ASTM F2456-20

Standard Specification for Youth-Resistant Firearms Containers (YRFCs)

ABSTRACT
This specification covers youth-resistant firearms containers (YRFCs), which are lockable containers that completely contain firearm(s) to prevent unauthorized access to firearm(s). Removal of the contents of the YRFC shall be prevented, except by use of a qualified lock or other unique qualified methods, or both, as defined by the instructions accompanying the YRFC. Cycle test, picking test, plug torque test, manipulation test, handle torque test, drop test, tensile strength test, shock test, saw test, pry attack test, hinge attack test, and flammability test shall be performed to meet the requirements prescribed. The instructions on how to use YRFC are presented in details.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers youth-resistant firearms containers (YRFCs), which are lockable containers that completely contain firearm(s) to prevent unauthorized access to firearm(s). These containers can be mechanical, electromechanical, or combination thereof. This specification:  
1.1.1 Establishes a moderate security level for firearms storage intended to prevent youths from gaining unauthorized access to firearm(s); and  
1.1.2 Establishes a consistent standard for testing and compliance certification.  
1.2 This specification contains functional, operational, safety, and performance requirements for YRFCs.  
1.3 This specification does not apply to transport-type firearm carrying cases, full-sized light gun cabinets, gun safes, high security gun safes, or container for firearms that exceed a length of 508 mm (20 in.).  
1.4 This specification is intended to prevent unauthorized access to children up to and including age eleven.  
1.5 This specification is not intended to:  
1.5.1 Ensure theft resistance of the YRFC or the contents of the YRFC; or  
1.5.2 Ensure quick access to a firearm or assure long-term reliability of the YRFC operation to provide quick access to a firearm.  
1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.  
1.7 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portions of this specification:  This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.8 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Nov-2020
• ICS: 13.310 - Protection against crime
• Technical Committee: F15 - Consumer Products
• Drafting Committee: F15.55 - Firearm Security Containers

Relations

• Refers: ASTM D5025-20 - Standard Specification for Laboratory Burner Used for Small-Scale Burning Tests on Plastic Materials
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2020
• Refers: ASTM D5025-20a - Standard Specification for Laboratory Burner Used for Small-Scale Burning Tests on Plastic Materials
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2020

Standards Content (Sample)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: F2456 −20
Standard Specification for
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Youth-Resistant Firearms Containers (YRFCs)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2456; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
This specification is intended to establish means of determining whether Youth Resistant Firearms
Containers (YRFCs) adequately serve the purpose of deterring the unauthorized access to and use of
firearms by youths. Subcommittee F15.55 on Youth-Resistant Firearms Containers (YRFCs) first
issued the standard in 2004 at the request of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
and others that ASTM publish a standard for Youth-Resistant Firearms Containers (YRFCs).
The subcommittee defined the scope of their work to develop a standard for those products. A
single, minimum performance standard for all devices, as opposed to defining several “grades” or
performance levels. Finally, the subcommittee focused on test methods that were objective, realistic,
reliable, and repeatable.
1. Scope 1.5.2 Ensure quick access to a firearm or assure long-term
reliability of the YRFC operation to provide quick access to a
1.1 This specification covers youth-resistant firearms con-
firearm.
tainers (YRFCs), which are lockable containers that com-
1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
pletely contain firearm(s) to prevent unauthorized access to
standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.
firearm(s). These containers can be mechanical,
electromechanical, or combination thereof. This specification:
1.7 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
test method portions of this specification: This standard does
1.1.1 Establishes a moderate security level for firearms
not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any,
storage intended to prevent youths from gaining unauthorized
associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this
access to firearm(s); and
standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environ-
1.1.2 Establishes a consistent standard for testing and com-
mental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
pliance certification.
limitations prior to use.
1.2 This specification contains functional, operational,
1.8 This international standard was developed in accor-
safety, and performance requirements for YRFCs.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
1.3 This specification does not apply to transport-type
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
firearm carrying cases, full-sized light gun cabinets, gun safes,
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
high security gun safes, or container for firearms that exceed a
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
length of 508 mm (20 in.).
1.4 This specification is intended to prevent unauthorized
2. Referenced Documents
access to children up to and including age eleven.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.5 This specification is not intended to: D5025Specification for Laboratory Burner Used for Small-
Scale Burning Tests on Plastic Materials
1.5.1 Ensure theft resistance of theYRFC or the contents of
the YRFC; or
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 on
Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.55 on
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Firearm Security Containers. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2020. Published December 2020. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 2004. Last previous edition approved in 2019 as F2456–19a. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/F2456-20. the ASTM website.
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3.1.1 action, n—combination of the receiver or frame and 3.1.17 youth-resistant firearms container (YRFC),
breech bolt together with the parts of the mechanism by which n—lockable security container designed to contain firearm(s)
a firearm is loaded, fired, and unloaded. completely and to prevent youths from gaining access to
firearm(s).
3.1.2 barrel, n—firearmcomponentthroughwhichaprojec-
tile travels. May be rifled or smooth bore.
4.
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Designation: F2456 − 19a F2456 − 20
Standard Specification for
1
Youth-Resistant Firearms Containers (YRFCs)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2456; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
This specification is intended to establish means of determining whether Youth Resistant Firearms
Containers (YRFCs) adequately serve the purpose of deterring the unauthorized access to and use of
firearms by youths. Subcommittee F15.55 on Youth-Resistant Firearms Containers (YRFCs) first
issued the standard in 2004 at the request of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
and others that ASTM publish a standard for Youth-Resistant Firearms Containers (YRFCs).
The subcommittee defined the scope of their work to develop a standard for those products. A
single, minimum performance standard for all devices, as opposed to defining several “grades” or
performance levels. Finally, the subcommittee focused on test methods that were objective, realistic,
reliable, and repeatable.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers youth-resistant firearms containers (YRFCs), which are lockable containers that completely contain
firearm(s) to prevent unauthorized access to firearm(s). These containers can be mechanical, electromechanical, or combination
thereof. This specification:
1.1.1 Establishes a moderate security level for firearms storage intended to prevent youths from gaining unauthorized access to
firearm(s); and
1.1.2 Establishes a consistent standard for testing and compliance certification.
1.2 This specification contains functional, operational, safety, and performance requirements for YRFCs.
1.3 This specification does not apply to transport-type firearm carrying cases, full-sized light gun cabinets, gun safes, high security
gun safes, or container for firearms that exceed a length of 508 mm (20 in.).
1.4 This specification is intended to prevent unauthorized access to children up to and including age eleven.
1.5 This specification is not intended to:
1.5.1 Ensure theft resistance of the YRFC or the contents of the YRFC; or
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 on Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.55 on Firearm Security
Containers.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2019Dec. 1, 2020. Published October 2019December 2020. Originally approved in 2004. Last previous edition approved in 2019 as
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F2456 – 19F2456 – 19a. . DOI: 10.1520/F2456-19a.10.1520/F2456-20.
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1.5.2 Ensure quick access to a firearm or assure long-term reliability of the YRFC operation to provide quick access to a firearm.
1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.
1.7 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portions of this specification: This standard does not
purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to
establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior
to use.
1.8 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D5025 Specification for Laboratory Burner Used for Small-Scale Burning Tests on Plastic Materials
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 action, n—combination of the receiver or frame and breech bolt together with the parts of the mechanism by which a firearm
is loaded, fired, and unloaded.
3.1.2 barrel, n—firearm component through which a projectile travels. May be rifled or smooth bore.
3.1.3 code entry mechanism, n—in a combination locking device, it is a dial, wheel, or buttons which allow the user to input a
predetermined code to open the lock.
3.1.4 combination locking device, n—mechanical locking device designed to
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