Articles | Lock Picking/title> <meta charset="utf-8"> <meta name="format-detection" content="telephone=no"/> <link rel="icon" href="images/favicon.ico"> <link rel="shortcut icon" href="images/favicon.ico"/> <link rel="stylesheet" href="css/style.css"> <script src="js/jquery.js"></script> <script src="js/jquery-migrate-1.1.1.js"></script> <script src="js/script.js"></script> <script src="js/bsl_includes.js"></script> <script src="js/jquery.equalheights.js"></script> <script src="js/jquery.easing.1.3.js"></script> <script> </script>   </head> <body>  <header> <div class="container_24"> <div class="head-box2"></div> <div class="grid_24"> <div class="head-box3"></div> <div class="head-box4"></div> </div> </div> </header>  <section id="content"> <div class="container_24"> <div class="wrapper"> <article class="grid_24"> <div><p style="font-style: italic;">Note: Many of these articles were pulled from our previous website and are up to 10 years old. A majority of the information is still applicable; however, much has also changed in the industry. If you find any information in error, please reach out to jeff@[[bulger-web-address]].com. (Email address encrypted to prevent spam).</p></div> <h3>Lock Picking</h3> Similar to Lock Bumping. <a title="What is Lock Bumping" href="articles_lock_bumping.html">Click Here</a> to learn more about lock-bumping. <h2>What is Lock Picking?</h2> Lock picking is the skill of unlocking a lock by analyzing and manipulating the components of the lock, without use of the original key. Used mainly by professionals and locksmiths, most locks in today's market are pickable locks. <h2>Facts about Lock Picking</h2> <ul> <li>90% of residential cylindrical locks can be picked. <ul> <li>The ones you find at Home Depot and other stores are ALL vulnerable to lock picking and bumping.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Experts can pick a lock in a matter of minutes.</li> <li>When your lock is properly picked, there are little to no signs of forced entry or damage to the lock. <ul> <li>Tougher to prove to insurance company that there was a break-in.</li> </ul> </li> <li>There is no better time than now to protect your possessions, your family, yourself, and your life with a pick and bump-proof lock.</li> <li>Most people who know what they are doing will see your high-security pick-proof lock and move on right away. <ul> <li>They are normally in a hurry and would rather deal with someone down the street with the chincy, pickable, weak lock.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h2>Are there any solutions to Lock Picking</h2> Yes there are! <a title="Medeco High Security Locks - Pick Resistant" href="#">Click Here</a> to read more about our top-of-the line Medeco Deadbolt. Although they cost more than your hardware store, $29.99 pot-metal lock, a strong lock is your first line of defense. The best way to keep a thief out, is to frustrate them before they even get started. <h2>Think about this:</h2> Consider what you are protecting. If you add up the value of all your possessions, not to mention the sentimental value of these possesions, the safety and well-being of you and your family, and the peace of mind that everything is protected... Having high quality locks is actually a very inexpensive insurance policy for you and your family. Get protected today! </article> <div class="clear"></div> </article> </div> </div> </section>  <footer id="bsl--footer-include"></footer> </body> </html>