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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

3.6

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Evaluating 53 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Many customers are impressed with the quality and craftsmanship of the products, often describing them as amazing, gorgeous, and well-made. The customer service is frequently praised for being excellent, responsive, and helpful, with many people noting quick responses to emails and effective telephone support. Reviewers also appreciate the products' functionality and appearance, with some even purchasing multiple items due to their satisfaction. However, some people were dissatisfied with product issues, such as shelves not staying closed, locks not engaging, or items not being deep enough to fit their intended contents. There are also concerns about long wait times for orders, missing components like LED lights, and difficulties with customer service responsiveness in certain situations, including issues with refunds and product replacements. A few other people also felt that the products consumed batteries excessively, leading to frequent replacements and functionality problems.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I just purchased the 1791 whiskey flag from tac traps, and I gotta say I am blown away with how amazing it is. Absolutely gorgeous piece!! I had a slight mixup when it arrived as the COA wasn’t with m... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The product I purchased is great couldn’t be happier. I was not prepared for the amount of emails thst followed. The weekly explanation of how poorly your company performs at basic inventory, purchasi... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I received my American flag safe today and it is amazing!! I purchased it for myself for my birthday and Christmas gift all in one,, The craftsmanship is outstanding and I’m super excited to get... See more

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Premium shelves and furniture designed to let you safely store and access your firearms in seconds


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3.6

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

FAULTY PRODUCT _ No Customer Service to my continued requests for a 'return authorization' and a refund to my purchase account.

No Customer Service. Can't talk with a live person as a recording says "no one available today, please send email".
Ordered a Patriot 35S Compact on December 6th and received it on December 28th 2024. No sign of damage with the shipping container. Opened the box and removed the product finding the shelf very loose. Opened the unit with the keycard after many tries and found one of the latches holding the door together by a few threads of one screw. The second screw head was broken off. Also missing was the Compact Damper which they sent 10 days later. i have been sending email requests for a return authorization even after responding to their 1 request for pictures, my address and order#. All I want is a return authorization and refund to my purchase account. BTW I had purchased a second one before I received the first one and it was delivered complete and working properly! UNACCEPTABLE Customer Service and would NOT recommend this company. Looking for closure of this issue.
Will revamp this review if i get satisfactory results.

In response to your reply, you have not made any attempt to reach out to me yet. I re-sent the entire email thread again to you. Please don't say you are wanting to reach out to me and then make no attempt to contact me! Please follow through on your words and reach out. Thank you in advance.

3 January 2025
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Reply from Tactical Traps

We would like to reach out to you again to help you resolve the issue. Please email us at support@tacticaltraps.com .

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

My experience was not what it should…

My experience was not what it should have been I needed a new card to use with my Tactical trap and you sent me a programing card and some kind of round sticker with no instructions for the sticker. Please call me. Text me or email me!

27 December 2024
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Reply from Tactical Traps

Hi John, you ordered the token which is the sticker with RFID tag inside. You'll need the programming card and the printed instructions included to program that to your lock. If you need assistance please call us at 800-651-9171 or send an email to support@tacticaltraps.com. Thanks!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered several days ago

Ordered several days ago, haven't heard a thing. Don't know if order went through or not. Hopefully it's because of the holidays, but who knows.

26 December 2024
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Reply from Tactical Traps

Hi William, Each item is made to order and can take 7-14 business days. I see that your order was shipped and delivered January 10. We also emailed you as well. Let us know if you have other questions.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

worst customer service I have ever had

the product came with no assembly instructions - the website says they are in the box - they are not - I have called three times and sent 4 emails with no response - just a automated response saying they received my email and would respond within 48 hours, they haven't. My husband has also sent 2 emails. right now I have a $500.00 pile of wood. Nice wood but no instructions on how to make it a end table -
In review to the response from the company - the link you sent me is what what I need, if you actually look at the link you sent, step two says to assemble the table per the instructions in the box - there were no instructions in the box. Also you defiantly have not responded to my emails. My last email was supposed to be escalated to a manger with a response in three days, it has been 4 days and I have not heard back

27 December 2024
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Reply from Tactical Traps

Hi Denise, we have replied to each of your emails. I'm sorry if you're not receiving our responses. I'll have our staff call you today. The instructions are posted on our installation site www.tacticaltraps.com/quickstartguide. Thanks!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Really bad design

Really bad design. We purchased a shelf and it came to us cracked. They sent us another one and that one was also cracked but because it took many calls to customer service and sending photos, we decided to just keeep it. Then, we couldnt get what we needed out of the shelf once we locked it. We had to download an app which didnt work and had to jump through hoops to talk to multiple people. My husband said he is not going to put anything in there and at this point its just a $400 shelf thats useeless. The company really also didnt do anything to help resolve it like send us a new shelf or give us other options.

1 November 2024
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Reply from Tactical Traps

Hi, please contact us with your name and order number so we can provide assistance. All damage must be reported within 30 days of deliver for a damage claim to be completed. Once the claim is initiated we can send a replacement. Is the damage to the item preventing it from closing? Did you send us pictures of the damaged unit so we could start the damage claim? Please send a screenshot of the error you receive when using the app and our staff will look into it. We'll need more information from you before we can provide solutions. Please call us at 800-651-9171 or send an email to support@tacticaltraps.com. Thanks!

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I like the shelf but

I like the shelf but the amount of emails you get from them for marketing is over the top.
I ordered one and I did not get a email saying I ordered it so after a couple weeks I ordered another one. They both arrived the same day. I returned one at my expense ($45.) I believe they should have helped me return since their system never ever sent me an invoice or anything else other than marketing!
Not a “good” company to deal with.

28 November 2024
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Reply from Tactical Traps

Hi Gary, it looks like you used one email address for ordering and another email address for contacting us. We asked if you had checked the email address used on the order form when looking for updates but we didn't receive a reply. You also shipped the item UPS before we could look into the problem. Once you've shipped it UPS and paid them for the label there's not much we can do regarding that charge, it's not a transaction we processed so it's not one we can refund. If you need assistance please call us at 800-651-9171 or send an email to support@tacticaltraps.com. Thanks!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding service! Caring employees!

I ordered three shelf units for gifts a few weeks before Christmas. I was worried they wouldn’t arrive in time so I emailed them. Bree advised they were still in production but, since they were gifts, she would make sure I received them on time. She kept in communication with me and they arrived in plenty of time for Christmas!

26 November 2024
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Reply from Tactical Traps

Hi Dee Dee, We are so happy to hear that you received your items
and are happy with them! Thank you for taking the time to write a review!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Got a second tactical trap

Got a second tactical trap shelf after a good experience a couple of years ago. I received the new one last month. The quality of the finish and operation is now poor at best. I ordered a walnut color to match my existing one and they sent me a lighter Early American color stained one and keep arguing it is the Walnut stain, which it is not. Also, more importantly, the plunger system is defective and it opens dangerously slow, about 4 seconds, when they advertise a one second drop for immediate access. They keep making excuses instead of sending me a new one. Finally, they want me to pay for shipping to return their defective product. I do not recommend them anymore as their quality control and standing behind their product is now terrible and it will cost me additional money to return their defected product. Buyer Beware. They are not the company they use to be.

Update- After a lot of discussion and unnecessary they sent me a return label and it was mailed and to the business to be replaced. The bottom line to this is they have an unconditional return policy and the unit had a mechanical opening defect, besides the finish issue. I will wait to modify my review after I receive the replacement. I am surprised as my previous shelf was excellent. Paul

7 December 2024
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Reply from Tactical Traps

We're a custom made furniture-cabinet company ... so each piece is going to have a slightly different color tone due to the natural material we use. Even the same species of wood comes with many variations.
When asked for a picture showing the problem you replied that you would like to return it for a refund. We can not issue a return label unless we receive photos showing the problem so we sent you instructions on returning the item as you requested.
After receiving those instructions you then replied with pictures and a return label was sent so the item could be returned for a custom one that would be a closer match to your previous shelf.
Once the item is returned we'll start production on the custom color shelf.
If you need assistance please call us at 800-651-9171 or send an email to support@tacticaltraps.com. Thanks!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have not received my order yet

I have not received my order yet. Still waiting. No text or email updates either.

26 November 2024
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Reply from Tactical Traps

Hi T, our units are handmade to order and build time is 7-12 business days but that does run longer around the holidays. Our records show the item was shipped via UPS tracking number 1Z408T4T0390090436. If you need assistance please call us at 800-651-9171 or send an email to support@tacticaltraps.com. Thanks!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I can’t comment because I haven’t…

I can’t comment because I haven’t received any updates on my order or shipment

24 November 2024
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Reply from Tactical Traps

Hi Erica, our units are handmade to order and build time is 7-12 business days but that does run longer around the holidays. Our records show the item was shipped via UPS tracking number 1Z408T4T0392959601. If you need assistance please call us at 800-651-9171 or send an email to support@tacticaltraps.com. Thanks!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Got locked out of my Tactical Trap

My batteries were dead, I used the battery back up and got my tactical trap opened, and accidentally shut it before I replaced the batteries. I spoke with Bree and she was able to figure out the issue, and sent me the necessary info and items I needed to open it and reprogram it. Company is very responsive and security conscious! I love my Tactical Trap!

18 November 2024
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Reply from Tactical Traps

Hi Mike, We are so happy to hear that our support staff was able to help you resolve your issue! Thank you for your review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Difficulty with shipping. Customer Service was outstanding.

We have purchased a few items from Tactical Traps. Recently, an item was sent damaged during shipping. The box and packing were insufficient for the item. I understand that Tactical Traps has a contract with UPS for shipping, however Tactical Traps went above and beyond to rectify our issue. We are extremely happy with the replacement item. Customer service was top notch. Thank you!

15 November 2024
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Reply from Tactical Traps

Hi Lauren, We are happy to hear that you are happy with your replacement unit. We appreciate the time you took to write this review!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Was given one for Xmas last year

Was given one for Xmas last year. Couldn’t use for the first month or 2. Wouldn’t open correctly. Finally got that worked out somewhat. Now I had to change my batteries. Changed batteries now latching mechanism won’t latch. Need new latch mechanism but this one is less than a year old. Am not going to buy another one. Kind of have to jump through hoops for anything. Probably will not buy another

20 November 2024
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Reply from Tactical Traps

Hi Dan, have you tried a 30 minute reset? Leave the batteries out for 30 minutes then try brand new high alkaline batteries in the lock. If you need assistance please call us at 800-651-9171 or send an email to support@tacticaltraps.com. Thanks!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The product I purchased is great and…

The product I purchased is great and their customer support team is awesome.

22 November 2024
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Reply from Tactical Traps

Hi Dave, Thank you for taking the time to write a review! We appreciate you!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bought a mirror and it won't open

Bought a mirror and it won't open. Emailed them and followed their instructions. This didn't work. Called them and they want me to film trying to do everything that I had already done and send it to them. I ask them if they could give me some things to try. Of course they couldn't. Very unhappy with this purchase.

21 November 2024
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Reply from Tactical Traps

Hi Shirley! Our policy requires sending a video demonstrating the issue you're experiencing allows us to see and hear to diagnose the issue and help you further. Please email a video to support@tacticaltraps.com and we would be happy to help you resolve the issue.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Trust worthy company with quality products.

The quality of the table I received was very good. Fit, finish and the hardware were right up to expectations. The furniture is better than big box furniture store products at similar prices. The order turned around in about 12 days. I was short on part but with a email to Tactical Traps the problem was resolved in a day.

6 November 2024
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Reply from Tactical Traps

Hi Al! We are so happy that you had a great experience with our company! Thank you for the review!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

My husband rebuilt the bottom that we…

My husband rebuilt the bottom that we had to pry open & ordered new USB cord for xtra battery pack & is working again. The USB was not working so we had to pry it open that ruined bottom front but we rebuilt & stained it now good as new. Make sure everything works when you get it!!

4 October 2024
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Reply from Tactical Traps

Hi Janice! We are glad that your husband was able to rebuild the bottom of the unit and the new USB is working correctly!

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