Tactical Traps (tacticaltraps.com) has a 3.3 out of 5 rating on OK.one, based on 60 user reviews collected here. It is listed under Home Services and its reputation is mixed. Opinions are polarized: 52% rate it 4 stars or higher while 27% give 1 star; The business has replied to 91% of negative reviews; 53 of them were added in the last 12 months. Last updated 2026-08-10.
Tactical Traps has aBuyer beware. Distributors, be very aware.n unacceptable…
Tactical Traps has an unacceptable distributor program. Their customer service team was exceptionally responsive right up until our payment cleared, after which all calls, texts, and emails went completely unanswered. The shipment arrived past the delivery deadline with zero proactive communication regarding the delays, and the materials were severely damaged and unusable upon arrival, including a shattered mirror. Despite a direct promise to ship replacements, they failed to follow through entirely. They initiated an insurance claim on the item and collected the payout, leaving them ahead in both materials and money. Shipments arrived piecemeal instead of all at once as promised, and none of their commitments held true. Buyer beware. Distributors, be very aware.
Reply from Tactical Traps2026-07-29
We're sorry to hear this is how you feel, but your review does not reflect the full timeline of what occurred.
Your order was delivered, and while the mirror unfortunately arrived damaged in transit, the other demo products were received. We received one out of the three pictures needed to start a damage claim with UPS and the additional pictures were requested.
Before we could complete a damage with UPS, a chargeback was filed with your credit card company. Once we learned the reason for the chargeback, we again requested the additional photos of the damage so we could process a claim with UPS. The carrier required photos of the damaged mirror, the shipping box, and the shipping label. We requested these multiple times over a two-week period before finally receiving everything needed to submit the claim with UPS.
Because the payment was already in dispute through your credit card company, we asked that the chargeback be canceled and that the demo products be returned so we could issue a refund. After that, we never received another response, the products were never returned, and despite multiple attempts to contact both you and your husband by phone, we were unable to reach either of you.
We were required to respond to the chargeback by providing the same documentation and communication history to your bank.
At that point, the matter was left for your credit card company to decide. We have always been willing to work toward a resolution, but that requires communication from both parties. We remain committed to standing behind our products and providing fair resolutions when distributors and customers work with us through the process.
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Christopher behre美国 · 1 review · Experienced 2026-07-19 ·
★★★★★
ABSOLUTE GARAGE!
ABSOLUTE GARAGE!! Wish I would have never bought this shelf. Starting the first week I bought my shelf last year I've constantly dealt with brand new Energizer batteries that don't even last a month. The backup battery pack is 100% useless when the main batteries die inside the shelf and the lock loses all programming for the card and you have to pry the shelf open damaging the cheap wood and the pin that goes in the cheap Chinese lock itself. I'm done contacting this company with very little assistance other than being told to pry the shelf open push and hold the number three button on the lock to reprogram it. I finally got this POS open for the last time dismounted it from my wall and threw it in the trash where it belongs. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS POS PRODUCT EVEN IF THEY OFFER YOU A LIFETIME SUPPLY OF ASPIRIN. ITS NOT WORTH IT.
Reply from Tactical Traps2026-07-21
Hi Christopher, We are sorry you had trouble with your unit. However, we do not have any email correspondence with you. There are 4 AAA batteries in the lock that are stacked on top of each other and hard to see. Please contact customer support at [email protected] and we would be happy to troubleshoot with you.
I just purchased my first Patriot 35S pistol shelf and I want to be fair and honest with this review. First, the idea is genius and the open/close mechanism works beautifully. I would give it a 5 of 5 on that end but my problem comes in with the installation. It is very, very difficult to install. I have installed many shelves over the years but this one is more difficult than most. First problem, the set included 4 wood screws which obviously were made of Chinese butter. I got the first screw in crooked because of the difficulty reaching the area where the screw goes and, when I tried to back it out, the entire head of the screw reamed out and I had to muscle it out with pliers. Second problem, if the shelf had been just a couple inches longer, you could get the screws into two studs; however, the shorter length requires that you just screw into sheet rock (not very stable). Common sense says to use sheet rock anchors with your screws but they are not included or mentioned in the limited guidelines. I know this may sound picky but when you are trying to get this shelf on the wall, stronger screws, sheet rock anchors and just a few inches wider would bring the rating up from 3 to 5. Dennis Harris.
Reply from Tactical Traps2026-07-21
Hi Debbie, I am sorry you had trouble installing your unit. In our instructions provided this unit is secured with 2 1/2" screws directly into the stud in the wall on one side and 50 lb. wall anchors on the other side. SInce you have sheetrock we have other instructions that can be sent to you. Please email our customer support team at [email protected] and they will help you.
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Art Kane美国 · 4 reviews · Experienced 2026-07-07 ·
★★★★★
This is supposed to be a gun safe but…
This is supposed to be a gun safe but it doesn't open every time, which could be a problem in a home invasion/self defense situation. I have programmed my fingerprint in (actually three fingers) and it often takes several times to get the safe to unlock. Also, when there is a gun in there, you have to push on it to get it open. When it's empty, it just opens, which also is counterintuitive in a panic/self defense situation. If you want storage it is probably workable. If you want it for home protection, it is not ideal.
Reply from Tactical Traps2026-07-21
Hi Art, I am sorry about that. Please make sure that when programming your fingerprint you are placing the finger on the scanner from all angles so the entire finger print is covered. Please contact customer support at [email protected] to help with further troubleshooting.
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Barry Pemberton美国 · 2 reviews · Experienced 2026-07-06 ·
★★★★★
My key cards quit working and when I…
My key cards quit working and when I contacted the company I was told I had two options. Buy a master key card to reset the keys or purchase an item to break into the shelf. I purchased the Mastercard. It did work and open my shelf, but I was unable to re-key the cards so now I have an open shelf that I can’t even get to lock closed. Wasted $250. Do not recommend this item.
Reply from Tactical Traps2026-07-21
Hi Barry, The Master card is an emergency card that worked to help you access the unit. I see that we sent programming instructions to you in the that same email. We have reached out via phone and email to help you program the cards back to the lock. Please give us a call at 800 651 9171 and we will be happy to help.
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Dean美国 · 2 reviews · Experienced 2026-06-29 ·
★★★★★
Arrived on time and in great shape
Arrived on time and in great shape. Looks great on our wall. My wife loves it.
Reply from Tactical Traps2026-07-21
HI dean, We are so happy to hear you love your trap! Thank you for taking the time to review our product.
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Lloyd美国 · 13 reviews · Experienced 2026-06-10 ·
★★★★★
Product is good but service sticks
Product is good but service sticks. Took 2 tries to get a device to unlock a frame with dead batteries. So double the cost.
Reply from Tactical Traps2026-07-21
Hi Lloyd, We are sorry to hear that. It is very important that the batteries are changed every 4-6 months regardless of usage. Please contact us at [email protected] for more troubleshooting steps.
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Philip Bronson美国 · 4 reviews · Experienced 2025-12-25 ·
★★★★★
One star because ZERO Stars is not an…
One star because ZERO Stars is not an option. Never EVER by from Tactical Traps. Horrible, HORRIBLE Customer Service!!! Product was received damaged. After seeing lack of quality, I just wanted to return item for refund. I was told they would first send me a replacement, then I could return item. In what Universe does this make sense? In the meantime, I shipped damaged item back, only for it to be returned to me as undeliverable. $70 shipping...gone! I contacted them so many times I lost track. After months of meaningless excuses I received a refund after I got PayPal involved. Stay FAR, FAR AWAY from this TRAP... TACTICAL TRAPS or you may regret doing business with them like I did. Learn from other people's mistakes. 0/5 F- Horrible HORRIBLE Experience.
Reply from Tactical Traps2026-07-07
We're sorry your experience didn't meet your expectations.
Your original order was unfortunately damaged in transit, which can happen with large freight shipments. As soon as we were notified, we immediately opened a shipping damage claim and arranged to send a replacement. Because the damage occurred during shipping, the carrier requires a replacement shipment before the claim can be completed.
We understand that you preferred a refund instead. Once the replacement was delivered, you returned it, and we processed your refund after the return was received.
Regarding the return shipping cost, our return policy states that customers are responsible for return shipping unless the return is due to our error. We understand you disagree with that policy, but it was applied consistently throughout the process.
We sincerely regret that your experience was frustrating. While we weren't able to meet your expectations in this instance, we're proud to have successfully served thousands of customers and remain committed to standing behind our products and resolving issues when they arise.
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SgtMaj 美国 · 3 reviews · Experienced 2026-04-15 ·
★★★★★
The item I purchased is The Tactical…
The item I purchased is The Tactical Fireplace Mantle 6ft and it was tooooo big for my wall. We call it big stupid. I had to take it down and now i’m trying to get it converted into a sofa table.
Reply from Tactical Traps2026-07-07
Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear the mantle didn't fit your space as you had hoped.
The dimensions of the 6 ft Tactical Fireplace Mantle (72" x 12" x 7") are listed on the product page before purchase so customers can verify it will fit their intended location. We also offer a 30-day return and exchange policy for customers who change their minds or need a different size.
We're glad to hear you're finding another use for it as a sofa table, and we hope it serves you well. If there's anything we can do to help, or if you'd like to discuss exchange options, our team is always happy to assist.
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Scott Turner美国 · 2 reviews · Experienced 2026-06-30 ·
★★★★★
Overall Happy
Overall, I am very pleased with my shelf. I purchased the 22” version. 2 things that would improve the design,
1. A usb chargeable lock mechanism with an external charging port.
2. The wall support was 16” edge to edge. I ad to use 1 hollow wall anchor.
Otherwise, very happy!
Reply from Tactical Traps2026-07-02
Hi Scott. thank you for taking the time to review our product! Although our lock mechanisms are not rechargeable, each unit does come with an external battery pack that can be plugged into the port located underneath the unit. With the compact units as long as one side of the unit is attached to a stud in the wall, we recommend using 50 lbs wall anchors on the other side and have not had any problems! We will take your feedback to our warehouse manager as we are always trying to improve our products!
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Philip美国 · 7 reviews · Experienced 2026-06-29 ·
★★★★★
I purchased the short & long shelves…
I purchased the short & long shelves and the workmanship and quality are amazing 👏
Reply from Tactical Traps2026-06-30
Hi Philip, We are so happy to hear that you're happy with your units. Thank yuo for taking the time to write a review!
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Jimbo美国 · 3 reviews · Experienced 2026-06-16 ·
★★★★★
This is my 3rd purchase with the…
This is my 3rd purchase with the company and like usual I'm really impressed! Yeah, it didn't ship as fast as Amazon but I'd rather wait a couple days extra for quality then buy junk. The products they offer are real furniture and something I'm proud to display in my home. And I'm a picky guy.
Reply from Tactical Traps2026-06-29
Hi Jimbo, Thank you so much for taking time to review our product. We are thrilled you love your trap!
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Derek美国 · 3 reviews · Experienced 2026-05-25 ·
★★★★★
Liberty 35 did not come with proper foam to hold handgun
Received a firearm shelf and the foam was too small to accommodate a mid size pistol. I emailed to ask about it and they wanted pictures so I took several and emailed them on 5/29/26. On 6/3/26 I got an email saying my ticket was closed! I emailed them same day and they responded and Again they
wanted more pictures so I took a few more. On 6/8/26 I received another email saying that my ticket was closed! I don’t think they have any intention on helping me.
Update!!
The manager reviewed my pictures and said that the foam they sent me was indeed too short and they are sending me the correct one!!
Update
It’s now 6/22/26 and I have yet to receive my foam
UPDATE
It’s now 7/11/26 and still no Foam!!!
Reply from Tactical Traps2026-06-30
Hi Derek, We are very sorry there was an error from our vendor with our shipment of foam insert. We have emailed you directly and will have that to you by the end of the week.
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Grant Cheefetz美国 · 1 review · Experienced 2026-05-31 ·
★★★★★
The shelf is nice, That is IT.
The shelf is nice. However, the locking system never worked. The directions and troubleshooting is horrible. I tried adjusting the hinges, replaced batteries fiddled with the locking pin. Zero, never worked. A complete waste of money.
Reply from Tactical Traps2026-06-29
Hi Grant, We would be happy to help you troubleshoot your issue. Please email us at [email protected] and we can help troubleshoot with you. It is a quick fix!
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Kaylu美国 · 2 reviews · Experienced 2026-05-29 ·
★★★★★
Read the reviews
Read the reviews. long wait times to receive orders.. not keeping parts on hand, been waiting 30 days already the site says it will be 7 -14 days for delivery.
I'm honestly just looking for a refund at this point. I can't believe this company is still in business in 2026.
Reply from Tactical Traps2026-06-30
Hi Kaylu, I am very sorry we did have a slight delay with internal parts that have since been received. It looks like our customer support has emailed you and you have received your refund.
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Lou美国 · 2 reviews · Experienced 2026-04-28 ·
★★★★★
First Rate Products and Customer Service
I own several Tactical Traps products and have been very pleased with their performance. More importantly, however, on the rare occasion I’ve needed their customer service, it has always been first rate. Highly recommend.
Reply from Tactical Traps2026-05-05
Hi Lou, We are happy to hear our customer service team was able to resolve any issues you may have experienced. Thank you for being a repeat customer, we appreciate your business!
After numerous phone calls and emails, I can say they finally have delivered. The quality and finish of the product were never in question. I agreed to a neutral rating upon delivery of the product after a lengthy and frustrating wait for the product following prompt payment.
Reply from Tactical Traps2026-04-02
Hi Glen, We are happy to here you received the item, Thank you for taking the time to review !
The most expensive mistake I have ever made. I like the concept and decided to purchase one. I wasn't able to hang it right away and the batteries went dead. No matter how much I tried, I couldn't get into it so I called the company and they said buy another battery pack. (Imagine that, spend more money!) I ordered the battery pack, and when it arrived, it's still would not open the shelf. I have never been so frustrated with a product in all my life. The idea is nice, but the design is terrible and you're pretty well stuck, if you have the misfortune like I did. Save the money!!
UPDATE: After receiving a response to my review, Tactical Traps, was NOT correct with their responce. Yes, it was a while since I ordered the shelf, however, I did reach out.. MARCH 2026!! This is where they told me they couldn't assist me. All I could do was buy more of their products which, in my original post, did NOTHING to fix the problem! Bottom line their product has a POOR design & should be worked out if they want to continue to charge such large prices.
TO TACTICAL TRAPS: While I appreciate you looking into the history of my purchase AFTER this review, why didn't you just do that when I called and asked you to help me. If you had put that much effort into assisting me, you wouldn't have received a FACTUAL review like this! AND Rebuking a review doesn't make your poorly designed product better!!
Reply from Tactical Traps2026-03-17
Hi Michele,
We’re sorry to hear you’re having trouble, but we do need to clarify a few things.
This order was placed approximately 6 years ago. The battery pack you mentioned is included with the original purchase, so a replacement is only needed if the original was lost over time.
We also have no record of you reaching out to us at any point over the past 6 years for assistance. In most cases, situations like this can be resolved quickly with basic troubleshooting.
Leaving a review years later, without ever contacting us for support, doesn’t give us a fair opportunity to help or correct the issue.
That said, if you’d like help getting your unit working properly, our support team is here and happy to assist.
– Tactical Traps Support
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Eddie Nelson美国 · 2 reviews · Experienced 2026-03-09 ·
★★★★★
I have a shelf but the batteries went…
I have a shelf but the batteries went dead n I could t get it open because the charging wire to lock was bad. I never knew until I needed to use it. Good shelf n quality in all but I was told they had a FIRE N they don’t know if they have the part I need to get my box open if I need to in case my batteries went dead again. I really don’t want to mess up my wall again to get this box. So I hope they have a replacement because I don’t have anything to do with yall having a FIRE..My apologies but I paid yall too. Why must the customer suffer because yall had a fire in the replacements could be lost. This is very bad business. I was just getting ready to purchase 2 more for my new house but if yall have another FIRE again I need a replacement part imma be SHIT OUT OF LUCK AGAIN..😢😢
Reply from Tactical Traps2026-03-11
Hi Eddie, We had a fire and the entire building burnt to the ground. Everything inside went with it. We now have updated locks and wires for our locks. Please email us photos of the side of your lock and we can take a look to see if this wire is part of the new locks systems.
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customer美国 · 7 reviews · Experienced 2026-03-09 ·
★★★★★
The shelf is attractive looking but we…
The shelf is attractive looking but we are constantly having to replace the batteries, which is no easy feat. It seems like every time we open the shelf the lock won't engage again. We do all the trouble shooting steps and ultimately end up replacing the batteries. After this last episode we're going to replace the batteries, close the door and no longer use it as a gun safe. It's now just a shelf. Bad design where the batteries are located. Sorry Tactical Traps, pretty to look at for functionality sucks.
Reply from Tactical Traps2026-03-11
Please make sure that you are changing all 4 AAA batteries in the lock to high alkaline energizer. They are stacked and hard to see. Please contact us [email protected] and we will be happy to help.