WORRIED ABOUT BUMP KEYS IN AUSTIN? INSTALL A BUMP PROOF LOCK.

Type 'bump key' into your search engine and you'll turn up videos and tutorials that teach anyone how to make and use a bump key -- as well as offers for $10 bump keys. What is a bump key? It's a special type of key that has been filed down, either from an existing key or from a key blank, in such a way that it can open any lock it fits into. Anyone can buy a key blank and file it down at home or simply order a bump key from the internet. It's the work of a few minutes to learn how to bump a lock from videos.

A neat trick when it's someone else's lock, but what about when it's the lock on your front door? Even though bump keys made the news a few years ago, most American homes are still at risk to anyone who has a bump key. For good reason, both homeowners and lock manufacturers are starting to pay more attention to bump key proof locks. Installing one can make a real difference in your home's security.

Bump proof locks fall into two basic categories. There are bump resistant locks, which have hardware like trap pins, top gaps, and side bars that foil bump keys, and then there are locks that don't rely on pins and tumblers at all, which are truly bump key proof. Pop-A-Lock can introduce you to the full range of bump key proof locks and help you find and install the right security solution for your home. Many locks can be retrofitted with bump key proof locks, and some can even be rekeyed for greater resistance without changing locks.

Give Pop-A-Lock Austin a call today for a free quote on your new bump proof lock installation!