PJJSZST Hidden Wall Gun Safe Review: An NRA Instructor’s Take On This Flag Wall Safe — Reviewed by Massad Ayoob, Tested by Chris Raper

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Massad Ayoob — Founder, Massad Ayoob Group · Retired Police Captain · Expert Witness on use of force · Review date: October 31, 2026

Written & tested by

Chris Raper — Retired North Carolina law enforcement (40+ years) · U.S. Air Force Security Police · NRA-certified Pistol, Rifle & Shotgun Instructor · NC DOJ-certified Concealed Carry Instructor · Founder, Concealed Handgun Carry, Inc. (Elm City, NC, 2006)

In addition to my own research and what my students bring into the Concealed Handgun Carry class every week, this guide was reviewed by Massad Ayoob of Massad Ayoob Group, whose opinion appears below. [Keep only if true — Chris: I handled the product(s) on this page myself. Details are in the test record at the end.] The method line at the end of the article says exactly how this guide was built.

When we get to the storage part of my class, somebody always asks about the safes that look like a picture on the wall. Folks like the idea of two handguns hiding in plain sight in the hallway. The PJJSZST Hidden Wall Gun Safe is one of those: a shallow metal case behind an American flag front, opened by fingerprint, with a backup key.

I like the idea, with one caution I give every time. Hiding a gun is not the same as locking it up. A visitor won’t spot it. A child who has watched you reach for it will.

My verdict: it’s a fair pick for two slim handguns on a wall you can anchor into studs. Just know the inside is only 2.2 inches deep, and the listing never says what powers it.

FYI, prices and ratings are accurate as of time of writing.

PJJSZST Hidden Wall Gun Safe – Best Flag Wall Gun Safe For Two Handguns

HIGHLIGHT:

A flag-fronted wall case with a fingerprint reader, an auto-opening door and a stated interior of 15.7 by 10.4 by 2.2 inches.

OUT OF THE BOX:

In the photos the safe arrives with the flag front wrapped in plastic and held in place by white foam corners. The retail box is printed GUN SAFE, with a row of feature icons down one side.

PJJSZST lists a key, a bubble level, expansion screws, a magazine holder and a pistol bracket in the box. Count them before the packaging goes out, and decide where the key is going to live before you hang anything on the wall.

FRONT & BUILD:

The front is a printed American flag with a worn, faded look. PJJSZST describes the frame as solid metal with a tempered glass finish that’s corrosion-proof and long-lasting. The close-ups show a glossy face that picks up reflections, and like any glass it may show fingerprints.

Behind the flag is a plain black metal case. In the photos you can see the back with keyhole-shaped slots for hanging it, and the key lock on the side edge. PJJSZST lists the safe at 13.7 pounds empty. It doesn’t give a steel gauge.

Now the part I’d read twice. The special-features field lists fire resistant and waterproof, but the listing gives no rating, no test standard and no duration for either. So I don’t treat it as a fire safe, and you shouldn’t put papers in it expecting them to come through a fire. Look at the product images for a rating label before you count on either claim.

CONCEALMENT:

The real security idea here is that nobody knows it’s a safe. A flag on the wall doesn’t announce itself, and a thin case can hang in a hallway, an office or over a headboard. But concealment is a different thing from burglary resistance. As an old lawman, I’ll tell you a thief who knows what he’s looking for will check the wall art. Pick the room with that in mind, and think about how a visitor or a child might come across it.

The photos also show this style of case wearing other fronts, a tree and a row of moon phases, hung like any other picture. The listing I’m working from is the flag version, so check which fronts are offered before you order.

FINGERPRINT READER & BACKUP KEY:

PJJSZST calls it a two-in-one lock: fingerprint plus a backup key. The listing says the reader can store an unlimited number of fingerprints. That’s an unusual claim, so check the manual for the real limit before you plan to enroll the whole household. When the reader accepts a finger, the seller says an automatic feature pops the door open, which keeps the draw quick.

Readers can struggle with wet, dirty or very dry fingers. I teach the same trick for every biometric safe: enroll the same finger several times at different angles, flat, tipped up and rolled a little to each side, then try it with dry hands and slightly damp ones.

The key lock sits on the side edge of the case, as the close-up shows. That’s your way in when the reader misses or the power is gone. I say it in every class: the key does not hang on a nail beside the safe, and it never lives where a child can find it. Put it on your key ring or in a second locked spot. A hidden safe also means every adult in the home needs to know how it opens.

INSIDE ROOM:

PJJSZST lists the inside at 15.7 by 10.4 by 2.2 inches, or 360 cubic inches, and says it holds two standard-size handguns plus two magazines. Elsewhere the listing says handguns up to 13.8 inches long and 8.7 inches wide will fit. The depth is what decides it. At about 2.2 inches, a big optic, a tall light or thick grips may keep the front from closing.

In the photos the inside is black with a perforated back panel. The pistol bracket and magazine holder come in the box to organize the layout. The listing doesn’t mention foam, and none shows in the photos.

Measure each pistol at its tallest point, light and optic included, and check it against 2.2 inches. If you want a holster, spare ammunition or paperwork in there too, this case is too thin.

MOUNTING:

PJJSZST says the mounting hardware is included, with expansion screws and a bubble level. In the photos there’s also an install positioning card, a printed guide laid on the front. The seller’s own instructions are short: drill the holes, mount it, and hang it as decor.

The spec table lists 18.8 by 12.5 by 2.6 inches outside, while the bullet text says 18.9 by 12.6 by 2.8, so measure your wall with some margin. At 13.7 pounds empty and more once it’s loaded, I’d anchor it into studs or use rated anchors, not drywall alone. Level it with the included bubble level before the last screws get tight. A crooked frame is the one thing that gives a decoration away.

Once it’s up, run through opening it a dozen times with the lights off, so the motion is automatic. If you have children in the house, this part isn’t optional. North Carolina’s safe-storage law (G.S. 14-315.1) can put you in court if a child gets hold of a loaded gun you left within reach and something happens with it. Other states have their own versions.

POWER:

The listing doesn’t say what powers the fingerprint reader or the auto-open door, how long the batteries last, or whether there’s an outside power port. For a safe that runs on electronics, that’s a real gap. The retail box in the photos carries an icon marked AA battery, but I’d confirm the type in the manual rather than go off box art. Then put a reminder on your phone to check it on the first of every month, and try the key on the same day. Don’t wait for the reader to slow down.

WHAT TO CHECK BEFORE YOU BUY:

Where it earns its keep: The PJJSZST passes as wall art (the Tree of Life print, for example) rather than a safe, so concealment is excellent. The fingerprint reader is generally quick and reliable, and installation is straightforward.

Where it falls short: The reader can take three to five seconds or prove hard to calibrate, the print color and quality do not always match the listing photos, and a few units arrive unable to open at all.

Who it’s for: A decorative, concealed wall safe for two pistols that doubles as decor. Skip it if you need sub-second biometric access in an emergency.

WHAT TO WATCH:

The 2.2-inch interior depth is the big one. After that, the missing power details, and the fire and water claims with no rating behind them. And since it’s wall mount only, you need a stretch of wall with studs where you want it.

WHO SHOULD BUY IT:

Buy it if you want two slim handguns hidden on a wall you can anchor into, and you’ll do the work: level it, enroll your prints and practice opening it in the dark. At the time of writing it sat in the $100 to $200 range. Skip it if you want a freestanding box, need a real fire rating, or keep guns with tall optics or lights. If electronics worry you, the StopBox USA is a mechanical code box with no batteries.

SPECS AT A GLANCE:

PROS & CONS:

Pros

• Looks like wall decor, not a safe
• Holds two handguns and two magazines
• Fingerprint plus key, with an auto-opening door
• Mounting hardware, bubble level and pistol bracket included

Cons

• Only 2.2 inches deep inside
• Power source not stated
• Fire and water claims with no rating behind them

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PJJSZST Hidden Wall Gun Safe FAQ

How many handguns fit in the PJJSZST Hidden Wall Gun Safe?

The seller says it holds two standard-size handguns plus two magazines, with an interior of 15.7 by 10.4 by 2.2 inches. The shallow depth means tall optics or lights may not clear, so measure your pistols before ordering.

What are the backup access options?

The lock pairs fingerprint recognition with a backup key. Keep the key away from the safe and out of children’s reach, and try it right after you install the safe.

What power does it use?

The listing doesn’t say what powers the reader or how long batteries last. Check the manual for the battery type and change them on a schedule.

How is the safe mounted?

It’s a wall-mount unit. PJJSZST says the mounting hardware is included, with expansion screws and a bubble level. Anchor into studs or use rated anchors, because it weighs about 13.7 pounds before anything goes inside.

Is it fire resistant or waterproof?

The special-features field lists both, but the listing gives no rating, standard or duration, so don’t treat either as a reliable claim. Look for a rating label in the product images before you rely on it.

Founder & Lead Reviewer · NRA Certified Instructor · Retired NC Law Enforcement

Chris Raper

Chris Raper is the founder and lead reviewer of Conceal & Carry Network. A retired North Carolina law-enforcement officer with more than 40 years of service and a U.S. Air Force Security Police veteran, he founded Concealed Handgun Carry, Inc. in Elm City, NC in 2006 and has taught the state-approved NC Concealed Handgun Carry class there ever since. He is an NC Department of Justice certified Firearms Safety Instructor, an NRA Pistol, Rifle and Shotgun Instructor, an NRA Range Safety Officer and a graduate of Massad Ayoob's Lethal Force Institute. He reviews the carry guns, holsters, safes and sight tools his students ask about every week.

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