Are these locks Mass. compliant?

**NetDoc** · 08-21-2012, 01:32 PM

The Life Jacket locks seem to be good quality, but somewhat unusual in style. Would this be sufficient to qualify as "stored" at home? It seems quite effective, but isn't a "trigger lock." However, must locks sold with handguns these days lock the action, not the trigger.
http://www.amazon.com/MSE-Jacket-Pol...ife+jacket+lj3
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How about this; would this be compliant for transporting in a car? I think this is an easier question, as it does lock the trigger:
http://www.amazon.com/MSE-Jacket-Pol...ife+jacket+lj1
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**MisterHappy** · 08-21-2012, 04:26 PM

For storage:

http://www.malegislature.gov/Laws/Ge...40/Section131l

So, it looks like the top one is fine.

If it's outside of your direct control it must be in a "container" - I'd say that that's not a "container."

**jasons** · 08-21-2012, 04:40 PM

Originally Posted by NetDoc

How about this; would this be compliant for transporting in a car? I think this is an easier question, as it does lock the trigger:

Trigger locks mean absolutely nothing when your talking about transport. They are completely irrelevant.

**NetDoc** · 08-21-2012, 05:58 PM

Originally Posted by jasons

Trigger locks mean absolutely nothing when your talking about transport. They are completely irrelevant.

Yes, of course. I skipped to a different rail on this one.

Originally Posted by MisterHappy

If it's outside of your direct control it must be in a "container" - I'd say that that's not a "container."

Interestingly, it is apparently TSA compliant.

**MisterHappy** · 08-21-2012, 10:06 PM

Massachusetts' rulers thinks that SCOTUS decisions don't apply to them, and their policies.....

You think that a TSA opinion will carry more weight?

**ThePreBanMan** · 08-21-2012, 10:10 PM

I would concur that storage = good to go. Transport = go to jail..

**NetDoc** · 08-22-2012, 06:21 AM

I share your concern, but the manufacturers website does state that they are TSA accepted: http://www.mseworldwide.com/pdf/LJ1_Features.pdf. The TSA uses the word "container" as well:

Travelers may only transport UNLOADED firearms in a locked, hard-sided container in or as checked baggage. All firearms, ammunition and firearm parts, including firearm frames and receivers, are prohibited in carry-on baggage.

It would be great if there were some authority one could bring this to for a definitive answer. Of course, if you throw it in a locked trunk, you should be all set, but some of us don't have trunks.

**Knuckle Dragger** · 08-22-2012, 09:11 AM

The answers are here. Okay per 131L for storage, not okay for transportation unless it's also in a "locked truck, locked case, or other secure container". It is none of those on it's own. Same applies for flying as it, by itself, is not a locked hard sided case.

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