Rifle Scopes Securing turrets in an armory

[tucansam]

At work, the guys who don't have scopes on their rifles and who are therefor jealous, or the guys who simply don't know what in the hell a scope is, have a tendency to turn the turrets (we have MR/T M3's with exposed, non-locking turrets). My elevation zero bottoms out and it easy to get back to, and I know where my windage turret needs to be, but still, its a huge pain the in ass to dial my turrets to their extreme tops and bottoms and then center every time I check out the rifle (daily).

yes, this can be fixed with policy, and security cameras, and punishment. but it would be a lot easier if there was a product out there that I could wrap around my turrets and lock, like a clamshell device with a padlock hole or something similar. Even something that a hunter might use on a trip during shipping, if I can adapt it to my needs.

Before I fabricate said clamshell device lock in my garage, I want to make sure there isn't something like this already out there.

Duct tape won't work. The shift in the armory is an 8 hour shift. Lot of time for the guys to kill and to figure out how to defeat whatever system I try. I need something that would require bolt cutters to remove.

Large scope covers that are made of nylon and strap around the stock of the rifle probably wouldn't work either, even if they were lockable, as I'm sure they would manipulate straps/nylon/covers/whatever in ways that would stretch or otherwise defeat that solution.

Something small, hard, and lockable that wraps directly around the turret body -- perfect.

Advice welcome, and please don't bash the guys at work. Unless you've never been bored in your life.

Thanks.

 

[Graham]

Why do they need to be secured: Are they assault-turrets?

...Ahhh, such fond memories of Tier4 SWAT teams.

 

[KYpatriot]

Can you lock up the entire weapon in a case? This is ridiculous. Is your armory in a pre-school? Sorry couldn't resist.

 

[sinister]

Get a scope cover made with brass eyelets that allow you to padlock it secured. Prevents knucklehead tampering.

 

[Graham]

Tier four SWAT: Train a few times a year, and when called-out try really, really hard to get everything right.

SWAT Team Slams Truck Into Their Own People.mp4 - YouTube

 

[M40_A1]

Duct tape won't work. The shift in the armory is an 8 hour shift. Lot of time for the guys to kill and to figure out how to defeat whatever system I try. I need something that would require bolt cutters to remove.

Large scope covers that are made of nylon and strap around the stock of the rifle probably wouldn't work either, even if they were lockable, as I'm sure they would manipulate straps/nylon/covers/whatever in ways that would stretch or otherwise defeat that solution.

Good grief! They sound worse than children! Are they children? Remind them they are supposed to be professionals.

How about tell them that tampering with the sights could easily end up in the users death, the death of a fellow officer, or the death of innocents, and threaten leave without pay if caught! I can't think of too many things more serious than tampering with the weapons you may be called upon to use in a crisis.

 

[TimK]

Advice welcome, and please don't bash the guys at work. Unless you've never been bored in your life.

I'm sorry I can't comply with your request. You work with idiots. I think beatings are in order.

The fact you're defending their actions makes me suspicious of you, too!

 

[hrfunk]

I'm afraid I have to agree. The very fact that you have to post a question like this suggests to me that there are some serious problems on your team. A lack of leadership for certain, and likewise a lack of professionalism on the part of the operators. Cops are notorious for practical jokes and other shenanigans, but there is a line you don't cross.

HRF

 

[Rob01]

Tell them to grow the fuck up. I have been bored many times at work but I'm not going to go mess with people's gear. That's just wrong.

 

[BapZander]

Super Glue the turrets. Done.

 

[Papa Zero Three]

While it may not be an ideal solution, taking the scope off of the weapon and placing it in a small Pelican case that you can lock and leave in the arms room is an option. Mark your pic rail/base where the rings are before removing it.Taping them up won't stop them but it will at least let you know if someone has had their dick beaters on your scope.

 

[JSF]

Have you said anything to them about? Just tell them to stop fucking with the scope before it get's someone killed. If they can't get that through their head beat them with a night stick.

 

[Guest]

I'm afraid I have to agree. The very fact that you have to post a question like this suggests to me that there are some serious problems on your team. A lack of leadership for certain, and likewise a lack of professionalism on the part of the operators. Cops are notorious for practical jokes and other shenanigans, but there is a line you don't cross.

HRF

Team?,...That is beyond stupid, sounds more like Kids, playing cop. Law suit in the making right there, in fact if I was the prosecutor I'd be seeking jail time for someone before the suit was settled.
If it was mine I'd tell their supervisor one time and one time only in email form and save same. Also if it had to be used on a call out, I would hope the person that did it was the hostage or one of his/hers kinfolk.

The cardinal rule is you don't touch a working weapon unless it is issued or falls to you in a fight.

 

[Here2Learn]

Lock the gun up in a drag bag or pelican case?

 

[BearGuide]

Why do you check it out daily? I guess I don't understand why a precision rifle gets placed in the armory every day. Do you only respond to calls while on duty? I will admit, I have only worked for departments in Alaska, but I can't imagine checking any of my weapons into and out of the armory every day. The only time my patrol rifle, precision rifle, or bear gun goes into the armory is if I go on vacation. Otherwise, they stay with me 24/7, everywhere I go, even off duty.

Maybe the mentality is different here.

 

[Graham]

...taking the scope off of the weapon and placing it in a small Pelican case that you can lock and leave in the arms room is an option. Mark your pic rail/base where the rings are before removing it.

Of course you know why this is a bad idea, right?!

I once used a chemical marking agent: The person who touched my stuff had purple hands long enough to have to explain to management what he was doing in someone else's locker.

You don't have a security problem; you have a leadership issue.