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[aikoaiko]

49. Handgun safes or lockboxes make great baby shower presents (Pics of Guns Warning).

Giving a handgun lock box as a baby shower present is real action toward saving lives if one is concerned about unsecured handguns and accidental shootings by children. When parents are pregnant (especially the first time), there are often many bills, projects, and tasks in dire need of addressing before the baby arrives. Gun owners who had no need to lock up their self-defense handgun might delay getting a lock box because the baby won't even be able to roll over for a couple of months let alone get into the end table drawer. But they will soon and that's when tragedy happens.

Baby proofing items at showers are de rigueur and one should think of a gun lock boxes as one of many things gun owners will need.

There are many lock boxes out there that offer reasonably quick access to the firearm and still provide security from little fingers. Gun owners typically love gear. When I have done this in the past, the gift is appreciated and used.

For those who don't know about lock boxes there are many options from cheap to expensive. I generally prefer combinations to keyed access.

Minimal Option: Nano-vault

This is your classic mininum steel lock box with a combination lock. One gun and an extra mag just fit. It costs about $25.
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I use mine in my car. Its slim enough to fit in my glove box. I can retrieve it, open it, and rack the slide easily within 5 seconds. It is Snoopy approved.
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Standard electonic button lock box.

Something like this costs $99-$125. People like the buttons for quick access, but some don't like depending on electricity and the backup battery.
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Standard Mechanical Button Lock Box
For people who don't want to depend on electricity, get the mechanical push button lock box. They cost between $125-150.
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This is mine with my .357 in it. I didn't open this box for 3 years once when I kept it in a garage in the humid south and when I did it worked flawlessly. I like my AMSEC.
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Biometric Options large and small

For even quicker access you can purchase reliable lock boxes that use finger prints. This technology is great, but pricey.

The basic electronic button lock box with biometrics is about $350-400
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This slimmed down micro version is about $260-300
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Long Gun Option:

If your soon-to-be-parents are into long guns for home defense, then I recommend something like this:
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I want one of these. Its intended to be used under the bed, but I think I will put mine on top of my dresser and put the flatscreen on top of it.