The video linked above demonstrates how bump keys perform. They are real, and no amount of downplaying or sweeping it under the carpet will make them go away.
Bump keys are everyone's problem! With the proliferation of the internet, the unfortunate occurrence of theft and other crimes have increased dramatically. Unfortunately, the ability to bump or pick open common residential or commercial locks within seconds, has become common knowledge. This information is readily available on the internet. By using a search engine such as Google or Yahoo, the information to defeat common locks is obtained within seconds. Below are several websites that promote the use of bump keys for various reasons, and also offer free technical advice to those who simply ask.
L http://www.bumpkeyforum.com/
L http://dpcproductions.com/bumpkey/
L http://www.webangel.com.au/bumpkey/
By typing in "bump key" on the website http://www.youtube.com/ , you will find no less than 200 videos on creating bump keys and how to use them.
Ebay currently sells the tools needed to perform this action to anyone. The cost is less than $10. They are advertised as as "Depth Keys" , "Depth and Space Keys" , or "Deepest Cut Keys". Copies of the bump keys used to compromise residential and commercial locks are easily copied at home centers and hardware stores. It is also possible to create Bump Keys from keys you already own. Locks that are masterkeyed are at an even greater risk of being opened.
While this public information is disturbing to say the least, it is however, a very real threat.
Most folks are of the mind set that "It will not happen to me" or "I don’t have anything worth taking". Unfortunately in this day and age, those are precisely the people who will become a victim. As the information and tool is extremely easy to acquire, this threat is becoming more frequent as time goes on. Thieves can drive to your neighborhood or business. It doesn't matter where you live or where your business is located.
Location means nothing to those eyeing an easy score.
By taking minimal steps such as trimming back high hedges, installing good lighting, and utilizing bump resistant locks, thieves or those intending harm will look elsewhere for an easier target. The installation of bump resistant locks is a routine task for a trained professional. Many times the proper cylinders can be retrofitted into existing hardware, thereby saving money. Whether residential or commercial, cylinders that fit most manufacturers' hardware are in stock. Don't be fooled by some "miracle gadget" found on the internet that costs $14.95 and guarantees everything including weight loss. As always, those are gimmicks.
Please call for a price quote for your home or business. A Certified Registered Locksmith will answer your call, as well as perform all work done on your premises. For your protection, all employees are fully bonded and insured.
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