Steyr M9 A1, Built in Lock

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skrypnyk

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Does the lock on my Steyr M9 A1 count as a locking device for transport and storage?

11. An individual may transport a restricted firearm only if

(a) it is unloaded;

(b) it is rendered inoperable by means of a secure locking device;

6. An individual may store a restricted firearm only if

(a) it is unloaded;

(b) it is

(i) rendered inoperable by means of a secure locking device and stored in a container, receptacle or room that is kept securely locked and that is constructed so that it cannot readily be broken open or into, or

“secure locking device”

“secure locking device” means a device

(a) that can only be opened or released by the use of an electronic, magnetic or mechanical key or by setting the device in accordance with an alphabetical or numerical combination; and

(b) that, when applied to a firearm, prevents the firearm from being discharged. (dispositif de verrouillage sécuritaire)

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When I had a Steyr I still used a trigger lock, in fact I've never used an internal lock on any gun I had. The idea of having to explain myself to a cop if I get pulled over or to nosy people at the range kinda turns me off using those things.
 
Blaxsun, ya I will give them a call on Monday.

My question was looking for a legal answer. I dont like huge locks, they make it hard to close my thin steyr case, and warp it. I dont like cable locks, because I dont want them being pinched in my slide. and it makes my pistol not fit in its grove because the slide is open a little.

I really dont care how long it may,or may not take to put one on. If I dont need one, why would I buy one. If there is a perfectly good lock on the gun I want to use it. But is it legal???

I personally have never had anyone come and look at my pistol as I remove it from the case,
 
I don't believe it would as you can use your pinky finger to "unlock" it (or a paperclip, chopstick, etc.) interesting question though. Looking forward to the update :)
 
I asked this same question on Solomon Friedman's Ask Solomon section of his blog. Not sure if there was ever a response posted.
You've got quite the fingernail if you can unlock it like that and my Dewalt can go through a keyed trigger lock quicker than you can fashion a chopstick to work.
 
This question was asked (about a different gun with a built in locking mechanism) during my PAL course and the instructor indicated that even though you'd think it should qualify, an integral locking device does not constitute a legal locking device, which has to be external to the unit itself.
 
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