Portable Vehicle Handgun Safe

Published on November 3, 2012
Duration: 5:35

This video reviews the Carry Vault CCV-100, a heavy-duty portable vehicle handgun safe. The instructor highlights its robust construction, manual combination lock, and ingenious detachable mounting system. He provides a step-by-step demonstration of how to detach and reattach the safe from its base plate, emphasizing its suitability for secure, long-term storage of firearms in a vehicle.

Quick Summary

The Carry Vault CCV-100 is a heavy-duty portable handgun safe for vehicles, featuring a reliable manual combination lock for secure, long-term storage. It detaches from its base plate via spring-loaded levers and requires careful installation on a horizontal surface, avoiding obstructions like fuel lines.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Unboxing and Initial Impressions
  2. 00:36Safe Features and Weight
  3. 00:52Installation Warnings and Considerations
  4. 01:22Heavy-Duty Construction Analysis
  5. 01:32Manual Combination Lock vs. Electronic
  6. 01:45Purpose: Long-Term Storage vs. Quick Access
  7. 02:07Opening the Safe
  8. 02:15Interior and Gun Fit
  9. 02:26Detachable Mounting System Explained
  10. 02:37Detaching and Reattaching the Safe
  11. 02:50Final Impressions and Installation Plans

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Carry Vault CCV-100 designed for?

The Carry Vault CCV-100 is a heavy-duty portable handgun safe specifically designed for secure, long-term storage within a vehicle. It is not intended for quick access but rather for safeguarding firearms when they cannot be carried on one's person.

What type of lock does the Carry Vault CCV-100 use?

This safe features a reliable, manual combination lock. The presenter preferred this over electronic locks for its guaranteed functionality, especially for long-term storage where battery life or electronic failure could be a concern.

How does the Carry Vault CCV-100 attach to its base plate?

The safe attaches to its base plate via a clever snap-in system. Four pegs on the base plate align with slots on the safe, and the safe presses down until it securely snaps into place. It can be detached by pulling back two spring-loaded levers when the safe is open.

Is the Carry Vault CCV-100 easy to install?

While the mounting mechanism is ingenious, the manufacturer advises that installation requires mechanical competence. Key warnings include ensuring no obstructions like fuel tanks or brake lines are present and that the safe is mounted on a horizontal surface.

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