Action lock without a key?

[akolleth]

I am looking for something for my Mossberg 500 for home defense, but I need the action to be locked up because I have two young ones in the house.

My plan is to have the magazine loaded, with nothing in the chamber, and an action lock keeping any rounds in the mag from being chambered until I decide its time to load one in. But I really don't want to be fumbling with a key in the middle of the night.

Anyone know of an action lock that would work in a pump gun, that does not feature a key for opening? Something with a touchpad or the likes?

 

[btg3]

Here's a trigger lock that I picked up years ago. Seems to do all that it claims. It's not an action lock, and I'm not sure it's still available, but you might check it out or consider something similar?
http://www.personalarms.com/gun_lock.htm

 

[akolleth]

Looks promising, but it is listed as discontinued

 

[bnkrazy]

Not an action lock, and not lighted, so you'd have to fumble with a flashlight or know how many clicks it takes to open... These don't seem to be very common.

http://www.triggerlock.com/gunlock_styles.htm

 

[SDC]

Many of the newer trigger locks are available with a 3-number combination dial, instead of a key, so you just need to spin the dials to the proper number and pull it off the gun; they can also be set to any combination you want once they're unlocked.

http://www.amazon.com/Master-Lock-Combination-Gun-94DSPT/dp/B00004SQM9

 

[Deanimator]

I discourage people from using trigger locks. When I took the NRA firearms instructor's course, the teacher showed just how easy it was to fire a firearm with a trigger lock still on the gun. Having the gun loaded, with a trigger lock just seems to make it all that much easier.

You'd be better off biting the bullet and using a cable lock through the action and keeping the key on a chain around your neck. The alternative is some kind of lock that covers the action and prevents it from being cycled. I've seen these, but don't remember who made them.

 

[LaEscopeta]

I use this, mounted to studs inside a closet:

http://www.smartlock.com/triggerlock-r.htm

Advantages:
- Can be opened quickly in the dark by feel (with some practice.)
- No battery to go dead.
- Adjustable pins allow fit to different types of trigger guards.
- With additional supports attached to wall studs to support the stock and barrel, can lock the gun from being moved.
- Optional cable can be used to lock open the action of a pump shotgun (but this slows down unlocking time.)

Disadvantages:
- A smart middle school kid can figure out how to open it (let’s not post how, OK?)

I discourage people from using trigger locks. When I took the NRA firearms instructor's course, the teacher showed just how easy it was to fire a firearm with a trigger lock still on the gun.

Trigger locks that put a big enough pin or 2 pins behind the trigger (like this one) are effective at preventing firing. I’ve tested this lock on a Remington 870; even putting the side of the trigger lock against a door jam and pushing all my wieght against the butt of the stock, I couldn’t get it to dry fire.

 

[dmazur]

This is the way to go (except it's $600) -

"Riflelocker" (by Phoenix) is a mount between the studs gun safe with a digital pad. It fits almost flush with the wall, and is intended to be mounted in a bedroom closet, behind the clothing.

Holsters can mount to the inside of the door for pistols.

2 to 3 long guns can be stored in the main part of the safe, plus small items on a top shelf.

You set the combination. The digital lock beeps to warn you of a low battery, and there is a keyed backup.

This type of gun safe is only seconds to open, and firearms can be stored loaded in it if that is your preferred protocol. (And you don't live in DC...)

This is so much better than goofy trigger locks, put the guns on a shelf where the kids can't reach, etc. that I can't begin to describe it.

 

[chris in va]

Mossberg actually makes a wall mount bracket lock. Still requires a key though.

http://www.mossberg.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=97

I wish someone would step up to the plate and invent something quick access (like what they used in police cars) for the home.