This is like the joke that is the Taurus Security System (built-in locks that inactivate their guns). The same hex key unlocks all of them. And lacking that, they can be unlocked with a tool made out of a paper clip.If you know anyone who has the same locks, try their keys.You would be surprised how many are identical.
Those are for cutting copper or aluminum cable. Attempting to cut steel cable will ruin them quickly. OP, wire rope cutters or an angle grinder w/cuttoff wheel will do the job quick and easy.Cable cutters. Pictured is channel lock brand.
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It's a given that these cable locks are easy to defeat. But the question is, by whom? If the purpose is to prevent unauthorized use by children, it's unlikely that children would have the required knowledge, tools, etc. to defeat the locks. So therefore, the locks could be useful in that limited context. To most of us, they're just a nuisance. The main use, really, is being able to check the legal box for the sellers. Just more Kabuki "security theater."
Yup, I had several of these cable locks from different sources (freebies with firearms, give-aways, etc.), and ALL were opened with the same key. Just get one freebie from your department and you should be golden.This is like the joke that is the Taurus Security System (built-in locks that inactivate their guns). The same hex key unlocks all of them. And lacking that, they can be unlocked with a tool made out of a paper clip.
OK, maybe not fair: depends on the safe.Gun locks secure against children.
Gun safessecure againstimpede theft.
And the thief.OK, maybe not fair: depends on the safe.
A "child" old enough to assemble a model airplane should be mature enough to trust around guns. If they're not, then yes, you'll likely want more than a gun lock. The gun locks are just for the manufacturer to check a legal box, not to actually use, IMO.Any kid who could put together an RC model airplane would have no trouble.
....grinding produces sparks which could pit the finish of a gun. I would go with bolt cutters. Even the small ones will cut the cable on a gun lock. The cost is less than refinishing a gun. I cut hardened padlocks off all the time with bolt cutters. Cable locks are easy.Any grinding wheel will do the job, including a bench grinder.
Depends on the childOK, maybe not fair: depends on the safe.