Knowing how to securely store your firearm is a key responsibility as a gun owner. Bee Safe Security is dedicated to providing our readers with accurate information on firearm safety.
It’s important to make sure the gun is kept away from small children and other unapproved individuals who could pose a risk to those around themselves. In addition, secure storage prevents theft from a possible home invader.
One way to safely secure your firearm is with a trigger lock. But what is a trigger lock? And how does one work?
Keep reading to find out…
The Purpose of Trigger Locks
Like the name suggests, a trigger lock is a mechanism that fits over a gun’s trigger guard to prevent the firearm from being fired. It’s usually a two-piece lock where a sturdy cylinder fits behind the trigger to prevent the gun from being fired.
And since the trigger lock comes in direct contact with the trigger, it’s not designed to be used on loaded guns. In fact, you should unload your firearm before locking it.
There are a lot of different types of trigger locks, ranging from a simple key and lock to a push-button keypad. Some of the most sought-after are made by MasterLock.
For example, a common one you might see is the MasterLock Combination Lock. With a three-digit combination, it’s easy to lock, and it also has a firm zinc and steel body. What’s even better is that the lock’s width can be adjusted. So whether you want to use the lock for a rifle or a handgun, you’re covered.
Advantages of Trigger Locks
Trigger locks in general are pretty popular since they’re inexpensive. In fact, organizations like Project ChildSafe sometimes offer free trigger locks in order to promote gun safety.
Plus, they’re easy to use. You don’t have to worry about attaching a new, complicated piece of technology to your firearm since they can be quickly taken off or put on a gun. Not only that but they also do not add a lot of weight to your gun. Simple, yet helpful.
Disadvantages of Trigger Locks
However, there can be a few drawbacks to using a trigger lock. As mentioned earlier, it should never be used on loaded guns. If you jostle the gun too much even with a lock on, there can be an accidental discharge.
In addition, while a trigger lock can deter a small child from using your gun, it might not do the same for everyone. People have been known to use a screwdriver to pick at the lock, and some have managed to dismantle it with a drill.
This is why it’s important to understand the safety precautions related to trigger locks.
Trigger Locks and Firearm Safety
Like anything related to firearms, safety is a number one priority. While trigger locks are inexpensive, they shouldn’t be the only way you secure your firearm.
They’re an extra security measure.
Accidental discharge can still happen if the gun is loaded and if it’s jostled and/or dropped. In addition, people have been known to pick the locks with screwdrivers. That’s why it’s so important that in addition to trigger locks, you secure your firearm in another way.
Just remember, while trigger locks are extremely helpful in securing your gun, use them as an additional precaution.
Do you use trigger locks? If so, would you recommend gun owners to use them? Let us know in the comments section below!
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Cheaters are often narcissistic, manipulative and controlling – often with the ability to cover up these qualities by keeping their partner confused. The meaning behind their “lock & key” love necklaces may mean nothing to them but a tactic to keep their partner confused or happy.
What are “guilt gifts”?
Guilt gifts often are items gifted to their partner out of the blue which may have sentimental meaning to the receiver. These items could be watches, bracelets, necklaces, gift cards and cash. They are often given by narcissists and cheaters because they feel guilty about something they have done or what they are doing.
Why cheaters give “guilt gifts” to their partner
Simple, they feel guilty about what they have done and they do it to make themselves feel better. In some cases they give gifts to the person they are cheating on because they think it will keep them happy and reduce their suspicion of their partner’s activities. For example, you express to your partner that you feel lonely but they are emotionally involved with another. They may not have the desire or time to give you the attention you deserve so instead they spend some money on a gift which ultimately is the easiest way in their mind to make you happy.
Giving these gifts is a significant aspect in a cheater’s manipulation technique. Doing so can cover up infidelity for years while keeping their partner feeling happy and clueless.
How to tell if you have been given a guilt gift
One great way to find out whether you are being manipulated is to ask a friend to examine the situation from the outside looking in. Often times the manipulated don’t know they are being manipulated and may be so far in denial making it impossible to think rationally. Sadly, this is one effect of an emotionally abusive relationship and cheaters know it!
Explain your situation in detail to your friend and ask them to take notes which will make it easier to piece things together.
Make note each time you receive(d) a gift with the following details:
Were you acting happy, sad or angry around your partner prior to the gift?
Did the gift make you feel happy when you received it?
How long did you feel happy after they gave you the gift?
Were you confused by the gesture?
How did your partner act prior to giving it to you and the days after?
You may soon notice several patterns in yourself and your partner after taking notes.
Conclusion
Ultimately, every situation is different and should be thoroughly investigated before jumping to extreme conclusions. A professional private investigator may be beneficial to you if your intuition is telling you something is off. Catching a cheater is not always easy. BEE-SAFE private investigators have a passion for helping victims of emotional abuse and infidelity. Contact Bee Safe Security today and see how we can help you.
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Before hiring a private investigator one should review this list of 32 emotional signs that your partner may be cheating on you. Catching a cheating spouse can be a difficult task for the other partner. Hiring a private eye allows for a professional approach and extends legal limits which could get the suspecting partner in trouble.
1. Frequently picks fights with you.
Doing this provides a reason to get mad and storm out of the house and thus the opportunity to meet a lover. A cheater may also do this because of mixed emotions he is feeling about betraying you.
2. More attentive to your needs than usual.
This is due to the guilt feelings experienced by the cheater in the early stages of the affair. The attention will diminish as the affair continues.
3. Buys you gifts — lots of gifts.
These are “guilt gifts” purchased because your partner feels guilty about betraying you and showering you with presents makes him or her feel better.
4. Behavior that leaves you with the gut feeling that something isn’t right.
If this happens, pay attention to your instincts. Ignoring them means you want to blind yourself to the truth. You know your mate’s habits, routines and attitudes better than anybody, so be suspicious when these things change.
5. Constantly talks about your relationship ending when you fight or argue.
In general, your partner seems very negative about your relationship and says things like, “What would you do if our relationship ended?” or “If anything ever happened to us, I would always love you like a friend.” These statements may be a sign he or she has a lover to fall back on if your relationship ends. If your partner repeats these kinds of statements often, be suspicious.
6. Becomes very moody.
He or she seems very upbeat and excited when leaving you, but acts somber and depressed when around you. If your mate is in a long-term affair, he or she will try to keep both relationships running smoothly. Any problems the cheater has in one relationship can spill over into the other relationship, as well. This is inevitable.
6. Lacks self-esteem.
This doesn’t necessarily mean he will go out and have an affair, but an insecure individual often looks to others for guidance. If an insecure person’s needs aren’t being met, he might find the desired feelings of security and positive feedback in an affair with someone else.
8. Continually criticizes another person.
He or she is trying to make you think that type of individual would never be of interest, although there actually exists a secret attraction.
9. Criticizes things about you that he or she once found appealing.
10. Becomes offended at the comments, however harmless, that you make.
11. Never talks to you.
You live together but don’t interact. He has become cold and inconsiderate of your feelings.
12. Sudden changes music taste.
For instance, she always listened to pop music but suddenly starts listening to country music. Your partner might be listening to and growing fond of this new type of music because her lover listens to it.
13. Stops paying attention to you, your children and home-life in general.
14. Begins closing doors when you are around, when before he or she would leave them open.
For instance, the bathroom-door rule: Couples in long-term relationships often leave their bathroom doors open while attending to necessities even if their partners are nearby. As affairs develop, the cheating mates will close bathroom doors, distancing themselves physically and psychologically from their partners.
15. Stops complimenting you on your looks.
16. Stops saying, “I love you.”
17. Acts guilty when you do something nice for him or her.
You are supposed to be the person who is making life miserable and the relationship untenable. By doing something nice, you force the cheater to think about what he or she is doing.
18. Turns the table and accuses you of cheating, but has no evidence.
19. Would rather spend time with friends than be with you.
20. Shows no interest in your relationship’s future.
21. Stops being affectionate.
22. More interested in reading a book or watching television than talking with you or making love to you.
23. Frequently talks about the problems a friend, neighbor, co-worker, course instructor or classmate of the opposite sex is having.
24. Begins using new catch phrases.
Your mate also starts to tell types of jokes or express opinions that are unusual for him or her.
25. Pays less and less attention to your children.
They seem to sense something is wrong and don’t seem to be as emotionally healthy or secure as they once were.
26. Has been acting emotionally distant and withdrawn.
But when you ask about it, he doesn’t want to discuss it and becomes very protective of his privacy.
27. Seems disinterested and distracted during sex.
28. Talks in her sleep and mentions a particular name on more than one occasion.
29. Seems startled or confused when awakened.
This uncertainty may be caused by not being sure which bedroom and which lover’s bed he or she is in.
30. Behavior that triggers friends to ask you what’s wrong.
Close friends and family members often will notice tension or discord between the two of you before you are fully aware of it.
31. Becomes offended easily when you make normal and natural inquiries and may demand to know why you are checking up on him or her.
32. Sleeping pattern changes considerably from the norm.
They may include unexplainable exhaustion, restlessness, frequent nightmares and sleep-talking.
If you have more any questions, contact Bee Safe Security today and speak with a private investigator about your concerns.
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It’s Independence Day and Bee Safe Security would like to make sure you stay safe! In between parades and pools, remember that the Fourth of July also takes place in the summer, which statistically speaking, is the prime time for home burglaries. Don’t lose sight of securing your home this holiday weekend. Celebrate America’s birthday safely and securely by following these 4 safety tips.
1. Home Security Safety
Most Fourth of July parties are held in our backyards and outside of homes. Make sure to know who is coming and going by keeping your front door locked. Instruct guests to enter through a designated area. If you are going out of town for the day, make sure to keep your home well lit and armed. For an added layer of protection, consider the following security system equipment:
Ring Doorbell Camera
Smart Locks
Automated Lights
Security Cameras
2. BBQ/Grilling Safety
Summer is the prime season for grilling outdoors. Whether you are grilling hot dogs or steaks, be cautious of burn bans and dry grassy areas. A few other tips include:
Use the grill at least 10 feet away from your home.
Clean your grill by removing any grease or fat build up.
Remove any decorations and keep away from overhanging branches.
Never leave the grill unattended.
3. Lake/Pool Safety
Pool parties or lake parties are always a must when celebrating the 4th of July. Before you make a splash, take proper precautions to keep your family and friends safe.
Make sure life jackets are approved, haven’t expired, and you do not exceed the weight limit.
Once everyone is out of the pool, replace the cover or lock the pool gate to ensure that no one reenters without your knowledge. For an added layer of security, install a motion detector or a wireless sensor that connects to your security system so that you receive an alert if there is movement around the swimming pool area.
Always apply sunscreen generously and appropriately.
Supervise young children. According to the Red Cross, over 200 kids drown each year in backyard pools.
4. Firework Safety
According to the National Fire Protection Association, each July 4th, thousands of people, most often children and teens, are injured while using consumer fireworks. Despite the dangers of fireworks, few people understand the associated risks – devastating burns, other injuries, fires, and even death.Before using fireworks, find out if they are legal in your County.
Used fireworks should be soaked with water and placed in a nonflammable trash can outside.
Keep your garage door closed to ensure pets don’t escape or intruders don’t enter while your attention is focused on the firework display.
Do not allow young children to handle fireworks.
Carefully supervise teens if they’re using fireworks.
Do not relight a “dud” firework.
Let this 4th of July celebration be the happiest and safest celebration ever. Happy Birthday, America!
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1. ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION
This is the most basic safety rule. If everyone handled a firearm so carefully that the muzzle never pointed at something they didn’t intend to shoot, there would be virtually no firearms accidents. It’s as simple as that, and it’s up to you.
Never point your gun at anything you do not intend to shoot. This is particularly important when loading or unloading a firearm. In the event of an accidental discharge, no injury can occur as long as the muzzle is pointing in a safe direction.
A safe direction means a direction in which a bullet cannot possibly strike anyone, taking into account possible ricochets and the fact that bullets can penetrate walls and ceilings. The safe direction may be “up” on some occasions or “down” on others, but never at anyone or anything not intended as a target. Even when “dry firing” with an unloaded gun, you should never point the gun at an unsafe target.
Make it a habit to know exactly where the muzzle of your gun is pointing at all times, and be sure that you are in control of the direction in which the muzzle is pointing, even if you fall or stumble. This is your responsibility, and only you can control it.
2. FIREARMS SHOULD BE UNLOADED WHEN NOT ACTUALLY IN USE
Firearms should be loaded only when you are in the field or on the target range or shooting area, ready to shoot. When not in use, firearms and ammunition should be secured in a safe place, separate from each other. It is your responsibility to prevent children and unauthorized adults from gaining access to firearms or ammunition.
Unload your gun as soon as you are finished. A loaded gun has no place in or near a car, truck or building. Unload your gun immediately when you have finished shooting, well before you bring it into a car, camp or home.
Whenever you handle a firearm or hand it to someone, always open the action immediately, and visually check the chamber, receiver and magazine to be certain they do not contain any ammunition. Always keep actions open when not in use. Never assume a gun is unloaded — check for yourself! This is considered a mark of an experienced gun handler!
Never cross a fence, climb a tree or perform any awkward action with a loaded gun. While in the field, there will be times when common sense and the basic rules of firearms safety will require you to unload your gun for maximum safety. Never pull or push a loaded firearm toward yourself or another person. There is never any excuse to carry a loaded gun in a scabbard, a holster not being worn or a gun case. When in doubt, unload your gun!
3. DON’T RELY ON YOUR GUN’S “SAFETY”
Treat every gun as though it can fire at any time. The “safety” on any gun is a mechanical device which, like any such device, can become inoperable at the worst possible time. Besides, by mistake, the safety may be “off” when you think it is “on.” The safety serves as a supplement to proper gun handling but cannot possibly serve as a substitute for common sense. You should never handle a gun carelessly and assume that the gun won’t fire just because the “safety is on.”
Never touch the trigger on a firearm until you actually intend to shoot. Keep your fingers away from the trigger while loading or unloading. Never pull the trigger on any firearm with the safety on the “safe” position or anywhere in between “safe” and “fire.” It is possible that the gun can fire at any time, or even later when you release the safety, without you ever touching the trigger again.
Never place the safety in between positions, since half-safe is unsafe. Keep the safety “on” until you are absolutely ready to fire.
Regardless of the position of the safety, any blow or jar strong enough to actuate the firing mechanism of a gun can cause it to fire. This can happen even if the trigger is not touched, such as when a gun is dropped. Never rest a loaded gun against any object because there is always the possibility that it will be jarred or slide from its position and fall with sufficient force to discharge. The only time you can be absolutely certain that a gun cannot fire is when the action is open and it is completely empty. Again, never rely on your gun’s safety. You and the safe gun handling procedures you have learned are your gun’s primary safeties.
4. BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET AND WHAT’S BEYOND IT
No one can call a shot back. Once a gun fires, you have given up all control over where the shot will go or what it will strike. Don’t shoot unless you know exactly what your shot is going to strike. Be sure that your bullet will not injure anyone or anything beyond your target. Firing at a movement or a noise without being absolutely certain of what you are shooting at constitutes disregard for the safety of others. No target is so important that you cannot take the time before you pull the trigger to be absolutely certain of your target and where your shot will stop.
Be aware that even a 22 short bullet can travel over 1 1/4 miles and a high velocity cartridge, such as a 30-06, can send its bullet more than 3 miles. Shotgun pellets can travel 500 yards, and shotgun slugs have a range of over half a mile.
You should keep in mind how far a bullet will travel if it misses your intended target or ricochets in another direction.
5. USE CORRECT AMMUNITION
You must assume the serious responsibility of using only the correct ammunition for your firearm. Read and heed all warnings, including those that appear in the gun’s instruction manual and on the ammunition boxes.
Using improper or incorrect ammunition can destroy a gun and cause serious personal injury. It only takes one cartridge of improper caliber or gauge to wreck your gun, and only a second to check each one as you load it. Be absolutely certain that the ammunition you are using matches the specifications that are contained within the gun’s instruction manual and the manufacturer’s markings on the firearm.
Firearms are designed, manufactured and proof tested to standards based upon those of factory loaded ammunition. Handloaded or reloaded ammunition deviating from pressures generated by factory loads or from component recommendations specified in reputable handloading manuals can be dangerous, and can cause severe damage to guns and serious injury to the shooter. Do not use improper reloads or ammunition made of unknown components.
Ammunition that has become very wet or has been submerged in water should be discarded in a safe manner. Do not spray oil or solvents on ammunition or place ammunition in excessively lubricated firearms. Poor ignition, unsatisfactory performance or damage to your firearm and harm to yourself or others could result from using such ammunition.
Form the habit of examining every cartridge you put into your gun. Never use damaged or substandard ammunition — the money you save is not worth the risk of possible injury or a ruined gun.
6. IF YOUR GUN FAILS TO FIRE WHEN THE TRIGGER IS PULLED, HANDLE WITH CARE!
Occasionally, a cartridge may not fire when the trigger is pulled. If this occurs, keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. Keep your face away from the breech. Then, carefully open the action, unload the firearm and dispose of the cartridge in a safe way.
Any time there is a cartridge in the chamber, your gun is loaded and ready to fire even if you’ve tried to shoot and it did not go off. It could go off at any time, so you must always remember Rule #1 and watch that muzzle!
Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms or handling ammunition may result in exposure to lead and other substances known to cause birth defects, reproductive harm and other serious physical injury. Have adequate ventilation at all times. Wash hands thoroughly after exposure.
7. ALWAYS WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTION WHEN SHOOTING
All shooters should wear protective shooting glasses and some form of hearing protectors while shooting. Exposure to shooting noise can damage hearing, and adequate vision protection is essential. Shooting glasses guard against twigs, falling shot, clay target chips and the rare ruptured case or firearm malfunction. Wearing eye protection when disassembling and cleaning any gun will also help prevent the possibility of springs, spring tension parts, solvents or other agents from contacting your eyes. There is a wide variety of eye and ear protectors available. No target shooter, plinker or hunter should ever be without them.
Most rules of shooting safety are intended to protect you and others around you, but this rule is for your protection alone. Furthermore, having your hearing and eyes protected will make your shooting easier and will help improve your enjoyment of the shooting sports.
8. BE SURE THE BARREL IS CLEAR OF OBSTRUCTIONS BEFORE SHOOTING
Before you load your firearm, open the action and be certain that no ammunition is in the chamber or magazine. Be sure the barrel is clear of any obstruction. Even a small bit of mud, snow, excess lubricating oil or grease in the bore can cause dangerously increased pressures, causing the barrel to bulge or even burst on firing, which can cause injury to the shooter and bystanders. Make it a habit to clean the bore and check for obstructions with a cleaning rod immediately before you shoot it. If the noise or recoil on firing seems weak or doesn’t seem quite “right,” cease firing immediately and be sure to check that no obstruction or projectile has become lodged in the barrel.
Placing a smaller gauge or caliber cartridge into a gun (such as a 20-gauge shell in a 12-gauge shotgun) can result in the smaller cartridge falling into the barrel and acting as a bore obstruction when a cartridge of proper size is fired. This can cause a burst barrel or worse. This is really a case where “haste makes waste.” You can easily avoid this type of accident by paying close attention to each cartridge you insert into your firearm.
9. DON’T ALTER OR MODIFY YOUR GUN, AND HAVE GUNS SERVICED REGULARLY
Firearms are complicated mechanisms that are designed by experts to function properly in their original condition. Any alteration or change made to a firearm after manufacture can make the gun dangerous and will usually void any factory warranties. Do not jeopardize your safety or the safety of others by altering the trigger, safety or other mechanism of any firearm or allowing unqualified persons to repair or modify a gun. You’ll usually ruin an expensive gun. Don’t do it!
Your gun is a mechanical device that will not last forever and is subject to wear. As such, it requires periodic inspection, adjustment and service. Check with the manufacturer of your firearm for recommended servicing.
10. LEARN THE MECHANICAL AND HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FIREARM YOU ARE USING
Not all firearms are the same. The method of carrying and handling firearms varies in accordance with the mechanical characteristics of each gun. Since guns can be so different, never handle any firearm without first having thoroughly familiarized yourself with the particular type of firearm you are using, the safe gun handling rules for loading, unloading, carrying and handling that firearm, and the rules of safe gun handling in general.
For example, many handgun manufacturers recommend that their handguns always be carried with the hammer down on an empty chamber. This is particularly true for older single-action revolvers, but applies equally to some double-action revolvers or semiautomatic pistols. You should always read and refer to the instruction manual you received with your gun, or if you have misplaced the manual, simply contact the manufacturer for a free copy.
Having a gun in your possession is a full-time job. You cannot guess; you cannot forget. You must know how to use, handle and store your firearm safely. Do not use any firearm without having a complete understanding of its particular characteristics and safe use. There is no such thing as a foolproof gun.
Hunting and target shooting are among the safest of all sports. This list is intended to help you make them even safer by emphasizing the basics of safe gun handling and storage and by reminding you that you are the key to firearms safety.
You can help meet this responsibility by enrolling in hunter safety or shooting safety courses. You must constantly stress safety when handling firearms, especially to children and non-shooters. Beginners, in particular, must be closely supervised when handling firearms with which they may not be acquainted.
Don’t be timid when it comes to gun safety. If you observe anyone violating any safety precautions, you have an obligation to insist on safer handling practices, such as those on this site.
Follow the safety procedures outlined here, develop safe shooting habits, and remember, firearms safety is up to you. Contact Bee Safe Security if you would like to register for a firearms course.
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