GUN SAFE OPENING MASTERCLASS

On-Demand Professional Locksmith Training Taught By ACE Instructor Wayne Winton

60 DAY ACCESS PASS

Advanced Techniques for Serious Locksmith Professionals

Gun safes bring an entirely new layer of complexity compared to standard residential units. Heavy steel, layered barriers, relockers, disconnected bolt work, jammed contents, fire damage, burglary attempts—every job is different, and every job demands precision.

This masterclass gives you the advanced training needed to walk into these situations with confidence.

You’ll learn how to diagnose the problem, choose the right method, and open even the most stubborn gun safes with skill and efficiency.

If you’re looking to expand your capabilities, increase your earning potential, and take on jobs that many techs avoid, this training lays out exactly how to do it.

4 HOURS OF EDUCATION FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR OWN ENVIRONMENT AT YOUR OWN PACE

TOPICS COVERED

✔ Diagnosing bolt work separation

✔ Handling safes jammed by their contents

✔ Understanding relocker systems and failures

✔ Opening units damaged during shipping, burglary, or fire

✔ High-speed techniques

✔Electronic lock issues, spiking, and troubleshooting

✔ Mechanical lock diagnostics

✔ Choosing the correct drill points and methods

✔ Non-destructive options

✔ Drilling barrier materials and hard plates

✔ Repairing safes after the open

✔ Recommended replacement lock setups

✔ Pricing strategies for high-value jobs

WHY GUN SAFE TRAINING MATTERS

Gun safes are built to stop brute force, survive fire, and protect valuable firearms. When something goes wrong inside one, the lockout becomes a puzzle with consequences—both for safety and for the homeowner’s peace of mind.

The tech who understands bolt work failures, relocker engagement, jammed doors, damaged barriers, misaligned linkages, and compromised interiors is the one customers trust most. And because these jobs are specialized, they command higher prices and less competition.

Add this skill to your list, and you instantly strengthen your position as a full-service safe technician.

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Course Outline

Part 1: Introduction

Part 2: Job Preparation & Due Diligence

Part 3: Phone Conversation to Collect Information

Part 4: Common Causes for Lockouts

Part 5: Taking Pictures & Keeping Records

Part 6: Preparing for the Open

Part 7: Tool List

Part 8: General Pricing Suggestions

Part 9: More About Drill Bits

Part 10: Drill Rigs

Part 11: Other Non-Destructive Opening Options

Part 12: Scoping the Change Key Hole

Part 13: Auto Dialers

Part 14: Spiking Electronic Locks

Part 15: Time to Start the Drill

Part 16: Safe Barrier Materials & Drilling Hard Plates

Part 17: Dialing Diagnostics — Scope Hole or Fence?

Part 18: Browning Safe Open & Repair

Part 19: Anatomy of a Lock — Relockers

Part 20: Converting From Mechanical to Electronic Lock

Part 21: Burglarized Safes

Part 22: Fire Damaged Safes

Part 23: More Repair Tips

Part 24: Preferred Replacement Locks

Part 25: Moved or Dropped Safes & Bolt Punching

Part 26: Cannon Safe With Disconnected Linkage

Part 27: Promotional Stickers

Part 28: Changing Safe Combinations

Part 29: Defeating a Lock With High Speed

Part 30: Final Questions & Conclusions

About The Instructor - Wayne Winton, ACE Certified

Wayne Winton is a seasoned locksmith, security professional, and educator with over a decade of hands-on experience in the field. He’s the owner of Tri-County Locksmith Service in Colorado, where he’s built a reputation for practical expertise in safe opening, electronic access control, commercial door hardware, and non-destructive entry techniques.

Wayne holds the Certified Registered Locksmith (CRL) and ACE Certified Instructor (ACI) credentials from the Associated Locksmiths of America (ALOA), and he’s actively involved in advancing the industry through education and community engagement. He’s also the 2025 President of ALOA, helping shape the future of locksmithing and physical security training.

Beyond his own business, Wayne runs Wayne’s Lock Shop, a comprehensive online training platform with hundreds of videos and resources for professionals. He’s spoken at major industry events, developed curriculum for hands-on training, and is widely respected for breaking down complex skills into real-world techniques that techs can use immediately.

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Gun safes present some of the most challenging—and most profitable—jobs in the industry. Mastering them gives you an enormous advantage and reinforces your reputation as a skilled and dependable technician.

Start the training, build your confidence, and take your safe-opening capabilities to the next level.

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