What is Lock Bumping and How to Stop It

What is Lock Bumping?
Answer: A Way Anyone Can Easily Get Into Your Home

Information Courtesy of Lock Bumping.org

Lock Bumping History
In the 1970's, locksmiths in Denmark shared a technique for knocking or bumping on a lock cylinder while applying slight pressure to the back of the lock (see video). The bumping causes the pins to jump inside the lock cylinder, stopping at the shear line, and the cylidner is free to spin/open. With the introduction of the internet, this technique was shared with the general public, and examples of how to do it can now be easily found. Unfortunately, copies of the specially cut keys required to "bump" a lock can also be easily found.

Lock Bumping Facts

90+% of American doors use old style cylinder lock which are vulnerable to a lock bumping attack
Your door lock can be lock bumped by a 10-year-old child
When a bump key is used there is no sign of forced entry or damage. This makes the insurance company very suspicious about paying the claim. You could loose everything and not get compensated.

How to Protect Yourself

Take your door locks to a locksmith shop. Locksmiths can install special pins that make it much more difficult, though not impossible, to bump a lock. This is the most affordable way to protect your home from lock bumping. If taking your locks to a shop is not possible, the locksmith can come to your home for an additional service charge.
Install ACME's #1 Recommended Home Security Enhancement a Pick Proof and Bump Proof Deadbolt.
Install Residential Bump Resistant Locks. There are two good choices here. Master Lock, Bump and Pick Resistant Locks and Kwikset, Bump and Pick Resistant Locks. Both can be purchased at locksmith shops or home store.
Replace your locks with a light commercial grade lock. If you have Schlage locks, this will be your least costly solution. Schlages light commercial grade locks are heavy duty, pick and bump resistant lock. They are a step up from what's offered at home clubs and thus are only available at lock and security shops. However, once purchased you can replace the existing locks yourself.
Install high-security bump and pick resistant locks. We recommend the Mul-t-lock brand for its strenght, resistance to attack, and additional security features not available in other high-security locks Mul-T-Lock, High Security Locks

Call ACME Locksmith today to learn more about protecting your home or schedule service online.


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	What is Lock Bumping? Answer: A Way Anyone Can Easily Get Into Your Home Information Courtesy of Lock Bumping.org Lock Bumping History In the 1970's, locksmiths in Denmark shared a technique for knocking or bumping on a lock cylinder while applying slight pressure to the back of the lock (see video). The bumping causes the pins to jump inside the lock cylinder, stopping at the shear line, and the cylidner is free to spin/open. With the introduction of the internet, this technique was shared with the general public, and examples of how to do it can now be easily found. Unfortunately, copies of the specially cut keys required to "bump" a lock can also be easily found. Lock Bumping Facts 90+% of American doors use old style cylinder lock which are vulnerable to a lock bumping attack Your door lock can be lock bumped by a 10-year-old child When a bump key is used there is no sign of forced entry or damage. This makes the insurance company very suspicious about paying the claim. You could loose everything and not get compensated. How to Protect Yourself Ways to protect your home and family from lock bumping range from inexpensive to very expensive. Serveral recommendations are: Take your door locks to a locksmith shop. Locksmiths can install special pins that make it much more difficult, though not impossible, to bump a lock. This is the most affordable way to protect your home from lock bumping. If taking your locks to a shop is not possible, the locksmith can come to your home for an additional service charge. Install ACME's #1 Recommended Home Security Enhancement a Pick Proof and Bump Proof Deadbolt. Install Residential Bump Resistant Locks. There are two good choices here. Master Lock, Bump and Pick Resistant Locks and Kwikset, Bump and Pick Resistant Locks. Both can be purchased at locksmith shops or home store. Replace your locks with a light commercial grade lock. If you have Schlage locks, this will be your least costly solution. Schlages light commercial grade locks are heavy duty, pick and bump resistant lock. They are a step up from what's offered at home clubs and thus are only available at lock and security shops. However, once purchased you can replace the existing locks yourself. Install high-security bump and pick resistant locks. We recommend the Mul-t-lock brand for its strenght, resistance to attack, and additional security features not available in other high-security locks Mul-T-Lock, High Security Locks Call ACME Locksmith today to learn more about protecting your home or schedule service online.





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