Changing the digital lock on your safe for a spin dial lock.

[River Bound]

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[ke6guj]

I saw this lock at SHOT a couple weeks ago. electronic lock with backup mechanical combination lock, http://www.securamsys.com/Products_D...p?ProductID=61 EMP-proof but with quick access.

[Epaphroditus]

Replace your battery every 2-3 years. Check for any signs of corrosion and if there is some that would be the time to switch out the locking mech.

Either way the electronics will eventually fail whether it is an actual component on some board or the motor or the mechanicals connected to the motor.

Dial is mechanically much simpler and more robust.

[Rickrock1]

I recently changed mine from a mechanical to electric.

[Spyguy]

I saw this lock at SHOT a couple weeks ago. electronic lock with backup mechanical combination lock, http://www.securamsys.com/Products_D...p?ProductID=61 EMP-proof but with quick access.

That looks pretty cool. Expensive at $264 (pre-order price), but cool. It even has bluetooth connectivity. Here's more info:

http://safelocksdirect.com/blogs/news/11709073-securam-launches-safelogic-xtreme-emp-proof-redundant-safe-lock

[Wherryj]

I would like to know as well in the event of the dreaded EMP attack.

The studies on just how few vehicles are disabled by EMPs make me worry not so much about this. The long term reliability is probably a bigger issue.

[tileguy]

i have to keep the battery out of one of my electronic lock safes because from day one it would kill a battery in about a week.

[Breadfan]

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[Bravodigger]

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Thanks OP

[pdq_wizzard]

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[fredridge]

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[thospb]

I am interested in this and my safe manufacturer/vender will do it for $175. What I really want to know, is there a back-door way for LE or a Govt agency to easily bypass any lock? I read about situations where the Govt agency comes to a house and immediately gets access to the safe, I'd like to know if that only happens with an electronic lock or do they have Safe-Crackers on staff?

[stix213]

I only use electronic for the small bedside pistol safe. Mechanical for the big safe that isn't the one I'd be running to in a seconds count emergency.

[Diesel187]

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[PaIadin]

Have my safe up with a Mechanical push button system and the master key is anchored to the wall in a key lock box.