How to Open a Gun Safe

Combination Lock Safes

• 1

  Turn the dial several times to clear the tumblers and stop at zero.

• 2

  Turn the dial left past zero at least three times and stop the dial on the first number.

• 3

  Turn the dial right, pass the second number once and stop on the second number.

• 4

  Turn the dial left to the third number.

• 5

  Turn the door handle clockwise and pull open the safe door.

Electronic Lock Safes

• 6

  Enter the safe's access code into the keypad. The access code is usually a five-digit number provided by the safe manufacturer that can be customized by the owner. Following each entry the keypad will blink and beep, indicating that the number was received.

• 7

  If the safe is also equipped with a key lock, insert the key and turn it clockwise.

• 8

  Rotate the door handle clockwise and pull open the safe door.

Key Lock Safes

• 9

  Insert the key into the lock.

• 10

  Turn the key clockwise.

• 11

  Pull open the safe door.