Since 1987, Ruger shipped lockable boxes and padlocks with its pistols and revolvers and, more recently, cable locks with its shotguns and rifles, to help our customers responsibly store their firearms and provide additional security against inadvertent access. In 2001, Ruger learned that certain of these devices can be opened in unintended ways:
• Some keys other than those supplied can open our earliest lock box padlocks. These padlocks were provided with lock boxes which accompanied certain of our pistols and revolvers from 1987 until approximately 1995 (see image above).
• Red colored cable locks (see image above), which have accompanied our rifles and shotguns since 1998 and which have also been utilized by trade associations and law enforcement, can be opened when struck forcefully in a certain fashion.

No injuries have been reported to us involving either our padlocks or cable locks. Nevertheless, we are making available a new generation keyed cable lock which does not have the limitations of the earlier locks.

Ruger will voluntarily provide, FREE OF CHARGE, an improved cable lock to any Ruger customer who owns an earlier-style Ruger padlock or red cable lock (see image above). Simply ship any earlier-style padlock that bears the word "Ruger" or any red cable lock that bears the word "Ruger" to:

Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.
411 Sunapee Street
Newport, NH 03773
Attn: Department LK
1-888-317-6887

We will send you free by return shipment one of our latest keyed cable locks (yellow colored) and instructions for its use on your Ruger firearm. We strongly encourage you to take advantage of this free safety offer. Please also adhere to the following important safety warnings, regardless of the type of storage system or locking device you use:

Important Safety Warnings
Please remember that firearms should always be stored unloaded and separate from ammunition when not in use. This simple, common-sense safety precaution can prevent the vast majority of gun accidents. Remember also that while gun locks provide increased security, any locking device can be intentionally defeated by a determined individual, given sufficient time, determination, keys, or tools; and that no mechanical device or lock can absolutely prevent careless, thoughtless, or deliberate misuse of a loaded firearm. It is your responsibility to own, store, and use firearms safely. There is no such thing as a foolproof gun, and a loaded gun should never be considered "childproof," regardless of internal or external safety devices. View PDF