cable locks

[cope113]

I went shooting with some family members last weekend and had an unusual occurrence. while I have two pistols on my CCW I brought a third pistol along and had to lock it up. one of my relatives brought along an older model remington pump 20 guage shotgun. the problem was he didnt have the key to his cable lock. I was acting cocky and told him I could get the lock off one way or another and took the gun from him. I pulled out the key to my cable lock that I got from the local Sheriff's Dept. and proceeded to open his lock. Unfortunatley his lock was from a well known manufacturer( dont know if I should mention which one). I have never even considered the possibility of another key from another company to be able to do this. I guess this could be a warning to everyone who uses cable locks. and was wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience?

[savasyn]

I think cable locks are only supposed to keep kids out and are not really designed as theft protection. Of course that means teenagers with half a brain would have easy access to them.

I never use cable locks as I think they are garbage anyway.

[dfletcher]

I've always presumed those cable locks exist to be sold only and not used. As such it doesn't surprise me that the companies producing them do whatever they can to go cheap (assuming different key/lock combos add something to cost) so long as they get the "CA OK" certification.

[rivviepop]

The strength of the security is in the keying - just look at how crappy of a pin&tumbler setup any gun lock is, it's no better than those BS luggage locks. You can bump-rake these locks open without any problems, I'd bet a paperclip and some jostling could do it in a matter of minutes (I'll have to give that a try when I get time).

[Spiggy]

Channel Locks can defeat a cable lock in less than 10 seconds.

boggles the mind why I have to purchase one of these when I get anything...

[tenpercentfirearms]

Channel Locks can defeat a cable lock in less than 10 seconds.

boggles the mind why I have to purchase one of these when I get anything...

LOL! You must be young. It is for the children!

[StupidMoFo]

Channel Locks can defeat a cable lock in less than 10 seconds.

boggles the mind why I have to purchase one of these when I get anything...

Please explain.

edit: I'm going to guess that you crimp the cable lock, causing it to break.

[mecam]

You can get one of these..

http://www.visuallock.com/

[CombatMP]

You can get one of these..

http://www.visuallock.com/

That is nice, Thanks

[M. Sage]

I've always presumed those cable locks exist to be sold only and not used. As such it doesn't surprise me that the companies producing them do whatever they can to go cheap (assuming different key/lock combos add something to cost) so long as they get the "CA OK" certification.

That's about it, though they make somewhat fun reactive targets.

Cable locks aren't for security. They're a feel-good item that doesn't do anything but annoy you.

Unless you go the reactive target route. Then they're fun.

[tow4dough]

our local LEO office gives those out,many as you want. (i can never get the keys to work once they're on.) it's called "project child-safe" so it's effective for what its designed for

[SchooBaka]

One of mine locks my boots up in the locker at work when I'm off shift.
The other one I have, hangs over the gun bench and just looks cool; it's got a big red HK on it.

Another guy at work uses em to lock his creeper and jack up while he's off shift.

So they do have a use.