Hey everyone, I misplaced the only key to my DDSafe gun cabinet from Topmark, and I'm in a bit of a jam. I've reached out to Topmark, but they need the original key to send me a new one. Since I don't have it, the only other option they suggested was buying a brand new cabinet. I've talked to several locksmiths, and they mostly say they would need to drill out or cut the lock, which would ruin it. Before I resort to that, I hope someone here might have a clever solution or alternative method that allows me to unlock it without destroying the cabinet. Any insights would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
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From what I can tell, it looks like that lock could be pickable with the right tools and experience. If you can find a locksmith who specializes in lock picking, it could be worth it! I even found a tutorial that might help you understand how it can be done—just make sure to find someone who knows their stuff!
It sounds like you’ve done your homework by talking to professionals. If drilling is the only suggestion you’ve received, your best bet might still be to look for that key one last time. Check all those random places where lost items sometimes appear! If the key still doesn’t turn up, you might have to consider drilling the lock, though it’s a tough call.
Unfortunately, it looks like your options are pretty limited. If you've ruled out the chance of finding the key, you might have to go with drilling the lock as suggested. If you can, try looking for a locksmith who has the skills to pick the lock instead, as it could save your cabinet and still give you access!
Yeah, I watched that tutorial myself! If you can find someone skilled enough, it might save your cabinet.