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Old 08-18-2010, 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by OpusX1 View Post
I change locks on every new/preowned home we have bought. That being said locks only keep honest people out. Most of the new locks you buy at the big box stores can be opened by anyone with a small hammer and a blank key. lock safety is all in our heads.
Sorry that is not true,yes some may be by having a key cut a certain way which i will not explain.But most manufactures have starting using different top tumblers that make it harder.I know this because I pick locks every day