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A secure storage device is presented. The secure storage device comprises walls, a bottom, a door and an opening for forming an interior chamber for storage. The device may be constructed of a variety of materials, including but not limited to aluminum, steel, impact-resistant materials, and bullet-

A secure storage device is presented. The secure storage device comprises walls, a bottom, a door and an opening for forming an interior chamber for storage. The device may be constructed of a variety of materials, including but not limited to aluminum, steel, impact-resistant materials, and bullet-proof materials. It at least one embodiment, the secure storage device is configured to act as a sun visor for a vehicle for securely storing a weapon.

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1. A visor for a vehicle comprising: an enclosure defined by walls, a bottom, and a door configured to open and close to access an interior chamber;an attachment mechanism configured to install the enclosure in a vehicle at one end of the enclosure; andweapon mounting hardware configured to secure a

1. A visor for a vehicle comprising: an enclosure defined by walls, a bottom, and a door configured to open and close to access an interior chamber;an attachment mechanism configured to install the enclosure in a vehicle at one end of the enclosure; andweapon mounting hardware configured to secure a weapon in the interior chamber; whereinsaid attachment mechanism is adapted to allow rotation of said enclosure about an axis at the one end of the enclosure to expose and partially block a window of the vehicle whereinsaid door rotates about a door axis at the one end of the enclosure. 2. The visor according to claim 1, further comprising a locking mechanism utilizing gearing or friction configured to hold the enclosure at a desired angular position. 3. The visor according to claim 2, wherein said visor is configured to automatically open the door when the visor is unlocked or unlatched. 4. The visor according to claim 3, wherein said locking mechanism is configured to be manually activated for holding the angular position and wherein the door is automatically opened no matter what angular position the visor is set to. 5. The visor according to claim 2, wherein said locking mechanism is configured to be manually activated for holding the angular position and manually released to move the enclosure to a different angular position. 6. The visor according to claim 1, wherein said weapon mounting hardware is configured to use a magnetic field to secure the weapon in the interior chamber. 7. A visor for a vehicle comprising: an enclosure defined by walls, a bottom, and a door configured to open and close to access an interior chamber;an attachment mechanism configured to install the enclosure in a vehicle; andweapon mounting hardware configured to secure a weapon in the interior chamber; whereinsaid attachment mechanism is adapted to allow rotation of said enclosure about an axis to expose and partially block a window of the vehicle, wherein said weapon mounting hardware includes a rod that can swivel about one end configured for securing the weapon in the interior chamber. 8. The visor according to claim 7, wherein at least a portion of said rod is configured to enter a barrel of the weapon. 9. The visor according to claim 1, wherein the attachment mechanism includes two separate connection points configured to connect to a roof of the vehicle. 10. The visor according to claim 9, wherein each connection point includes hardware that is permanently attached to the visor and permits the visor to rotate on an axis. 11. The visor according to claim 1 including the weapon provided in the inner chamber secured by the weapon mounting hardware. 12. The visor according to claim 1, wherein the enclosure includes a bullet-proof material. 13. The visor according to claim 1, further comprising a locking mechanism configured to prevent unauthorized access to the enclosure. 14. A visor for a vehicle comprising: an enclosure defined by walls, a bottom, and a door configured to open and close to access an interior chamber;an attachment mechanism configured to connect the enclosure to a roof of a vehicle at two different points both at one end of the enclosure; andweapon mounting hardware configured to secure a weapon in the interior chamber; whereinsaid attachment mechanism is adapted to allow rotation of said enclosure about an axis at the one end of the enclosure to expose and partially block a window of the vehicle, said attachment mechanism configured to be manually operated to lock the enclosure at a desired angular position and to release the enclosure for moving the enclosure to a different angular position at which it can be locked by the attachment mechanism, whereinsaid door rotates about a door axis at the one end of the enclosure. 15. The visor according to claim 14, wherein said visor is configured to automatically open the door when the visor is unlocked or unlatched. 16. The visor according to claim 14, wherein said weapon mounting hardware is configured to use a magnetic field to secure the weapon in the interior chamber. 17. The visor according to claim 14, wherein said weapon mounting hardware includes a rod that can swivel to secure the weapon in the interior chamber. 18. The visor according to claim 17, wherein at least a portion of said rod is configured to enter a barrel of the weapon. 19. The visor according to claim 14 including the weapon provided in the inner chamber secured by the weapon mounting hardware. 20. The visor according to claim 14, wherein the enclosure includes a bullet-proof material. 21. The visor according to claim 14, further comprising a locking mechanism configured to prevent unauthorized access to the enclosure. 22. A visor for a vehicle comprising: an enclosure defined by walls, a bottom, and a door configured to open and close to access an interior chamber;an attachment mechanism configured to connect the enclosure to a roof of a vehicle at two different points both at one end of the enclosure, wherein said visor is configured to rotate about a common axis at the one end of the enclosure through hardware at each of said different points;weapon mounting hardware configured to secure a weapon in the interior chamber using a magnetic field;a locking mechanism configured to prevent unauthorized access to the enclosure, whereinsaid attachment mechanism is adapted to allow rotation of said enclosure about said axis to expose and partially block a window of the vehicle, said attachment mechanism configured to be manually operated to lock the enclosure at a desired angular position and to release the enclosure for moving the enclosure to a different angular position at which it can also be locked by the attachment mechanism, and further whereinsaid door rotates about a door axis at the one end of the enclosure. 23. A method of installing a visor for a vehicle comprising the steps of: providing an after-market visor for a vehicle, said visor comprising: an enclosure defined by walls, a bottom, and a door configured to open and close to access an interior chamber,an attachment mechanism configured to install the enclosure in a vehicle, andweapon mounting hardware configured to secure a weapon in the interior chamber, whereinsaid attachment mechanism is adapted to allow rotation of said enclosure about an axis to expose and partially block a window of the vehicle and to lock the enclosure at a desired angle of rotation;removing an original visor from the vehicle;securing a first roof anchor to a roof of the vehicle at a first location;securing a second roof anchor to the roof of the vehicle at a second point;connecting a first part of the attachment mechanism to said first roof anchor; andconnecting a second part of the attachment mechanism to said second roof anchor.