r/canadaguns • u/NullPointx • Aug 01 '26

Gun and gear reviews Huntshield Safe Help!

Hey guys! I just bought a Huntshield 24-30 Gun Fully Assembled Cabinet from Canadian Tire.

I took it out of the box and lugged it to the basement with a buddy of mine.

Personally I LOVE IT. But there’s already a problem.

The key will NOT come out of the lock if the door is closed and in the lock position. The key will ONLY come out of the door if the door is OPEN and in the lock position.

Why? I really truly don’t want to waste my time returning it. Also because I preemptively threw out the box…

Please tell me there a solution.

*EDIT: I completely took off the locking cam bolt then reinstalled it and tightened the HELL out of it. Now it opens and closes and locks and unlocks like butter.

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u/JETRUG Aug 02 '26

These cabinets usually use a 3 point locking mechanism with a key retaining cylinder. The rectangular part that rotates behind the frame next to the lock itself, and small rods that extend into vertical channels top and bottom. The cylinder will not release the key until it fully rotated into the locked position.

One of these three is not aligned and preventing you from turning the key 100%.

  • Try closing then locking the door as you normally are, then press with your other hand or knee into the door near the lock and see if you can turn it further to fully lock it.

  • Check for paint scrapes where the locking rods and side bolt slip into the frame. Bend the tabs to increase the clearance using pliers.

  • Adjust the locking cam bolt, just loosen it slightly to see if that helps free up the locking rods and linkage.

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u/NullPointx Aug 02 '26

Last point. I completely took off the locking cam bolt then reinstalled it and tightened the HELL out of it. Now it opens and closes and locks and unlocks like butter lmfao.

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u/JETRUG Aug 02 '26

Awesome, glad you fixed it!