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  • Product Spotlight: Home Safes

    AMSEC AMSEC’s CSC Composite Safes have always been an affordable solution when you want to protect both documents from fire and valuables from burglary attacks. AMSEC’s improved CSC line for 2009 features 2 hours of fire protection up to...

    Article • May 1st, 2009

  • 30 Under 30: Tommy Shafer

    Getting Started In A family Locksmithing Business

    Article • March 1st, 2009

  • The Story of LAGSTRIKE
    The Story of LAGSTRIKE

    Reinforcing the door jamb strengthens the weakest link on a residential door lock.

    Article • February 1st, 2009

  • A Series Keypads
    A Series Keypads

    Alarm Lock Systems has introduced three unique keypads, each of which controls access of a single entry point with up to 150 user codes. Alarm Lock's A-Series family of 12/24VAC/DC keypads are all stainless steel and two are weatherproof models that...

    Product • January 21st, 2009

  • DOOR LOCK UPGRADE: From Cylindrical Lock To Mortise Lock

    This modification provided the capability of a deadbolt and dead latch in one lock (mortise) mechanism while maintaining the integrity of the door.

    Article • January 1st, 2009

  • The Ultimate Lock Solution
    The Ultimate Lock Solution

    Existing door locks do not fully utilize the strongest structural part of a door system, the door frame. The two-part Ultimate Lock system holds the deadbolt firmly in position, strengthening the section of the door adjacent to the deadbolt.

    Article • November 1st, 2008

  • Earn Recurring Revenue with Alarm Lock iSEE Video

    Our locksmith industry has primarily focused on products which protect lives and property by physical prevention. Install a lock and thieves cannot enter. Another approach to security involves what happens after an incident. If you can’t stop...

    Article • October 1st, 2008

  • Padlock Potential

    Padlocks have come a long way to offer an expanded line of features and benefits that allow you to provide your customer with a customized product to fit their needs

    Article • September 1st, 2008

  • An Overview of Intercoms & Telephone Entry Systems

    Since many of these products are available over the Internet as do-it-yourself projects, the locksmith’s challenge is to convince your customers that you specialize, customize and assemble the exact components into a system that meets their needs at...

    Article • August 1st, 2008

  • Getting Into Video Surveillance: PICK THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT

    Many types of companies are entering the video surveillance installation business, but no one group enjoys a clear advantage, and you won’t know if you like it until you try.

    Article • August 1st, 2008

  • Navigating The Alarm Market

    NAPCO FREEDOM is of special interest to locksmiths because of its unique adaptation of the deadbolt into the system’s operation and security.

    Article • July 1st, 2008

  • Falcon Makes "T" Series Lever Lock Tougher

    ‘New and improved’ is a phrase companies often use for their latest product. Many times the product turns out to have few improvements and is just a copy of similar products already on the market. Falcon has just introduced a...

    Article • July 1st, 2008

  • Should You Specialize?

    Whatever your niche, you need to be armed with specialized tools and equipment and, most importantly, specialized knowledge and training.

    Article • June 1st, 2008

  • SCHLAGE “L” SERIES MORTISE: It’s Not Just For Commercial Applications

    Schlage “L” Series Mortise Locks are available in the residential configurations for entrance door, passage latch and bath/bedroom privacy lock.

    Article • May 1st, 2008

  • 30 Under 30: Automotive Specialist Demetrius Heggs

    For my second interview with a locksmith under 30 years old, I wanted to speak with Demetrius Heggs, owner of All City Locksmith in Philadelphia. He was 29 years old when I first approached him about the interview but I didn’t get to it until...

    Article • May 1st, 2008

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