In that case you have a bigger problem than opening your safe.Unless you are close enough to the air burst to melt the tumblers, it is not likely that a mechanical tumbler lock will suffer from the subsequent EMP.
I've only seen two brands on any safe. Mine is round with a LG at the bottom, and I have seen some that are oval.How does one know the quality and security of an electronic lock these days?
Frank, are there foreign made electronic locks in the market?
I've never looked closely at one but is a maker mark visible on the outside of major brand keypad locks?
How would a prospective buyer determine whether or not the lock in front of them is a UL rated lock?
If a safe salesperson in a discount department store type outlet or at a gunshow responds with the name of a major lock brand name when asked what lock is installed in a displayed safe should the prospective buyer take that response as reliable information?
How does one know the quality and security of an electronic lock these days? Look for the "Samsung" label?
a1abdj said:... The average electronic lock on a gun safe retails in the $120 range. The average electronic lock on a government file cabinet retails in the $2,000 range....
Electronic locks do have a higher failure rate than mechanical locks, but most gun safe owners fail to maintain their mechanical locks. This can also lead to failure.
Is servicing a quality mechanical lock a do it yourself job?
If servicing requires a locksmith, it seems a high quality electronic would be the way to go for the average user.
That said, it would be hard for me to part ways with my old U.S Made S&G from the early 80's assuming I can keep it serviced properly.
Unless you are close enough to the air burst to melt the tumblers, it is not likely that a mechanical tumbler lock will suffer from the subsequent EMP.
yea but everyone knows in the WW3 scenario jumbo rolls of aluminum foil will be the first thing to go...lolYou can always shield your safe to protect it from EMP so you will be safe with either even in the event of WW3. Just get the jumbo roll of Aluminium foil from Sams Club.
+1 on the biggest safe you can buy