Is there a way to break into a gun safe without destroying it?

7 Comments

1. Second Amendment Defender says:

   January 29, 2010 at 6:17 am

   Those have a 15 minute lockout
   if you enter the wrong code 3 times it locks you out for 15 minutes

   Put a new battery in the touchpad

   and start guessing the numbers.

   If it is brand new and you did not set the password then it should be 123456 or the last 6 of the serial number or something to that effect

   other than that, 150 dollar visit from a locksmith recommended by redhead
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2. Mountain man says:

   January 29, 2010 at 6:54 am

   call the manufacturer and see what they say,
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3. pagamenews says:

   January 29, 2010 at 7:42 am

   Here’s the deal….

   The person that talks about the lock-out feature is correct. If you don’t put in the correct 6 digit number in 3 tries, it will give you a "time-out" of about 15 minutes before you can try again.

   SOME safes have will reset to 123456 if you remove the battery and then replace it. But the majority will not.

   This is what you would really have to do. Take a digital photo of the safe and the serial number tab. Contact RedHead and explain your situation. They may have you complete an avidavit that the safe belongs to you and you might also have to supply a proof of purchase. RedHead will then go through their records and determine what the electronic combination is. This would mean that you would have to remove the batteries and reinstall them, and then punch-in the combo that RedHead gives you. Also, if you kept the original instructions for the safe, it should have the default combo with the instructions. Again…you have to remove the battery first, then reinstall the battery and the electronic lock will reset to the factory digits.

   I know this from experience. I bought a safe from a retailer that was on sale as a clearance item. It turns-out that they locked the paperwork inside the safe. I agreed to purchase the safe and then contacted the manufacturer of the safe. I provided them with complete proofs of purchase for the safe (including the serial number of the safe) and they were able to go through their records and find the correct electonic code to open it.
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4. dca2003311@yahoo.com says:

   January 29, 2010 at 8:28 am

   Contact your area Locksmith.*
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5. Master says:

   January 29, 2010 at 8:46 am

   Yes every safe has a secret code. It should be printed on the instructions/manual that came with the safe.

   Electronic keypad entry safes’ secret codes (combination) should be changed by the user. The code you find in the instructions/manual will only work if it has not been changed to a different code combination.

   For maximum protection the user must randomly pick their own code. Leaving code set by factory allows the store, delivery, and factory employees easy access to your valuables.

   The manufacturer may be able to supply the original factory set code. If you’ve changed the code, it will no longer respond to the original factory code. No locksmith will be able to magically open the safe.

   I would never buy a safe that reset to 123456 after batteries are removed. That is just stupid. Every criminal in the land would know that trick.

   I would never buy a safe that reset to the factory original code after battery removal. That is beyond stupid. Batteries always die and need replacement.

   If the safe is empty call a recycler. They should at least haul away the safe for free.

   If the safe contains durable valuables you’ll need a heavy sledge hammer, some long pry bars, and ear plugs to attack the door.

   If the safe contains fragile valuables you need an industrial grade circular saw, ear plugs, and safety glasses to attack the side.
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6. rememberthecole says:

   January 29, 2010 at 9:25 am

   First, read the instruction book. If you do not have one, check the internet.
   There is no "secret" code because if there was, any criminal would know it and be able to open the safe. Not much security in that. If you do not remember your password (combination) you might have to try every number possible.

   Have fun.
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7. STEVEN W says:

   January 29, 2010 at 10:13 am

   when i locked my combination in my safe i had to call the manufacturer with the serial #. They looked it up, gave me a couple of hints to see if i could remember a few of the numbers.(I couldn’t) I had to get a local police officer to write a letter to the manufacturer letting them know i was the owner of the safe and they sent me the combo. it was a pain but i didnt have to bread into my safe either. if you call the manufacturer they can tell you the step you will need to go through.
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