How it Works

To help confront and reduce firearm related tragedy, the Tenderfoot Trust has developed a means to save lives with a simple but novel firearm security method, known as Freeze the Keys.

The method combines widely available and freely distributed trigger lock cables with a custom designed container that freezes the trigger lock cable keys, thus safeguarding gun owners and their loved ones from ready access to the firearm. Studies have shown that just a 10-minute delay in suicidal ideation is the intervention delay needed to avert tragedy. By locking trigger mechanisms with a cable and freezing the cable lock keys, an effective suicide and gun tragedy barrier is created. The method also prevents the inadvertent firing of a gun due to carelessness and is an effective child safeguard.  

The customizable container is inexpensive to manufacture, easy to ship, store and distribute, and can be co-branded with partner logos as well as embossed with suicide prevention resources and other support  resources.