Do You Need High Security Locks?

The term ?high security locks? can apply to many types of locks, ranging from digital keys, fingerprint scanners or magnetic locks with auditing auditing systems. Unless you are a Saudi oil sheik or the President?s daughter, your home probably won?t need such advanced systems, says Robert Campbell, a locksmith who owns Advantage Locksmith in New York City.

Most high security locks for residential homes are usually those that sport more advanced double-sided keys such as those made by Mul-T-Lock or Medeco. The lower ends of these locks, which is probably all you will need for your home, use a telescopic pin tumbler mechanism with internal and external pins. They also have steel inserts which prevent drilling and picking. The most useful feature of these locks, however, is that their keys are ?restricted? and cannot be easily copied.

Thirty percent of all burglaries are unlawful entry without force, meaning the thief had a key. Chances are, your keys can be duplicated anywhere keys are made, such as hardware stores and discount stores, and it only takes a few minutes.

Remember is that it is all relative. If you live in an apartment building and everyone on your floor has high security locks but you don?t because you decided it was not worth it to spend that money, then you will more likely be the victim of an attempted break in

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