All security systems are a compromise.If a pro wants something you have, you can't stop them. A good fireproof safe, a home security system, and good neighbors seem like a better bet.
While thieves come in all varieties, any decent thief, in addition to dumping all your clothing drawers and kitchen, tossing your mattress, and dumping your book-case - he will knock everything off your walls looking for hidden safes or hidey-holes like these. Thieves also target vanity mirrors for prescription drugs.
For instance, for about $5 in materials, you could cut out a rectangle between the drywall studs, build a small pine box, with small compartments, and insert it in the wall wherever you'd like. Then hang a picture over it.
The key is also problematic. What if you have misplaced the key?
These are like your car door lock or your front door lock. It keeps honest people honest, but is totally inadequate for security. Hence, it's wise to have additional protection (car alarm, front door brace mechanism, etc.).
I've got a corner shelf unit covered in pictures that was $100 - it has a well concealed drawer perfect for a handgun.
Meanwhile:
<picture of drawer>
And this
<picture of lock>
$10
Does the same thing. Want a little fire protection? Add this for $20:
<picture of lockbox>
Plus this or similar:
<picture of shelves in wall>
Finish up the corners with some trim, and a little paint. You can even install a wooden door with a lock.
Ad some artwork/painting or other concealment would serve the same purpose and be nearly free.
If you want to get "fancy" there's this $50-$100 option for a plastic molded insert with hooks and shelves.
$500 or so for a hollowed out shelf mirror?
A fool and his money are soon parted...
LOL. I was thinking the same thing.Quick, get them to market!
It's a shame not everyone is as "gifted" as you. Imagine all the wondrous things we would have!
Bachelor alert!
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Back to the original topic...
The thing I find most interesting is their using the old magicians trick of an angled, darkened underside for shelves to make them look less thick than they really are.
http://tacticalwalls.com/shop/825-pls/
It's a neat idea, but certainly is nothing more than security through obscurity. For what it is, though, it looks well executed and certainly has that "spy" of hidden compartments.