ScottLock™ Featured on Police1: Why We Built a Better Way to Secure Patrol Rifles
ScottLock™ Featured on Police1: Why We Built a Better Way to Secure Patrol Rifles
When it comes to rifle security, most solutions are designed around ideal conditions: marked vehicles, permanent mounts, predictable environments. Real police work is messier than that.
Police1 recently published an article telling the story behind ScottLock™ and why two working police officers decided existing rifle security options weren’t good enough. The article, “Why two cops set out to improve rifle security and deployment,” outlines the operational gap that led to the creation of ScottLock and why that gap matters.
The origin of ScottLock wasn’t theoretical. It came from responding to a real active shooter call at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Like many officers in investigative, administrative, or unmarked assignments, the rifle was secured in the trunk — safe, but not immediately accessible. In moments where seconds matter, that delay forces impossible choices.
Existing solutions tended to fall into one of two categories:
Secure but slow to deploy
Fast to deploy but vulnerable to theft or misuse
We believed officers shouldn’t have to choose between safety and readiness.
ScottLock™ was designed to solve that specific problem. It physically disables the rifle at the lower receiver, preventing operation if stolen, while still allowing rapid deployment through trained, repeatable motion. The goal wasn’t to replace vehicle mounts or safes — it was to give officers, agencies, and responsible owners a portable option that works in unmarked cars, shared vehicles, rental cars, homes, and travel situations.
Police1’s coverage highlights several key aspects of the system:
Portable rifle security without permanent vehicle modification
Hardened steel construction and patented locking geometry
Flexibility for different environments and deployment needs
The importance of training and repetition for speed under stress
Most importantly, the article captures the philosophy behind the product. This wasn’t built by a marketing team. It was built by cops who experienced the problem firsthand and decided to fix it.
We’re proud to have ScottLock™ featured by Police1, one of the most trusted publications in law enforcement. Independent coverage like this matters because it reflects real-world evaluation, not advertising copy.
Read the full Police1 article here:
https://www.police1.com/police-products/firearm-accessories/firearms-storage/why-two-cops-set-out-to-improve-rifle-security-and-deployment
ScottLock™ exists for one reason: to help officers and responsible firearm owners secure their rifles without sacrificing readiness.