CAN I BE BUMPED?
Recent news stories have highlighted “lock bumping”, and created a bit of a stir.
Lock bumping has been around for 80 years, has been used historically by locksmiths as a last resort for opening a lock when keys are not available.
The technique involves the use of a specially cut key, called a “bump key”. Contrary to how easy it looks on TV, this process requires some practice and technique to master. A quick search on Google reveals many bump key sets available for purchase.
If you’ve seen any of these news stories around bumping, you might wonder if the only recourse is to invest in high security locks or systems. There may be other reasons to upgrade your security, but in most cases current locks can be rekeyed or repinned to protect against entry with a standard bump key. Often when rekeying to prevent bumping, the lock can also be refitted with pick resistant pins, which further increase your security level, without the expense of upgrading to high security locks.
These are good topics for discussion with a reputable locksmith, if you have concerns about the integrity of your locks.
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