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Locks

Another aspect of safety is the Gun Lock.

These will slow someone down but will not stop a determined person. Also, there is the variable of being able to access your firearm when needed.

Types of locks

Trigger lock

Chamber lock

Case lock

Safe

combination lock

Keyed lock

Fingerprint lock

Problems

Locks can be picked

Locks can be broken open

Combination can be guessed or brute-forced.

Locks can be cut or sawed

Other safety mechanisms

Gun is out of reach

Gun is hidden in plain sight

Gun has a part removed like the barrel