Is this gun lock legal in Canada???

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dirtygreek

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I have a small framed Beretta which does not like the Franzen trigger lock,as the lock is huge. Also my Springfield XDM came with a really nice carrying case,again the Franzen trigger lock is so huge and bulky that its nearly impossible to close the case. I found these on Franzens site and was wondering if they are legal in Canada.
Ultimately,id very much prefer a smaller version of the Franzen trigger lock with numbered tumblers but i dont see anything on their website,or anywhere else for that matter.
http://franzeninternational.thomasnet.com/viewitems/firearm-locks-2/franzen-security-franzen-interbore-bore-lock
 
Hi. The law says 'secure locking device' for storage or transporting and that's all. So it's more about how much money you want to spend on a lock.
 
Looks OK to me, the law requires "a secure locking device so the firearms cannot be fired", does not have to be a trigger guard, there are also locks that have a length of steel cable that you run up the mag well and out the ejection port that stops the bolt from closing. Whatever you use, as long as someone can't use the gun with it on or remove it without the key/combo, thats my take on the law.
 
Sporkman said:
Looks OK to me, the law requires "a secure locking device so the firearms cannot be fired", does not have to be a trigger guard, there are also locks that have a length of steel cable that you run up the mag well and out the ejection port that stops the bolt from closing. Whatever you use, as long as someone can't use the gun with it on or remove it without the key/combo, thats my take on the law.
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^ I'd say that is a reasonable summation.
 
Yes that type of lock is legal. But I've heard a few stories where those locks, and other similar locks malfunction and you can't remove the lock.
 
I can see a problem in that if the shaft is not long enough i.e. shorter than the barrel - then it wold be possible to insert a bullet and shoot it with disastrous results. It may be legal but if you are trying to prevent a child from hurting himself then it falls a bit short.
 
09outlander said:
Yes that type of lock is legal. But I've heard a few stories where those locks, and other similar locks malfunction and you can't remove the lock.
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Yup had one for wifes Ruger Blackhawk that did not like trigger locks it jammed in the barrel and a trip to the gunsmith was necessary to release it..
Sent it back with comments as to why it failed and never heard back.. A manufacturer in Cali U.S.A

Never again..
 
Well it would be nice if someone in the industry stepped up to the plate,but im not holding my breath. I think im going to get the franzen lock and grind the sides of it to make a mini franzen. Just need it to clear my laser thats butting up against it.
 


Can you guys see what im saying? Its driving me bananas! The stupid lock goes and touches the Crimson Trace on/off button when I close the case! The battery drains on the laser and its squeezes the ####e out of it. Very very annoying. :mad::mad::mad:
 
I really like the concept of the AR15 magazine type locks, and patiently wait for someone to develop a similar set up for auto handguns.

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Nice! I used to love Visualocks when the company was in business, but I bought a bunch of guns since then that are sadly "secured" with bulky trigger locks. The general idea was the same, but Visualocks were two-piece: a copper locking lug loaded into the chamber like a cartridge, and a steel rod that locked into it through the bore.

I'm very interested in these, but the instances of malfunction aren't too encouraging. To those who've had bad experiences, were you using these exact same locks by Franzen?
 
dirtygreek said:


Can you guys see what im saying? Its driving me bananas! The stupid lock goes and touches the Crimson Trace on/off button when I close the case! The battery drains on the laser and its squeezes the ####e out of it. Very very annoying. :mad::mad::mad:
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i run the same kinda lock and have a light that has the same kinda switch, i just turn the lock a but when snapping to together so its 90' rotated then tighten it up that way it dosnt rest on the on/off switch.
 
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