Securing mechanisms are provided for various applications. As consistent with one or more embodiments, first and second securing mechanisms respectively couple to a surface and an object to be secured. The first securing mechanism includes a device interface that secures a first portion of a device, and includes a rigid protrusion having a concave surface and a flexible structure coupled to the rigid protrusion and configured and arranged to flexibly secure the device via the concave surface. A first surface interface mitigates movement of the first securing mechanism and the first portion of the securable device relative to a surface. The second securing mechanism includes a device interface that secures a second portion of the securable device relative to the second securing mechanism, and a second surface interface that mitigates movement of the second securing mechanism and the second portion of the securable device, relative to the surface.

A firearm security device includes a base assembly, a first plate connected to the base assembly, a retention post attached to the first plate, and a second plate. The first end of the retention post is connected to the first plate and the second end is configured to be inserted into a trigger well of a firearm. The second end includes a forward portion, a rearward portion, and a channel that separates the forward and rearward portions. The channel is configured to receive a firearm trigger. The second plate is moveable between an unlocked position and a locked position. The firearm security device includes a locking assembly that selectively locks and unlocks the second plate. The retention post is configured to transfer force away from the trigger guard and to the receiver in the event an external force is applied to a firearm locked between the plates.

A firearm security device includes a base assembly, a first plate connected to the base assembly, a retention post attached to the first plate, and a second plate. The first end of the retention post is connected to the first plate and the second end is configured to be inserted into a trigger well of a firearm. The second end includes a forward portion, a rearward portion, and a channel that separates the forward and rearward portions. The channel is configured to receive a firearm trigger. The second plate is moveable between an unlocked position and a locked position. The firearm security device includes a locking assembly that selectively locks and unlocks the second plate. The retention post is configured to transfer force away from the trigger guard and to the receiver in the event an external force is applied to a firearm locked between the plates.

A safety device arrangement for a firearm with a magazine well comprising an insert (3A) adapted to the dimensions and shape of the magazine well and being lockable therein and a rack element (4A) for carrying the firearm, the body of the insert (5A) exposed from the magazine well being adapted in dimensions and shape to fit against the carrier part (17) of the rack element, is characterised in that the carrier part of the rack element is provided with an opening, slot or equivalent (18) and the body of the insert exposed from the magazine well provided with a hollow protrusion (7) adapted to fit to said opening, slot or equivalent and extended through and outside of the carrier part, and on the other hand opening inside the body, and that in the locking mechanism between the insert and the magazine well essential bar or equivalent (9) with its accessories (10, 11, 12) extending inside the insert is implemented to depart from and being lockable in said protrusion. In a preferred embodiment the base part (10) of said bar or equivalent (9) is fitted to pivot in the protrusion (7) and rotate the bar with its accessories between a position locking the insert to the magazine well, and a position releasing the locking, the protrusion and the base part comprising an arrangement (8, 14) for securing the locking position with a lock (22, 23).

A safety device arrangement for a firearm with a magazine well comprising an insert (3A) adapted to the dimensions and shape of the magazine well and being lockable therein and a rack element (4A) for carrying the firearm, the body of the insert (5A) exposed from the magazine well being adapted in dimensions and shape to fit against the carrier part (17) of the rack element, is characterised in that the carrier part of the rack element is provided with an opening, slot or equivalent (18) and the body of the insert exposed from the magazine well provided with a hollow protrusion (7) adapted to fit to said opening, slot or equivalent and extended through and outside of the carrier part, and on the other hand opening inside the body, and that in the locking mechanism between the insert and the magazine well essential bar or equivalent (9) with its accessories (10, 11, 12) extending inside the insert is implemented to depart from and being lockable in said protrusion. In a preferred embodiment the base part (10) of said bar or equivalent (9) is fitted to pivot in the protrusion (7) and rotate the bar with its accessories between a position locking the insert to the magazine well, and a position releasing the locking, the protrusion and the base part comprising an arrangement (8, 14) for securing the locking position with a lock (22, 23).

A gun support system for supporting a firearm on a tree without permanently altering the tree. The gun support system has a supporting means for supporting a firearm, a mounting means for placing the gun support system against the tree, and an attachment means for temporarily attaching the gun support system to the tree. The supporting means allows the firearm to rest in a substantially upright position against it for easy and ready access by the user. The attachment means is adjustable for use on trees having different diameters. When disassembled, the gun support system is compact and lightweight for ease in transport and storage.

A gun support system for supporting a firearm on a tree without permanently altering the tree. The gun support system has a supporting means for supporting a firearm, a mounting means for placing the gun support system against the tree, and an attachment means for temporarily attaching the gun support system to the tree. The supporting means allows the firearm to rest in a substantially upright position against it for easy and ready access by the user. The attachment means is adjustable for use on trees having different diameters. When disassembled, the gun support system is compact and lightweight for ease in transport and storage.

A device and method for countering, i.e., disrupting an attack by a dangerous assailant, particularly in a public space such as a classroom. A pressurized spray canister contains oleoresin capsicum (OC), a.k.a. pepper spray, in a gel formulation, and the canister is adapted for spraying a jet of the OC gel that is concentrated in the area of a person's head located up to 25 feet away from a user. To prevent misuse, the canister is securely stored in a box having a door with a latch for resisting non-emergency access to the canister stored in the box. A gel formulation has been selected for properties, in addition to its powerful pepper (OC) effects, that enhance defense including opaque, sticky, high density coverage, and brightly colored long lasting stains.

A modular cleaning, display, and storage rack for firearms is disclosed for holding or displaying one or more pistols. The firearms rack can hold one or more pistols for cleaning and/or displaying. The firearms rack can also be folded flat for easy storage and/or transport. Multiple racks can be nested or stacked together and occupy less space than a single rack. The rack includes a base, and a plurality of support rods disposed in a spaced apart relation and hingedly operable relative to the base. In an open condition, the plurality of support rods are angularly disposed above a top surface of the base. The firearm is supported on the support rod by insertion of the support rod into the barrel of the firearm. In a closed position, the plurality of support rods are oriented such that they are substantially aligned with a back surface of the base.

The invention relates to a device for storing portable firearms, in particular handguns, such as pistols and revolvers, in a housing, which device comprises a rod that can be inserted into the barrel of the portable firearm. Furthermore, a pin is provided, which can be advanced through the trigger guard to a position in front of the trigger of the portable firearm. The advanced pin prevents the portable firearm from being removed from the housing and prevents the trigger from being pulled. Finally, a securing means for preventing the pin from being pushed back without authorization is provided, which securing means comprises an apparatus for entering a security code and/or an apparatus for identifying biometric features, such as fingerprints, faces or eyes, in particular the iris. A sensor, which senses the presence of a portable firearm arranged on the rod, activates the securing means.