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Clatterkeys
126 posts |
#37639 2008-03-20 11:55 GMT |
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I am trying to put one of those "project childsafe" cable gunlocks on my Marlin 22. I read the instructions which didn't make sense for my gun unless I removed the bolt from the gun which I don't want to do. I need to know if there is an effective way to use this type of gun lock on a bolt action rifle.
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Fairground
102 posts |
#37640 2008-03-20 12:01 GMT |
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Those aren't that effective anyway, they can be snipped off with some bolt cutters.
The throught-the-trigger locks are pretty easy to use for that, but the easiest way is to take the bolt out and lock it up. (See above) |
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FreeSpirit
110 posts |
#37641 2008-03-20 12:08 GMT |
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If it has a magazine remove it and the feed the cable up and pull the bolt back. We need to know what model it is ? To say it's easy to cut off is foolish. Safer is better then nothing.
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Arachnid
115 posts |
#37642 2008-03-20 12:50 GMT |
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If you can remove the magazine you should be able to pass the cable up through the mag hole, and out the chamber if the bolt remains open.
Otherwise yes, you probably will need to remove the bolt. you might want to consider a trigger lock model rather than a cable lock model Also remember, a gun lock is NOT a substitute for gun safety. You need to teach your children proper respect and understanding for firearms. A single instance of telling your child 'don't touch guns' is no sufficient (nor is a single instance of telling your child to 'don't use drugs) You need to constantly preach what you want your child to know. |
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Chips
104 posts |
#37643 2008-03-20 13:31 GMT |
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try this, close the bolt on an empty chamber. Thread the cable part of the log thru the trigger guard BEHIND the trigger then up over the rifle BEHIND the bolt handle, then back down on the opposite side and thru the trigger guard in FRONT of the trigger and lock it. You may have to run it in front of the bolt handle, whichever way it fits the tightest. With the safety off (again, this should be with an unloaded rifle and empty chamber) point the rifle in a safe direction and pull the trigger. The cable behind the trigger should keep the trigger form going back far enough to fire the rifle. If it does not, you might have to take the cable behind the trigger twice, instead of in front of it.
Good luck |
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HartToHart
110 posts |
#37644 2008-03-20 14:28 GMT |
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On most bolt guns, it's incredibly easy to remove the bolt. The vast majority simply require that you open the bolt, pull it all the way back and then hold the trigger down and give it one last tug. Some have a release lever.
Kids can find keys or fiddle with a combination and undo a lock pretty easily. I'd suggest locking the bolt up separate from the rifle and make the process one step harder. |
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PandaBear
98 posts |
#37645 2008-03-20 14:53 GMT |
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i remove and store the bolts seperate from the rifles and ammunition in the house. i use the trigger lock system and i think it is superior to the cable type.
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