Are E-Locks Reliable for Your Gun Safe? Everything You Need to Know About Electronic Locks

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  • Are E-Locks Reliable for Your Gun Safe? In this video, we cover the most common questions about electronic safe locks, from whether e-locks are reliable, to what to do if you forget your combination.
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  • @matthewp5478
    @matthewp5478 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    3:23 "Hello, Liberty Safe? Yes, this is the ATF... I seemed to have lost the combo of my friend's safe... can you send it to me? You can? Awesome."

    • @jianwei2009
      @jianwei2009 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It makes no difference. If they had a warrant they could have just crack open your safe. It them additional 30 mins max and renders your safe useless. Up to you.

  • @roostercogburn809
    @roostercogburn809 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    If I lock my wife and dog in my safe for an hour, which one will be happy to see me when I open the door???

    • @minusx31
      @minusx31 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The police…

  • @NightEagleForge
    @NightEagleForge 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Everyone should know that Canon no longer maintains the master reset code for your safe if you forget your combination. They just say drill the lock... so your safe becomes a large box that anyone can get into.

  • @valkyrie6926
    @valkyrie6926 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Awesome video! Very informative! Thanks. 👍.

  • @alanprovan1322
    @alanprovan1322 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thanks, a life saver

  • @monicalidioma6180
    @monicalidioma6180 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you!!!!!!!

  • @YakMotley
    @YakMotley 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great channel ! Thanks, so many questions!

  • @CuzznRickH14
    @CuzznRickH14 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I just recently had to break into my electronic gun safe. The electronic failure was due to a tiny solenoid which is the part that releases the locking mechanism. It had lost continuity in its wiring therefore making it dead. Nothing to do but to tear into it. To all my friends out there who have one of these electronic safes....get rid of it and get a tried and true tumbler unit. It's a sick feeling when it won't open and you've tried everything the experts said do. Never again for me.

    • @CuzznRickH14
      @CuzznRickH14 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Side note. I'm welding mine up and putting four different pad locks to make it as safe as I can.

  • @peggyhudson445
    @peggyhudson445 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks

  • @kirkwilson5905
    @kirkwilson5905 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My e-lock just failed making the safe basically a boat anchor. Well I guess it saved me that expense. LOL. Go mechanical and save yourself a lot of trouble and expense. The cost to drill open the safe witrh the failed E-lock is a chunk of change. So i'll probably just wheel it out to the driveway and cut it open with a gas saw and metal blade. Will take a while... but not terribly hard and I can use the money I saved for a better safe. Glad I didn't bolt it down. And no I'm not worried about the safe getting stolen, just "unauthorized" access to the contents.

  • @everyone_knows_itsbutterst7808
    @everyone_knows_itsbutterst7808 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    12345 that’s the same combination on my luggage 😂

  • @jimjab3631
    @jimjab3631 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Ask when the actuator goes out... on the inside.

  • @bsmooth5487
    @bsmooth5487 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh yeah!

  • @markmonse5285
    @markmonse5285 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Critical to observe that EMP "resistant" is *not* the same thing as EMP "proof"... I'll stay with mechanical, thank you very much..

    • @CaptainRon1913
      @CaptainRon1913 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah, those pesky EMP's that happen all the time

    • @kevinallies1014
      @kevinallies1014 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      It might be EMP resistant but it isn’t FBI resistant because Liberty Safes have already given them your combination.

  • @jerseyjim9092
    @jerseyjim9092 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    If the elock fails, can you simply buy a new elock and install it on the door or does the safe have to be drilled open?

  • @douglaswilliams6834
    @douglaswilliams6834 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Don't trust 'em. Quality mechanical for me, all day long.

    • @ericwright3382
      @ericwright3382 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      A complete article would say, "like an electronic lock, you can change the combination on a mechanical lock, as often as you like."
      ..Just buy a change key once... and change when you like.

  • @billonthehill9984
    @billonthehill9984 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What if the E-Lock itself fails, without a back up key, i.e. Liberty safes have NO back up keys, the mechanical lock knobs are made out of plastic...My problem with this is, you call in a locksmith, he will get the safe open for you, after drilling, now you have a $800.00 plus safe with a door that opens & closes but no longer locks...Personally I think it is arrogance on the US manufacturers part for giving ZERO options to open the safe back up if/when the latch fails or the key pad fails in all eventualities, requiring a locksmith to get into the safe...
    Bill... :~)

  • @buellrod
    @buellrod ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A lot of misinformation here that lock eventually will go bad and you need a way to get in your safe a lot of people by states that are used change to combo you definitely need one with an override key or a lockout key as it's called you don't get that you were screwed

  • @bluehulk13
    @bluehulk13 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Where is the link to the SecuRam EMP example?

    • @QuietStormX
      @QuietStormX 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Show More...

    • @Bulldog75stp
      @Bulldog75stp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@QuietStormX Where do you see it? It's not there.

  • @dennisinfosv9669
    @dennisinfosv9669 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    EMP link misssing

  • @RedShiftedDollar
    @RedShiftedDollar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    It's disheartening to hear that the lock mfg keeps a backup safety combo as well as the corresponding database of personal information required to validate identity before sharing that combo. Sounds like a major weakness. Maybe the lock can be locally configured to disable this feature.

    • @JimmyMakingitwork
      @JimmyMakingitwork 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Almost every safe I looked at had a starting code of 1,2,3,4 or 1,2,3,4,5,6.... works great if your battery dies and it loses memory from sitting dead a long time afterwards.
      A locksmith is $400+ to drill and open it for you otherwise.
      Tip: Don’t let the battery die, then the memory capacitor. Then it won’t be vulnerable.

    • @RedShiftedDollar
      @RedShiftedDollar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@JimmyMakingitwork Safes have nonvolatile memory that will retain the code indefinitely without power. There’s no capacitor. I don’t believe there is a back door combo like the video claims. Maybe for low security lock boxes, but not for safes.

    • @GoBlue4lyfe
      @GoBlue4lyfe 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JimmyMakingitwork Try 400-800. Besides that it’s ALWAYS closer to the 800, especially if they see you’re in need and/or it’s a good size safe at that. Hell for that you can just go buy another one and then drill it yourself!

    • @jhfl1881
      @jhfl1881 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@RedShiftedDollar Do you still believe that now, after Liberty gives up the code to the Feds without even been subpoenaed?

    • @icaleinns6233
      @icaleinns6233 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I know this is an old post, but I bet Liberty Safes woulda seen this post and saw the shit storm they are in now coming!

  • @justinjacobson7555
    @justinjacobson7555 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Funny the only reason I’m watching this is because my e lock failed and has me locked out for a week now. I’ll never buy one again

  • @DrTac
    @DrTac 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Why is it that many quality safes with e-locks will give you a lifetime transferable warranty on the safe, but only 5 years on the e-lock? What happens after 5 years if the e-lock goes bad? This is a real problem, as most buy a safe as a long-term investment and the lock is critical to it’s functionality.

    • @TheHomeandGunSafeChannel
      @TheHomeandGunSafeChannel  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      All our locks have a 5-year warranty with an option to purchase the 10 years or Lifetime extended warranty.

    • @dr.emilschaffhausen4683
      @dr.emilschaffhausen4683 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was able to purchase a lifetime warranty on my electronic lock from the safe company. Of course, "lifetime" is only as good as long as the company remains in business. A Champion division in my case.

  • @marshred
    @marshred ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Who keeps their home defense tool in their big safe???? That's not a good idea....

  • @giordanobruno5531
    @giordanobruno5531 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have a Liberty safe with electronic lock. Should have put more thought into the purchase. It later occurred to me that a thwarted thief would happily bust up the lock pad out of spite. Then what??!! Thought perhaps there might be a flash drive inside the door separate from the lock pad. I submitted this question to Liberty three separate times this past month. ABSOLUTELY NO RESPONSE WHATSOEVER . . . crickets!!! Tells me all I need to know about both Liberty and electronic locks!!!

  • @robertboudrie2234
    @robertboudrie2234 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Funny - No reviews cover the fact that the Taylor Instruments Phoenix can open most electronics except the Kama Mas X-## series and the S&G 2740 (Not available for purchase by unimportant people) because of out of band info leakage - variations in current draw, time to beep, etc. depending on digits pressed. Such a glaring omission makes me wonder how these even get Group I certification. I did ask the S&G rep about my Titan D-Drive and he confirmed the Phoenix does indeed to what is says, but as a practical matter, it is not an issue as few ne'er-do-wells have that $3000 gadget.

  • @TheFrogfeeder
    @TheFrogfeeder 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Can a e-lock be converted to a dial mechanical lock?

    • @TheHomeandGunSafeChannel
      @TheHomeandGunSafeChannel  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, we recommend you have a licensed locksmith switch it out. You can contact our Service team for assistance lining that up.
      1-800-247-5625
      customerservice@libertysafe.com

    • @Starbuckin
      @Starbuckin ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TheHomeandGunSafeChannel why not just offer dial locks on your safes? The e locks have turned me away from your safes

  • @googoo-gjoob
    @googoo-gjoob ปีที่แล้ว

    _dripping_

  • @alicelagessie501
    @alicelagessie501 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Change battery

  • @boellefson3887
    @boellefson3887 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fellas- I typed in my code (liberty revere 72) and it starts beeping (can’t open safe). Pulled battery (bought this a few weeks ago) and put in a brand new Duracell. Doesn’t work.. still beeps.. any suggestions?

  • @kirk1470
    @kirk1470 ปีที่แล้ว

    Don’t see that emp video

  • @DoobTube71
    @DoobTube71 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Q: will 9v batteries be around in a zombie apocalypse?!!!?

  • @CaptainRon1913
    @CaptainRon1913 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "We recommend Duracell batteries".... Not because they are good, in fact they didn't get the name duraleak for no reason, rather, we are getting paid to say they are good... When in fact duracell sucks. Get an energizer lithium. It will last you ten years.

  • @dickeymoore4264
    @dickeymoore4264 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I changed out my battery with 3 different batteries and my keypad still doesn't work any help?

    • @smokysantana
      @smokysantana 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You have probably resolved the issue by now but I had the same issue this week. Here is how I resolved the problem: remove the battery (disconnect it) then press zero and hold for 10 seconds. Replace the battery and enter your combination. It worked for me the first time.

    • @dickeymoore4264
      @dickeymoore4264 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@smokysantana I just went with mechanical dial

    • @smokysantana
      @smokysantana 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dickeymoore4264 probably the best bet.

    • @keithcastleberry3993
      @keithcastleberry3993 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dickeymoore4264 what was involved in the switch over. Been considering

  • @kdkeiser8438
    @kdkeiser8438 ปีที่แล้ว

    So...if the battery dies, I cannot open the safe. No way would I put one in my safe. And, what will happen when someone hacks those master codes? It's only a matter of time! They break into "secure" systems all the time. You hear about that almost every day. I can get into my safe in 20 seconds or less. Keep your electronic keypads, I will keep my S&G combination locks that usually have a couple of relocking devices built-in. If it gets destroyed, then it has done it's job.

  • @matthewcarello9280
    @matthewcarello9280 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Cannon safes do not have a master code. You will be told call a lock smith. They will give you a number for the locksmith to call for drill points. GREAT!

  • @robertconville6269
    @robertconville6269 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My e lock sucks and replacing it with a mechanical!

  • @mikesullivan6422
    @mikesullivan6422 ปีที่แล้ว

    Simple answer no

  • @juantorres2353
    @juantorres2353 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Not reliable mine just locked me out my Liberty Safe

    • @CaptainRon1913
      @CaptainRon1913 ปีที่แล้ว

      No it didn't. You locked yourself out of your Liberty Safe

    • @juantorres2353
      @juantorres2353 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CaptainRon1913 Nope the locked failed even with a new battery change, I had to email Securam for a new lock. So the best advice is to always have a replacement lock just in case the original fails. All electronic devices can fail at any moment some just take longer than others.

    • @louislopez55
      @louislopez55 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Mine failed too. I’ve only had one combination, never changed it and now it won’t open. I tried several “copper top” batteries, nothing. Luckily, my safe is empty at the moment so no need to panic, just a pita.

  • @sturgis8483
    @sturgis8483 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    No thankyou !

  • @buellrod
    @buellrod ปีที่แล้ว

    The electronic ones are garbage the batteries die out fast and so do the board you're going to hit that button one day and it's not going to do anything

  • @Bigbandi
    @Bigbandi ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Master code? No Thanks.

  • @gorilladaddy7897
    @gorilladaddy7897 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yeah, and apparently theyre much easier to hack than a good mechanical lock. Hard pass.

  • @sshungu1146
    @sshungu1146 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What happens when your Psycho girlfriend smashes the lock pad pretty good with a hammer.

  • @midisax
    @midisax 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Total BS