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How to Move a Gun Safe | Northwest Safe

How to Move a Gun Safe


Mikaela Judd

Moving’s a pain in the butt. Moving a gun safe is just darn ridiculous, especially when it weighs 2,000-ish pounds. Luckily, with the right expertise and tools, your safe can be safely moved and installed.

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How to Reprogram a ShotLock Solo-Vault | Northwest Safe

How to Reprogram a ShotLock Solo-Vault


Jeff Snope
All ShotLock Solo-Vaults come with a default combination of 1 - 2 - 7 - 8. The combination is easily reprogramed, allowing you to have a personalized access code.
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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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Why Is My Gun Safe Handle Hard To Turn? | Northwest Safe

Why Is My Gun Safe Handle Hard To Turn?


Jeff Snope Collaborator
The most common reason a gun safe handle is hard to turn is that the safe has been overfilled. This causes items to push against the door’s locking bolts, disrupting its ability to open properly. 
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How to Minimize Moisture in Your Safe | Northwest Safe

How to Minimize Moisture in Your Safe


Jeff Snope Collaborator
In addition to just smelling funky, moisture in your gun safe can cause irreparable and even dangerous damage to its contents. Guns are one of the biggest concerns when we encounter moisture damage — as even small amounts of rust could cause your firearm to misfire.
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