#17 in Gun safes & cabinets
Reddit mentions of ShotLock AR Classic Solo-Vault
Sentiment score: 3
Reddit mentions: 6
We found 6 Reddit mentions of ShotLock AR Classic Solo-Vault. Here are the top ones.
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- Accommodates one AR platform rifle
- Pistol grip adjustable hangar
- Room for additional magazines
- Mounts vertically or horizontally
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Specs:
Color | Black |
Height | 0 Inches |
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Weight | 13 Pounds |
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A firearm with a cable lock through it is not readily available.
Personally, I stage my AR empty chamber, bolt forward, safety on. One yank on the charging handle and I’m ready to rock. But then again, I have no children in the house and all who live here are trained in the use of the gun.
If you want to lock and have it readily available perhaps something like a ShotLock AR Vault is up your alley.
Foam cases breed rust and are less secure than a $100 Stack On cabinet. Another option is something like this if you're only going to buy one rifle (unlikely).
I have a 10 month old and have similar worries.
I got a sentry safe pistol box for my bedside storage just to keep it away the little one. It is a quick access combo lock and has a key backup in case the battery dies or you forget the combo.
If I had the cash I would probably go with fort knox box for the pistol though, they seem to be highly recommended.
As for the rifle I have seen one or two like this that are quick access, wall mounted options.
http://www.amazon.com/SHOT-LOCK-S-SLC01-02-ShotLock-Solo-Vault/dp/B007UT14FOI
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00H9DYIXQ/ref=pd_aw_sims_1?pi=SS115&simLd=1&dpPl=1&dpID=317tNqmlQsL
One thing that is worth considering for your husband is to carry a firearm while in the house. A comfortable OWB holster and a good belt places the loaded firearm in his direct control at all times. The other guns can then go into the safe.
If he's not inclined to do that for comfort reasons or just not wanting to carry in the house, there are numerous "quick access" vaults that can keep curious hands away without necessarily adding too much time for accessing the weapon. I would go for a mechanically actuated vault vs those electronic ones with buttons or fingerprint scanners. You don't want to be fumbling with electronics and sweaty fingers when time is of the essence.
Depending on the level of "readiness" that your husband wants to achieve, storing the firearms with loaded magazines but closed bolts/slides on empty chambers can add another layer of security/complexity towards discharging the firearms. Some may view it as a hindrance or something to forget in times of stress or injury, but it's worth considering all the options.
It's worth discussing with your husband the level of readiness he desires along with the element of risk that you both are willing to accept. Currently, it's pretty much grab-and-go from the closet. Does he move a gun closer to the bed when sleeping? If someone's trying to break in when everyone's around, is it a "honey go grab the gun" sort of situation? You already mentioned having to lock the bedroom door when family/friends are around. How does he feel about security when no one is home? While you live in a low crime neighborhood, most crimes happen during the day when most people are away. Also consider investing in upgraded/reinforced door frames, deadbolts, sliding doors, and windows. Those are elements that can buy you precious time in the hypothetical home intrusion to access the guns however they are stored.
Most importantly, make sure that you and your husband have a plan for such incidents. Make sure you know how to communicate with each other and have a plan for who goes where, does what, calls 911, etc. Might be worth stocking some basic first aid such as tourniquets and gauze as well.
Here are some mechanically actuated safes that seem to be relatively well-received:
Pistol shot-lock
AR-15 shot-lock
Here's an RFID vault
RFID Pistol
EDIT:
Here's some more mechanical vaults
Fort Knox
V-Line