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Importance of Having Gun Safe

Having a gun  comes with a lot of responsibility. There are many precautions that you have to  take, especially if you live with children or other persons. It is not wise to  leave your gun in conspicuous places because it may attract unwanted attention  and can lead to disastrous consequences. As a result of this, it is often recommended   that gun owners install a gun safe. In some cases, a gun owner may have to show  proof that they already have a gun safe in order to be given a gun license.

Whatever the  case, a gun is a dangerous weapon. It only makes sense that you have to keep it  safely stored when you are not using it. One of the safest ways to keep a gun  out of sight and away from others is by using a gun safe. Hence, a gun safe is a very important safety device.

Importance of a gun safe

A gun safe is  not just something that you purchase because you feel like it. Just as with any  valuable item that you own that needs protection, your gun needs protection.  But, there are many other reasons why you need to get a gun safe for your gun.                        

Obey the law                      

You are required by law in many areas to store your gun in a safe  once it is not in use. Check the laws of your state or country to ensure that  you are obeying the laws regarding the ownership of such a weapon. If you  realize that it is mandatory to have one of these safety devices, give us a  call immediately. One of our technicians can be right with you to install it  for you if you’re in the area. Remember, Locksmith East Cobb is open 24/7 so  you can call us at any time of day.                        

A gun safe offers a whole lot of protection for your gun. Protect  your investment from being destroyed by fire, flood and theft. You can get all  of these features in one product and we have many safes that are made by the  best manufacturers in the business. Let us provide you with a product that is  guaranteed to be effective. If you have a gun that has a lot of sentimental  value, it is even more important for you to get a safe. An antique or unique   gun can have tremendous value in the future. Do all you can to protect it.            

                        Do you want to save some money? Get a gun safe! This may sound strange  and contradictory but it really works. There are many states that gives tax  exemptions and tax credit when you buy a gun safe. Although it may seem to cost  you initially, you will end up reaping great rewards from it. Get a tax break  by making this purchase today.                    

                         Everyone knows that safes improve safety. Once you place an item in  it and close it, you can rest assured that only persons with the access code  will be able to get in. A gun safe is no different. It will prevent unwanted  persons from gaining access to your weapon. Remember, it is not safe to leave a  gun without protection. As ironic as it may sound, the same gun that you use to   protect yourself needs to be protected too.

                        Features of gun safes

There are many  features that you can get in a gun safe. Some of these features actually  improve the security of the safe while others are just solely selected based on  your preference. If you are shopping for a gun safe, you should familiarize  yourself with some of these features. Click to read full article

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Garage Door Lock Types

You might be wondering why we are even  talking about garage door locks when your garage door opener automatically  locks your garage door. Well, since so many people use their garage for  different purposes, it only makes sense that you would address the security of   your garage. They may choose to use their garage to store expensive equipment,  use it as a home gym, office or play area. Whatever they use their garage for;  they may have valuables that they do not want stolen. Another thing to consider  is that your garage may be attached to your home and lead directly into your  home. If someone were able to break into your garage, they could also gain  access into your home. Having a lock on your door will give you the  peace-of-mind that you need in knowing that you and your valuables are all  safe. If you have a garage that is not attached to your home, this is all the  more reason to have a lock on it. It is much easier for an intruder to go  unnoticed while they are taking the necessary time to figure out how to get   inside your garage. This is all that they need is time and the opportunity.  Don’t let them get the things that you have worked so hard to get by neglecting  the need to improve your garage security with locks.

We have highlighted some locks that we feel  will work best for your garage doors.

Side Bolt Locks

This is one of the more popular locks used on  garage doors. It is installed on the inside of the door. An intruder will not  be able to break it because chances are they won’t even be able to access it.   There is a receiving slot where a bolt is inserted. It is then put on a track.  The lock will not be able to secure the door if the bolt is not placed in the  slot correctly. This type of lock prevents anyone from gaining access from the  outside. This type of lock affords homeowners maximum security.

Deadbolt Locks

A deadbolt lock might be the only lock you  are familiar with and this would be for good reason, its effective. The  deadbolt lock is usually used on the entryway of doors. Our East Cobb locksmith  at Locksmith East Cobb can use a single cylinder deadbolt lock or a double cylinder. The difference is that with the single deadbolt there is only one key  needed to unlock it. The double cylinder deadbolt has a keyhole on both sides  and a key is required to unlock both sides of the lock. This means that if you  are unable to locate one of the keys, the door will not lock. While this is  definitely an effective lock, it can be problematic during an emergency.  Intruders feel defenseless when there are deadbolt locks installed.

Electronic Locks

This type of lock uses personal characteristics to identify the person  attempting to gain access. Your electronic lock might use something like your  fingerprint to identify you or whomever you wish to have access. Several people  can be programmed to use your electronic lock. Although it is a little on the  expensive side, it is extremely effective against intrusion. If the person who  is trying to break in is not recognized by the system, the lock will not  disengage. It is really just that simple. The homeowner may elect to use a code  that they then provide to everyone in their household. The code can be changed  when needed and multiple codes can be distributed. Perhaps you have houseguest  and you want to give them access into your home. Once they leave, you can make  their code inoperable. You will have to use the services of a reputable  locksmith in order to install this type of lock to ensure they will not use the  codes to gain access into your garage.

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‘Smart’ locks yield to simple hacker tricks

Posted Aug 8, 2016 by Devin Coldewey

It’s an open secret that the Internet of Things (if we must call it so) is pretty terrible, whether in standards, interoperability or security. You don’t really expect good security in a smart light bulb or coffee maker, though. A smart front door lock, however, really shouldn’t be quite this easy to hack.

Two different presentations at DEF CON this year made it clear that there’s a long way to go before we should start trusting the average smart lock — or even the nice ones (though if you had to choose, the latter is the better). This may surprise you, or you might have been saying it for years. At all events, these guys proved it with gusto.

Anthony Rose and Ben Ramsey, from Merculite Security, showed off a bit of lock hacking done with less than $200 worth of off-the-shelf hardware. Some opened easier than others, but in the end 12 out of 16 yielded.

Locks from Quicklock, iBluLock, and Plantraco transmitted their passwords in plaintext, making them vulnerable to anyone with a Bluetooth sniffer. Others were tricked by the attacker simply replaying the same data they snatched out of the air when a legit user unlocked the door. Another entered a failstate and opened by default when it received an encrypted string that was off by one byte.

Worth noting as well: doing a bit of wardriving, the two found plenty of locks identifying themselves as such, making it easy for an attacker to find devices to listen in on.

This was a pretty poor showing altogether, although a few resisted Rose and Ramsey’s attempts: the Noke and Masterlock smart padlocks survived, and a Kwikset Kevo did as well — until they opened it with a screwdriver. Okay, that’s cheating, but the point stands. Perhaps of most concern, only one of the 12 vendors the two contacted to inform them of these flaws responded — and even then, there was no plan to fix anything.

One that Merculite failed to crack was the August door lock, a rather more well known brand than the others (MasterLock notwithstanding). Fortunately, someone else had already made it their mission to break the thing wide open.

Read more: ‘Smart’ locks yield to simple hacker tricks

Related Article: Keyless Bluetooth Smart Lock

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East Cobb Locksmith Professionals

Do you reside in East Cobb, Georgia?  If so, you are lucky to be exposed extraordinary scenery, amazing weather, convenience to exciting cities, and local businesses that are accessible. Locksmith East Cobb is happy to be a local business that people can access any time.  We understand that being locked out is not something that anyone enjoys and we always do our best to arrive in a timely manner.  We suggest that you keep our contact information handy so that you can call us when the need arises.  We are happy to help with non-urgent matters such as the duplication of keys and lock changes.  We have a team of licensed and insured professionals that are ready to help when it is needed, any time of the day or night because we are available 24/7.

Call our number to find out more information: (678) 367-4289

We are proud to offer our clients increased protection and a great sense of security.  We offer many services including:

Residential Services:

Broken Key Extraction

Re-Key Locks

High Security Locks

Master Keys

Home Safes

Home Lockouts

Intercom Systems

Lock Change

Deadbolts Installation

Commercial Services:

Break-In Repairs

Replacements

Lockouts

Upgrades

Locks, Deadbolts & Hardware

Re-Key

Business Keys

Repairs

Miscellaneous Services:

Make Keys

Change Locks

Lock Installation

Emergency Lock Out

Panic Bars

24 Hour Service

Deadbolts

Lock & Key

Automobile Services:

Transponder Chips

Opening Car Doors

Transponder Keys Made

Unlock Car Doors

Smart Keys

Auto Lockouts, Keys Made, Lock Change

Automotive Keys

We work hard to ensure that every job we complete is done to a high standard.  We believe that the starting point is working with these top brands:

Mul-T-Lock

Baldwin

Schlage

Arrow

Falcon

Kwikset

Ilco

Medeco

Kaba

ASSA

Yale

We provide top experts in the field. When you choose Locksmith East Cobb in GA you can be certain that the job will be done right!

Contact us now to ask for more information: (678) 367-4289