A cautionary tale of missing keys, AR-style

**eagleclaw** · July 22nd, 2018, 06:51 PM

Originally Posted by wa3ra

Jeesus...I keep a trigger lock that is easy to remove on ONE immediate access gun. If the kids manage to get at it, I don't want them to be able to fire it.

If "bad guy" manages to get there first, I want him slowed down.

There is a REASON that I keep a lock on it. Defense handgun is in my possession, condition 1. Handgun's purpose is to get me to the rifle.

If your method of firearm security works for you; great. I am not trying tell anyone what to do. I just made a suggestion.

**Gunsnwater** · July 22nd, 2018, 10:53 PM

Good story. Trigger locks/ gun storage/ safety vs protection, it’s all controversial topics. How and when things fail and what it cost only serve to enlighten these kinds of discussion. Was the price money, time, opportunity or ultimately life? How do we negate these problems? Everything has an unintended consequence.

**Gunsnwater** · July 22nd, 2018, 10:55 PM

Oh by the way, I thought this was going to be about an improperly staked gas key that took a hike.

**Gunsnwater** · July 22nd, 2018, 10:59 PM

Originally Posted by JenniferG

With trigger locks all you need is a piece of stiff wire with a small hook on the end or small screw driver. Insert wire or screw driver push on spring loaded teeth and it's off. Trigger locks were meant to comply with certain unreasonable gun laws not from keeping people from using a gun.

Great way to scratch the hell out of your gun. A 4lb hammer will get it off too. YouTube keeps that crap up and takes down legitimate gun videos. They really care about children.