I found the item questionable to say the least. The construction is not impressive so far. The hope seems to be just that for a costly item. I have small hands and the location of the buttons are too far apart for me to open this quickly! That’s a problem. Everyone’s hand sizes are not the same. I find this problem in many items: gloves have the same effect for example. Not sure who has monster hands but many of us would fight the box longer than having the item out. Explain how the box helps people with smaller hands. Return I find the stipulation a bit funny: restock take out of box and put on a shelf. Hmmm? I always find that to be a bogus fee. The company that backs their products with no bs usually wins in many ways. Sorry, to say it will not be recommended by me. Wish you luck but I would expect better for the cost of all plastic! Knowing that’s not a big expense you paid more on marketing is item: gods bless and lesson learned.
The vendor’s video makes it look like it would be difficult for me to open in a stressful situation. Here are links to couple of threads written regarding the Stopbox:
Might be worth paying the restock fee for something you aren’t going to use?
It was an impulse buy, USCCA had it on “sale.”
What caught my eye were these features and I’ve been meaning to bring a pistol with me on vacation.
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Padlock compatible
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Security Cable compatible
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TSA Compliant
It looks flimsy. Not returning but not also recommending.
They definitely feel flimsy. Got one for my EDC.
I noticed that brand lock box has gotten some attention and even USCCA discounts. I thought about it, but could not get over the side push button tabs - at least online - looked s though I’d end up breaking them - in the rough and tumble use.
I ended up buying an off brand no name (by teentan Store) one a few days ago, at a reasonable price (one third that of others; not one single paid celebrity spokesperson).
Options include external key, finger print or key code entry, powered by AA battery (I prefer Lithium), but also has own back up USB emergency power unlocking , has silent mode, has an internal light, and the lid even self lifts up on its own (automatically) .
CONS: The cable cord’s too thin, so I personally retro fitted “MacGyver style” - a thicker cord (had a spare one).
I can’t afford the Fort Knox versions, just looking to deter or slow a thief, prevent child access and meet legal requirement. Mainly needed for the vehicle.
FWIW, this is one I bought for a trip this year. It has two locks built into it. Each lock has its own user set four digit code - 100% mechanical, no batteries required.
If you wanted to use it in the dark one would have to set the codes ahead of time and twist the two knobs to open. Obviously not optimal, but its a car/hotel travel safe for me - not my home safe.
https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/hornady-treklite-lockbox-wcombo-lock-xxl-2348712
I have two stopboxes. I use them for transporting my firearms from one place to another and for that they are perfect. I wouldn’t use them as a gun safe. Also, they take practice but after a while you’ll find you can open them much more quickly. For people with smaller hands, you can reconfigure the lock combination to make it easier. I really like the product.
I played with one at Cabelas and thought it showed some promise. I’d have bought one already if they were not always BOGO… I would have already got one for $60 bucks. But is always $120-150 for 2… I will probably buy a 2nd if I like the first…. But I’m not going to commit to two. Feels dirty/ scammy.