stupid question.
- Thread starter Wretched
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it depends on where the spindle goes through- if it goes through behind the trigger, no, if it goes through ahead of the trigger, the spindle acts as a bar engaging the trigger and forcing it rearward- that's why you don't use them on lever actions for one- can we say instafire?
OccasionallyOnTarget
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I think strictly speaking the answers are yes, yes, and yes.
Never place any object inside the trigger guard of a loaded gun (unless you intend to discharge it)
No matter how tight you close the trigger lock there is always the possibility the lock bar could wedge up against the trigger and discharge the firearm
Better to ask a question you think is "stupid" than remain mum with possibly dire consequences
No matter how tight you close the trigger lock there is always the possibility the lock bar could wedge up against the trigger and discharge the firearm
Better to ask a question you think is "stupid" than remain mum with possibly dire consequences
He didnt say he was trigger locking a loaded firearm
Trigger locks are, quite simply put... Almost completely worthless.
They don't generally attach very securely, they can be manipulated to fire a round in many cases, and they can be easily removed in seconds with a simple knife, screwdriver, or anything else you can slip between it to pop the lock open.
They're a basic safety measure against inquisitive children, and they serve as a basic measure to satisfy the safe storage rules. That's pretty much it.
They don't generally attach very securely, they can be manipulated to fire a round in many cases, and they can be easily removed in seconds with a simple knife, screwdriver, or anything else you can slip between it to pop the lock open.
They're a basic safety measure against inquisitive children, and they serve as a basic measure to satisfy the safe storage rules. That's pretty much it.
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Nlot a stupid question, knowledge is important.
Especially when it comes to life or death situations
Especially when it comes to life or death situations
I've always gone with the... "No question is a stupid question."
If you make a mistake, because you didn't ask, that is stupid.
I think that's the beauty of this forum too. Lots of really helpful, knowledgeable people. Which is extremely important when it comes to firearms, and our vague laws. I've found so many answers on here, without even asking a question.
If you make a mistake, because you didn't ask, that is stupid.
I think that's the beauty of this forum too. Lots of really helpful, knowledgeable people. Which is extremely important when it comes to firearms, and our vague laws. I've found so many answers on here, without even asking a question.
Schecter 81
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I generally agree with the premise...but I have seen the "Can I shoot into space?" thread. I believe there is such thing as a stupid questions.
This however was not.
I say the only stupid question is the one not asked. And I think anything is possible that's why I rope the action and trigger lock the trigger. For the cost of both and the time to put them on is minuscule compared to the alternatives of taking the chance. You can never be to safe and Murphy always manages to work his way into all equations.
the problem is they are not trigger guard specific. only gun i own that a trigger lock wont let me fire is the kids savage rascal.
but like posted, they are only child proof. last time i was at the range a guy forgot his keys, i lent him a screw driver and he popped off his trigger locks.
