TacticalWalls, the company that makes discreet but easy to reach gun storage solutions (or what they call “Hidden In Plain Sight” firearms concealment solutions), have announced Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) models for this year. What this means that opening the Tactical Walls to store or retrieve a firearm is more convenient, faster and at the same time more secure.

RFID is now being implemented in a lot of devices such as those used for road tolls, pet ID, anti-theft, keycards, and contactless payment cards (e.g. credit cards).

To access an RFID-equipped TacticalWalls, one has to have a credit card-sized RFID card. In the video included here, the demo of the RFID lock shows that it uses a low-frequency, which means the card will have to be really near the RFID reader for the TacticalWall to open. The cards can be customized such as having one card to open all or just certain TacticalWalls installed in the house or place of work, or have several cards programmed to be given to household members old enough to handle a firearm.

A Tattle Tale function is also a feature of the TacticalWalls RFID lock in which the TacticalWalls will beep if left opened for a certain period, reminding the owner to close the unit. This also serves as a reminder for the owner to store the firearm or can alert him/her that a TacticalWalls is open and check who has accessed it.

In case the battery runs out juice, the TacticalWalls is unlocked but remains in a closed position.
According to the company, the RFID locking mechanism will be offered as an optional alternative to the existing magnetic lock on select TacticalWalls models, including:

1450M Bundle – MSRP’s range $630-760
1420M Bundle – MSRP’s range $500-660
825 Pistol Length Shelf (PLS) – MSRP’s range $435-495
812 Pistol Length Shelf (PLS) – MSRP’s range $219-349

For now, the RFID option is on pre-sale and orders will need to allow up to 4 weeks for delivery. For airsoft owners who have some extra cash and prefer a more aesthetically-pleasing airsoft gun storage solution at home, they can look at TacticalWalls.