ASTM F2456-19e1
(Specification)Standard Specification for Youth-Resistant Firearms Containers (YRFCs)
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.
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Designation: F2456 −19
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.
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ε NOTE—Section 4 was editorially corrected in September 2019.
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-
pletely contain firearm(s) to prevent unauthorized access to
1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
firearm(s). These containers can be mechanical,
standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.
electromechanical, or combination thereof. This specification:
1.7 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
1.1.1 Establishes a moderate security level for firearms
test method portions of this specification: This standard does
storage intended to prevent youths from gaining unauthorized
not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any,
access to firearm(s); and
associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this
1.1.2 Establishes a consistent standard for testing and com-
standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environ-
pliance certification.
mental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
1.2 This specification contains functional, operational,
limitations prior to use.
safety, and performance requirements for YRFCs.
1.8 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
1.3 This specification does not apply to transport-type
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
firearm carrying cases, full-sized light gun cabinets, gun safes,
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
high security gun safes, or container for firearms that exceed a
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
length of 508 mm (20 in.).
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
1.4 This specification is intended to prevent unauthorized
access to children up to and including age eleven.
2. Terminology
1.5 This specification is not intended to:
2.1 Definitions:
1.5.1 Ensure theft resistance of theYRFC or the contents of
2.1.1 action, n—combination of the receiver or frame and
the YRFC; or
breech bolt together with the parts of the mechanism by which
a firearm is loaded, fired, and unloaded.
2.1.2 barrel, n—firearmcomponentthroughwhichaprojec-
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 on
tile travels. May be rifled or bore.
Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.55 on
Firearm Security Containers.
2.1.3 combination locking device, n—mechanical locking
Current edition approved Jan. 15, 2019. Published January 2019. Originally
device designed to provide controlled opening of anYRFC by
approved in 2004. Last previous edition approved in 2016 as F2456–04 (2016).
DOI: 10.1520/F2456-19E01. entry of a combination known only by an authorized user(s).
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2.1.4 compromised, adj—circumstance in which the open- 3.2.1 Cosmetic product modifications or changes are
ing element of the YRFC may not be disabled, yet allows allowed, provided they do not alter the product’s mechanical
removal of the firearm block from the container by hand attributes.
without the use of tools.
3.3 One technician conducts testing for any single test.
2.1.5 digital locking device, n—electromechanical lock that
3.4 The testing technician or laboratory staf
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Designation: F2456 − 19 F2456 − 19
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. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1
ε NOTE—Section 4 was editorially corrected in September 2019.
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
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. Terminology
2.1 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 Firearm Security
Containers.
Current edition approved Jan. 15, 2019. Published January 2019. Originally approved in 2004. Last previous edition approved in 2016 as F2456 – 04 (2016). DOI:
10.1520/F2456-19.10.1520/F2456-19E01.
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2.1.1 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.
2.1.2 barrel, n—firearm component through which a projectile travels. May be rifled or bore.
2.1.3 combination locking device, n—mechanical locking device designed to provide controlled opening of an YRFC by entry
of a combination known only by an authorized user(s).
2.1.4 compromised, adj—circumstance in which the opening element of the YRFC may not be disabled, yet allows removal of
the firearm block from the container by hand without th
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