How to tell if your locks are bump proof

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I was reading about lock "bumping" where burglars buy 'bump' keys and can open locks very quickly. I was also reading that some locks are bump proof (double chamber perhaps?). My question is: how can I tell, by looking at the locks currently on my door, if they are bump proof or not?

I don't see any brand or manufacturer name on the locks but they were replaced 3 months ago when we bought the house.

If you are not familiar with bump keys or locks take a look at this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hr23tpWX8lM

Best Answer

I ordered a set of bump-keys and tried my doors. It was $15 (with shipping).

What's particularly interesting (at least to me) is that the method of 'bumping' open a lock has been around since the 1930s. It just wasn't well known by the general population until it was picked up by some TV shows/News stations in the 2000s.

Anyway - read the countermeasures section here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lock_bumping

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