Rest your fingers on the five actuators, press your saved combination in one motion, then slide the lid open. It is designed to become instinctive so you can do it in the dark and under stress.

Yes. The StopBox works exactly the same from either hand. Many owners press the code with one hand and grab the firearm with the other, whatever gets you on target fastest.

You can set your code using the included hardware. Open the box, swap the actuator pins to your new combination, then confirm it a few times before you rely on it. This video walks you through it step by step.

There are 81 combinations to choose from, and 324 possible permutations once you account for the lid-pressure safety and the thumblock. Plenty of room to pick a code that is fast for you and unguessable to everyone else.

Loop the included 1,500 lb-rated cable through the box and around a fixed anchor like a bed frame or seat rail, then lock it down. It keeps the box from walking off while staying instantly accessible.

Most full-size and compact handguns fit with room to spare. Store the firearm on its own, not in a holster, so nothing blocks your draw.

Correct. No batteries, no electronics, no external keys. It is a purely mechanical lock, so it is always ready and there is nothing to die at the worst possible moment.

It is not ordinary plastic. The StopBox is molded from impact-resistant, glass-reinforced polycarbonate-ABS and is steel-reinforced, making it impact, heat, scratch, dent and pry resistant while staying light enough to keep wherever you need quick access.

The StopBox is a TSA-compliant locked container, and customers travel with it regularly in checked baggage. Always follow current TSA guidelines for packing your firearm and ammunition, and check the rules for your departure and arrival airports before you fly.

An overpacked box is the single most common reason a StopBox will not open. Remove anything extra and do not fill past the foam. This video shows how to free an overpacked box without damaging it.

A box that will not close usually comes down to the lockbar release button accidentally being pressed.. The full instruction video shows exactly how to reset it.

Yes. If your first opens feel awkward, that is normal and the StopBox is working as designed. It is built to slow down anyone who has not practiced with it, and it loosens into a quick, instinctive motion once you have run your code a few times.

Do not force the box. Because the StopBox is fully mechanical there is no electronic reset, so the fastest and safest path is to call us and we will help you regain access. Have your order details handy.