Burglars won’t pick locks, though. Breaking the door, door fixture or the window next to the door is much faster, easier and requires very little skill.
I doubt it. Bump key requires a tool and a skill. The bar is not high but there is one. My understanding is most burglaries are impulse or opportunity. Is something open or unlocked? Can I break it with my boot or a nearby rock?
A bump key requires zero skill and a set of 10 will net you around 90% of current doors. And skill? It’s a 30 second video to watch, if you even need it. You push the key in and turn at the same time. If it works it works, if it doesn’t you move on. Even a trained professional can’t get into every single door, it’s about ease. If it doesn’t work, they move on.
It’s used very frequently…. It’s hard to track though since it leaves no trace if done right. Most people would just think they left their door unlocked.
But of course very few people are going to admit that either.
I seriously don’t know why I’m arguing with you or why you think that your opinion matters.
It’s a known issue, simple as that. They are illegal to own without a locksmith license for these things exact reasons.
LPL is quite a bit better than your average thief though, and if you attract enough attention to have this kind of expertise thrown at you, you need to worry more than just locks.
if someone wants in, a lock wont even slow them down. check out lock-picking lawyer
Burglars won’t pick locks, though. Breaking the door, door fixture or the window next to the door is much faster, easier and requires very little skill.
Lots do, less common with more modern locks, but a bump key is a very quick fast way to try and get in.
I doubt it. Bump key requires a tool and a skill. The bar is not high but there is one. My understanding is most burglaries are impulse or opportunity. Is something open or unlocked? Can I break it with my boot or a nearby rock?
Doubt what? A proven issue?
A bump key requires zero skill and a set of 10 will net you around 90% of current doors. And skill? It’s a 30 second video to watch, if you even need it. You push the key in and turn at the same time. If it works it works, if it doesn’t you move on. Even a trained professional can’t get into every single door, it’s about ease. If it doesn’t work, they move on.
I doubt it’s used frequently to break and enter. Burglaries are much more opportunistic
It’s used very frequently…. It’s hard to track though since it leaves no trace if done right. Most people would just think they left their door unlocked.
But of course very few people are going to admit that either.
I seriously don’t know why I’m arguing with you or why you think that your opinion matters.
It’s a known issue, simple as that. They are illegal to own without a locksmith license for these things exact reasons.
Ignore facts if you want mate.
My opinion doesn’t matter as yours doesnt, just actual facts.
I didn’t spend enough time finding data but this is representative of data I’ve read
— https://www.adt.com/resources/how-do-burglars-break-into-houses
Edit to add: here’s an article from “Bump Key and Lock Picking News”
— https://www.ukbumpkeys.com/blogs/news/how-safe-is-your-home-i-ask-a-thief
He bought lockpicks…. Not a bump key…. Said that they couldn’t use it to pick their nose…. And it’s one persons opinion…. Lord have mercy.
They work, and if you use the right terms you’ll find plenty of supporting evidence.
Try using bumpkey instead of lockpicks for starters……
LPL is quite a bit better than your average thief though, and if you attract enough attention to have this kind of expertise thrown at you, you need to worry more than just locks.