Electronic Shotgun lock....CHEAP

[dfariswheel]

Sportsman's Guide has a limited number of touch pad electronic shotgun locks.

These can be attached to a wall, floor, or ceiling, and can be set to open silently.
There is a separate key lock for when you're not home.

Price is $29.00.

For those wanting a secure system for a HD gun, but don't like the key entry of the Mossberg Loc-box, this might be the thing.

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=176908

 

[Third_Rail]

I've had too many electronic devices fail me when I was trying to use them. I'd hate to have that happen with something I'm intending to use to save my life.

 

[anapex]

Just as a side note, This is the GunVault Shotgun lock, which last time I called them only would fit an 870 or a Mossberg 500. But I guess for the price listed it might be worth it just to get one to play around with!

Alright for $29 compared to the $199 listed on GunVaults webpage I went ahead and ordered one. I'll let you know how it turns out when it comes in.

 

[anapex]

UPDATE: OK got the lock yesterday. It is the LongGunVault from GunVault. And to my surprise a Winchester 1300 will fit in regardless of what they say. The only problem (besides the lock) is that with the gun in it doesn't always open on the first entry of the code. It sometimes takes 3-4 entries before it will open. Now it may be something with the gun stopping something, which may be why they say it doesn't work. I'll try out my BPS in it and get back to everyone. I may even try to borrow an 870 from someone to try in it.

For $29 regardless of what you think of the gunvault lock I think it's a good buy for keeping it out of kids hands yet handy for you.

 

[JNewell]

Interesting.

The other caveat in the fine print is that it won't clamp on a shotgun that has a sidesaddle attached...though that probably is obvious if you think about it for a second.

I am wondering about vehicle applications for this lock also. The body could be secured to the interior of the trunk or another sheetmetal surface.

 

[Gordon]

"The only problem (besides the lock) is that with the gun in it doesn't always open on the first entry of the code. It sometimes takes 3-4 entries before it will open. "

 

[SapperLeader]

I have had my gunvault longarm vault for going on three months and it opens every time on the first time. If yours isnt opening, Id say thats a pretty big problem .

I hadnt heard anything about the locks being popped open that easily when I got mine but other than that the lock does a good job of keeping children or non trained adults hands off my shotgun.

 

[Zach S]

The other caveat in the fine print is that it won't clamp on a shotgun that has a sidesaddle attached...though that probably is obvious if you think about it for a second.

I am wondering about vehicle applications for this lock also. The body could be secured to the interior of the trunk or another sheetmetal surface.

the side-saddle issue is the reason I didnt buy one of those locks. I am thinking about getting one though, then I'll actually have a reason (other than "I just want it") to buy another SG.

The car-mounted idea came to my mind as well. The mounting bracket in the pics looks a little wimpy IMO, but due to the quality of the pics I cant really tell how thick the material is (gunvault site doesnt say), and I dont think a back plate is included (which would be a must IMO). It may be 14 gauge, which isnt weak, but 11 gauge would be better IMO. However, using 11 gauge (of course with gusseted corners) would probably result in the lock being easier to defeat (without a bic pen) than the mount.

Another nice thing is that it operates on 12 volts, however I dont know how it would react to ~14 volts, which is what most cars run at.

 

[ReadyontheRight]

I suspect this is so inexpensive because the Gun Vault locks have those round keys as backup that can be opened with a pen.

I ordered one. Thanks for the heads-up! I've been wanting one of these. My goal is to keep little hands off the firearm while keeping it readily accessable.

 

[JNewell]

Yeah, I ordered one, too. Figured for $35 shipped I could take a gamble on it?

Sidesaddle: ehh, yeah. There's always extended mag tubes, though that doesn't help with keeping alternative loads on the gun. Use a buttcuff? I don't like them, but it's a thought.

Power: probably 12v nominal. I've never run across a "12v" electronic device that wasn't happy at the ~13.8v that most vehicles run at with the alternator running.

Key lock fiasco: Gotta say, after all the discussion, I was a little surprised to read not a syllable about that issue on the GV website.

Unsolicited comment: I have been using one of the regular GVs for about six years. It has performed flawlessly. It gets opened at least 2x/day, every day, unless I'm travelling or on vacation. No complaints about function or reliability.

 

[JNewell]

The lock arrived today. Pretty much what you'd expect from the pics, if you'd seen a GV before. One nice touch is that the bracket on the back allows screws to go in two directions, and the bracket itself is removeable with the GV open.

For $29 + shipping, hard to beat it with a stick.