Bump Keys

What are bump keys?   “Bump keys” are regular keys modified and filed down. It will then fit and open any lock that it can slide into. It works on just basic physics. It gets its name because you bump the key … then the door opens.  It will pay to investigate lock bumping and bump keys....because it affects the safety of your whole family.

When a normal key is inserted in a lock, little pins are pushed up and out of the way, allowing a cylinder to spin, opening the lock. With a bump key, the pins are bumped out of the way for a split second, allowing the cylinder to spin.

 

 

 

 

So you think your house is locked?

Thieves can get into your home in just seconds with a technique known as “Bumping”. The door isn’t disturbed and there is no evidence as to what happened. Where does leave your homeowners insurance? Many companies won’t cover it.

Anyone can find lessons on the Internet regarding lock bumping and bump keys, and it’s so easy that a child can do it. You don’t even need expensive tools. And many homeowners are not aware of this danger.

There have been two (2) high-security locks that resist bumping. Mul-T-Lock and Medeco.

The Mul-T-Lock high security cylinders have a unique telescopic pin tumbler mechanism with internal and external pins that prevent bumping. Both the internal and external shear lines must be aligned simultaneously in order for the plug to rotate. This patented plug has a unique structure. When the top and bottom pins, plug and body meet, a three-dimensional shear line is formed to an almost perfectly spherical shape.

The Medeco Locks website has an article about combating bump keys, which includes links to the National Crime Prevention Council. You can go here to request a copy of “Locking Your Home”….what to know before buying locks for your home.”

These locks run from $225 - $400 per door. Check them out!  Don't let burglars into your home with their "bump keys". 

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