Trigger locks...
- Thread starter Max Renegade
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turbo_bird
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Kamloops, BC
There's the answer. I went shooting not too long ago and forgot my keys at home. I had no problem getting the trigger locks off in a few seconds. But they were all legally locked for transport and that is the important part.
Kristian
Kristian
There is a .22 auto that will work. They sell fast like the 9mm and .45. We have an order coming next week.
BTW... Omega has raised their prices (and mine too). Been towing the line but that last increase for 2013 might force a small change when we restock. Right now they have SxS shotgun for $28.99 US. We are at $19.99 CAD for the same thing.
That's cool!
blaxsun
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
Guys, it's really simple. If you want a safety lock - get an Omega. If you have children in the home, you'll appreciate the fact that it can't be easily opened, picked or the combination guessed (especially if it's set to "000") - and is impossible to fire without being completely unlocked using the special tool (not something a child can easily figure out or typically possesses the strength for).
There are several other advantages:
• It forces one to check to ensure your firearm is always unloaded, since it's a chamber lock (not that anyone isn't already diligent, but this is a nice feature).
• It's impossible to fire. You can insert a loaded magazine and even depress the trigger, but you are unable to rack the slide or chamber a round. This also serves as a snap cap.
• It completely renders your firearm inert. If your firearm ever gets stolen, it effectively has to be destroyed to remove the lock (I like to call this the "Last Great Act of Defiance" feature).
• These are fantastic for any firearm that you want to permanent display, because the lock is completely hidden.
• Approved for use by the RCMP.
There are several other advantages:
• It forces one to check to ensure your firearm is always unloaded, since it's a chamber lock (not that anyone isn't already diligent, but this is a nice feature).
• It's impossible to fire. You can insert a loaded magazine and even depress the trigger, but you are unable to rack the slide or chamber a round. This also serves as a snap cap.
• It completely renders your firearm inert. If your firearm ever gets stolen, it effectively has to be destroyed to remove the lock (I like to call this the "Last Great Act of Defiance" feature).
• These are fantastic for any firearm that you want to permanent display, because the lock is completely hidden.
• Approved for use by the RCMP.
Guys, it's really simple. If you want a safety lock - get an Omega. If you have children in the home, you'll appreciate the fact that it can't be easily opened, picked or the combination guessed (especially if it's set to "000") - and is impossible to fire without being completely unlocked using the special tool (not something a child can easily figure out or typically possesses the strength for).
There are several other advantages:
• It forces one to check to ensure your firearm is always unloaded, since it's a chamber lock (not that anyone isn't already diligent, but this is a nice feature).
• It's impossible to fire. You can insert a loaded magazine and even depress the trigger, but you are unable to rack the slide or chamber a round. This also serves as a snap cap.
• It completely renders your firearm inert. If your firearm ever gets stolen, it effectively has to be destroyed to remove the lock (I like to call this the "Last Great Act of Defiance" feature).
• These are fantastic for any firearm that you want to permanent display, because the lock is completely hidden.
• Approved for use by the RCMP.
Store your guns in a safe or vault and its a non issue. Not to mention, if you have kids you need to educate them on firearms and discipline them enough to never touch your firearms without supervision/permission. You're making locking devices out to be a replacement for poor parenting and storage.
TDC
- Location
- Ottawa Ontario
I use trigger locks on my rifles but thats it. My handguns each have a locking steel case that are stored inside a locking steel cabinet inside a locked room. Trigger locks on pistols worry me...too much fumbling inside the trigger guard for my liking. I transport my pistols inside their individual locked steel cases breech open with a cable lock. Proved safe going in and coming out in the event of an inspection while en route.
Not everyone has a safe or they want to dispaly their guns.
Saying omega locks a great solution is not advocating that they replace good parenting. And we all know kids always do what they are told
Get over yourself not everyone is in the same postion you are or the things that work for you may not for others.
Shawn
- Location
- B.C. (southern interior)
I am more concerned with the transportation, locked in a locked container. I have no kids to worry about and my wife has an r-pal so I could care less if she gets at them.
Not everyone has a safe or they want to dispaly their guns.
Saying omega locks a great solution is not advocating that they replace good parenting. And we all know kids always do what they are told
Get over yourself not everyone is in the same postion you are or the things that work for you may not for others.
Shawn
A safe from Crappy tire is $150 bucks. If you have 5 guns then it pays for itself when compared to the Omega locks. Or a handful of standard trigger locks and a padlock for a hard rifle case does the same thing.
TDC
blaxsun
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
Not everyone has a safe or they want to dispaly their guns.
Saying omega locks a great solution is not advocating that they replace good parenting. And we all know kids always do what they are told
Get over yourself not everyone is in the same postion you are or the things that work for you may not for others.
Exactly, thanks. Now I don't have to tell TDC to stop being a ####...
Oh wait, yes I do - stop being a ####...
I never said that at all. There's a ton of benefits, the least of which being they're non-bulky, making it easier to transport multiple handguns, display, etc. If you're going to cherry-pick my threads to formulate a response, at least take the time to acknowledge all the points I made.
They're also more money than a cable or trigger lock, so for people with large collections this may not be financially viable. The .223 version also doesn't unfortunately work on AR15s, Tavors, FS2000s (etc.) But if you just have a couple of handguns to take to the range, want something that's more compact for transport or need something invisible for storage - these definitely fit the bill.
That's exactly my point.
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So what part of "trigger locks prevent nothing" do we not understand? A safe or vault is a far better option. With an Omega lock for example, ones undisciplined children may not be able to load it but they could still take it with them and be seen in public. This could result in a dead kid due to police or others. If your guns are in a safe or vault then your children can't access them at all. A safe or vault works for everyone. They're inexpensive and available in many sizes.
TDC
blaxsun
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
Why are you being so obstinate? Where did I once say an Omega lock was a substitution for a) proper storage like a safe or vault, b) training and, in particular, education with respect to children and c) safe handling?
If you have a particular firearm you would like to display, the Omega lock allows you to dispense with the bulky (and visible) traditional cable or trigger lock.
When transporting one or more handguns, the reduction in weight and bulk (from either a wider trigger or lock or having a retracted slide/padlock) makes it more compact.
And when handling firearms, installing the lock forces an extra check since it's a chamber lock. Thus, unlike a cable or trigger lock - it's impossible to be engaged with a live round in the chamber.
Should someone ever manages to steal your firearms, it renders them forever inert.
Really TDC, drop it. You seem intent on going out of your way to create an argument where none exists. It should be painfully obvious - even to you.
- Location
- Ottawa Ontario
Jesus Christ!....can't you fellas have a discussion over something as simple as a trigger lock without someone getting their back up? Who freakin cares??...everyone has a different setup at home and a preferred way of securing their gear. I'm sure nobody is leaving their firearms lying unattended on the coffee table or storing their pistols in the kids toybox,... so why get all bent outta shape?... personally,some of the needless squabbling that goes on here is nothing short of childish. Before losing your cool and lashing out by cutting down someones opinion or calling them a name....step back and remember that we're all on the same side here. With the government and media having gun owners under a microscope lately....law abiding,responsible and MATURE gun owners need to get on the same page and not pick each other apart with politics. Just my two shiny copper's worth...
- Location
- B.C. (southern interior)
Seriously, just looking for a low profile trigger lock to keep my case from bursting... I am not saying one thing is better than the other or denying that a safe is a good idea.
- Location
- Ottawa Ontario
I hear the Omega works well
Why would you trigger lock a loaded gun? That's just idiotic.
blaxsun
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
If you want a compact, low-profile lock - the Omega fits the bill perfectly. For those of you in Saskatoon, if you'd like to see them drop me a line.
