on_the_rox
Ultimate Member
HB713 Public Safety - Handgun Safety Devices - External Safety Locks
Testimony in support of HB713
This is a good bill. It expands upon the allowable devices that can be used to satisfy the requirements to prevent a handgun from being discharged. There are many types of external devices that are readily available that do the same job as the currently allowed devices. This bill would allow those external devices to be utilized as well. I see nothing but positive results from providing more acceptable options to accomplish this requirement.
According to the following website there are some advantages to external handgun locks and for this reason they should be included in the available options.
https://www.pro-lok.com/s-26-trigger...pros-cons.aspx
- External trigger locks offer a visual deterrence that in and of itself would deter most unauthorized users from even attempting to gain access to the firearm. This is not necessarily the case with the items currently in use.
- External trigger locks are versatile and can be used on a variety of firearms. This versatility makes it much more likely that the lock will be used more often to secure more firearms. I see nothing wrong with giving people more options that are just as effective.
-External trigger locks are attached to the trigger guard of the firearm, the firearm itself offers additional strength and support for the lock. In addition the physical strength of external trigger locks exceed the strength of many other available options.
Again, this bill expands upon the options available to prevent unauthorized users from being able to utilize a handgun they should not have access to. This is a positive bill for public safety and should be given a favorable vote. I ask that you will support this bill. Thank you for your time.
Joseph B. Graves
White Marsh, MD
Legislative district 7
Testimony in support of HB713
This is a good bill. It expands upon the allowable devices that can be used to satisfy the requirements to prevent a handgun from being discharged. There are many types of external devices that are readily available that do the same job as the currently allowed devices. This bill would allow those external devices to be utilized as well. I see nothing but positive results from providing more acceptable options to accomplish this requirement.
According to the following website there are some advantages to external handgun locks and for this reason they should be included in the available options.
https://www.pro-lok.com/s-26-trigger...pros-cons.aspx
- External trigger locks offer a visual deterrence that in and of itself would deter most unauthorized users from even attempting to gain access to the firearm. This is not necessarily the case with the items currently in use.
- External trigger locks are versatile and can be used on a variety of firearms. This versatility makes it much more likely that the lock will be used more often to secure more firearms. I see nothing wrong with giving people more options that are just as effective.
-External trigger locks are attached to the trigger guard of the firearm, the firearm itself offers additional strength and support for the lock. In addition the physical strength of external trigger locks exceed the strength of many other available options.
Again, this bill expands upon the options available to prevent unauthorized users from being able to utilize a handgun they should not have access to. This is a positive bill for public safety and should be given a favorable vote. I ask that you will support this bill. Thank you for your time.
Joseph B. Graves
White Marsh, MD
Legislative district 7
