OT, but very important for the security of your home!

[Chicago206]

I'd like to apologize to Leon upfront for this post as its not about cards, but rather about home security (and the security of our collections).

I just learned of this today...very scary indeed! Have any of you guys heard of this technique before? Are you worried now? I will probably be replacing all my locks soon with bump proof ones.

http://lockbumping.org/

[FUBAR]

i got a dog..... hopefully his bark would chase most away.... he sounds meaner then he is.

[carrigansghost]

It's a bit tough to learn, but yes it can be done with cheaper locks. There are some that are not susceptible to this technique.

Rawn

[Chicago206]

I have a couple of "lead dispersal" units on the premesis, but they only work if me or the wife is home. Now im concerned about the security of my home when nobody is here. How do you know for sure if the current locks on my doors (8 locks in all) are bump proof already or need to be replaced?

[lharri3600]

well i have a dog, alarm system, .38, 9mm and a bad wife who taught me how to shoot. we installed pick proof locks 5 years ago. with that said, God bless their soul if they get in

[sgbernard]

Seriously?

[lharri3600]

yep

[howard38]

We learned this technique in locksmithing class. It's certainly possible but the report is misleading. The locks shown as the example is about the cheapest you can possibly have on a door. A saavy home owner, as most of you probably are, would never use such a lock and more likely have something like a medeco or mul-t lock. With these you will be fine.

[drc]

I collect door knobs. Much too valuable to put on doors.