This question was rarely asked until just a few short years ago. With the proliferated knowledge of the existence of bump keys, however, many people now want to know the answer. The function of a bump key is obvious: bypass a tumbler lock. To actually understand how it works, one must first […]
This video describes how to make and use a bump key to quickly unlock most residential grade locks
This video slide show goes on to show how the bump key works. I gives you a view of what goes on inside the lock.
One of the reasons locksmiths employ the use of a bump key is not only because it is easy, but it stands a high probability of not damaging the lock it is being used on. If the bump key is used right, there is only a small chance it will damage the tumbler lock. This […]
The master key is designed by the manufacturer to open a number of related although different locks. This is often sold in with a series of high-priced locking mechanisms to business and expensive homes, where different corridors and entrances may use different keys. Typically, homes have one key to open a front and side or […]
The term ‘bump key’ has been around for awhile now, but only began gaining any sort of notoriety between 2005 and 2006. This is when a number of agencies and independents began raising concern about the serious implications of a bump key in security applications. The bump key can also be referred to as a […]
If you are asking this question, perhaps instead the question should be why do I need a bump key? Nonetheless, for those who are curious as to the relative commodity of bump keys, we have prepared this helpful overview.
You are not going to walk into you typical hardware store or even locksmith and get a […]
Since the knowledge of the bump key came into public light a few years ago, it continues to spread. With this, experts have already warned that just like knowledge about other security measures and their faults, criminals will adapt to this knowledge. That puts almost all at risk. There are things you can do to […]
A WMC-TV 5 video! PeiferLock.com says, “buy better locks and protect yourself from thieves using the lock bumping technique.” WMC-TV 5 investigates the lock bumping threat. PeiferLock.com adds, “If you are a victim of lock bumping, you may not be able to collect from your insurance because there is no sign of forced entry.”
The immediate and obvious answer as to whether a bump key works on all locks or not is “no.” Electronic, magnetic, or biometric locks—locks which do not utilize a keyed system cannot be subverted by a bump key. Tumbler and simple dimple locks, however, can be defeated by bump keys. Some locks […]
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