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Are there any locks that give no security?

Are there any locks that give no security?

No matter how reliable your lock is, if there is a way around it, it can give you no security. Once the tool is inside the lock, it is pressed farther than the pins until it makes contact with the actuator for the thumb turn. Once this is reached the cam can be rotated as if you were on the other side turning the handle.

Is there a way to bypass a thumb turn lock?

With the thumb turn installed the lock can be bypassed. All the thief will need to do is manipulate the actuator. Anyone can purchase the specialty tools to open these Euro-cylinders. No matter how reliable your lock is, if there is a way around it, it can give you no security.

Is it bad to have a lock that does not work?

The only thing worse than buying something that does not work is having that thing stolen so you can’t return it. A lock that does not protect your property is not just worthless, it is dangerous. Worse still, when your locks provide no security you will often be the last one to know. Criminals most often act out of convenience.

Are there any locks that give you the illusion of security?

Schlage was proud enough to engrave a plus above each and every SecureKey keyway and now criminals have now problem picking them out of a lineup. This lock has been discontinued as a result of its humiliation, but if you still have them on your doors, should know that they are merely negating the security of your door.

What does it mean when your door lock does not line up?

In most cases, it means that the latch or locking bolt are not lining up with the door locks strike plate. A strike plate is usually affixed to the door jamb and facilitates the extension of the bolt or latch.

Can a deadbolt be broken in a lock locker?

If force is used the key will break off the key in the door, but it will not turn the deadbolt, thus keeping the door locked. The PolyCarbonate used to make The Lock Locker is the same material used for bulletproof glass in banks.

No matter how reliable your lock is, if there is a way around it, it can give you no security. Once the tool is inside the lock, it is pressed farther than the pins until it makes contact with the actuator for the thumb turn. Once this is reached the cam can be rotated as if you were on the other side turning the handle.

Schlage was proud enough to engrave a plus above each and every SecureKey keyway and now criminals have now problem picking them out of a lineup. This lock has been discontinued as a result of its humiliation, but if you still have them on your doors, should know that they are merely negating the security of your door.