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Ken · Post by **Ken** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 12:33 pm

Due to the nature of the net and the vulnerability of this problem...

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=bump+key

Click on the link and read, then protect your house and belongings...

David · Post by **David** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 12:39 pm

Fortunately, none of my home locks are prone to the bump key. I did test it.

brembo · Post by **brembo** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 12:43 pm

Does a bump key also deter 110# German Shepherd dogs?

Ken · Post by **Ken** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 12:47 pm

brembo wrote:Does a bump key also deter 110# German Shepherd dogs?

A 22 calibur pistol w/ baby nipple does quietly enough... <scratching butt, sniffing finger>

Debbie · Post by **Debbie** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 12:50 pm

Well, I would think that they would think twice about bump keying my door. If I only had one lock, it would be quick and easy access, but I have two dead bolts and a door knob lock. Now, they have 3 locks to open. If I have to throw in a few more to deter them, I will. I don't care if it takes me a few minutes to unlock my door.

Prey521 · Post by **Prey521** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 12:53 pm

Debbie wrote:Well, I would think that they would think twice about bump keying my door. If I only had one lock, it would be quick and easy access, but I have two dead bolts and a door knob lock. Now, they have 3 locks to open. If I have to throw in a few more to deter them, I will. I don't care if it takes me a few minutes to unlock my door.

At first I wondered why you'd need 2 deadbolts, but then I took a look at your location.

I have one regular keyed entry and one deadbolt from Brinks. Now I don't know if they're bump proof prone, but I'm not really worried about it. I could leave my doors wide open and nobody would ever dream of stepping foot on my lawn with ill intentions with the 2 behemoths I have patrolling my house.

Post by **YeOldeStonecat** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 12:54 pm

While technically "true"...it's quite a stretch as to the % of effectiveness.

The internet "lore" has hyped this out of proportion. First..the key has to "fit". Alllllll the various brands out there knocks this down by a huge percentage.

Next...the pin pattern inside has to be close enough for a "sloppy fit" for this bump technique to actually work.

Ken · Post by **Ken** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 12:56 pm

YeOldeStonecat wrote:While technically "true"...it's quite a stretch as to the % of effectiveness.

The internet "lore" has hyped this out of proportion. First..the key has to "fit". Alllllll the various brands out there knocks this down by a huge percentage.

Next...the pin pattern inside has to be close enough for a "sloppy fit" for this bump technique to actually work.

Have you tried this yet? If you can put the key into the cylinder and time it right...

Debbie · Post by **Debbie** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 12:58 pm

JBrazen wrote:At first I wondered why you'd need 2 deadbolts, but then I took a look at your location.

It is nowhere like it was when I was a kid. There was an attempted breakin. I had posted it in the forums somewhere. That is where the second dead bolt came in handy.

Post by **YeOldeStonecat** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 12:58 pm

Ken wrote:Have you tried this yet? If you can put the key into the cylinder and time it right...

Spent around 7 years on a job where lock maintenance of a huuuuuge lock system on over 85 acres of buildings was part of my job...big key system, etc. Maintenance/repair/upkeep, controlling keys and access, was part of that job..of their lock system. Used to take them apart and repair on a regular basis.

I can see this only happening on well worn systems..where the end of the pins is a bit rounded....the springs are broken, and the lock is in a position where the pins would "fall" due to tapping.

MadDoctor · Post by **MadDoctor** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 1:00 pm

YeOldeStonecat wrote:"sloppy fit" for this bump technique

Are we still talking about locks?

Ken · Post by **Ken** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 1:01 pm

YeOldeStonecat wrote:Spent around 7 years on a job where lock maintenance of a huuuuuge lock system on over 85 acres of buildings was part of my job...big key system, etc. Maintenance/repair/upkeep, controlling keys and access, was part of that job..of their lock system. Used to take them apart and repair on a regular basis.

I can open a master lock in 10 seconds with a rag and hammer and leave no marks, can you?

The bump does work if the key fits the cylinder, by nature of how locks work, as you should well know...

I would bet if you thought about it, you could grind you own bump key...

Locks are only for honest people anyway, take someone like me...

MadDoctor · Post by **MadDoctor** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 1:15 pm

Ken wrote:take someone like me...

Not on a bet. After all those shots I had to take last time... I'll leave you in the gutter where I found you. In a pool of your own barf.

Chris · Post by **Chris** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 2:37 pm

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Lefty · Post by **Lefty** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 3:38 pm

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https://www.speedguide.net/forums/ ... t=bump+key

Roody · Post by **Roody** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 4:12 pm

This theory is older then you Ken. Hard to believe I know.

axtrader · Post by **axtrader** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 8:01 pm

Debbie wrote:Well, I would think that they would think twice about bumping me.

FIXED!

David · Post by **David** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 7:49 am

axtrader wrote:FIXED!

Hello you.

Debbie · Post by **Debbie** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 9:24 am

axtrader wrote:FIXED!

AXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX!!!!!!!!!!!!1

MadDoctor · Post by **MadDoctor** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 9:39 am

Debbie wrote:Well, I would think that they would think twice about bump keying my door. If I only had one lock, it would be quick and easy access, but I have two dead bolts and a door knob lock. Now, they have 3 locks to open. If I have to throw in a few more to deter them, I will. I don't care if it takes me a few minutes to unlock my door.

Sounds like a chastity belt my wife owns. You can bump that door all night and not get in.

MadDoctor · Post by **MadDoctor** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 9:41 am

Pic of your door Deb?

Post by **YeOldeStonecat** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 10:06 am

MadDocs lock is easy to pick!

YARDofSTUF · Post by **YARDofSTUF** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 10:07 am

Debbie wrote:If I have to throw in a few more to deter them, I will. I don't care if it takes me a few minutes to unlock my door.

A quality lock and deadbolt that are not bumpable would be all you need, add a reinforced strike plate for good measure, then move on to making sure any windows are well secured.

Debbie · Post by **Debbie** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 10:11 am

MadDoctor wrote:Pic of your door Deb?

MadDoctor · Post by **MadDoctor** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 1:39 pm

YeOldeStonecat wrote:MadDocs lock is easy to pick!

Sure. You have a key. What is with you and my wife anyway?!?!?!?!