Last November, I had the opportunity to attend Gunsite for a media event put on by Lockdown. The main focus of the event was the new SecureWall product. After the event’s conclusion, the attendees were all sent a starter kit to build our own “gun room” (well, a good start anyway).

Rather than kick out a review right after the event, I ran the system for a while to see how it integrated into my workflow and life.

The Lockdown SecureWall firearm display system is an excellent way for gun owners to store and display their firearms in an organized and secure manner (when I mention “secure,” I am referring to “securely attached” as opposed to “secured from theft”). The system is designed to be aesthetically pleasing and highly functional, allowing users to easily access their guns and accessories while keeping them safe and secure.

This review will discuss the features, benefits, installation process, and overall quality of the Lockdown SecureWall firearm display panels for customized storage.

Features & Benefits

The Lockdown SecureWall firearm display system is designed with convenience and security in mind. It features a modular design that allows users to customize the size and shape of their wall-mounted firearm storage solution. The panels are made from steel and powder coated for non-marring durability and long-term use.

The panels come with pre-drilled slots that allow for easy installation of peg attachments, which can be used to hang long guns, or handguns, sideways. Additionally, barrel pegs can be used to organize multiple handguns, grip-out, at once. This makes it easy for users to quickly access any firearm they need without having to search through multiple bags, drawers, or cases.

The Lockdown SecureWall also features adjustable shelves and baskets that can be used to store ammo cans or other gear. This makes it easy for users to keep all of their firearms accessories organized in one place without taking up too much space on the wall. Additionally, the panels are designed to work with standard hardware store peg board accessories. You are not vendor-locked into some proprietary pattern or system.

Lockdown has a solid number of options that will allow for custom firearm display along with accessories.

Another benefit is that you do not need a track system. The panels bolt directly to your wall.

Lockdown SecureWall Panels

There are two types of panels, standard and heavy duty.

The standard panels are 16 gauge steel rated at 100 pounds per panel. The Lockdown heavy-duty panels are made of 14 gauge steel and can each hold up to 200 pounds. Both come in 16″x24″ and 32″x24″ sizes. Standard and Heavy-duty panels can be mixed and matched if you want.

Each of the panels has a unique stamped pattern that repeats across panels. If you line them up, you can easily bridge panels–they are designed to work horizontally and vertically.

SecureWall Accessories

Lockdown has several SecureWall accessories built for the panels. The Lockdown accessories are the most common components you will likely need to display your gear. Depending on how you set up the wall, you can maximize your storage space.

You can store as many firearms as you have wall space (and guns).

Universal Hook

The hook is super beefy, and you can hang a lot from it. I hang my soft armor, plate carrier, and helmet from the hook, and it has no problem–even with four full mags.

Pegs

You can get straight and angled barrel pegs on which to slide a pistol. The angled variant is more for displaying and seeing the handguns. The straight one is more for tighter storage. Think display and enjoyment over pure functional storage. They are also vinyl coated to protect your hardware.

Handgun Hanger

Handgun Hangers allow you to put your handgun flat against the panel and give the best view of the gun. The issue is that it takes up quite a bit more space than the pegs.

Long Gun Hanger (comes as a set of two)

This stores a long gun flat against the panel like the Handgun Hangers. It allows you to display your favorite rifle prominently, rather than using the Vertical Gun Rack to store multiple long guns.

Vertical Gun Rack

The Vertical Gun Rack can hold three long guns side by side. Because of the nature of the multiple attachment points, you can situate the upper rack as close or far as you need to capture the barrel of the long gun. This and the pegs are my preferred way to stow guns on the panel.

Shelf

Honestly, the shelf is the least useful to me. It can easily hold ammo cans, but I store bulk ammo differently.

Basket

The basket gets the most day-to-day use–it is the quick dump bin for spent mags and dirty or wet slings. When I get back from the range and reset my gear, I sort out all the non-firearms that need maintenance and put those items into the basket.

Other

One of the most significant features of the SecureWall system is that you can use universal peg attachments.

Installation

Installing the Lockdown SecureWall firearm display system is relatively straightforward. It can typically be done by most DIYers in about an hour using standard hardware store tools such as a drill, screwdriver, leveler, etc. First, you’ll need to measure your desired area on the wall where you want your gun rack installed before marking out where each panel will go using a pencil or marker. Then you’ll need to drill pilot holes into each panel before securing them using screws or bolts (depending on your wall type).

Once all of your panels are secured, you can begin installing peg attachments as needed for hanging long guns or handguns sideways and barrel pegs if needed for organizing multiple handguns grip-out at once.

It took me longer to measure and level than anything else. The installation was super fast. I used the level app on my phone because I was too lazy to find my bubble level.
I did find that you had to apply roughly 1.5 ugga-duggas of force to seat the accessories. They are firmly seated and locked in securely, which gave me confidence in how securely they will hold the gear.

Day-to-Day Usage

Honestly, I never saw myself needing or wanting a way to display firearms on the wall. That always seemed like some kind of thing that the idly rich did to impress their friends. Plus, I don’t have a rough-hewn stone dungeon in my house outfitted with leather couches and a cigar humidor. I also don’t have Keanu Reeves coming to my house to outfit for his latest wacky adventures.

When I am not out doing “things,” I am likely in my home office, in front of a computer, on endless video calls. As a weird kind of flex, I installed one set of panels on the wall behind me. Beyond being a better backdrop than a plain wall, it also lets me have items I am currently working with close at hand.

I can easily swap out the components on the wall based on current meetings or if we need to discuss a few different things. That saves me from having a pile of guns on my desk or having to go in and out of cases. Those don’t really sound like a hardship, but any time you can reduce wasted time in meetings is a win.

The second way I use the SecureWall is to stow my “bedroom rifle”. I live in a pretty spicy town–home invasions are a thing. Our house is also a few blocks from a county mental health center, meaning we occasionally have the “walking dead” shuffling through the neighborhood.
We have a layered defensive strategy, and having a firearm ready is a component. Before SecureWall, I used to just prop the rifle up in the corner. It would fight for dominance over dust bunnies and dog hair. Also, there was not a great place to put a plate carrier. Paranoid, much? Maybe… 🙂

With a SecureWall, I can bring the rifle off the floor and make it easily accessible. I can also hang my plate carrier, fire extinguisher, or first aid supplies. Really anything I might want easy and quick access to, using wall space that is otherwise unused. I installed the panel between the bed cabinet and the wall in a small dead area. Then when we leave the house, I can quickly grab the gun and put it in a safe.

What SecureWall is Not…

The SecureWall system is not a way to prevent theft or protect from unauthorized access. You can, however, install the system in a safe or a safe room.

At Gunsite, we saw a demo setup utilizing an entire room (with a vault door) to display some fantastic historical pieces. In this case, the room was the “secured access”–the SecureWall was merely for display and organization. Seeing a full room outfitted really demonstrates how you can design for maximum space efficiency.

Quality & Overall Impression

Overall I’m very impressed with the quality of the Lockdown SecureWall firearm display system – it’s well made from heavy-duty steel with a powder coat finish that should last many years even under normal use conditions. Additionally, I found it quite easy to install – most DIYers should have no problem getting it up and running within an hour or two using common hardware store tools such as a drill, screwdriver, leveler, etc.

Furthermore, I appreciate how customizable this gun rack is – users can easily adjust its size/shape depending on how many firearms they want stored/displayed, as well as add additional shelves/peg attachments depending on what type of gear they want stored/displayed alongside their guns (ammunition cans, etc.). You aren’t locked into some custom track system, proprietary pattern, or system.

All in all, I would definitely recommend this product – it’s well made from high-quality materials that should last many years, even under heavier use conditions. Its highly customizable nature makes it perfect for anyone looking for an efficient way to store/display their firearms while still being able to quickly access them when needed.

You can learn more about the products directly from Lockdown and order from their site: https://www.lockdown.com/securewalls/

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