Reddit reviews ShotLock Shotgun 200M Solo-Vault (Mechanical)
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14 gauge steel constructionMounts horizontally or verticallyAll mechanical, no batteries or wiresKindly refer user manual for instructions and troubleshooting steps.
Bullshit. Look into ShotLock or similar pattern single firearm safes. This is a horrible idea. http://www.amazon.com/Shotlock-Shotgun-200-Mechanical-Safe/dp/B002OCYG84/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1459221469&sr=8-1&keywords=shotlock
FWIW, they do make small safes that can be attached by a steel cable to the frame of your vehicle. I wouldn't expect it to stop a prepared and determined thief, but it'll deter the overwhelming majority of smash and grabs. Not perfect but better than nothing for someone that really feels like they need a gun. They also make a shotgun version that locks just around the trigger/action of the shotgun.
Good question. First let's talk about safety. The only way to ensure the safety of yourself and everyone around you is to keep the firearm as you are, unloaded and locked up. As soon as you start keeping a loaded firearm around, your percentage of risk rises as a matter of fact, not just my opinion.
-Unloaded and locked firearm=little to no risk of accidental injury
-Loaded and unlocked firearm=slightly to greatly increased danger of accidental injury and death
So yes a firearm in a locked biometric safe would be a better option for defense of self, family, and home. Another thing that you can do to increase the safety of your son and yourself is to train him on how to correctly handle and use a firearm. Take a hunters safety class together, find a knowledgeable friend or teach him yourself. My niece (9) had to recite and explain the above firearm rules to me (verbatim) before I handed her her first rifle, a bolt action .22LR.
The next thing to talk about is how to store a self-defense firearm. I have no children so my sidearm sits next to my bed, my truck rifle stays locked in my truck, my wife's sidearm sits on her bedside table and all of the other firearms are under lock and key. If I had children the sidearms would be kept in biometric or combination lock safes.
A firearm used for self-defense is best kept ready to use in a safe manner. For example, a handgun in a biometric safe, ready to be used in case of break-in. A shotgun in a wall lock ready to use, or even a rifle kept in a safe that you can open quickly. This is one of the things that prompted my original comment, as there are few things more useless than an unloaded weapon when you need a loaded weapon RIGHT NOW.
The final thing to talk about would be calibre choice in a self defense weapon. A .22LR while lethal, is not considered to be an adequate self defense method by many. The choice of a defensive calibre is as varied as any shooter you talk to will have their own unique opinion. The .22LR cartridge is carried, by people I know even, as a self defense option but I would start at .380 ACP and above. I carry 9mm for my defensive carry option, but as the saying goes, the best gun for the job is the one you have not the one you wish you had. I would look into getting a reliable handgun in a calibre that you are willing to carry and able to shoot accurately with. While some people are willing to carry a massive .45 ACP handgun, that may not be the right choice for you. If you are trying to find a pistol to meet your needs I will be happy to discuss that in great detail with you.
This was a longer post with several different points that I was trying to touch on so if any of it was less than clear, let me know.