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Does your ship need a safe way to secure your weapons? Due to the complex nature of being out to sea, securing the weapon rack and the weapons inside is critical to the safety of those working in the arms room. Our Weapon system allows for the racks to be welded or bolted to the deck and/or bulkhead. Designed with the military in mind, the Shipboard UWR® is the most flexible, space-efficient, weapons security storage systems available today. If you are looking for a dependable system, contact us.
The Shipboard UWR storage system is ready to securely store a variety of weapons from rifles to side arms, gear bags to optics, all utilizing the same cabinet frame. The Shipboard UWR storage system combines thoughtful design and unmatched features to create a system that’s thoroughly dependable and instantly deployable under any circumstance.
Cabinets and interior accessories are totally reconfigurable, permitting innumerable weapon storage configurations. For long weapon storage, use a minimum of the following components: one (1) cabinet, includes (1) base, one (1) back panel and the quantity and type of barrel supports and pairs (1) of stock cups equal to the quantity of guns to be stored.
The fully welded, 14-gauge steel cabinets are available in multiple heights to accommodate weapons of varying lengths. All standard cabinets are 42.38″ wide and 16.25″ deep. Built-in, folding, retractable cabinet doors retract completely inside the cabinet when fully open, so there are no swinging doors obstructing the aisle way. The doors, sides and back of the cabinet are solid panel construction to maximize security of stored weapons. The doors have heavy-gauge steel and lock rods, providing maximum security.
Fully-welded base is required on all Shipboards. This base is designed to be welded to the floor of the ship to provide maximum stability for cabinet and weapons stored inside.
The full-width bases are mounted inside the floor of the cabinet and serve as a rest for weapon stocks. The universal base, available for the standard cabinet, with its individual stock support slots can accommodate many weapons by merely changing the location of the stock cups.
The versatile powder-coated full-height back panels mounts in the back of the cabinet. Interlocking keyhole slots accommodate all of the Spacesaver accessories for infinite configurations.
Multiple heavy-duty barrel supports have been approved by NAVSEA and are available for the Shipboard UWR. These supports are coated with vinyl and employ straps to hold weapons securly in place and ensure protection of the weapons during storage at sea. Multiple types of barrel supports may be used within the same Shipboard for flexibility in weapon storage allowing maximum capacity.
Spacesaver Retrofit Kits for DDG Ships provide a NAVSEA-approved solution for existing shipboard weapon lockers by adding a UWR back panel and base. Once installed, these allow the NAVSEA-approved weapon accessories to be used inside existing non-Spacesaver lockers. Ideal for situations where organization capabilities are needed, but a full install of the Shipboard UWR Storage System is impossible. Contact Spacesaver for custom applications outside of the DDG Ships.
Cabinets and interior accessories are totally reconfigurable, permitting innumerable weapon storage configurations. For long weapon storage, use a minimum of the following components: one (1) cabinet, includes (1) base, one (1) back panel and the quantity and type of barrel supports and pairs (1) of stock cups equal to the quantity of guns to be stored.
The Shipboard UWR is designed to be used either as a stand-alone unit or multiple racks may be stacked or ganged together on the floor or within Spacesaver mobile storage systems. NAVSEA approved weapon brackets for the following weapons; M2, M4, M14, M16, M500, M240B, MK19, GAU17, GAU16, GAU21, SMAW, and Pistols. Customized application storage solutions are available for other weapons. Please contact Spacesaver with weapon information
The Shipboard UWR storage system combines thoughtful design and unmatched features to create a system that’s thoroughly dependable. Maintaining the highest level of security, Spacesaver’s Shipboard UWR is NAVSEA approved for shipboard small arms stowage and meets the shock , vibe and forced entry/intrusion requirements (OPNAVINST 5530.13C)*. We’re committed to working side-byside with you to streamline processes, ensure accountability, and make the most of your limited space. Best of all, you can rely on your nearby Spacesaver consultant to explain your options and design a system that’s a perfect fit for your requirements.
Contact us today for all of your shipboard weapons storage needs.