Lock for a vehicle seat

abbbbbA lock is provided for a vehicle, particularly for a vehicle seat that interacts with a counterelement (B) in the locked state. The lock includes a catch pivotally supported about a first bearing pin, having a holder for the counterelement (B) and a functional surface, and at least one securing element pivotally supported about a second bearing pin. The securing element interacts in the locked state, at least intermittently, with the functional surface in order to secure the locked state of the lock. The counterelement (B) approaches the functional surface, the catch having a contact lug that comes into contact with the counterelement (B) approaching the functional surface before the counterelement (B) can come into contact with the functional surface.