Preventative Gun Safety Device

Abstract

Preventative gun safety devices and methods for their use are provided. These devices are useful for providing visual recognition and warning of a loaded gun, thereby reducing the potential for an accidental discharge of a loaded gun. Generally, the present invention is a device that is non-permanently attached to any gun and is comprised of a rectangular strip, thermoplastic strap-like member and generally using a hook and loop type tape to adhere to itself by wrapping circularly around itself to attach to the barrel or any part of any gun. A rectangular nylon pull tab is sewn permanently to one end of the strip with cautionary wording and symbols sewn or stamped onto it to identify the purpose of the device and to convey proper warning.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A detachable fastening device comprising:
 a flexible strap member having first and second end portions;   means for attaching the first end portion of the strap member to the second portion of the strap member.   
     
     
         2 . A detachable fastening device according to  claim 1 , wherein a pull tab is permanently attached to one end of the end portions of the strap. 
     
     
         3 . A detachable fastening device according to  claim 2 , wherein the pull tab has means for identifying the flexible strap member.