How do you secure your home defense long gun for quick access? - Page 2

Bando · November 16th, 2006, 05:29 AM

You could buy a revolver with a magnetic ring trigger lock. They don't shoot unless your wearing the rings. Supposed to be very reliable. Good for kids. They don't translate very well to semi auto though. http://www.smartlock.com/test-r.htm

raysheen · November 16th, 2006, 08:01 AM

I think I described what I had at some point in the past but will do so again since it seems to come up every once in a while.
I have an electronic/manual lock for an 870 that comes out of a police car. To that I wired up a key pad that I bought. in the end I get a lighted keypad lock that holds a single shotgun and prevents it from being used while allowing it to be kept loaded. I plan at some point to add a batter backup but in the event the power is off it currently has a key backup. It's very fast and very secure from small hands. It prevents the action from being worked so it can be kept loaded on an empty chamber with no worry of the gun going off.
I plan on getting a similar unit for my AR, but I am going to have to fabricare a block that will prevent the charging handle from being pulled.
You can get these locks at streichers, or galls...I like Santa Cruz locks for the price...you can also get some very nice racks to mount them too, but I couldn't afford the mount so I went with something that I created.
The lock looks like this:

This is the one I will most likely use for the AR:

various mounts:

Then there is always the Mossberg Loc-Box that you can get for $35 but in my opinion it's not as fast or as secure as the electronic locks.

kairo · November 17th, 2006, 01:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by freakshow10mm

the Arsenal of Democracy (which is what we named our bedroom)

that's beautiful.

ExSoldier · November 17th, 2006, 02:06 AM

No kids in the home now....so I just nailed a shelf to the top of the bedroom door jam frame and painted it. Screwed a couple of plastic covered "U" Hooks at each end which cradles the side by side "Coach Gun" with the exposed hammers nicely. It wears a "butt cuff" of reloads (4 shells) and is mostly for my wife. My H&K USP 45 with the gunlight on the rail sleeps under my pillow. I like the "Hammer Gun" because the cocked or loaded status is easily checked. However, I may replace it with my Benelli. Wife likes that one, too.

glembe · November 17th, 2006, 08:18 AM

Thanks everyone for all the suggestions.

I check my safe and it dose not have a “day-lock”.

I think I will go with the locks they use in police cars and bolt it to the wall

Zach S · November 17th, 2006, 08:41 AM

I dont, however children arent an issue yet.

My AR just sits propped up in the closet.

craze · November 17th, 2006, 11:33 AM

I keep the 1300 under the bed. I don't have kids but my bedroom door has a deadbolt lock that gets locked when ever kids are over.

Tubby45 · November 17th, 2006, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kairo

that's beautiful.

It was actually my wife's idea; both to name it and the name itself.

'75scout · November 17th, 2006, 06:21 PM

I keep my 18.5" 870 under my bed. When I go out of town I put it in the safe. I don't put it up during the day because I'm in and out every day of the week and I want it to be out when I'm at home.

Macattack · November 18th, 2006, 01:40 AM

I am in the market for a safe which will remain locked at all times. I figure i will keep the heavy artillary in there and just have my gun vault by the bed. After all, a pistols main use is to fight your way to your rifle(or 870)

November 16th, 2006, 05:29 AM	#11
Bando Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Texas somewhere Posts: 463	You could buy a revolver with a magnetic ring trigger lock. They don't shoot unless your wearing the rings. Supposed to be very reliable. Good for kids. They don't translate very well to semi auto though. http://www.smartlock.com/test-r.htm __________________ The Problem: When stupid people do stupid things, smart people end up getting killed.

November 17th, 2006, 02:06 AM	#14
ExSoldier VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Coral Gables, FL Posts: 4,207	No kids in the home now....so I just nailed a shelf to the top of the bedroom door jam frame and painted it. Screwed a couple of plastic covered "U" Hooks at each end which cradles the side by side "Coach Gun" with the exposed hammers nicely. It wears a "butt cuff" of reloads (4 shells) and is mostly for my wife. My H&K USP 45 with the gunlight on the rail sleeps under my pillow. I like the "Hammer Gun" because the cocked or loaded status is easily checked. However, I may replace it with my Benelli. Wife likes that one, too. __________________ Former Infantry Captain; 20 yrs as an NRA Certified Instructor; Avid practitioner of the martial art: KLIK-PAO.

November 17th, 2006, 11:33 AM	#17
craze Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 341	I keep the 1300 under the bed. I don't have kids but my bedroom door has a deadbolt lock that gets locked when ever kids are over. __________________ "The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference - they deserve a place of honor with all that's good. --George Washington

November 18th, 2006, 01:40 AM	#20
Macattack Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Rainy ol' Seattle, WA Posts: 350	I am in the market for a safe which will remain locked at all times. I figure i will keep the heavy artillary in there and just have my gun vault by the bed. After all, a pistols main use is to fight your way to your rifle(or 870) __________________ Fuer Grissa Ost Drauka (Let's Dance) "Every man has a right to risk his own life for the preservation of it." -Jean-Jacques Rousseau "Despite the high cost of living, it remains very popular."

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November 16th, 2006, 08:01 AM	#12
raysheen Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New Hampshire, USA Posts: 780	I think I described what I had at some point in the past but will do so again since it seems to come up every once in a while. I have an electronic/manual lock for an 870 that comes out of a police car. To that I wired up a key pad that I bought. in the end I get a lighted keypad lock that holds a single shotgun and prevents it from being used while allowing it to be kept loaded. I plan at some point to add a batter backup but in the event the power is off it currently has a key backup. It's very fast and very secure from small hands. It prevents the action from being worked so it can be kept loaded on an empty chamber with no worry of the gun going off. I plan on getting a similar unit for my AR, but I am going to have to fabricare a block that will prevent the charging handle from being pulled. You can get these locks at streichers, or galls...I like Santa Cruz locks for the price...you can also get some very nice racks to mount them too, but I couldn't afford the mount so I went with something that I created. The lock looks like this: This is the one I will most likely use for the AR: various mounts: Then there is always the Mossberg Loc-Box that you can get for $35 but in my opinion it's not as fast or as secure as the electronic locks.

November 17th, 2006, 08:18 AM	#15
glembe Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA Posts: 158	Thanks everyone for all the suggestions. I check my safe and it dose not have a “day-lock”. I think I will go with the locks they use in police cars and bolt it to the wall

November 17th, 2006, 08:41 AM	#16
Zach S Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 330	I dont, however children arent an issue yet. My AR just sits propped up in the closet.

November 17th, 2006, 06:21 PM	#19
'75scout Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,165	I keep my 18.5" 870 under my bed. When I go out of town I put it in the safe. I don't put it up during the day because I'm in and out every day of the week and I want it to be out when I'm at home.