in the future. i'm available as a design consultant, i have over 12 years of drafting/design experience.
What's an assessory?
They're impordent
interdasting
Michaelstroud1982 Slike getting two birds stoned at once
Awesome idea! I would have lots of holes in my walls though, the way my wife likes to re-arrange the house. lol. Thanks for sharing! LS
Nice video, but once one actually has their door kicked in they will realize this is happy horse-$hit. Reinforce/secure your doors/windows, and make your weapon access time less than 5 seconds. Anything else is BS
I noticed at 5:17 that the mirror is strangely low. I realized you had to do that so you could lift the mirror and reach the top comfortably when raised. Great idea but designed with some flaws. I will however look into other options because I like the concept. Thanks for another great vid!
Bullshit flies! They will smash everything, including this thing! They have dogs trained that smell guns and ammo in any place! Then wham, blam, smash you hidey hole! You just told them where to look and smash with those ATF smashing hammers and chopping tools! They will find your stuff! FYI
*****
No, sorry, I mean the ATF, Feds, and cops, if they want your stuff. They have the resources we don't. They have the warrants , fake or real, and will get what they came for! That is what I am talking about. You can't hide your stuff anywhere unless its buried. Then its worthless in a break in or home invasion scenario. Just saying. Not hatin! Peace.
Nothing is a solution to "hide" your guns from a gun seize situation. Best you can hope for is for communication to be operational for enough lead time to take some elsewhere. Really it is a give in or give it all.
A lot of gun confiscation missions I did with the army, we didn't have any particular reason to suspect a person, houses were chosen by what part of town they were in.
Searches were as thorough as you can be in five minutes. But if you got a whole neighborhood to do, your not going to spend hours on each house.
Now if someone was a suspected terrorist, their house would get several hours of the most intense searching you can imagine.
If the ATF is searching your house, because they are searching everyone's house in the neighborhood randomly looking for guns, even a simple hide will probably work. If your targeted for some reason, yes they will find it.
This is not the army in a foreign country, this is the USA. It will be a lot different when they come.
triumphmanful Yes..it will be WORSE..!!
Good idea, but need few improvements, first as many ppl have suggested the locking mechanism is clumsy, it would be difficult to find the exact spot where magnets needs to be under stressful situation. Second it needs some kinda stopper to hold the mirror in place once you open it, from your video one can see one hand is required to hold the door open under stressful situation one might need both the hands for grabbing things quickly.
Oh you just happen to have a steel door... I am so happy I don't live in America.
Gun nuts.
mrfrenik thumbs up
SOEL86 steel is a cheap material, I can go to my local hardware store and probably buy a steel door for about as much as a thick oak door probably less. Also why are you watching a video about guns if you're just going to be rude and negative about it? its kinda like walking into a bar and calling everyone an alcoholic and you don't drink, you're in the bar too buddy. just remember that.
Fisherdave10 AMEN brotha! couldnt have said it betta! MURICA!!
My $125k rental property was build with a steel, but hollow door. So it's not something that "gun nuts" install b/c of paranoia. Inform yourself before you make stupid comments
I'm happy you don't live hear either. You would become one more person in the way later during the revolution.
Wow! What a great idea and a very nice looking product.