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Rapid-access vehicle pistol lockbox

A black Co-Pilot vehicle lockbox shown closed from the side on a dark studio surface, with the hand-gesture lock controls at the left end and a raised housing to the right.

Press release | October 30, 2026

StopBox USA Introduces Co‑Pilot, a Rapid‑Access Vehicle Pistol Lockbox

A mechanical hand-gesture lock, ambidextrous design and no-drill installation give handgun owners a dedicated place beside the vehicle seat.

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SPOKANE, Wash. (October 30, 2026) StopBox USA today introduced Co-Pilot, a mechanical rapid-access lockbox that gives a handgun its own dedicated place in a vehicle. Co-Pilot brings the company's patented hand-gesture lock into an entirely new, vehicle-specific design that mounts beside the seat, next to the center console. It will be available in November 2026.

For many handgun owners, the vehicle is the hardest place to keep good storage habits. Glove boxes and center consoles were built for registration papers and charging cables, not for a firearm. Co-Pilot was designed to answer that with one consistent location: secured to the seat, retained discreetly, and positioned within reach of the driver.

The product grew out of founder Dylan Ervin's own search for a better way to keep a handgun in a vehicle.

Co-Pilot started with a problem I experienced firsthand. I wanted a better way to keep my handgun secure, accessible, and in a dedicated place in my vehicle. Rather than settle for what was available, we decided to build something entirely new. I'm incredibly proud of what we've created.”

Dylan ErvinFounder & CEO, StopBox USA
Dylan Ervin, wearing a black StopBox cap and black StopBox polo shirt, looking at the camera.
Dylan Ervin, Founder & CEO, StopBox USA.
A closed black Co-Pilot lockbox mounted along the side of a brown leather front seat, between the seat and the center console, in a parked vehicle.
StopBox Co-Pilot installed in a GMC Yukon.

Rapid access

Ready-to-draw deployment

Co-Pilot opens with StopBox's patented hand-gesture lock, a mechanical finger code the owner sets. There are no batteries to replace, no electronics and nothing to charge.

Entering the code opens Co-Pilot and presents the pistol grip-up in a natural, ergonomic position, so the owner reaches for it the same way every time.

An open Co-Pilot lockbox on a dark surface with a handgun stored inside, muzzle down and grip up, held upright by the open housing.
The mechanical hand-gesture lock opens Co-Pilot and presents the pistol in an upright position.

Ambidextrous design

Either side. Most vehicles.

Co-Pilot is the first fully ambidextrous StopBox. It is designed to work on either side of the center console, for right-handed or left-handed users.

It fits most vehicles and a wide range of pistols, from compact handguns to full-size models.

A closed black Co-Pilot lockbox mounted between a gray cloth front seat and the center console of a parked vehicle, with the steering wheel and gear shifter in the background.
StopBox Co-Pilot installed beside a cloth front seat and center console.

Universal fit

No drilling. No permanent changes.

The Universal Seat Adapter fits most vehicles and installs with no drilling and no permanent modification to the vehicle.

A rubber-coated steel security cable secures the system to the seat base.

A Co-Pilot lockbox mounted beside a brown leather seat cushion, with the black Universal Seat Adapter rail visible along its base next to the seat belt buckle.
The Universal Seat Adapter mounts Co-Pilot beside the seat with no drilling.
Close-up of the base of a black Co-Pilot lockbox on a white background with a black security cable running out of a fitting on its side.
A steel security cable secures the system to the seat base.

Dual-layer security

A second lock, built in.

An integrated mechanical key lock adds another layer of security on top of the hand-gesture lock. The housing is made from high-strength polycarbonate-ABS.

Close-up of the Co-Pilot control end on a dark background, showing the CO-PILOT lettering, the hand-gesture lock controls and a key inserted in the integrated key lock on top.
An integrated mechanical key lock adds another layer of security to Co-Pilot.

Co-Pilot at a glance

Key features

  • Patented mechanical hand-gesture lock
  • No batteries or electronics
  • Presents the pistol grip-up in a natural position
  • Ambidextrous: either side of the center console
  • Universal Seat Adapter: no drilling, no permanent modification
  • Integrated mechanical key lock

Product specifications

Specifications

Construction
High-strength polycarbonate-ABS
Lock
Mechanical hand-gesture lock (finger code) plus integrated key lock
Security cable
Rubber-coated steel
Installation
Universal Seat Adapter, no drilling
Compatibility
Most vehicles and pistols
Finish
Black

Availability

MSRP $349.00 | Available November 2026

Co-Pilot will be available in November 2026 at an MSRP of $349.00. Watch the product announcement and sign up to be notified when it becomes available.

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Because what you count on matters when those you love are counting on you.

About StopBox USA

Founded in 2016 by Dylan Ervin in Spokane, Washington, StopBox USA is a family-run company dedicated to making responsible firearm ownership practical. Its products are built around a patented rapid-access hand-gesture lock that operates mechanically, without batteries or electronics. StopBox develops practical firearm storage solutions designed to give responsible owners secure, convenient access when they need it. Learn more at stopboxusa.com.

Responsible ownership

Firearm laws vary by state and locality. Owners are responsible for following all federal, state and local laws on the possession, transport and storage of firearms, and for confirming that installation does not interfere with vehicle safety systems such as airbags, seat belts and seat tracks.

A group of adults and children, most in black StopBox shirts, standing together on the floor of the StopBox USA facility with the StopBox USA wall logo and a large American flag behind them.
Dylan Ervin with family at the StopBox USA facility.

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