Omega Safety Systems Inc. Meets Tough Legislation; New Technology is Gun Retailer's Relief from Product Crunch.

IDYLLWILD, Calif. -- Omega Safety Systems Inc., a leading California gunlock manufacturer, is proud to introduce the new molded Omega gunlock: An internal, chamber-specific firearm safety device. Omega is now the most gun-friendly, inexpensive and strongest lock on the market. Since 2002, a growing number of states (including California, Maryland, Massachusetts and soon Illinois) have unilaterally passed ordinances that require locks with every new gun sold. Moreover, the legislative action taken by Maryland and Illinois further stipulate the importance of an internal vs. external locking device, in an effort to increase firearm safety. Omega is the most highly recommended internal gunlock on the market today.

Utilizing patented internal chamber designs, the lock fits inside the gun, unlike existing gunlocks that are applied as bulky, exterior accessories. New Omega gunlock technology works when the key engages with the lock and two molded, black chrome cones come together, which expands a soft aluminum ring and locks the chamber. Caliber-specific, not gun-specific, Omega is the only gunlock manufactured to industry standards, instead of one-size-fits-all. Omega gunlocks have been developed in support of legislative-driven and insurance liability issues for shotguns, automatic handguns, rifles and revolvers.

As of 2004, Omega represents nearly 90 percent of all gunlocks currently approved for sale with handguns in the state of Maryland and 100 percent of approved revolvers. Moreover, Omega gunlocks represent more than 40 percent of all gunlocks approved by the DOJ currently on the market. Through increasingly tough firearm safety legislation, Omega has secured its place among the leaders of firearm safety devices. The Omega gunlock saves lives and gives the gun owner rapid 2-5 second unlock-to-load home protection.

While California took the initiative in requiring the toughest state gunlock safety regulations and standards, Maryland and Illinois (pending legislative action) have surpassed California as the current leaders in firearm safety legislation, as they each require that an integrated, internal gunlock be the ONLY gunlock strong enough to meet an increased legislative demand for consumer safety.

In August of 2002, Omega produced its first gunlocks for Browning and Winchester Manufacturing Companies. Since that time, Omega has continued to provide Browning and Winchester with gunlocks, in addition to H&R 1871, Marlin, Kimber Arms and Phoenix Arms; we are currently being tested by both Springfield Armory and Cobra Arms.

Omega has been and continues to be featured on television programs and in numerous industry publications. Omega is also a member of the NRA and the "Friends of the NRA," an organization actively involved in local programs designed to increase gun safety. In addition, Omega Safety Systems Inc. offers fundraising programs to communities promoting gun safety. Omega donates 10 percent of all profits to Outdoor Hope-Building, a non-profit for troubled youth. For more information visit www.omegagunlock.com.