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How to open a Safari gun safe?

To open a Safari gun safe, start by entering the programmed combination using the keypad. Turn the handle clockwise to unlock the safe and access your firearms.

What do I do if I forgot the combination to my Safari gun safe?

If you forgot the combination, contact the manufacturer or a professional locksmith to help you reset or retrieve the combination.

Can I use the key to open my Safari gun safe?

Yes, if your Safari gun safe is equipped with a key lock, you can use the key as an alternative method to open the safe.

How often should I change the combination on my Safari gun safe?

It’s recommended to change the combination on your Safari gun safe periodically, such as every 6 months, to enhance security.

What should I do if my Safari gun safe’s electronic lock is not working?

If the electronic lock is not working, check the battery and replace it if necessary. If the issue persists, contact the manufacturer for technical support.

Can I bolt down my Safari gun safe to the floor?

Yes, it’s advisable to bolt down your Safari gun safe to the floor to prevent theft or unauthorized access.

What type of maintenance does a Safari gun safe require?

Regular maintenance for a Safari gun safe may include keeping the safe clean, lubricating the lock mechanism, and checking the batteries for electronic locks.

How can I secure my Safari gun safe from being stolen?

To secure your Safari gun safe from theft, consider placing the safe in a concealed location, bolting it to the floor, and installing a security alarm system.

Can I transport my Safari gun safe?

It’s possible to transport a Safari gun safe, but it’s recommended to seek professional assistance and take necessary precautions to ensure safe transportation.

Is it necessary to register my Safari gun safe with the manufacturer?

Registering your Safari gun safe with the manufacturer may be beneficial for warranty purposes and to receive product updates or recalls.

What should I do if my Safari gun safe is not opening even with the correct combination?

If your Safari gun safe is not opening with the correct combination, double-check the combination and try again. If it still doesn’t work, seek technical assistance.

Can I store other valuable items in my Safari gun safe?

Yes, you can store other valuable items such as jewelry, important documents, or cash in your Safari gun safe.

How do I install my Safari gun safe?

To install your Safari gun safe, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for bolting it to the floor or a secure surface.

Is a warranty available for Safari gun safes?

Yes, Safari gun safes typically come with a warranty that covers defects in materials and workmanship for a specified period.

What should I do if my Safari gun safe won’t lock?

If your Safari gun safe won’t lock, check for any obstructions or debris in the locking mechanism and ensure the door is properly aligned before attempting to lock it.

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Problem with a "Cannon Safari" safe

• lock has failed

By Marshal Fire, SASS 10064 July 25, 2016 in SASS Wire

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Marshal fire, sass 10064.

I bought a "Safari" brand safe 4.5 years ago. This safe is made by the Cannon safe company. Unit has an electronic lock that has functioned without problems in the past.

This morning tried to open it and got a low battery signal. Funny I replaced batteries with new Duracells about 6 months ago. They provide an external battery device so I can supply current to the lock from the exterior of the safe to open when the batteries are dead. Tried this and the safe still did not open. Got out the instructions and called customer service ( Cannon Safe) They said too bad sucks to be you (not their words, mine). They no longer have parts for this safe and they do not stock the override key. He said that is is the only safe that they no longer have parts or service for. He said to call a lock smith and have he cut the safe open. I registered the safe when I purchased it. They said that the key was not sent with the safe and was a special order as needed and that as long as I have the external battery supply I should be set.

Learned some lessons,

1. Stick with a good dial lock as they are less prone to failure and wear

2. When Cannon drops a safe they do not notice owners

3. It is expensive to have a lock smith open a safe that has failed

4. Never had issues with my older safe made by other companies ( they have dial locks)

5. Replacement safe will not be a cannon

just my experience and thoughts

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I have a Cannon safe with a dial combo. I've always ben a little leery of the electronic locks.

Tennessee Trapper Tom

I also have a Cannon safe with electronic locks. Found out the hard way that Durecel batteries tend to corrod the wires. Switched to everready. Even though it solved my problem, the damage is done and I have to now change batteries every two weeks. Samething happened to my thermostat for the house. Durecell corroded the wires. Cost me $165 to replace. It came with durecel, switched immediately to everready

Double Barrel, SASS 34765

Have you gotten your safe open yet?

Springfield Slim SASS #24733

My brother had the same problem, and couldn't find the override key. I have dials on my safes, they always work and never go dead. What is the advantage of an electronic lock anyway, faster access? I'm not in that much of a hurry.

Czexican Dave

My first gun safe was a Liberty Fat Boy with an electronic lock. Went to retrieve guns for a CAS monthly match, but it would not open. Tried a new and a different brand of battery, but no luck. Called Liberty and they said to call a specific independent lock/safesmith in my general area, and don't worry, they would pay for his services. Took him about 2 1/2 hours to drill and open the safe. I inquired, and he said his bill private pay would have been about $400. He also said electronic locks fail on an average of 5 years, and warranty work on them helped keep him in business. He also said a dial lock might last 100 years. Part of his business is replacing new mechanical dial locks at customer request with more modern electronic locks, so he had a few with him and he installed one of those. That gun safe takes me less than one minute extra to open, and has been operating flawlessly since. My second Liberty Fat Boy has an electronic lock, simply because I haven't called him to take off the electronic and install a dial lock. Based on my experience, Liberty does seem to have a good warranty. I also have a 100 year old floor safe that belonged to my wife's grandfather. That dial lock still works fine. When I finish my walk in vault, it's going to have a dial lock. Your mileage may vary.

I was having problems with digital cameras.

The battery was always dead.

So one day I stopped and bought a battery tester.

It isn't much advantage to replace a battery with a half charge battery.

They all look the same.

I have found batteries corroded IN THE WRAPPER.

Duracell DID replace my lectrical earmuffs.

GET A TESTER.

I learned my lesson about electronic locks on a cheap Stack-on safe. That electronic lock was terrible, it was actually quicker to just always use the override key. My current safe is a BF Amsec with a group II combination lock.

Coyote Kincaid

I have three Cannon safes. First one is a dial and when you bring it back to 0 you have to hit it to get everything to fall into place. Second one is digital and haven't had a lick of problems. My third one is digital and it kept draining the battery and locking me out after only owning it for a week. Like you, I couldn't get my ammo out for a match the next day. Sent an email to the President of Cannon and I got a phone call within an hour from a service rep. Got my safe open and sent me a new lock. Haven't had any problems since and that was last year I believe.

Maddog McCoy SASS #5672

My Cannon I bought last year has been doing strange things recently. I was sitting in my Man-Cave and I heard it unlock itself with nobody around. The last couple of times I tried to open it, had to enter the code 4 or 5 times and it seemed it I entered it fast, it would work but not if I entered it slow. I guess I had best call them before I get locked out.

Maddog McCoy

Sedalia Dave

Big Box Residential security containers cut expenses by using cheap parts The lock is one of the easiest places to cut corners that is hard for the purchaser to notice.

If it has an electronic lock that is not at least UL group II certified it is not worth having. Even then the rating only covers its resistance to compromise not reliability. IMHO when it comes to electronic locks you are operating on borrowed time.

I still don't understand the purpose of a combination lock that can be bypassed with a key.

Mechanical locks should have the same UL Group II rating at a minimum. S&G dial locks have an excellent reputation. Look at your lock and google the manufacturer. If they are less than 100% reputable have it replaced ASAP while it still works.

Dial locks can outlast you but they need a little TLC to do so. So avoid rapidly spinning the dial. This places excessive strain on the mechanics of the lock and can lead to premature failure. The dial should always be turned in a slow and deliberate manner.

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HELP!!! Cannon Safe WON'T UNLOCK!!!

• Thread starter HOGTOOTH5R
• Start date Oct 4, 2014
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• Oct 4, 2014

Hi guys, don't know exactly where I should post this but I figure it'll get the most hits in the Bolt Actions Forum. I've got a Cannon Safari Series Safe that has the Digital Lock. Two weeks ago for some reason it just wouldn't unlock anymore with my Pass Code. I tried everything even calling Cannon Safe and gotten a Master Code and it still wouldn't unlock. Everytime I type in the pass code it'll beep three times and then Nothing. I try again it'll go in to lockout mode. My question does anyone has a Cannon Safe that had this problem before? What other options do I have in terms of Unlock this safe? perhaps a Lock Smith? any input would be greatly appreciate it! I need to get inside before the Hunting Season if possible... Thanks guys and God Bless! Sincerely HOG.  

Sounds like someone was trying to get in there pushin buttons  

redneckbmxer24

Four star general.

This is why I only purchase safes with dials. Worse case scenario in a quality unit the tumblers wear and you turn a little further.  

Try a new battery ?  

This might help you. Take the battery out and leave for it be for an hour while you go get a fresh duracell battery. Replace and leave it sit for a few minutes after replacing. Then try it. My bet is your battery is getting weak or you're using a rayovak battery which doesn't have the juice to unlock. Duracell are the batteries with the most kick to get that lock to unlatch... Now for the bad part. This will most likely get you into your safe but the problem will persist as your lock mechanism is failing. Contact canon safe company & get a key for that lock. The key slot is behind the numerical pad. Usually canon (or whatever maker of the safe) will sell them for $25. Good luck.  

317millhand

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Dials go bad too. I have a big dollar browning save and a pin sheared inside the lock assembly. Impossible to open. I had to get Browning to get a locksmith out to get it open. Took him over an hour. May be time for you to call a locksmith.  

It sounds like the battery is going, the safe we have at work does the same thing when the battery is going bad. The key pad will beep three times and you can't open the safe until you replace the battery.  

I got ELITE 54gun safe digital and it DID came with 2 master key or emergency key that can open safe trough behind digital keys incase digital goes bad or low batt and u.. dont all digital safe comes with key?  

I had a 30 year TreadLock safe (now owned by Granite) with a mechanical combo lock that went bad. Sad part is it took only a few minutes to cut it open with carbide hole saw to release the locking pins.  

You should have been given a set of keys with the safe? The keys will allow you to gain access just in case the digital board malfunctions. Owners manual: http://www.cannonsafe.com/media/manual_pdf/SafariOwnersManual.pdf  

agbm said: You should have been given a set of keys with the safe? The keys will allow you to gain access just in case the digital board malfunctions. Owners manual: http://www.cannonsafe.com/media/manual_pdf/SafariOwnersManual.pdf Click to expand...

Trevor300wsm

Team pantydropper.

Three beeps on mine is a dead battery signal. It's a older Cannon.  

White Mamba

Make sure the handle is cranked all the way clockwise as well. If I don't take the slop out and leave it counterclockwise it wont open  

220 Swift AI

There is good advice here about the batteries. But I can tell you this as I work on locks for a living ( more bank vaults) but a electronic lock is more apt to fail than a mechanical is. If you want to know a fix if either type of lock has fails and need to get in to said safe pm me and I'll tell you. But you have to do this with the door open.  

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Is the keypad removable from the safe? If so...buy an identical keypad on eBay. Make sure they know the code. I had a friend have a keypad unit of out and he couldn't get in his safe. A new keypad was shipped to him and fixed the problem. No locksmith necessary.  

Javelin said: This might help you. Take the battery out and leave for it be for an hour while you go get a fresh duracell battery. Replace and leave it sit for a few minutes after replacing. Then try it. My bet is your battery is getting weak or you're using a rayovak battery which doesn't have the juice to unlock. Duracell are the batteries with the most kick to get that lock to unlatch... Now for the bad part. This will most likely get you into your safe but the problem will persist as your lock mechanism is failing. Contact canon safe company & get a key for that lock. The key slot is behind the numerical pad. Usually canon (or whatever maker of the safe) will sell them for $25. Good luck. Click to expand...

trevor300wsm said: Three beeps on mine is a dead battery signal. It's a older Cannon. Click to expand...

dddoo7 said: Is the keypad removable from the safe? If so...buy an identical keypad on eBay. Make sure they know the code. I had a friend have a keypad unit of out and he couldn't get in his safe. A new keypad was shipped to him and fixed the problem. No locksmith necessary. Click to expand...

Do you have the model number of your safe?  

Did you unscrew the front panel with the Phillips head screw, take out the battery and reach your fingers inside the panel push hard to remove face plate and look to see if there is a hole on the right hand side of the panel? It should have a plastic slot to put your key in there... My keys are long suckers. Not sure what lock you have exactly as there are many makers.  

My Cannon safe would NOT lock a few weeks ago. I called Cannon (sounded like scripted overseas CS) and after about 2 minutes of her not understanding English and this problem not being in her data bank I hung up. The next day it finally LOCKED. You get what you pay for I guess. 20"x40"x5' FWIW  

• Oct 5, 2014

I always suggest a manual combination lock when buying a safe. They may be slower but they always open unless you quickly rather than slowly spin the dial. i know this is no help for you now but think about the slower combination dial in your next safe or when you do get it opened just sell it.  

My Fort Knox did the same thing. They paid to have it "locksmith" opened, some kind of unusual malfunction which took the guy 4 hours of cussing and drilling to get in. They had the most certifications of anyone in my area so choose wisely for a locksmith, even the best can have trouble getting in your safe which is good to know. Hopefully Cannon will pay your expenses. I am going to have a combo lock installed though, don't trust the digitals any more, even though everyone says they are "more" reliable??  

Javelin said: Did you unscrew the front panel with the Phillips head screw, take out the battery and reach your fingers inside the panel push hard to remove face plate and look to see if there is a hole on the right hand side of the panel? It should have a plastic slot to put your key in there... My keys are long suckers. Not sure what lock you have exactly as there are many makers. Click to expand...

All safe companies put 125.00 pieces of shit electronic locks on their safes and it pisses me off to no extent.  

mewillis said: that makes no sense. so you are saying you could take any keypad and open any safe as long as they are the same model keypads? I don't think so unless I'm missing something you are trying to say.......... Click to expand...

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White Mamba said: Make sure the handle is cranked all the way clockwise as well. If I don't take the slop out and leave it counterclockwise it wont open Click to expand...

I've heard of guns falling against the door and wedging it so the mechanism wouldn't work. The fix for that is to get a ratchet strap and a piece of wood. Wrap the whole safe and put the piece of wood so it pushes the door in. Then give it a shot and see if the locks throw. Sometimes you just need to take the pressure off the door and mechanism.  

• Oct 6, 2014

So I did a Detailed Examination of the Lock there's no places for a Backup Key and I seriously don't think I can take the lock apart and not break anything, at least not with my Skills. I will contact Cannon again to see what other "Advices" they have for me. Below is a link of what my Safe looks like and the Model Number of it. If nothing else I have no other choice but to call a dam smith and detroy this safe and hopefully get Cannon to cover it since it is under "Life Time Warranty" with them or so I was told... Costco - Cannon Safe Safari 5940 Wide Body Firearm Safe customer reviews - product reviews - read top consumer ratings  

HOGTOOTH5R said: So I did a Detailed Examination of the Lock there's no places for a Backup Key and I seriously don't think I can take the lock apart and not break anything, at least not with my Skills. I will contact Cannon again to see what other "Advices" they have for me. Below is a link of what my Safe looks like and the Model Number of it. If nothing else I have no other choice but to call a dam smith and detroy this safe and hopefully get Cannon to cover it since it is under "Life Time Warranty" with them or so I was told... Costco - Cannon Safe Safari 5940 Wide Body Firearm Safe customer reviews - product reviews - read top consumer ratings Click to expand...

Javelin said: Those reviews are so good... Did you get the number plate off? Click to expand...

Did you find the screw behind the sticker? Once you've unscrewed the Phillips head screw, take out the battery, & this is important... put 2 fingers inside the battery compartment and use your man hands to push the face plate forward towards you to pop off the numerical pad... Edited lol Seriously you've got to put some pressure on there as there is sometimes a bit of glue around the key pad edges where it contacts the main cylinder plastic housing.  

Call tech support and have them walk you through it in case I'm missing something. It's not that hard once you realize how it is put together.  

Watching this thread for the outcome.... I have two safes with the standard S&G lockset (mechanical) simply because electronics always fail at some point. Hopefully they left a back door to get in.  

Javelin said: Call tech support and have them walk you through it in case I'm missing something. It's not that hard once you realize how it is put together. Click to expand...

HOGTOOTH5R said: Called the "Tech Support" today again and was pretty given the Cold Shoulder. Told me if the Master Code won't work then I'm pretty much Shit out of Luck. I asked them about the so called "Life Time Warranty" and he told me to read the dam fine prints. Supposedly the Warranty only covers Fire/Water Damage or some crap in that regard. The Lock only has 1 year parts warranty which is over. Told me I should call a Locksmith to get it openned and replace the Lock while I'm at all, of course this will be on my own dime as they will not cover any of this. I've been screwed before but this one was just uncalled for. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER CANNON SAFE PRODUCT PERIOD. For All Those whoes even Considering this Brand just Walk away and spend a little more and get a Peace of Mind! And No More Digital Locks Either! I'm quoted $500 for Labor and Replacement Lock. The smith will be here tomorrow to "Fix" it. I will let you guys now after it's fixed. Thanks for all the Help and Responses Guys! I really appreciate all of the Love and Support from this Forum! Sincerely Peter Z Click to expand...

Clusterfrack

That sucks a bag of camel dicks. A quick search shows that you're not the only one who's had problems with Cannon safes: https://www.google.com/search?q=Cannon+Safari+Series+Safe&oq=Cannon+Safari+Series+Safe The Michael Bane Blog: CANNON SAFE FAILURE!  

diverdon said: Peter what things did you try? Click to expand...

Ban Cat Handler

It's times and issues like these that I am glad I went with a Liberty safe (and an old school tumbler lock, which they recommended over the digital)...  

Liberty FTW!  

ZombieMonkey

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• Oct 7, 2014

If the lock is good and hosed with new battery, you could try rapping on the door with a sand filled mallet or maybe your fist with a sharp blow. Reason being some lock mechanisms may be sticking and a hard strike may free it up to open. If you have a cheap safe with thin skin steel, be sure not to do it too hard to dent the thing. If the smith comes out, make sure they can work on electronic locks and have correct gear so they don't butcher your safe. Ideally, they'll have a spare keypad they will try first as that often is the next easiest thing to do after a battery swap. Most gun safes are easy to drill open with correct tools and should not take more than 5-30 minutes tops to open. Have them replace the lock with a mechanical for better reliability.  

Shouldn't the ball bearing plate make drilling a safe pretty useless? Or is that a gimmick?  

I had this happen on a Sentry rifle safe. Sentry paid for the local locksmith to come out and check on it, and then paid the locksmith to replace the whole electronic dial mechanism. The mechanism just went out. Check if Cannon will do the same.  

Not same brand, but I had an electronic keypad fail on a gun safe with the door locked shut. Got a replacement keypad, used my old code, and it worked. Since then, I bought an extra keypad for ~$30 as a backup in case it ever happens again. What I don't remember was whether I spoke with only the safe manufacturer, or also the digital lock manufacturer. But I do remember that I had to prove that I owned the safe by faxing or mailing a copy of the original sales receipt. Basically, if the digital keypad failed, it can be replaced and your own original code can be used. And FWIW, my brother had an old style manual combination dial lock fail, and had no options except to get a locksmith. A digital electronic keypad can be user replaced in a minute or two.  

Apex, His warranty is expired. They won't pay for a locksmith. He stated that in an earlier post.  

JMGlasgow said: Apex, His warranty is expired. They won't pay for a locksmith. He stated that in an earlier post. Click to expand...

I've worked in a lot of places, almost all of them required the use of a combination lock to get in them. Even today that holds true. In addition to that, are the (literally) hundreds of safes we use for storage of items. Talk about trying to remember combos (there's a reason there's a magnetic picture of a phone pad on these things; you remember code words that translate into numbers for them versus combination numbers). In all of the 20+ years now of working in these environments, I have only seen one mechanical/non-electronic tumbler combo (Sergeants & Greenleaf) fail. Fortunately, it was on an alternate entry door, so was easily replaced. The electronic locks however, I have seen fail time and time again. Once, it was on a single entrance door to an area that was previously a SAC command post headquarters (think cave, nuclear hardened, massive steel vault door, no way around it). We waited 3 days until they could get a crew in (with the right clearances) to pull the vault door (but hey, we got three days of leave free, since we couldn't get to our work). I've seen probably eight of the electronic locks just give up the ghost. No doubt, they are easier to open (hey if you miss the number, just keep going around until you hit it again), but just not worth the risk to me for my own personal safe. S&G tumbler lock for me...  

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• Electronic keypad with 4 steel, live-action, locking bolts
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• 12-gauge steel door with single chrome drop handle and Cannon’s patented, True Lock internal hinges
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• Accommodates 12 rifles
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• Internal depth (in.): 8
• Batteries Included: Yes
• External width (in.): 18
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• Safe Type: Long gun
• Fire protection rating: Fire resistant for 30 minutes up to 1,200 degrees
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• Door Material: 12-gauge steel
• Product weight (lb.): 195
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