Firearms – Safety mechanism – Firearm lock
Patent
1993-07-20
1995-04-25
Brown, David
Firearms
Safety mechanism
Firearm lock
42 66, F41A 1700
Patent
active
054087775
ABSTRACT:
A grip lock assembly for firearms includes a lock having a locked position preventing operation of the firearm, and an unlocked position permitting operation of the firearm. A portion of the lock, when in the locked position, is adapted to operatively engage a portion of the firing mechanism of the firearm to prevent operation of the firearm. The invention is quickly installed by replacing an existing grip of the firearm with grips according to the invention. The invention can be utilized with a number of different types of locks. A ratchet-type combination lock suitable for use with the invention is also disclosed.
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Brown David
SAF-T-LOK Corporation
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