Andrea Brauer: Texas should provide free gun locks to save lives

[crazy2medic]

I like the idea of sending her everybodies unused gun locks, then when she has more than she can store, and can't give them away, maybe just maybe she'll MYOB

[ferguson]

When I lived in Commiecornia on several occasions the gun vendor refused to either sell me a gun or hand it over after the waiting period because the gun lock they're required to sell me (and I have to pay for) was out of stock. In most cases the law doesn't mandate free locks....this isn't birth control or heroin needles...it requires thr gun purchaser to to buy one. While some gun retailers delayed gun purchases by not having locks in stock most smaller gun shops used the law to generate extra revenue by only stocking premium gun locks in the $50 range.

I don't live in Commiefornia anymore but I still have a bunch of gun locks....in their original packaging, never opened. Nobody has ever been hurt by any of my guns and nobody who shouldn't be able to get to them has ever gotten to them so I guess forcing me to buy gun locks really does make the world a safter place.

[Abraham]

Gun locks make anti-gun types feeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeel better!

[NotRPB]

Not sure about everyone else, but evry new gun I have bought in the last 10 years or so has had gun locks with them. They make interesting toys for the younger grandkids

I know right? I gave one to my niece i have trouble opening, she can work it.
I'd hate to have to call my little niece to come to my house to unlock my gun if a home invader visited.

[DEB]

I was taught in the Military that Training, especially realistic Training, saves lives. So, I could get behind that mantra, that Everytown for Gun Safety provides free ammunition to save lives...

[Kenneth77]

A locked gun will cause more deaths from not being to have it ready if the need arises , i for one throw every gun lock i get in the trash i have no need for them . I have a safe and also have ones out that i can get to in just a second !

[Oldgringo]

When you buy a new handgun, the lock that comes with it isn't free...you paid for it.

I agree, it is added to the cost of the gun, but the point being, you can provide anything you want, free child safety seats are available for those who can't afford them, but how many kids are still killed from not being in them? Giving something to someone will not guarantee it's use, and I don't think tax payers should foot the bill.

There it is, all of it!