Sentry Safes are supposed to be fireproof and burglar-proof. So breaking into one should be difficult after all. I was shocked to find there are several popular ways (including some lesser-known ones) that show you how to crack a Sentry Safe. I share these methods with you assuming that you intentions are noble! (Warning: Breaking into someone's safe even to have fun is against the law - don't do it! ) However, if you are locked out of your safe, if you've lost the keys or combination to a safe and the door is locked open, or you just want to know what to do should you ever need to get into your safe in a hurry, the following steps will help. Show
The following are six ways on how to open a Sentry Safe without the combination or without keys. Pick the ones best suited to the price of the safe and the urgency to get to the contents:
Pre-Check ItemsBefore you attempt any breaking into the safe it is always worth making sure that the simple and obvious steps are not an issue. Here they are:
How to Break into a Sentry Safe: Contact or Call for HelpAlways call the company first if you need to know how to open a Sentry Safe without the combination or if you've misplaced the keys. In preparation for the call, I suggest you keep the following information handy: where and when you bought the safe, its model number, and its serial number. For some models, you will see both serial and model numbers on the safe. If you see just one number, here's a helpful tip on how to break down this one number into model and serial numbers. undefined For gun safe before 2012 models, here are the steps you can follow to unlock a Sentry Safe.
For gun safe models made after 2012, follow these steps to crack into a Sentry Safe.
How to Break into a Sentry Safe: Call a LocksmithCalling a local locksmith can cost you between $50 to $100 per service call, so it probably makes sense only when the safe is expensive, and if replacing it will cost you way more than $200. This could be the case if you safe is installed in a wall for example. Google "locksmith near me" for you closest resource. Note that locksmiths will require proof of ownership to either get the combination, or to pick the lock. How to Break into a Sentry Safe: Using a High Power MagnetThere are several videos on YouTube that will show you how a safe can be opened (in a few seconds) by using a powerful neodymium magnet that will cost you under $20 on Amazon.com. (Be warned that handling these magnet is a safety hazard and follow all precautions.) By placing the magnet on the safe door in the vicinity of the nickel solenoid of the lock and moving the magnet, you can trip the lock and open the safe. Watch and enjoy How to Open a Sentry Safe in 5 Secs by Mr. Locksmith. How to break into a Sentry Safe: Use A Paper ClipHere's how you can get into a Sentry Safe with the simplest of tools: two paper clips and a needle-nosed plier. This hack is best suited for opening the cheaper Sentry Safe models like the cash and lockboxes. Here’s how you pick the lock of a Sentry Safe:
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A nail file can also be used on cheaper Sentry Safes to break in the safe. You can also use a flat-head screwdriver instead of a nail file.
How to Break into a Sentry Safe: Destructive MethodsThere is no better way to express your anger and frustration with getting into your safe than by destroying the lock. Once you do so, you can get into the safe but you'll need to replace the lock which is best done by a locksmith. So my advice: use this method when you need to get into your safe in a hurry and have no desire to reuse the safe. undefined
undefined Jeremiah Colt Says Conclusion - TL;DRThere are six legit ways to break into a Sentry Safe but use caution and common sense to decide which one makes the most sense based on the cost of the safe, how impatient you might be to open one, and the value of the contents (if you know that). If the ease with which you can break into a Sentry Safe concerns you - as it does me - check out our collection of home safes at USASafeAndVault that are far more robust or call us at (800) 418-1844 if you have questions. How do you open a digital safe when the batteries are dead and no key?If your batteries are dead, you will need to hold a 9v battery (Like the ones you get in smoke detectors) to the connection points at the front of the safe, this should deliver the power you require to enter your code on the keypad.
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