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Howard Smith MD, AM Dec 12, 2024

Redfield 12-Gun and 18-Gun Fireproof Safes have internal locking plates that fail to align properly allowing unauthorized access creating a serious injury hazard and risk of death. #redfield #academy #gunsafe #locking #access #injury #death #recall
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Howard G. Smith MD, AM on Instagram: "Redfield Fireproof Gun Safes Aren’t Safe Academy Sports + Outdoors now recalls its Redfield 12-Gun and 18-Gun Fireproof Safes. The safes’ internal locking plates fail to align properly allowing unauthorized access creating a serious injury hazard and risk of death. About 6,100 safes were sold exclusively at Academy Sports + Outdoors stores and online at academy.com. Owners should immediately stop relying these safes and return them to any Academy Sports + Outdoors location for a free replacement or full refund. You can also contact Academy’s Customer Care center at 1-888-922-2336 or via the email [email protected]. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Academy-Sports-Outdoors-Recalls-Redfield-12-and-18-Gun-Fireproof-Safes-Due-to-Serious-Injury-Hazard-and-Risk-of-Death #redfield #academy #gunsafe #locking #access #injury #death #recall"

0 likes, 0 comments - drhowardsmithreports on December 12, 2024: "Redfield Fireproof Gun Safes Aren’t Safe Academy Sports + Outdoors now recalls its Redfield 12-Gun and 18-Gun Fireproof Safes. The safes’ internal locking plates fail to align properly allowing unauthorized access creating a serious injury hazard and risk of death. About 6,100 safes were sold exclusively at Academy Sports + Outdoors stores and online at academy.com. Owners should immediately stop relying these safes and return them to any Academy Sports + Outdoors location for a free replacement or full refund. You can also contact Academy’s Customer Care center at 1-888-922-2336 or via the email [email protected]. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Academy-Sports-Outdoors-Recalls-Redfield-12-and-18-Gun-Fireproof-Safes-Due-to-Serious-Injury-Hazard-and-Risk-of-Death #redfield #academy #gunsafe #locking #access #injury #death #recall".

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Steve Dustcircle 🌹Oct 4, 2024

We Need #GunSafe #Storage Laws

https://progressive.org/op-eds/we-need-gun-safe-storage-laws-dix-20241003/

#Firearm #violence is the leading #causeofdeath among #children in the #UnitedStates. Leaving #guns accessible to #youngpeople perpetuates this #publichealth #crisis.

We Need Gun Safe Storage Laws

Firearm violence is the leading cause of death among children in the United States. Leaving guns accessible to young people perpetuates this public health crisis.

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Howard Smith MD, AM Jun 14, 2024

Sanctuary and Sports Afield Gun Safes Aren’t Safe: e They can be readily opened by anyone leading to possible injuries and death. #saconnsumer #gunsafe #biometic #unauthorizedaccess #recall
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Howard G. Smith MD, AM on Instagram: "Sanctuary and Sports Afield Gun Safes Aren’t Safe The Consumer Product Safety Commission and SA Consumer Products are recalling Sanctuary and Sports Afield Biometric Firearm Safes since they can be readily opened by anyone leading to possible injuries and death. About 133,370 safes were sold at Costco, at Costco.com, and at firearm and sporting goods stores. Stop using the biometric features of the safe by removing the batteries. Only use the keys to lock and open the safes until you can contact SA Consumer Products to receive a free repair kit. Contact SA Consumer Products at 855-215-5822 or via email at [email protected]. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/SA-Consumer-Products-Recalls-Sanctuary-Quick-Access-and-Sports-Afield-Biometric-Gun-Safes-Due-to-Serious-Injury-Hazard-and-Risk-of-Death #saconnsumer #gunsafe #biometic #unauthorizedaccess #recall"

0 likes, 0 comments - drhowardsmithreports on June 13, 2024: "Sanctuary and Sports Afield Gun Safes Aren’t Safe The Consumer Product Safety Commission and SA Consumer Products are recalling Sanctuary...".

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Howard Smith MD, AM Oct 23, 2023

Fortress, Legend, Cabela’s, and Gettysburg branded Portable Safes with Biometric Locks can be opened by anyone leading to serious injuries and death. #fortresssafe #gunsafe #biometrics #fingerprints #unauthorized #injury #death #recall
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hackaday unofficial Apr 18, 2022

Gun Safe Made Safer With Lithium Battery Upgrade

A proper gun safe should be difficult to open, but critically, allow instant access by the authorized party.[Dr. Gerg] got a SnapSafe and discovered that, while it was quite easy to use, it would also lock the owner out easily whenever the batteries would run out. Meant to be used with four AAA batteries and no way to recharge them externally, this could leave you royally screwed in the exact kind of situation where you need the gun safe to open. This, of course, meant that the AAA batteries had to go.

Having torn a few laptop batteries apart previously, [Dr. Gerg] had a small collection of Li-ion cells on hand - cylindrical and pouch cells alike. Swapping the AAA battery holder for one of these was no problem voltage-wise, and testing showed it working without a hitch! However, replacing one non-chargeable battery with another one wasn't a viable way forward, so he also added charging using an Adafruit LiPo charger board. One 3D printed OpenSCAD-designed bracket later, he fit the board inside the safe's frame - and then pulled out a USB cable for charging, turning the battery into a backup option and essentially creating an UPS for this safe. Nowadays, the safe sits constantly plugged into a wall socket, and [Dr. Gerg] estimates it should last for a few weeks even in case of USB power loss.

When you read about hacking gun safes, it's usually because of their poor security, with even biometric models occasionally falling victim to prying fingers. There's talk about moving the locking features into the guns themselves, but we remain skeptical. "Powering an electronically locked box with internal batteries" is a fun problem, and just recently, we've seen it solved in a different way in this intricate voice-activated lockbox.

#weaponshacks #firearm #gunsafe #liion #lithiumionbattery #pistolsafe #safe

Gun Safe Made Safer With Lithium Battery Upgrade

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