A tamper resistant container for secure storage and dispensing of objects therefrom and method includes a housing having an inlet, an outlet and a lid which opens and closes the inlet, a dispensing mechanism within the housing to position an object for dispensing from the container, a base including a drive mechanism and a pin which cooperates with at least one of the housing and the base. The container includes a moveable plate positioned with respect to the outlet for opening and closing the outlet, the moveable plate being biased in a closed and secure position when the housing is removed from the base. The moveable plate moves to an open position when the housing is positioned on the base and the pin cooperates with the moveable plate to allow an object to be dispensed from the tamper resistant container.
