If you’re a strong supporter of the Second Amendment, like we are here at SKILLSET, you can surely appreciate the diverse lineup of products available to keep your firearms safe. When it comes to choosing gun storage for your vehicle, TUFFY Security products should be your first stop.

Tuffy has been making vehicle storage solutions for quite some time now and is considered by most people to be the leader in vehicle firearms and valuables storage. Its models fit a variety of vehicle applications and are priced to make gun safety and security available to everyone.

Gun Storage Solutions Right for You

With the recent acquisition of a new or used vehicle, finding the proper storage solution for your needs is a breeze with Tuffy. After cruising their website, we decided that a UNIVERSAL PORTABLE SAFE was the best option for us here at SKILLSET to do some real-world T and E.

Here is a brief description from their website: 

Perfect for securing and transporting a handgun between the home, office, and in a vehicle. The lockable welded steel storage box can be used to protect valuables both while carrying it by hand between locations and also inside a vehicle.The included mounting sleeve is securely bolted to the vehicle or any sturdy mounting surface. The security box slides into the mounting sleeve and can be locked in place. The security box can additionally be removed from the sleeve and can remain locked closed during hand transport. The system mounts anywhere there is available space and extra sleeves are available to allow the box to be secured in a sleeve mounted in the vehicle and also in the home or office. The inside is lined with carpet to protect the contents. Optional pick-n-pluck foam is available for additional custom sizedprotection around the valuables.

Our Test Vehicle

Those of you who are long-time fans of SKILLSET know that we are pretty fond of classic cars around here. So it probably comes as no surprise to you that we would acquire a 30-year-old ex-police vehicle, a 1993 Jeep Cherokee XJ. It is a solid workhorse if there ever was one, with its 4-litre inline six, capable four-wheel drive, and rubber floor for easy cleaning after any late-night on-duty shenanigans. 

Tuffy has a ton of vehicle-specific models, so be sure to check their site for the best application to suit your needs. One thing we love about this universal model is how many places it could actually fit due to its compact size. Inside the bottom of a center console, the spare tire well, or even under a seat, which was our choice.

This vehicle has four doors and a backseat that folds down and flips up, making it the perfect candidate for a Tuffy installation. Having a place out of sight for your lockbox is the first step to a successful installation. The old adage out of sight, out of mind goes a long way toward securing your valuables.

The Tuffy Lockbox Installation

We started our installation by cleaning out the area where we wanted to secure the lockbox and measuring it to ensure adequate space.

Placing the Tuffy lockbox inside the seatwell, you can see just how well it fits in the floorboard.

Our model came with a lanyard that can and should be used to attach the box to the vehicle securely.

With the security box safely installed, all that was left to do was place our items inside!

Final Thoughts On Gun Storage

No vehicle should be without a lock box or gun safe to properly and safely store your firearm. Tuffy Security Products makes it easy and affordable for everyone. Safe firearm storage is paramount, whether you are going inside a mall to watch a movie with the family or securing your sidearm while you run errands on a job. With that in mind, we recommend you give TUFFY a try today.

Specifications: 

Model: TUFFY Universal Personal Safe

Perfect for securing and transporting firearms

Independent lockable security box with an integrated carrying handle for transport

Mounting sleeve bolted to vehicle or a sturdy surface that can secure the lockable security box

Extra mounting sleeves available, one is included (Part number 289-MNT-01)

High security welded steel construction

Pry-Guard locking system with a 10 tumbler double bitted key

Grade 8 mounting hardware provided

Durable texture powder coat finish

The inside is lined with carpet to protect contents

Product can be mounted in any vehicle with sufficient space

Optional pushbutton combo lock is available for quick keyless access to contents (Shown in some images)

Any vehicle with sufficient space or structural mounting surface inside a home, shop or office. Mounts in any vehicle or sturdy surface with sufficient mounting space, drilling required.