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Bump Keys: Newest Burglary Tool and How to Protect Against It

As if there weren’t enough that we had to worry about home invasion, we now have bump keys to worry about.  It seems that bump keys have been around for quite some time now.  Primarily used by locksmiths to enter ones home in the case of an emergency, bump keys have now become widely available.

Just go online and type in the word bump keys and you will be greeted with numerous websites providing full sets of bump keys for all types of locks.  It seems ridiculous that we spend countless amounts of money on a home but then go and buy a 40 dollar lock.  To best prevent these situations from happening try investing in a home security system or make sure that your locks work properly, this also goes for your garage door.  Hudson valley Overhead Doors and Operators and their Lagrange Garage Doors  services provide some of the safest garage doors available on the market today.

Bump keys are dangerous because anyone can use it.  Unlike using a lock picking kit, bump keys can be mastered in a matter of seconds.  News reporters have filmed themselves breaking into homes within mere seconds of first using a bump key.  It is simply a matter of putting the key into the desired lock you wish to pick and giving it a gentle bump to slide all the unlocking mechanisms into place.

With 3D printing becoming mainstream we now have something else to worry about.  Through the use of a home personal computer, you can now download the instructions for free in the comfort of your home and print out your own set of bump keys on a 3D printer.  For only a few bucks you can now have access to countless amounts of locks.

It is said that at the end of the day if an intruder really wants to enter your home there isn’t much you can do to stop him.  We do however have the ability to make it difficult for the intruder so that they give up, get scared, or just don’t see the effort needed to break in as worth it.  It is our job to protect our home with proper household equipment, like proper front doors and garage doors.

Hudson Valley Overhead Doors and Operators have a wide array of garage doors that are sure to keep you and your family safe.  Hudson Valley Overhead Doors also helps with installation ensuring that your door is set up properly.  For more information contact Hudson Valley Overhead Doors and Operators for their following services:

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