First Look: Steelhead Outdoors' Limited-Edition Founders Pistol Lock Box

Finished with in patriotic royale blue and crimson red colors.

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posted on July 18, 2025
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Steelhead Outdoors' Limited-Edition Founders Pistol Lock Box

Steelhead Outdoors has recently launched a limited-edition patriotic version of its Fast Access Pistol Box, a portable security container meant for handguns. The purpose of this security container is simple: Create an easy way to secure a handgun while traveling on the road without having to rely on batteries or electronics; for example, from your car to the hotel nightstand and vice-versa.

This limited-edition version is finished with in patriotic royale blue and crimson red colors to celebrate America’s founding fathers.

Steelhead Outdoors Limited-Edition Founder’s Pistol Lock Box Features

  • Weighs just under 15 pounds
  • 5 inches wide x 12.25 inches deep x 3 inches tall
  • Printable template for internal capacity
  • Has the same internal capacity as Steelhead Large HD pistol box
  • Four mounting holes on the base to facilitate anchoring
  • Laser cut, formed and TIG welded from 12-gauge steel throughout
  • ¼-inch hinges are staked, welded and feature an integrated pin guard to prevent punch attacks
  • Push-button genuine Simplex lock features fast access without electronics or batteries
  • Fully enclosed lock support
  • 270-degree welded reinforcement hoop
  • Clear powdercoat finish over authentic rust
  • Two layers of ⅜-inch foam in bottom to protect contents and provide adjustment
  • Thick convoluted-foam in lid to keep contents in place
  • Optional 6,000 pound rated, ¼-inch 7×19-inch galvanized nylon-coated cable

“We created the Founders Edition to celebrate and honor our country’s freedom and craftsmanship,” said Steelhead Outdoors co-founder Corey Meyer. “This eye-catching, limited-edition lock box is perfect for anyone who values bold design, American manufacturing and safe firearm storage.”

Every Steelhead Outdoors lockbox is laser cut, formed, TIG welded, powdercoated and assembled in Shakopee, MN. Retail pricing for the limited-edition Founder’s Fast Access Pistol Box starts at $310. To learn more about this new lockbox or other products from Steelhead Outdoors, visit steelheadoutdoors.com.

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