So, now that I'm "old" and need glasses for the first time in my life, I've run into an issue with trigger locks.
I used to have everything keyed alike, Allen trigger locks, but it took one time leaving a key in the truck for me to try combination locks, which was amazing in theory LOL.
Suddenly, I can't read the dang numbers on the dials in the dark, even with glasses.

Is there some other type of lock that doesn't require me to remember a key every darn time? I've checked Google, YouTube and Amazon with no luck, looking for suggestions.

There are 4 numbers I believe on the combination trigger locks.
Just set them at 000x and leave the last one, one click up or down.
Dont need to see them unless someone messes with them.Then you know someone has been fiddling with your guns.

Don't you have a key on your regular key ring? Nobody goes anywhere without the key ring on them. I also keep a small flashlight on my ring for seeing the key hole in the dark.

No key needed for mine......no locks on my guns!

BigBob, the problem arises during duck hunting....I don't like bringing car and house keys out on the lake for fear they'll drop in the drink if I'm fishing them out from inside waders in a boat at 4:30am.
Boco, I do that (similar) with the combination, but I've had the dials roll in the case while traveling.
I know it's a long shot and I should probably just learn to manage, but if there's a better way, I'd like to know

Why do you use trigger locks when your duck hunting

You dont need trigger locks on guns when going hunting.
Leave the trigger locks at home.

Hang a key on a lanyard and wear it around your neck. Readily available without fumbling in pockets, or losing it in the drink.




Charlie

I know that, and you know that...but from experience, LEO don't know that and aren't inclined to sit through a Google search to prove them wrong LOL.

Where abouts are you waterfowling in ontario ?

What is a trigger lock?

Seriously I know what they are, never owned one never will. A total worthless feel good bit of kit.

All guns are always loaded, always.

yup use the cheap cable ones they give away for free all over the place and keep the MASTER key in your truck

Master key is the cable cutters for snares , snip and they are off in a second faster than finding the key

I am guessing Canucistan requites them or something or we wouldn't be having this discussion

those locks are intended to keep a 4 year old out , a zip tie does the same thing

If you ever fly with a weapon you’ll own one or several. I use what comes with the firearms when I buy them. Got a pile of them. Even carry extra with me which came in handy when I only had one lock on my gun case. TSA always steals them on the outgoing trip, but demands two on the gun case on the return trip. I figured I’d they’re going to take them anyways I’ll just put one on…nope they wouldn’t check me in without another lock. Spare trigger locks in my carry on saved the day.

When you don't have sufficient locking storage like a safe or cabinet, trigger locks are necessary. I agree that they are a bit of a silly contrivance, but they keep the peace at home and avoid unnecessary drama while traveling.

Rusty, I'll be hunting early goose north of Oshawa and then probably Rondeau Park, Lake St Clair and maybe Hullet Marsh near Goderich.

I get why you would want to avoid travel hassle
and locking your guns in some storage is good
not sure I understand what they do to keep the peace at home.

it is not a requirement to lock or even unload your guns at home here in the USA
(it is a requirement that your minor children don't go do stupid things with them while unlocked)
handguns can be left loaded in cars in a lot of states.
and shotguns can be laid across the back seat unloaded in many states, in some states may even be loaded.
you have to deal with what you have and I get that , but this is why you get the answers you get , gun culture is very different. in the two places.

Is that a Canadian law?

My trigger locks at home was a long piece of leather with a buckle on one end. Introductions were started young and learned quickly. I honestly don’t think I’ve ever had an unloaded firearm in the house.
In the truck, the normal firearms are always kept loaded. Shotguns are generally transported unloaded and in floating cases when heading duck hunting.

Exactly. Start them young.

But I'm seeing the reason he's asking is for one of those stupid nanny state laws.

What's next, mandatory chastity belts to prevent the spread of STDs?

Probably do not make them in Boco's size.