Replacing Broken Safe Door!...Is It Even Worth It?

Published on November 1, 2022
Duration: 12:36

This video details the process of replacing a broken Snap Safe vault door under warranty, which was honored by Hornady after their acquisition. The Yankee Marshal demonstrates the straightforward installation of a new door onto the existing frame, highlighting the ease of the process and praising Hornady's customer service for a swift replacement. The content also touches on the inherent vulnerabilities of home safes against determined attackers with power tools, emphasizing their role as deterrents rather than impenetrable barriers.

Quick Summary

The Yankee Marshal's Snap Safe vault door broke, but Hornady honored the lifetime warranty and sent a replacement within six days. The installation involved unhinging the old door and re-hinging the new one onto the existing frame. While effective as a deterrent, home safes are generally not impenetrable against determined attackers with power tools.

Chapters

  1. 00:18Introduction & Vault Door Situation
  2. 00:30Safe Door Broke & Initial Concerns
  3. 00:51Snap Safe Lifetime Warranty & Hornady Acquisition
  4. 01:23Contacting Hornady & Filing a Claim
  5. 01:43New Safe Door Arrives Quickly
  6. 01:56Praise for Hornady's Service
  7. 02:32Installing the New Safe Door
  8. 03:13Confidence in the New Door
  9. 03:25Trusting the Brand After Failure
  10. 04:18Safe Vulnerability vs. Security
  11. 04:40Limitations of Home Safes
  12. 05:14Safe Door as a Deterrent
  13. 06:08Total Faith in the Safe Door
  14. 06:49The Yankee Marshal Posse Protection Project (TYMPP)
  15. 07:53Support for TYMPP on Patreon
  16. 11:47Concluding Thoughts on Warranty

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened to the Yankee Marshal's safe door?

The Yankee Marshal's Snap Safe vault door broke, rendering him locked out of his gun safe. He had to cut into the door to gain access, and subsequently filed a warranty claim.

Did Hornady honor the Snap Safe warranty?

Yes, Hornady, which acquired Snap Safe, honored the lifetime warranty. They sent a replacement vault door within six days of the claim being filed, without significant trouble.

How is a broken safe door typically replaced?

Replacing a safe door often involves unhinging the old door from its frame and then attaching the new door to the same hinges. This method simplifies the installation process considerably.

Are home safes truly secure against determined attackers?

Most domestic home safes are primarily deterrents and delays. They are not designed to withstand determined attackers with power tools like angle grinders, which can breach them relatively quickly.

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