Almost a good idea. If it were me... I would have designed it such that the door to the safe was in the rear of the couch. That way you could get at your guns while safely hiding behind the bullet proof shield. The way it stands now... in a fire fight you'd be dead before you got one turn on the dial. Another example of good idea with poor execution.
Expanded Viewpoint
I wouldn't even call it a good idea, other than it's a space saving gun safe that most burglars would miss before reading this article. I can't imagine any real life scenario where it would really be much of an advantage to anyone, except if they had to flee a burning house and didn't have time to move their guns to a safe location. It's something that was way over thought before it was really thought about much. But I'm sure that there will be a few takers who always wanted one and can afford the costs involved. Randy
Rolf Hawkins
PeteKK, most couches are flush against walls, so getting behind one would be a wee bit difficult. Furthermore, people who know what they are doing always have their home defense guns immediately accessible. Safes are for locking stuff up which you don't plan to use or require access to instantly, or keeping the majority of your arms and valuables out of reach by children. The major flaw I see in this design is from an ass perspective: there is virtually no "comfy" visible at all. There is a world of comfort difference between sitting on a cushion placed on a spring or flexible slat frame and sitting on a cushion placed on an inflexible steel panel. My ass is sore just looking at it.
Slowburn
When I need a gun I do not have time to open a gun safe or load it.
Milton
When I need a gun.... well... I guess I've never really needed one. Nevermind.
exodous
I've never been robbed but do thieves check the couch?
Lindsey Roke
Only in America . . . .
Riaanh
.........the most paranoid nation in the world.
majapi69
Hand held shields that can stop a .44? Would you really be able to hold them if they are being hit by a decent calibre round? Those I suppose if it came down to it, they'd be better than nothing.