November 20, 2023
By David Draper
For 50 years, Streamlight
That’s why I’m excited about their move into the category of secure storage solutions with the recent introduction of the SpeedLocker, a portable lockbox that offers instant access to a firearm without requiring a power source.
I spend a lot of time on the road, for both work and play, and I often take a handgun with me. Not to mention a passport, cash and other valuables. Many states require a firearm to be carried in a secure and locked case, and, of course, any time I fly I must have my guns locked up. The Streamlight SpeedLocker
The five-button keypad is easily set to the owner’s preferred code, and can include any array of numbers, offering 31 different user-selectable combinations in total. Changing the combo is easy. Simply move each of the five pins inside the lock using the supplied 2mm hex wrench to the appropriate position and secure them in place. Pins in the top position correspond to the buttons on the outside of the case that must be pushed to open the case.
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Unused pins are secured in the lower positions, but can be accessed to change the code anytime the box is unlocked. For added security, Streamlight also includes a keyed padlock that can be added to one of the two exterior lock holes (Note: If you’re going to use the SpeedLocker to fly with a firearm, TSA requires a lock in all exterior lock holes, so you’ll need a second padlock.)
The Streamlight SpeedLocker is built from durable, high-impact polymer with a dust- and water-resistant seal. The eggshell foam interior securely cradles the case’s contents. At 12.4 inches long by 8.2 inches wide by 2.78 inches high, the Speedlocker is compact enough to fit in the console of many full-size vehicles or stash in a duffel or suitcase without taking up too much room. Yet, the interior is just big enough for a compact handgun, as well as a flashlight and other travel necessities. The carry handle has two small holes to use as a mounting option, and the front of the case also features a pair of mounting holes should you want to screw the case down to your floorboards or other flat surface.
About the only thing missing is a faster way to lock the case in place, yet keep it mobile. You could run a small cable lock through the handle or perhaps through the padlock hasps to lock the case in place temporarily. Otherwise, Streamlight’s SpeedLocker has proven to be a great way to keep my handgun close, yet secure, while traveling.
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David Draper
Editor-in-Chief
An avid hunter and accomplished writer, David Draper has traveled the globe in search of good stories and good food, yet his roots remain firmly planted in the soil of his family's farm on the High Plains of Nebraska. As a young man, his dreams were fueled by daily trips to the original Cabela's retail store, which stood a short four blocks from his childhood home. The ensuing years spent chasing his passions for adventure and the outdoors have taken him from the shores of Africa's Gambia River to Alaska's Brooks Range. He has hunted birds and big-game on five of the seven continents.
A 20-year industry veteran, Draper has worked in communications, writing and editing roles for the biggest names in the industry. In addition to bylines in scores of publications, he also served as the editor for the hunting journals of Dick and Mary Cabela and contributed to several books on the outdoors. Draper is Editor-in-Chief of Petersen's Hunting magazine, where he also writes the Fare Game column covering all aspects of processing and cooking wild game.
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