Armory Design
We Solve Armory Problems
Weapon storage armories are unique and require specialized knowledge.
SecureIt can provide sight plans and ergonomic work flow diagrams - these will help you secure funding for your project.
Gear Storage In Armories is a Growing Problem
We Fix Armory Problems
The volume of serialized and high value gear going into armories is increasing. Weapon racks do not properly store this gear. Armories like this require armorers to remove all gear from the cabinets for a serialized site count. The result is high damage and loss rates as well as poor inventory/audit function. The process can take all day - we can reduce this to an hour or two.
Reclaim Armory Space
High density mobile system can save up to 70% on Armory space.
Weapon racks are fixed to carriages on rails in the floor. The armorer opens aisles to retrieve or replace weapons or gear.
This frees up space in the armory, allowing room for proper gear storage and superior ergonomics.
The high density weapon storage system allows space for modular drawers, a work bench with drawers, and bulk storage shelving.
The result is speed and safety.
Site counts and serialized inventory now take 2 hours instead of 2 days.
Understanding Armory Function and workflow is critical to proper design.
Time spent understanding the functions of an armory prior to considering solutions is critical. This is something that doesn’t happen enough. If you are working with a solution provider that immediately jumps to the features and benefits of their weapon rack, it may be time to find a different provider.
See article: Evaluating the competence of your sales rep
Ergonomic and Armory Workflow Studies
In active armories such as base security forces, ergonomics and workflow are critical. In the following example we were brought in to evaluate a solution developed by a high density storage company. While they were very experienced in commercial and medical records storage, they did not understand armories.
Image left: armorers must wait to open an aisle until others are done - this can create a huge bottleneck. Image right: with a static storage system, all armorers can access all weapons, and weapon racks are also in rows aligned with the workflow. In this case efficient operations is more critical than simple space saving.
When considering an armory upgrade or renovation, make sure the people you are working with have the required experience to assure a successful outcome.
Do it once. Do it right.
In my 15 years experience designing and building armories, I have seen the good, the bad and the ugly. Most of the problems related to bad weapon storage systems and armories trace back to inexperienced or negligent distributors and sales representatives.
SecureIt also designs custom home gun rooms
Learn about SecureIt custom gun rooms and consumer products: SecureIt Gun Storage
