A key code is a series of characters (sometimes numbers, sometimes letters and numbers) that gives locksmiths the ability to cut a key that will work your lock. Key codes come in two types, blind codes and direct digit codes. A blind code is a code like ‘32J6E’, alone it means nothing, in fact it’s complete gibberish […]
One of the best ways to put home burglary related crimes into perspective is to look at the numbers. These numbers aren’t mean to scare you. Instead, look at these stats as a tool to better see your neighborhood. Don’t live under a false idea that your neighborhood is “Safe”. (more…)
Have you ever lost a key or had your keys taken from you? I bet 99.9% of you said yes, and that’s completely normal. The problem with losing your keys is that in many cases they are only lost to you. Other people find missing keys (or steal keys) all the time, and if those […]
Back in November news anchor/reporter Mary Pulley with Fox 4 News in Kansas City interviewed John McGuire, the founder of McGuire Lock & Safe on the importance of gun safety. Read the full story, and watch the video here: http://fox4kc.com/2012/11/09/gun-inside-purse-discharges-at-grocery-store/
Some time ago there were several reports on lock bumping. Bumping is a way of picking a lock with a specially made key, and the lock industry has been aware of the method for some time now. The Media took the stories and ran with them, making bumping look like it was the criminals’ key […]
