Related Links
Below are a few links about lock bumping.
A Google search for the phrase "lock bumping" will produce a frightening array of others...
Housing Associations
Housing Associations and other providers of housing are becoming increasinly aware of their duty to protect their clients from the activities of lock bumpers.
35th Salon International des Inventions
Almore Ltd were delighted to have been awarded a bronze medal in 2007 at this prestigious exhibition in Geneva.
Locksmiths
Almore Ltd are working alongside reputable locksmiths, members of ICL, to fight the rise in the crime of lock bumping.
The Institute of Certified Locksmiths
This is the only association that offers a guaranteed non-destructive locksmith service to the customer, promising value and high standards.
Door and Lock Manufacturers
Almore Ltd has an active relationship with several major door manufacturers, allowing them to offer door locks that are secured against lock bumping
ERA Products
The Door Lock People
TOOOL
TOOOL is the Open Organisation of Lockpickers, based in Holland. They make a sport out of the techniques that can violate your home or business.
www.toool.nl/bumpkey-alert.wmv
This is a video in Dutch with English subtitles, that gives a dramatic demonstration of the vulnerability of many types of lock. It makes for some frightening viewing. This is a large (65Mb) download.www.toool.nl/bumping.pdf
This "white paper" sets out a detailed assessment of the technique and shows just how simple lock bumping is in action.www.toool.nl/index-eng.php
The English page of TOOOL. It carries links to results of independent tests and comments on a wide range of pin cylinder locks– most opened in seconds by amateurs.
