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EMP-Proof Gun Safe Lock

EMP-Proof Gun Safe Lock


Jeff Snope
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What to Know About Gun Safes with Combination Locks

What to Know About Gun Safes with Combination Locks


David Ballestrasse

When it comes to gun safes, we get a lot of questions about locks. Should you get a gun safe with a combination lock? Are electronic locks better? Can you change the type of lock on a gun safe?

All of these are very important questions to consider when you’re shopping for a gun safe. To help you break it down, we covered some of the most important questions to consider.

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Why Key Bypass Locks Make Your Safe Vulnerable | Northwest Safe

Why Key Bypass Locks Make Your Safe Vulnerable


David Ballestrasse
Some websites tout key bypasses (aka key backups) as an emergency safety net. What these articles fail to explain is that key bypass makes your gun safe extremely vulnerable. Simply put, a gun safe with a key bypass is a security threat. 
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What Are the Best Safe Locks? | Northwest Safe

What Are the Best Safe Locks?


Jeff Snope
There are three types of gun safe locks: biometric locks, keypad locks, and mechanical locks. Each type has its own, unique advantages. The following are our top picks for each type.
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Changing Manual Locks to Electronic Keypad Safe Locks | Northwest Safe

Changing Manual Locks to Electronic Keypad Safe Locks


Jeff Snope
There are pros and cons to gun safes with combination locks and digital locks. Typically you can change the type of lock, but you should hire a professional to ensure it’s done correctly.
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My Electronic Lock Won’t Open | Northwest Safe

My Electronic Lock Won’t Open


Jeff Snope Collaborator

So, your electronic lock won’t open? Few things are more frustrating. Whether you’re putting away a new pistol, getting out your hunting rifle or need to access your extra cash, when you need to get into your safe, you need to get in. 

Why won’t your safe open? Because not all batteries are created equal. 

Battery failure is the most common reason the electronic lock on your gun safe isn’t working properly. 

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