I think the padlock is faster, more secure, cheaper and safer.
Interesting new product though.
Interesting new product though.
I can't say enough about firearm safety; so because you are asking this question I won't start.
Ok, just one thing. While attending some training the instructors spoke at length about this issue. Their bottom line, policy, regarding absolute minimum that was 'acceptable' was to put the gun in a holster, their holsters have a hole drilled through the leather behind the trigger, but inside the trigger guard. Each officer was issued a combination padlock specifically for the purpose of putting it through that hole. There is enough room inside the shackle that you could also attach it to something else so it is much more difficult for a child to move it, and impossible to fire the weapon without cutting through the holster/trigger guard or lock shackle. It's not perfect but a good balance for some between speed to access and deter a child. Do what's best/right for you and your situation. Stay safe!
This lock would work even better:
Right now I have a small gun safe bolted to my nightstand. Can access it with 5 seconds blindfolded. S&W M&P 9mm in it at the moment. 15 rounds. If that's not enough, then I deserve to be shot by an intruder.What are people using to secure a handgun within reach, bedside. I have two young children, so security is a must, but I also have a desire to keep a weapon handy at night (pistol with a light mounted). There are some obvious solutions (small safe next to the bed/drawer, etc.).
I'm just curious to know what others are doing.
i bought one of those locks for a similar purpose and it is a TOTAL piece of crap. ...my. $.02
My question:
Your child finds it and fires it, plugging your gun barrel. How difficult is it to remove, and how much damage will removal cause to the firearm itself?
XD45 under the pillow, condition 3. I have no kids so it usually just lives there. My only roommate is a gun owner as well, so no worries there. His bedside guns are a HiPower in condition 2 on the nightstand, as well as a 10/22 and SKS in condition 3 in the event of zombies.
I have trained all my kids to respect and handle firearms safely. They have learned to shoot guns safely before they have learned to read. My daughter was able to field trip an AR and a 1911 when she was 7. My nephew is learning how to shoot and he is 5.
Locking up guns is not an absolute fix for gun accidents involving kids. Educating them about gun safety is.
You can lock up all your stuff, but what happens when they go to a friends or neighbors house with unsecured guns? Curiosity killed the cat. Educate , teach, precept, mentor.. however you want to call it...add a good measure of common sense and consider your efforts an investment.
not sure why folks without kids are keeping their HD guns with empty chambers?
between mattress and bedspring at night (and locked during day) sounds good, no way kids will get to those while parents sleeping. though it is extra step in getting to the gun if needed.
... so I can rack them and use it as a scare tactic.