Best Gun Locks For Handguns

Published on October 8, 2021
Duration: 2:04

Chip Eberhart, a former law enforcement officer and competition shooter, explains the limitations of trigger locks, noting they can be easily manipulated and do not prevent the firearm from being loaded or the trigger from being manipulated. He advocates for cable locks as a more reliable alternative for securing handguns, rifles, and shotguns. By threading the cable lock through the action, it prevents the firearm from being closed, loaded, or fired.

Quick Summary

Cable locks offer superior firearm security by preventing the action from closing, making it impossible to load or fire. Unlike trigger locks, which can be easily manipulated, cable locks provide a reliable method for securing handguns, rifles, and shotguns by threading through the action.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Trigger Lock vs. Better Security
  2. 00:36Chip Eberhart on Firearm Locks
  3. 00:41Limitations of Trigger Locks
  4. 00:56Cable Locks: A Superior Alternative
  5. 01:01How to Use Cable Locks on Handguns
  6. 01:17Cable Lock Application on Rifles
  7. 01:24Cable Lock Application on Shotguns
  8. 01:33Conclusion and Next Steps

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are cable locks better than trigger locks for firearm security?

Cable locks are considered more reliable because they physically prevent the firearm's action from closing, thus making it impossible to load or fire. Trigger locks, conversely, can be easily manipulated with tools and do not prevent the firearm from being loaded or the trigger from being engaged.

How do you properly use a cable lock on a handgun?

To effectively use a cable lock on a handgun, thread the cable through the firearm's action. This ensures that the action cannot be closed, which in turn prevents the handgun from being loaded or fired, providing a secure storage solution.

Can cable locks be used on rifles and shotguns?

Yes, cable locks are versatile and can be used on rifles and shotguns. Similar to handguns, the cable should be threaded through the action to prevent it from closing, thereby rendering the firearm inoperable and secure.

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