tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30391680.post8160648922917006346..comments2024-03-15T05:40:55.564-04:00Comments on Survival & Emergency Preparedness: Mossberg Loc-Box ReviewDave Markowitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00543441083086479631noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30391680.post-92125546435921282052012-12-18T19:59:40.235-05:002012-12-18T19:59:40.235-05:00I appreciate the information in your writing as we...I appreciate the information in your writing as well as the replies that I wread. They enlightened me as how to secure a shotgun Thanks to all of you.Best regards. DavidAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30391680.post-58819226750542035892009-03-20T10:31:00.000-04:002009-03-20T10:31:00.000-04:00Dear Sir, I too have a 590 and LocBox. I think i...Dear Sir, <BR/><BR/>I too have a 590 and LocBox. I think it is a good system. It may NOT "stop a determined thief", but if installed properly, it will take major effort to remove from the wall-- and even then the gun will inoperable until the locking collar is removed from the weapon. <BR/><BR/>I do have some feedback for you based on your photos and description of your setup. <BR/><BR/>My initial observation is that the muzzle hook is intended to, as you say, stabilize the gun; i.e., to prevent the barrel from being used as a lever to wrench the Loc-Box loose from its mounting. TO THAT END, THE UPPER HOOK SHOULD ENTER THE MUZZLE AS FAR AS POSSIBLE WHILE STILL PERMITTING THE EJECTION PORT TO BE SEATED OVER THE HANGING HOOK. As shown in your picture, I don't think the muzzle hook enters the muzzle enough to prevent the barrel being used as a lever. <BR/><BR/>My second observation is that the three long screws (I remember them as about 2 1/2 to 3") give a total thread bite of 7 1/2 to 9inches. As you have them mounted through a piece of wood that is only 3/4 inch thick, unless they also are screwed into the backing stud, your total thread bite (the sheetrock doesn't count) is only 2 1/4 inches. That certainly makes it easier for "a determined thief" to remove your shotgun from your premises.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for indulging me in this unsolicited opinion.<BR/><BR/>KennethAmericaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30391680.post-8003163864392292222008-10-22T13:09:00.000-04:002008-10-22T13:09:00.000-04:00"I have two small children. I am firm believer in ..."I have two small children. I am firm believer in gun-proofing kids, rather than trying to child-proof guns."<BR/><BR/>One of the most intelligent comments I have yet read on any blog! Good job GGLAbsinthe On The Nethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00554223009498445526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30391680.post-28083574954509416392008-08-20T17:47:00.000-04:002008-08-20T17:47:00.000-04:00Dear anonymous,Please note that one of the three p...Dear anonymous,<BR/><BR/>Please note that one of the three powerful rules of safe gun handling is that you always treat a gun as if it were loaded, particularly until you have personally verified that it is not. As soon as the gun leaves your direct control (you set it down, etc) you must immediately assume that it is loaded again.<BR/><BR/>Precisely how does a trigger lock prevent the gremlins that plague those shot by "unloaded" guns everywhere from loading the gun? If the trigger lock does not prevent the loading of the firearm (which it does not) how do you ensure that the firearm does not get loaded while out of your immediate control?<BR/><BR/>Assuming that you would not be putting a trigger lock on a gun if it were not intended to leave your immediate control, one must assume that a trigger lock will be installed on a loaded gun, which is a bad idea. Therefore, implicitly, trigger locks are a bad idea.<BR/><BR/>Nothing more than a symbolic fig leaf to make the ignorant feel safer (and by doing so placing them or their loved ones in more peril)<BR/><BR/>--not anonymousAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30391680.post-47164803741399891422008-07-27T19:30:00.000-04:002008-07-27T19:30:00.000-04:00"...I specifically did not want a trigger lock bec..."...I specifically did not want a trigger lock because they can cause accidental discharges with loaded firearms..."<BR/><BR/>...why would you even THINK of trigger locking a loaded firearm? <BR/><BR/>You trigger lock a firearm at no time other than when it's UNLOADED. When used properly, a trigger lock is perfectly safe (and with the combination lock variety, there's no key to lose or fumble for).<BR/><BR/>As for the idea of storing a shotgun in your home that's loaded in the first place, how wise that is (regardless of the type of lock you use) is debatable. Don't kid yourself, a key that hangs on a hook that you think is 'hidden' can be found by a curious child.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com