STOPBOX COMPACT

The same mechanical lock as the StopBox PRO, sized for a smaller pistol. The StopBox Compact is a mechanical handgun retention box built for subcompact and compact carry guns, with no batteries and no keypad to fail.

• Mechanical Lock
• No Batteries
• Under 1 Second
• Fits Subcompact/Compact
• 81 Combinations
• Made in USA

The StopBox Compact runs the same patented, all-mechanical finger-code lock as the StopBox PRO, in a smaller footprint built around subcompact and compact pistols instead of a full-size gun wearing an optic. Press the lid, run your combination, press the thumb lock, lift. No battery to check, no keypad to misread a sweaty thumb, nothing electronic to fail on the one night it matters.

StopBox is a family-owned company building these in its own facility in Spokane, Washington, from glass-reinforced polycarbonate-ABS with steel reinforcement. The lock is patented (US Patent No. 11,142,926), and StopBox drop tests a weighted gun inside one from 35 feet.

Who this size is for

What fits inside

The interior runs 7.5 by 5.5 by 1.75 inches, with a dedicated internal storage compartment 5 by 1.5 by 1 inches for a spare magazine, a light, or a folding knife alongside the pistol.

Where it goes

• Nightstand or drawer. Same use case as the PRO, sized for a smaller carry gun.
• Vehicle. Low profile enough for a glovebox or center console, and security cable compatible for anchoring in the car.
• Travel. Padlock compatible and built to TSA's requirement for a locked, hard-sided container for checked firearms. Confirm current TSA and airline policy before flying.
• Range bag. Lightweight enough to ride along without adding meaningful bulk to a kit that already has ammunition, magazines, and eye and ear protection in it.

What it is, and what it is not

StopBox is direct about this on their own product page, and we will be too: this is a retention device, not a safe. It keeps a firearm in active use out of unintended and unauthorized hands. It is child-resistant by design, since the lock requires a deliberate press sequence rather than a random one, and there is no lit keypad to draw a curious hand. For long-term storage of an unattended firearm, a rated gun safe is still the right tool, and we are glad to talk through both options at the counter.

Specifications

• Interior: 7.5 x 5.5 x 1.75 inches
• Exterior: 10 x 7 x 2.25 inches
• Internal storage compartment: 5 x 1.5 x 1 inches
• Fits: subcompact and compact handguns
• Lock: patented mechanical finger code, 81 combinations, user set (Patent No. 11,142,926)
• Access: one-handed, under a second with a practiced code
• Construction: glass-reinforced polycarbonate-ABS, steel reinforced
• Security: padlock compatible, security cable compatible
• Power required: none, fully mechanical
• Made in: Spokane, Washington, USA
• Backed by: StopBox 30-day money back guarantee

We also stock the StopBox PRO, the full-size version of this same lock built for larger pistols and optics. If your carry gun is a Glock 19, a Shield, or something in that size class, the Compact is the right fit. If it is a full-size duty gun with a red dot on top, take the PRO.

Frequently asked questions

Is the StopBox Compact a gun safe?

No. StopBox describes it as a handgun retention device, not a safe. It keeps a firearm in active use out of unintended hands. For long-term storage of an unattended firearm, Dark Horse Guns & Ammo in Yerington, Nevada recommends a rated safe.

What size pistol fits the StopBox Compact?

Subcompact and compact handguns, generally in the size class of a Glock 19 or smaller. Full-size pistols and pistols wearing a red dot or weapon light fit better in the StopBox PRO.

What is the difference between the StopBox Compact and the StopBox PRO?

Both use the identical patented mechanical finger-code lock and open the same way. The Compact has a smaller interior, 7.5 by 5.5 by 1.75 inches, built for subcompact and compact carry guns. The PRO has a larger interior, 9.25 by 7.15 by 1.75 inches, sized for full-size pistols with an optic and a light attached.

Does the StopBox Compact need batteries or electronics?

No. The lock is entirely mechanical, with no battery, keypad, or app. A practiced combination opens it in under a second and cannot fail from a dead battery.

How many combinations does the StopBox Compact have?

The mechanical finger-code lock supports 81 possible combinations, set by the owner using the included hardware.

Can I fly with the StopBox Compact?

TSA requires firearms in checked baggage to be unloaded, locked in a hard-sided container, and declared at the airline counter. The StopBox Compact is a lockable hard-sided container and is padlock compatible. Confirm current TSA and airline policy before traveling.

Is the StopBox Compact child-resistant?

Yes. Opening it requires a deliberate press sequence that random pressing will not reproduce, with no lit keypad to attract attention. No container replaces supervision and safe firearm habits.

Where is the StopBox Compact made?

StopBox builds the Compact in its own facility in Spokane, Washington, at a family-owned American company.

Does buying a StopBox Compact require an FFL transfer?

No. It is a storage device, not a firearm. Buy it from Dark Horse Guns & Ammo at the counter in Yerington, Nevada, or have us ship it to you directly.

Where can I try one before buying?

Dark Horse Guns & Ammo is at 518 W Goldfield Ave, Yerington, Nevada 89447, open Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Call (775) 344-8022 or send us a message. Bring your carry gun and we will tell you on the spot whether the Compact or the PRO is the right fit.

The StopBox Compact is a handgun retention device and is not a substitute for a rated safe, adult supervision, or safe firearm handling. Firearm storage and vehicle carry requirements vary by state and locality, and buyers are responsible for knowing the laws where they live. California Proposition 65 notice applies to this product. Nothing here is legal advice.