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Can a gun safe combination be changed?
Unlike electronic locks, owners cannot change the combinations on their gun safe’s dial locks themselves. However, it is possible for a reputable locksmith to do so. Alternatively, many Champion Safe dealers are equipped to change dial lock combinations as well.
When should the combination to the safe be changed?
An employee with access to your safe has just quit or been fired. Any time any employee leaves your business, if he or she ever had access to your safe’s key code or combination, even if it was just one time, you should change the lock.
How much does it cost to rekey a gun safe?
How much does it cost to rekey a safe? On average, a rekeying job can cost anywhere from $75 to $100. If you need your safe drilled open and a new lock system installed, a locksmith will likely charge more, depending on where you live and the amount of work needed.
Can locksmith open safe without combination?
There are several ways to get into a safe when you don’t have the combination. If the safe is open, a new code can be set for you. If there is an override key you can get that key made by a locksmith. If the safe is locked, you can have a locksmith retrieve the safe’s original code from the manufacture.
How do you open a digital gun safe if you forgot the combination?
Opening a Safe Without the Combination
- First you must find the safe’s emergency key.
- Remove the panel that covers your safe’s dial.
- Once you have removed the dial panel, take a look beneath the dial itself.
- Insert the emergency key into the emergency keyhole and turn it until the safe opens.
Can you change the combination on a gun safe lock?
As the owner of a gun safe, circumstances may arise where you need to change the combination on your safe’s lock. Changing the combination on a gun safe is a fairly simple procedure.
When do you need to change the combination code on a safe?
If you feel the integrity of the safe’s combination code has been compromised, you are required to change the combination code of the safe. Winchester gun safes have a distinct way of changing the combination code.
Can I change the combination on my Champion safe gun safe?
In either case, please note that in order for your gun safe to remain under its lock protection warranty from Champion Safe, you must inform Champion Safe of the amended combination for either your electronic or dial lock as soon as possible after the combination has been changed.
Does a gun safe have a mechanical override key?
If the gun safe does not have a mechanical override key, you still do not have to worry. Here is where a change key comes in handy. With the function, you can gain access to the safe by changing the combination.