With The Pistol Pad, by simply picking up your weapon you: 1) Arm yourself 2) Activate the alarm system into full alarm (whether the alarm system is armed or not). 3) Notify Law Enforcement that a critical (panic) situation is in progress and A Gun Has Been Deployed providing information critical in how they respond and approach your location. (Alarm system monitoring with your alarm professional is required to enable this capability) Any attempt to lift the weapon, lift The Pistol Pad, or cut the alarm initiation cable will initiate the full alarm and response sequence unless you: 1) Disarm The Pistol Pad using its high security shunt lock or, 2) Enter a special code in your alarm system prior to manipulating the weapon or device.