INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., June 4, 2026 – Estes Automated Weapon Security (AWS) will mark its 10th anniversary in August 2026, reflecting a decade of developing secure weapon storage solutions for law enforcement agencies across the United States.
Founded in 2016, Estes AWS entered the public safety market as demand grew for improved firearm accountability, controlled weapon access and secure storage practices. Over the past decade, the company has expanded its offerings to include enhanced vehicle compatibility, pickup truck underseat locker configurations, storage and organization accessories and custom solutions designed to support law enforcement officers needing secure, controlled access to weapons and equipment across patrol, facility and fleet operations.
“Officer safety heavily depends on having rapid, reliable access to secured equipment during both predictable and unpredictable situations,“ says John Kurrus, Reserve Patrolman of the Greenfield Police Department of Indiana. “Estes AWS has significantly contributed to protecting our community and other departments by providing technologies that support secure firearm storage, controlled access and quick retrieval when officers need it most.”
Collaboration with law enforcement personnel remains central to product development, with first-responder feedback shaping updates to system design and storage configurations as agency requirements have evolved.
Police, sheriff and federal departments across the country continue to adopt Estes AWS technologies as agencies place greater emphasis on security, officer and community safety and standardized firearm storage practices. The company’s solutions are also designed to accommodate specific vehicle layouts, facility requirements and departmental protocols.
Looking ahead, Estes AWS will continue partnering with law enforcement agencies and industry partners as security standards and operational requirements evolve.
