Secure enclosure for the storage and rapid retrieval of self-defense weapons

Abstract

A storage enclosure of ample size to contain common firearms within, comprising a box with a door attached to the top of the box with articulating hinges, that latches at the bottom of the box. A latch release mechanism at the bottom of the box, with a release bar on the exterior of the bottom of the box, which when pressed inward, releases the latches and allows the door to open unassisted by the user via the force of compression springs. Within the interior of the storage enclosure are slatted attachment structures—both on the interior of the box and the interior of the door—to which a vast array of self-defense weapons can be mounted with retaining devices of various type (hooks, pegs, etc.). To the storage enclosure assembly is attached cladding elements—legs, panels, fascia—to make a bed headboard.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates structures that provide an enclosure with adequate interior volume to store most common long guns and smaller weapons, the interior of which contain attachment structures to which most types of personal weapons can be mounted securely, having a door which opens, unassisted by the user, by the simple pushing action of a release mechanism. Upon the opening of the structure, the user then has available within arm's reach a weapon of choice for defensive purposes, which the user has previously placed in a convenient position of their choosing. The illustrated structure is a bed headboard with an enclosure therein, but it is contemplated that that the present innovation is not limited to only headboards or furniture. Instead, the present innovation can be incorporated into any vertical structure wherein a person can activate the release mechanism and quickly access the contents.[0002]Responsible gun owners want to store their...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The present invention is a storage enclosure that can securely store weapons. It has a door that automatically opens when a latch release mechanism is activated by a release bar. The enclosure is positioned in a way that makes retrieving weapons easy and comfortable. The invention also includes elements to make a headboard that conceals the enclosure, and attachments to a bed frame and mattress. The enclosure is designed to be safe and secure, and to not detract from the room's appearance. It is difficult for unauthorized people to access and deters intruders from finding the storage location easily.

Problems solved by technology

However, in addition to the darkness of the nighttime environment, and the anxiety and stress placed upon the person awakened by an intruder, it is very difficult to traverse quickly to the location of a stored weapon, remove it from its secure location, and make it ready for use, all without alerting the intruder to their presence and location.

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