Thread: Hiding Gun Cabinet Keys

Originally Posted by Cordite

@Ranger 888

Banks used to have safes with time delay locks to counter scenarios like that. A time-delay lock can allow you to programme it to take, say 45 mins from combination entry to it unlocking. Also possible to have a duress code you can use to open the safe and simultaneously trigger a silent alarm. It's all out there for those who can/will pay.

Originally Posted by Russian 22.

Although that's not very convenient having a time delay for when you are trying to get to the bush quickly

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I do like the idea of a duress code....I will look into that.

Originally Posted by timattalon

I do like the idea of a duress code....I will look into that.

@timattalon

Please let us know what you find. I came across it 16 yrs ago at one facility I worked at. A particular 4-digit code would disarm the alarm like your usual 4-digit code, but would also silently alert the alarm company to send help. I seem to recall they'd phone and if no answer would send the cops, did the same if you answered but didn't volunteer the "safe word".


@Russian 22

Haha, I can see the frustrated hunter jumping up and down and his mates honking at him! (o:

30mins or 45mins is nothing when you're packing stuff etc. you just need to remember to do it before starting packing.

But it is a loooooong time if you're holding a family up and a duress code may or may not have been triggered.

An alternative to the time delay lock is the time lock, which may simply be set up to prevent anyone opening the safe outside certain hours, but that is more suitable for banks.

Originally Posted by timattalon

I do like the idea of a duress code....I will look into that.

Our home alarm comes with a duress code - ADT