Lock Bumping
Lock bumping is a trend that has gained a lot of attention over the past few years. Lock bumping involves inserting a specially cut key into a lock, after which the key is gently “bumped” with a small mallet or screwdriver. The bumping action forces the pins in the lock to jump their shear line as the key turns, and the door opens. Lock bumping requires no specific skill to accomplish and is usually very effective since most homes and residential apartments still use the old fashion cylinder locks as their main source of security. The lock bumping technique has been used long ago by locksmiths as means of gaining access to locks when a key is not available. A bump key is usually required for this lock opening technique and sadly enough, bump keys can now be ordered over the internet with several companies selling specially cut key online. Anyone with an internet connection now has access to the tools and technology to gain entry into your residence. The worst aspect of lock bumping is that it allows burglars to gain access into your home without any sign of breaking in or forced entry. Lock bumping is a realistic danger to every home owner and should not be treated with kid’s gloves when appraising your home security system.
How to safeguard your home from Lock bumping
Recognizing the fact that lock bumping is indeed a real threat to the security of your home, loved ones and property is the first and most important step in protecting yourself from lock bumping. The second step involves hiring the services of a reliable and trustworthy locksmith company to provide you with affordable and highly effective means of securing yourself against lock bumping. As part of our first class services at West Hollywood Locksmith, we constantly provide our numerous clients with a wide range of budget friendly anti-lock bumping options to ensure that our customers are well protected from the scourge of lock bumping. Some of the ways through which you can safeguard your home and locks from lock bumping.
- Attach chain latches to your outer doors if you don’t have them already. Although this does not prevent your locks from being bumped, it however provides an extra barrier for a thief or burglar to bypass before gaining access to your home.
- Replace your existing old fashion cylinder locks with bump-resistant locks if you can afford it. Though these locks are usually more expensive than the conventional locks, you can be rest assured however that but lock bumping won’t work on them.
- Taking your locks to an experienced locksmith company and having them install a special pin that will make it much more difficult for burglars. If you are too busy to visit a locksmith shop, give West Hollywood Locksmith a call on (323) 306-5221 and we will send one of our experienced lock technicians to your home immediately.
- Replacing your door locks with a light commercial grade locks. Kwikset or Schlagle light commercial grade locks are heavy duty, pick and bump resistant, and built extremely solid for complete security.
- Hire a locksmith company to install high-security pick and bump resistant locks.
