A firearm locking device increases firearm safety and security. A receiver cartridge shaped and sized with same caliber as firearm is loaded into bullet chamber. A barrel rod is removably engaged to the receiver cartridge and protrudes from the end of firearm barrel. Protruding end serves as fast visual indicator that firearm is unloaded and safe to handle, store, or display. A light pull on protruding end also serves as indicator that firearm is unloaded and safe. A lock and cable serve to lock the barrel rod to firearm's trigger guard to prevent removal of barrel rod from barrel.
The present application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/400,731, filed Aug. 2, 2002, and to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/446,240, filed Feb. 7, 2003. Said Provisional Applications are incorporated herein by reference.
A firearm barrel lock for preventing the accidental or unauthorized discharge of a firearm is provided. The barrel lock includes a dummy cartridge that is adapted to be received by a cartridge chamber of a firearm, a shaft that is insertable down the bore of the firearm and includes a first end that is engagable the dummy cartridge, and a lock that is releasable secured to a second end of the shaft which extends beyond the end of the barrel which precludes the removal of the shaft from the barrel.
