Standards pertaining to the characteristics, design, operation and construction of gun locking devices
Compiled text through Aug 15, 2022
Register checked through Jul 29, 2026
No later Register activity identified in this check.
Dates and status
- Compiling agency
- Executive Department
- Text status
- Source receipt
- Compiled text through
- Aug 15, 2022
- Register checked through
- July 29, 2026/Vol. XLVIII, Issue 30 (2026-07-29)
- Activity status
- No later Register activity identified in this check.
- Source snapshot
- Jun 6, 2026
(a)A gun locking device must:
(1)open only by either a numeric combination, key, magnetic key or electronic key. Those devices that operate by means of a combination must require the entry of at least three variables of numbers, letters or other appropriate symbols entered in a specific sequence on a keypad, dial or tumbler device; and
(2)be constructed with such quality of workmanship and material that it may not be easily pried open, removed or otherwise defeated by use of common household tools.
(b)A gun locking device must not:
(1)be locked by means of a screw or screws;
(2)have any exposed screws that, if removed, would render the gun locking device ineffective;
(3)be disengaged by a handcuff key or common household tool; or
(4)be subject, at the time of sale, to voluntary or involuntary recall by the manufacturer.