Beaumount Safe & Lock

When buying a gun safe, make sure it is designed specifically for that purpose. It needs to be more than a cabinet with a lock on it in order to provide proper protection against theft and fire.

Updating your Facebook status to let your friends know you’re going on vacation seems harmless enough, right? The problem is, you can’t be entirely sure with whom you are sharing that you will not be in your home for an extended period of time. A potential robber may see this information.

Locks and deadbolts are a good way to secure your business, but there are other steps you can take as well. Employees should be properly trained on cash handling and security measures. Also, make sure employees are instructed to report any doors that don’t lock properly, or broken windows, right away.

It’s important to remember that not all hardware stores that make copies of keys will be able to make copies of your key. If your key has verbiage that prohibits the creation of new keys, it may be necessary to call out a locksmith when you need additional sets.

You probably already know that a deadbolt is essential to protect the entrance to your small business. Were you aware, though, that any deadbolt you select should have at least a one inch throw bolt?

It takes special skill and equipment to access a locked car. An auto locksmith can get into your car without risking any damage to the rubber seals or any tinting on your car windows. That may not be the case if you try to use a hanger or other object to get into your own car.

We recognize that some sets of keys in your business can be easier to make copies of than others. If you’ve recently let go of a disgruntled employee, it’s usually smart to change any locks they may have a copy of the keys to.

It’s important to remember that you having a safe deposit box at your bank doesn’t always mean you don’t also need a safe at home. Having a safe at home will allow you to have ready access to certain valuables when your bank isn’t open.

Are the car keys missing? Security experts state that changing the car locks when you lose your keys is an important security measure. An auto locksmith can rekey both the car doors and the ignition, making your old keys useless.

The vertical milling done on a car key are called cuts, and are measured with a Distance to First Cut from the tip of the key, then a Cut to Cut distance between the remaining cuts. That's why sometimes jiggling your key helps. The relative distance between cuts is correct, even if the distance to the first cut is a little off.

Did you know there is a grading system for door locks? The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) relies on standards developed by the Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA) to rate locks based on security and durability.

Is your deadbolt lock stiff and hard to turn? The culprit may be a misaligned inside trim piece. When the inside trim is higher than it should be, it can cause the tailpiece to tilt and rub against the retainer pin.

If you typically leave your car running when you’re checking your child into daycare, it only takes a second for your child to accidentally lock you out of your vehicle. When you don’t want to break a window to get to your child, we’re here for you.