I'd maybe consider going for a dual lock combo with a mechanical and electronic one. Both kinds of locks likely have their advantages and disadvantages, security-wise, so having a layer of each would likely cancel out most disadvantages.
Although in both cases I suspect the manufacturers have a master key, and I don't feel confident enough to try a DIY job on something as sophisticated as a safe locking mechanism.
The issue with safes and locks in general is the failure state.
Electronic locks can fail open or fail closed. Mechanical locks can only fail closed.
Double the locks on your safe is double the vulnerabilities to attack.
Master key systems are expensive to implement and add a huge vulnerability to locks. Lose a master key and a whole product line is potentially compromised.
If I am going to buy a safe, I want it to come with the promise that I am the only one who can open it. If I lose my key, it is going to require a specialist or a grinder.
I'd be tempted to go out of my way to get a top of the line safe that's a pain to bust into, and leave it completely empty, just so I can see the frustrated reaction from the Feds. Maybe leave something in there like a clown nose, just to troll them further.
I have an old one of those cheap file safes in a closet. I figured if I am ever burglarized it's a diversion, maybe they think they got my safe and quit looking around that hard. Only thing in it is a picture of Nancy Pelosi that I got in the mail as some sort of campaign prop back during Covid "14 days means eternity" time.
I'd maybe consider going for a dual lock combo with a mechanical and electronic one. Both kinds of locks likely have their advantages and disadvantages, security-wise, so having a layer of each would likely cancel out most disadvantages.
Although in both cases I suspect the manufacturers have a master key, and I don't feel confident enough to try a DIY job on something as sophisticated as a safe locking mechanism.
The issue with safes and locks in general is the failure state.
Electronic locks can fail open or fail closed. Mechanical locks can only fail closed.
Double the locks on your safe is double the vulnerabilities to attack.
Master key systems are expensive to implement and add a huge vulnerability to locks. Lose a master key and a whole product line is potentially compromised.
If I am going to buy a safe, I want it to come with the promise that I am the only one who can open it. If I lose my key, it is going to require a specialist or a grinder.
I figure if I'm being hunted by the government I'm already screwed anyway. They don't need contents of a safe to lock me up for no reason.
I'd be tempted to go out of my way to get a top of the line safe that's a pain to bust into, and leave it completely empty, just so I can see the frustrated reaction from the Feds. Maybe leave something in there like a clown nose, just to troll them further.
I have an old one of those cheap file safes in a closet. I figured if I am ever burglarized it's a diversion, maybe they think they got my safe and quit looking around that hard. Only thing in it is a picture of Nancy Pelosi that I got in the mail as some sort of campaign prop back during Covid "14 days means eternity" time.
That's pretty damn hilarious, I've gotta say. I congratulate you on your deviously clever taste.