Security Devices Installation

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Whether you live in an urban center, quiet suburb, or rural countryside, you're never without risk of a costly burglary or dangerous home invasion. While keeping your front door locked at all times used to be an effective measure of protection, thieves have found new ways to enter your home that don't require any particular dexterity. Lock bumping is the most popular means of home invasion, and very few doors in America are able to defend against it.

What Is Lock Bumping?

Lock bumping is a method used by criminals to break into an unsuspecting home or business without leaving a trace. It can only be used on standard cylinder, or pin tumbler, locks, but fortunately for burglars, these are the most common door locks in the United States. The technique requires only a "bump key" or "999 key," which is a standard key that has been filed down to the rim. All a perpetrator needs to do is use the bump key to separate the driver pins and key pins within the lock; this allows the key to turn and unlock the door. The entire lock bumping process takes only a few seconds and, because it does not require much force and does not damage the lock, it leaves no detectable evidence. No longer is a traditional master key or duplicate key needed to walk right through the front door--all it takes is a little 999 key and a few seconds of time.

How Can You Protect Yourself Against Lock Bumping?

Unfortunately, basic lock and key replacement won't do much in the way of preventing lock bumping. You'll need a professional locksmith to outfit all of your main entry points with high-security locks that are specially designed with extra locking features within the cylinder that prevent the lock from being opened without the precise key. Some locksmiths who have specialized experience with lock bumping may also recommend additional restrictions on keys (such as "do not duplicate" keys), so that no duplicate key can be cut without explicit authorization from the company that made it originally.

While the process of installing a proprietary lock and restricting access to duplicate keys may sound arduous and even expensive, you'll be surprised to learn that these services are available from locksmiths at relatively affordable rates. Regardless of the initial cost, your investment in a proprietary lock from a professional locksmith will safeguard your home or business against the threat of lock bumping. You'll even be able to avoid the inevitable clashes with your insurance company, who will be reluctant to approve a burglary claim without any evidence of forced entry. So don't take any chances when it comes to the safety and security of your residential or commercial property--protect yourself against lock bumping today.