Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have a fitment guide?
Please view our fitment guide here.
What are the main advantages of Using the SafetyPin to Secure Your AR?
No Power Needed: Works without batteries.
Enhanced Safety: Prevents accidental firing by blocking the factory safety.
Simple Operation: No combinations to remember.
Quick Access: Rifle can be made armed and ready with minimal practice, even with eyes closed or in the dark.
Discreet Design: No visible or protruding parts.
Additional Security: Provides hidden safety and security.
Reliable: No mechanical assemblies can fail.
Simple: A single part solution
Will your product work if I have customized my AR-15 rifle?
The SafetyPin is placed internal to the lower receiver and fills the space created behind the safety selector pin to block rotation. This prevents our product from interfering with accessories such as scopes, grips, rails, lights, and other external modifications from being an issue.
Aftermarket or custom trigger assemblies often feature different hammer profiles, and are described as double pull, lightweight, or Drop-in style triggers. Nevertheless, these alternative hammer profiles often lack the requisite shape to reliably secure the SafetyPin in its place, thus we do not recommend their use with our SafetyPin.
Your product description excludes polymer based lowers, why is that?
In order to function properly, the SafetyPin relies on the well created just behind the selector switch axis. In the polymer-based rifles that we evaluated in the lab this space is not present.
Is your product California DOJ-approved as a safety device?
Our product is not CA DOJ-approved. Stay tuned as we have plans to address this need in later product developments.
The part fits very tight (or loose) in my rifle is this normal? How can I test to ensure it is going to work?
The SafetyPin was developed and tested to fit a broad range of manufacturers. After properly installing the SafetyPin and with the rifle still separated, attempt to rotate the selector switch toward fire and pull the trigger. If the hammer does not release you have effectively kept the rifle manufacturer's safety feature engaged.
Where does the SafetyPin go?
The SafetyPin fits into the lower receiver, occupying a recess located directly behind the Safety Selector Rod.
How do I install the SafetyPin?
- Start by removing the magizine and fully charging the rifle, to ensure the chamber is clear of any rounds.
- While supporting the upper, push the rear takedown pin back then pull the head of the takedown pin out to the open detent position.
- Rotate the upper receiver the upper receiver away from the lower receiver.
- Before installing the SafetyPin, ensure the hammer is in the cocked position and the Safety Selection switch is in the Safe position.
- By holding the SafetyPin with the opening facing forward, squeeze the upper loop slightly for the hook to slide behind the hammer, and push down until it clicks in place.
- Close and secure your rifle.
The Safety Selector is on FIRE and the safety will not rotate to SAFE, what do I do?
Solution 1: While supporting the upper, push the rear takedown pin back then pull the head of the takedown pin out to the open detent position. Rotate the upper away from the lower receiver. The hammer will be up, so push the hammer back down to the cocked position then rotate the Safety to SAFE.
Solution 2: Remove the magazine and fully charge the rifle to ensure the chamber is clear of any rounds. Then, rotate the Safety to SAFE.
How do I get the bolt carrier to the fully forward position?
- Push the charging handle in completely
- Press the bolt catch lever to release the bolt carrier, check that the chamber is clear or with the magazine removed clear the rifle
- Clear the rifle, with the magazine removed pull the charging handle completely and letting it go
- If the rifle is cleared and the bolt carrier is still not fully forward you can use the forward assist to push the bolt carrier forward
Part Reference Guide for the AR-15
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AR-15 Left Side Identification
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AR-15 Right Side Identification
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