Bump Proof Lock - The Importance Of Protecting Your Family
If you think that you and your family are safe and sound when your front and back doors are locked, it not always true. Lock bumping is the most dangerous thing in the lock security world. All doors in your neighborhood can be unlocked or opened in a few seconds with almost no sound via bump keys. A lot of people in America use a pin tumbler lock which is defenseless to lock bumping.
Let's face it, when it comes to home security most of us are still living in the Stone Age. Things such as the bunk keys have been around for at least half a decade and still present a danger to our privacy and well being. Thankfully, there have been a few advancements in lock design that have allowed us to now be able to get a bump proof lock installed in our homes. These locks might be called high security lock but quiet honestly they are still a thing of the past when you consider the things affluent people can buy.
Lock bumping keys pose a real danger to the security of most front door locks. Making a bump key is child's play and they can be manufactured very quickly. In just a few seconds, the lock is turned and the safety and security of your premises has been compromised for thieves and intruders.
You don't need to spend $200 to $500 for a bump proof lock as your local locksmith can make your standard lock, a bump proof lock for a few dollars. A new safety product that prevents Bump Key intrusions or any lock picking tool from unlocking a homeowner's security device has been launched.
There are bump keys that will open all locks. A bump key is like a normal key filed down to the very lowest level in all channels. Such a key will open any pin tumbler lock in a few seconds thus allowing the burglar entrance into your home.
Often a more expensive lock is easier for thieves to pick. They have a tendency to quickly open after a bump attempt since they are so accurately machined. Locks that are made from steel also suffer from being susceptible to bumping since they don't get damaged easily. To truly have bump key protection, a more inexpensive lock makes the most sense since its inability to resist the knock strength works in its favor.
Locked doors do not necessarily result in adequate security. In fact, steel locks and more expensive locks are less secure than cheaply made locks. Because cheap locks are less accurately machined, they offer more security against bumping. This security glitch in traditional tumbler locks was discovered in the 1970s, when Danish locksmiths discovered that certain keys could "bump" open conventional locks. For this reason, bump proof locks were developed that provide protection against these unconventional keys. Bump key prevention can be achieved with a special security device for only a few dollars through most trained locksmiths.
Published January 2nd, 2008
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