Firearms – Safety mechanism – Firearm lock
Patent
1990-07-20
1992-02-25
Carone, Michael J.
Firearms
Safety mechanism
Firearm lock
F41A 1704
Patent
active
050901486
ABSTRACT:
A firearm safety mechanism includes a lock with engagement structure. The engagement structure has a locked position in which the engagement structure operatively engages a portion of the firing mechanism to prevent discharge of the firearm. The engagement structure also has an unlocked position permitting operation of the firing mechanism. The lock includes at least one push button adapted to disengage the lock and permit movement of the engagement structure from the locked position to the unlocked position upon the reception of a predetermined selection criteria. Method and apparatus for attaching this and other safety locks to firearms, particularly revolvers, is also disclosed. The firearm can be locked against unauthorized use and unlocked by an authorized user without resort to exterior accessories.
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Carone Michael J.
Saf T. Lok. Corporation
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