Bump Proof Lock- A New Danger
You may be under the impression that your house is secure with the front and back doors locked, but think again. Lock bumping can make a mockery of your standard pin and tumbler locks. Most locks in a residential neighborhood can be quickly and easily bypassed without a noise by using a bump key. And pin and tumbler locks simply have no defense against this type of attack.
The modern system of locking doors is antiquated since it originated back during the Civil War. Bump keys were discovered in the 1970's by a small group of Danish locksmiths. The practice quickly spread around the world, especially with the easily proliferation of information via the Internet. Thankfully, bump proof locks are now readily available, making it easier to protect yourself and your family from being violated by thieves. It is very easy to replace the older style pin and tumbler locks with this new generation of bump proof, high security locking devices.
A new danger to the security of conventional mechanical locks is lock bumping keys. It's easy to make a lock bumping key and they can be made very quickly. It will only take a few seconds to turn the lock and open the doors to your residence or company by means of the lock bumping keys for the intruders.
The good news is that it is not necessary to spend hundreds of dollars to obtain a bump proof lock. Any qualified professional should be able to take a standard lock and turn it into a bump proof lock for about the same cost as a couple of spare keys. This is possible because of a new commercial product specifically designed to make such nefarious schemes impossible.
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.
It is just common sense that the more a lock costs, it is probably harder to open. A higher priced lock will be easier turned after a bump as they are made of hardened steel, and with accuracy a must when they are machined, they will hold up during a bump. For bump key prevention, you would be better off purchasing a less expensive lock for less resistance to a knock.
The best and safest way to protect your family or possessions is with a bump proof lock. These kinds of locks are the best defense against bump key prevention. Without these kinds of locks, it is easy for criminals or trespassers to access your goods, by picking the old fashioned locks than many people currently use. Replacing your old locks with newer locks is a good investment, since many times important or valuable effects are put behind locked doors. If you want to keep your family safe, you should consider updating your locks.
Published January 2nd, 2008
Filed in Home