Rooted in Minnesota
Steelhead Outdoors was founded in 2016 by engineers and longtime friends Charlie Pehrson and Corey Meyer of Minnesota. They had been searching for a high-quality, adaptable, USA-made gun safe and turned up uninspiring results.
That's when the collaboration of their minds forged an innovative solution: the Nomad series of modular gun safes.
The Safe You Want, Where You Want It
One of the primary benefits of this safe, beyond just being a well-built product made in the US, is the fact that it's modular. Modular gun safes ship in multiple pieces intended to be assembled by the end user in its final resting place. This allows your new safe into areas that otherwise would have been tricky with a heavy safe, such as upper-level apartments, basements, smaller bedrooms, and closets. It's also a great option for someone who may be relocating regularly, since you can disassemble it for easy moving and reassemble it in its new residence.
Assembly Is a Breeze
The Steelhead Nomad Gun Safes ship in five separate boxes containing all the safe's sides, the door, interior accessories, and all the hardware and tools necessary for assembly.
My coworker and I were able to move and assemble the Nomad 26 Gun Safe into its desired resting place in under an hour with nothing more than the included tools.
The door will be the heaviest single piece in any of these modular safe kits, ranging roughly 100 pounds on the Nomad 26 up to around 200 pounds on the larger Nomad 38 models. Each panel is secured using a number of included bolts that are only accessible from inside the safe, meaning there is no concern in regard to security.
The door sits on innovative adjustable hinges which make mounting and alignment issues a thing of the past. Once it's assembled, the interior can be configured to your liking, and you can begin enjoying your new gun safe.
Built to Protect, No Matter What
The Nomad Modular Gun Safes are built tough with double-wall construction comprised of a 12-gauge exterior and a 20-gauge interior along with a heavy-duty 7-gauge door plate. Massive 4" locking plates engage the full 1/2" solid steel door jamb, and a full-length locking bar provides protection from attacks on the hinges.
These safes feature 30-minute fire ratings provided by a dual-stage system tested to 1,200°F and have Palusol expanding door seals for added protection from smoke damage.
Lock options include a tried-and-true Group 2 mechanical combination lock or an ultra-reliable Sargent and Greenleaf Titan Direct Drive electronic lock for fast access when you need it.
Video: Steelhead Nomad 26 Modular Gun Safe
In this video I discuss the features of the Nomad 26 including color options, steel thickness, lock options, locking bolts, interior configurations, fire rating, and more.
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Big or Small, Steelhead's Got You Covered
No matter your storage requirements, Steelhead has a solution. Their safes come in three sizes. The smallest is the Nomad 26, configurable with a 6, 12, or 15 gun capacity, still leaving room for other accessories and valuables. The mid-size Nomad 32 can store up to 19 long guns, and the largest model, the Nomad 38, has a 34 long gun capacity for the serious collector.
Each of these safes has the option for a deluxe interior kit, which adds rubberized floor mats, rechargeable motion-activated lights, and gear panels to the inside of the door allowing the use of Molle accessories.
Inspired by Our National Parks
Another feature that makes Steelhead stand out is their "Custom Standard" durable powder coat finishes, each of which is inspired by America's National Parks. These textured finishes include captivating colors such as Badlands Brown, Arctic White, Zion Bronze, Glacier Green, and more.
The interior and exterior finish can be chosen separately, and the handle and logo will be finished to match the interior, which ties the design together.
They also offer a "Rustic" finish, giving the safe a worn but tough look, as well as a "Recon" black finish to keep things clean and tactical.
Small Company with Big Solutions
If you've been shopping for safes, you've likely seen numerous companies making the same types of products claiming theirs is "The Best." Steelhead has innovated with their modular product design and provided a solution to a serious problem we face in the gun safe industry: "How do I move a heavy gun safe?"
These innovations allow a new market of gun owners to secure their collections in a well-built, USA-made safe they can be proud of, regardless of what room they're installing it in and without worry of having to move it later.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What's the heaviest part of the safe?
A: The door will be the heaviest part of any safe, weighing approximately 1/3 the total weight of the safe.
Q: What if someone cuts the hinges off my safe?
A: Safes have deadbolts or a deadbar on the hinge side to prevent removal of the door in the case the hinges are removed.
Q: What is a modular safe?
A: A modular safe is a safe that ships unassembled, so that it is easier to get into an apartment or home.
Q: Is an electronic or dial lock better?
A: We don't like to push people in either direction. The level of security will be the same with either a dial or electronic lock. It really comes down to personal preference. A dial lock can last longer, but an electronic lock is easier to use.
Shop Steelhead Modular Gun Safes
Steelhead Nomad 26 Modular Gun Safe
$3,755.00
The smallest of the Nomad series, configurable with a 6, 12, or 15 gun capacity. Ships in five boxes and assembles in under an hour. Great fit for apartments, upstairs bedrooms, and closets where a monolithic safe won't fit.
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Steelhead Nomad 32 Modular Gun Safe
$4,799.00
The mid-size Nomad with up to 19 long gun capacity. Same 12-gauge / 20-gauge double-wall construction and 30-minute fire rating as the rest of the lineup. The sweet spot for most collectors.
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Steelhead Nomad 38 Modular Gun Safe
$5,455.00
The largest Nomad, with 34 long gun capacity for the serious collector. Same modular design, 4" locking plates, and Palusol door seals as the smaller models, sized up.
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Steelhead Recon 32 Modular Gun Safe
$5,249.00
The Nomad 32 in Steelhead's tactical "Recon" black finish. Clean, tactical exterior with the same construction, capacity, and fire rating as the standard Nomad 32.
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Steelhead Recon 38 Modular Gun Safe
$5,795.00
The Nomad 38 in the Recon black finish. 34 long gun capacity in a tactical, understated exterior for buyers who want the biggest Nomad in a stealth look.
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Steelhead Rustic Nomad 32 Modular Gun Safe
$5,479.00
The Nomad 32 in Steelhead's "Rustic" weathered finish. Same size and construction as the standard Nomad 32, with a worn-in look that suits cabins and rustic interiors.
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Steelhead Rustic Nomad 38 Modular Gun Safe
$6,155.00
The largest Nomad in the Rustic weathered finish. 34 long gun capacity with the character of an aged, worn look. The top of the Nomad Rustic line.
View ProductQuestions About Steelhead Modular Gun Safes?
Our safe professionals can walk you through the Nomad lineup, help you pick between sizes and finishes, and match the interior kit to your collection. About 10 minutes on the phone.
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