The Chinese carved bronze password padlock has five rotating discs made of bronze with four Chinese characters on each disc as follows:
“锄禾日当午，汗滴禾下土 。谁知盘中餐，粒粒皆辛苦。
Each line is part of a poem written 1400 years ago about Peasants working in the rice fields and each grain of rice is precious. The title of the poem is “A Hard-Working Farmer” Li Shen (772-846 AD)
Farmers weeding at noon,
Sweat down the field soon.
Who knows food on a tray
Due to their tolling day?
(*Note: Close Translation but I don’t speak Mandarin)
You can turn the discs easily, but if you want to open this lock you have to rotate the characters “锄禾日当午” in a line. Not a lock to secure your belonging because it is a very popular Chinese Poem. Easy to open even if you don’t know Chinese.
Both side of the lock are jointed with a carved head of lion. The padlock is made of Bronze, an alloy, made of red copper, tin and lead.
The most common decorations on padlocks was animals from the Chinese Zodiac , such as tiger, dragon, deer, sheep, ox, etc. In Western Zhou dynasty, dragon symbol for the mens locks and phoenix for women locks were mostly used. I have a large collection of Antique Locks, Padlocks, Keys, lock picks and Handcuffs so I will make a few more Blogs and video about them. Send me any pics of old locks, keys and handcuffs mrprolock@gmail.com
Terry Whin-Yates BA Hons (Criminology) 3rd Generation Master Locksmith 25+ Years Experience
BC Security Locksmith Business License : B4227
604-782-6996
Call Toll Free: 1-866-886-5006
I have a new two (2) person only 5 Day Hands-on Locksmith Training starting Monday January 23-27, 2012 and Monday January 30 to February 3rd, 2012 in Downtown Vancouver 10am-5pm.
Only two (2) Locksmith Students only, great for Family Members or Business Partners. Class size is very limited so call me now to book.
Day 1: The first hour you will cut a key on a computerized key code machine and before noon you will be rekeying locks and cutting keys, duplicate keys by code and manual key machines, dissemble locks, rekey locks, remove and replace deadbolts, shim locks, introduction to picking
Day 2: More cutting keys on code machine, rekeying deadbolts, trouble shooting lock problems, more shimming, more lock picking.
Day 3: Full day of lock picking, We will follow my new book “Penetration Expert: How to Pick locks like a Professional locksmith” Methods to pick locks: rake, feel method picking, rake and feel, picking mush room pins, picking spool pins,
Day 4: lock-outs, removing broken keys, design a mini Master key system and master key locks.
Day 5: impressioning locks, trouble shooting lockouts, How to open a lock that will not pick, open a malfunctioning lock, rules and regulations, opening cars.
Toronto December 2012 TBA
How to use a Plug Spinner or Flipper
I provide hands-on comprehensive knowledge about locking and unlocking principles, security issues, and effective use of cutting-edge products. Each student will cut over 100+ keys per students (by code and manual key machines) and rekey, shim, pick open, take apart (and put back together) lots of locks (deadbolts and key in knobs). Also, lock-outs, broken keys and picking locks.
This is a hands on locksmith training class, no watching movies, you will learn hands on, you do the work. This is not a correspondence course. You will learn to pick locks the starting the first day. The first hour you will cut a key on a computerized key code machine and before noon you will be rekeying locks and cutting keys.
The Locksmithing Class is $1500.00 and includes all supplies, lock picks, tools and material needed to take the course with. The locksmith class is designed to teach engineering or maintenance employees for large facilities (School, Hospital, Corrections, Policing, etc.) and is a good start for beginners. The Five Day Institutional Locksmithing Class is available onsite with a minimum of four (4) students. Call or e-mail to arrange a class or for next course dates.
Note: All students must pass a criminal records check. (except Police, Hospital or School employees). Call or e-mail for details.
The apprentice form I fill out the first day of locksmith class.
See my Youtube video on “How to use a Plug Spinner or Flipper when you pick the lock the wrong way.”
Call or e-mail me to book a seat to attend the Locksmith Class.
Terry Whin-Yates BA Hons (Criminology) 3rd Generation Master Locksmith 25+ Years Experience
BC Security Locksmith Business License : B4227
604-782-6996
Call Toll Free: 1-866-886-5006
Locked out? Need Keys? Keys locked in your car? or worst, keys locked in the trunk?
When I passed my drivers license (one day after I turned 16yrs old) and I could now, after school and weekends, do emergency mobile locksmith service. My favorite locksmith job was “keys locked in car.” I could open any car with a homemade long piece of banding steel (later I bought a “Slim Jim”) and a coat hanger with a Sheperd’s hook bent on one end. I later updated my coat hanger to a chrome coat hanger (people got upset when I just used a plain coat hanger).
I could open any car in less than 60 seconds. Today with modern cars with anti-theft devices, air bags in the door, pick resistant locks I have a large car opening kit filled with air wedges, long reach tools that glow in the dark, bendable tools with hooks and lasso and a computer program to help me open the harder cars. Also, I have specialized lock picks to open pick resistant locks (BMW, Lexus, etc.).
Note: Tennis balls blowing air into the keyhole will not open any car (fun stunt on Youtube).
Terry Whin-Yates Mr. Locksmith Locked out of car video
At Mr. Prolock Professional Locksmith Vancouver Mobile Service specialize in opening cars and trunks without damaging the vehicle.
If you have BCAA auto insurance, Canadian Automobile Assocaition (CAA), American Automoblie Assocation (AAA) or other emergency auto/RV/motorcyle/bike roadside service, and if your keys are locked inside the car or trunk, or your keys are lost or broken, and lost car keys, they will cover emergency locksmith service up to $100. Mr. Locksmith will provide you with a receipt so you can submit it to your auto insurance provider for emergency 24 hour locksmith vancouver reimbursement.
We provide full 24hr Mobile Locksmith and automotive, residential and commercial locksmith services in Vancouver, Tri-Cities, Port Coqutilam, Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore, Belcarra, Downtown Vancouver, Buranby, Richmond, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, New Westminster, Delta, Surrey, Whistler, Lower Mainland, Langley, Pitt Meadows, Ridge Meadows, Mission, White Rock, Surrey,
24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call Terry 604-773-5625
Terry Whin-Yates BA Hons (Criminology) 3rd Generation Master Locksmith 25+ Years Experience
BC Security Locksmith Business License : B4227
604-773-5625
The top ten list identifying the Fraudulent and Unlicensed Locksmiths was developed jointly by the BBB, BC Consumer Protection and the BC Crime Prevention Association.
BBB ”Consumers reported “local locksmiths” advertising online using a local telephone number and local address, but when contacted, consumers are connected to a call centre in another city.
Consumers who have hired these companies allege they have been overcharged for products and services, received bad advice or poor workmanship, or have had difficulty contacting the business to correct problems.
BBB stated “Fraudulent locksmiths: Florida-based locksmiths posing as local firms have been overcharging for poor workmanship and bad advice and have left consumers with no avenue for redress. Locksmith Master and Locksmith Pros are two operating locally.”
AVOID FRAUD, DON’T BE A VICTIM: Don’t just pick the first “local” company you find online. Most of the Google “Paid Ads” are unlicensed locksmiths. Confirm the company address and ask for the legal name of the business. When the locksmith arrives, ask for identification, a business card and their BC Security Employee license. All reputable companies will take Visa or MasterCard if they insist on cash only beware.
I was contacted by a lady yesterday who said she was a victim of a Unlicensed Locksmith company she found on Google Ad Words in Downtown Vancouver who wanted to charge her over $300 to replace a mailbox lock she had lost the keys to. She paid the two “scuffy looking men” $160 cash and still has no keys to her mailbox.
Note: We charge only $95 + HST (8am to 8pm / 7 days) to pick open and replace the mailbox lock and we supply 2-3 keys.
We are a family run BC Licensed Locksmith Company (B4227) and is a 24 Hr. Emergency Mobile locksmith specializing in lock rekeys, lock outs, high security deadbolt installation and are experts in picking locks (except UL Listed Pick Resistant Locks eg Schlage Primus, Medeco, ASSA). Also, visit our locksmith store at SFU Harbour Centre at 555 W Hastings. (Monday to Saturday 10am to 6pm).
Next Week: What is the BC Security Agency who license locksmiths doing about the rash of unlicensed locksmiths operating daily in Downtown Vancouver, Vancouver and the Lower Mainland?
Terry Whin-Yates BA Hons (Criminology)
3rd Generation Master Locksmith 25+ Years Experience
BC Security Business License : B4227
604-782-6996
Call Toll Free: 1-866-886-5006
Key Store
SFU Harbour Centre
555 W Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC
LOCKSMITH HANDS-ON LOCKSMITH TRAINING AND ONE DAY FREE LOCKSMITH CLASS FOR PREVIOUS LOCKSMITH STUDENTS
VANCOUVER: January 9-13, 2012 Five (5) Day Hands-on Locksmith Class in Vancouver, BC CALL OR EMAIL TO BOOK YOUR SEAT.
VANCOUVER: SIX (6) WEEK LOCKSMITH TRAINING JANUARY 9 TO FEBRUARY 17, 2012
VANCOUVER: FREE ONE DAY REFRESHER FOR PREVIOUS STUDENTS, SEATING IS LIMITED, CALL OR EMAIL TO BOOK YOUR SEAT
TORONTO: March 5-9, 2012 Five (5) Day Hands-on Locksmith Class CALL OR EMAIL TO BOOK YOUR SEAT.
TORONTO: SIX (6) WEEK LOCKSMITH TRAINING MARCH 5TH TO APRIL 13TH, 2012
TORONTO: FREE ONE DAY REFRESHER FOR PREVIOUS STUDENTS, SEATING IS LIMITED, CALL OR EMAIL TO BOOK YOUR SEAT
ALSO:
VANCOUVER: Every Saturday in January 2012
One Hour Locksmithing Class
For people interested in becoming a locksmith. The locksmith student will cut a key by code on the computerized key code machine and then duplicate a copy of the key machine. You will then remove and replace a deadbolt and rekey a deadbolt lock. Bring your house keys and we will rekey a lock and you can see how hard it is to pick your lock.
Call or e-mail me to book a seat to attend the Locksmith Class.
Terry Whin-Yates BA Hons (Criminology) 3rd Generation Master Locksmith 25+ Years Experience
BC Security Business License : B4227
1-604-782-6996
Call Toll Free: 1-866-886-5006
2012 SPECIAL ONE DAY LOCKSMITH COURSES TBA
- INTRO TO LOCKSMITHING DAY 1
- INTRO TO LOCKSMITH DAY 2
- HOW TO PICK LOCKS DAY 3 (Note: Prerequisti Day 1 & 2 or permission of the Instructor)
- MASTER KEYING LOCKS DAY 4
- OVERVIEW AND HANDS-ON OF TEST DAY 5
- OPENING CARS AND TRUCKS
- DEFENSE AGAINST METHODS OF ENTRY (DAMES)
- SARGENT & GREENLEAF SAFE COMBINATION LOCK
- PHYSICAL SECURITY SURVEYS
- SOCIAL MEDIA FOR LOCKSMTIHS
- INTERNET MARKETING
- LOCKSMITH WEBSITE DESIGN
- AD WORDS FOR LOCKSMITHS
- SOCIAL MEDIA FOR LOCKSMITHS
- KEY IN KNOB LOCK SERVICING
One of the biggest problems new locksmiths run into is rekeying key-in-knob cylinders. During this one (1) day locksmith course we will cover all the major key-in-knobs a locksmith will have to service for residential and commercial buildings. The Key-in-Knobs (KIK) range from off-shore residential to the most popular commercial grade KIK)
SIX (6) WEEK LOCKSMITH TRAINING TBA
Mr. Locksmith will be conducting a 5 Day, Hands-on Locksmith Training starting Monday November 28 to Friday December 02, 2011, Downtown Vancouver 10am-5pm.
Day 1: The first hour you will cut a key on a computerized key code machine and before noon you will be rekeying locks and cutting keys, duplicate keys by code and manual key machines, dissemble locks, rekey locks, remove and replace deadbolts, shim locks, introduction to picking
Day 2: More cutting keys on code machine, rekeying deadbolts, trouble shooting lock problems, more shimming, more lock picking.
Day 3: Full day of lock picking, We will follow my new book “Penetration Expert: How to Pick locks like a Professional locksmith” Methods to pick locks: rake, feel method picking, rake and feel, picking mush room pins, picking spool pins,
Day 4: lock-outs, removing broken keys, design a mini Master key system and master key locks.
Day 5: impressioning locks, trouble shooting lockouts, How to open a lock that will not pick, open a malfunctioning lock, rules and regulations.
Toronto December 2011 TBA
Mr. Locksmith provides hands-on comprehensive knowledge about locking and unlocking principles, security issues, and effective use of cutting-edge products. Each student will cut over 100+ keys per students (by code and manual key machines) and rekey, shim, pick open, take apart (and put back together) lots of locks (deadbolts and key in knobs). Also, lock-outs, broken keys and picking locks.
This is a hands on locksmith training class, no watching movies, you will learn hands on, you do the work. This is not a correspondence course. You will learn to pick locks the starting the first day. The first hour you will cut a key on a computerized key code machine and before noon you will be rekeying locks and cutting keys.
The Locksmithing Class is $1500.00 and includes all supplies, lock picks, tools and material needed to take the course with. The locksmith class is designed to teach engineering or maintenance employees for large facilities (School, Hospital, Corrections, Policing, etc.) and is a good start for beginners. The Five Day Institutional Locksmithing Class is available onsite with a minimum of four (4) students. Call or e-mail to arrange a class or for next course dates.
Note: All students must pass a criminal records check. (except Police, Hospital or School employees). Call or e-mail for details.
The apprentice form I fill out the first day of locksmith class.
Call or e-mail me to book a seat to attend the Locksmith Class.
Terry Whin-Yates BA Hons (Criminology) 3rd Generation Master Locksmith 25+ Years Experience
This morning I had another person call me about being a victim of an unlicensed locksmith in Vancouver. He had searched for “Locksmith Vancouver” on Google. He contacted the top three locksmith companies on Google Ad Words and one of these companies visited his home and rekeyed his lock and charged him over $500.00 and he paid cash.
Note: Mr. Locksmith charges $95.00 to rekey 1-2 locks and our customers get 5 free keys.
He now has been calling the company he had contacted and they refuse to talk to him. He called me and asked me what he can do.
Lots of Unlicensed Locksmiths in the Vancouver Area and other Cities in North America. He could have visited the BC Government website.
“Verify Locksmith Security Business licence” at the following BC Government site:
He could also write a letter to Registrar, Security Services ( http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/securityindustry)
When you Google “Locksmith Vancouver” the top three listings on Google Ad Words are unlicensed locksmiths. It is difficult for legitimate locksmiths to pay the Google Ad Word rates to be listed on the top of Google Ad Words. At Mr. Locksmith all of our locksmith have had Criminal records checks, have BC Government issued locksmith employee licenses and Mr. Locksmith had paid the fees to have a BC Government issued company locksmith license and Mr. Locksmith has the required liability insurance required by the BC Government.
The business model for the unlicensed locksmiths on Google Ad Words is to target emergency lock outs, quote low and then charge hundreds of dollars for simple jobs. Also, the unlicensed locksmiths will drill the lock or door because they don’t have the skills or training to pick the lock. I was called out to a car lockout where the un licensed locksmith tired to drill a car door open.
In the Province of British Columbia Locksmiths and Locksmith companies are required by law to have a British Columbia Provincial Locksmith License and have a minimum of two (2) years locksmith training and supervision under a licensed locksmith. The BC Locksmith License requires a security check and clearance and includes a fingerprint check at the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) or local Police Department. In British Columbia the Industry Training Authority (ITA) is responsible for apprentice locksmiths and certification as a qualified locksmith. The ITA verifies the locksmith has a minimum of two (2) years training under the supervision of BC Licensed and Qualified Locksmith,
However, the lack of a BC Locksmith License and criminal records check and security clearance has not deterred unlicensed locksmiths operating in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland,
Many of these unlicensed locksmith companies operating in Vancouver are based in Vancouver and the US. In the summer of 2010 the BC Government revoked a person in Vancouver who had a security guard license and was and was operating as an unliceded locksmith and he is still operating as an unlicensed locksmith in Vancouver. Also, this unlicensed locksmith and unlicensed locksmith company is advertising on Google Ad Words and is at the top of Google Ad Words.
I spoke with a representative from the Solicitor General office about the unlicensed locksmiths and this particular person and unlicensed company and he basically admitted they do not have the money or time to pursue unlicensed locksmiths and unlicensed locksmith companies operating openly in British Columbia. I will try to interview someone from their office for an “official response.”
I will report in a future Blog what the BC Government is doing about unlicensed locksmiths and Googles response to BC Unlicensed locksmiths advertising on Google Ad words.
In my opinion the only way to for people to people to get any satisfaction is to Fight the Unlicensed Locksmiths the only place they get business.
On Google Ad Words:
1- Google “Locksmith Vancouver” or “Locksmith” or “Locksmith Richmond” etc,
2- Click on the top three locksmiths at the top of the page.
3- Go to the unlicensed locksmith website and click on a few pages.
*** You just cost the unlicensed Mobile Locksmith $2-$5 each time you visit.
FIGHT BACK, THE UNLICENSED LOCKSMITHS USE GOOGLE AD WORDS TO ADVERTISE
FIGHT BACK, THE UNLICENSED LOCKSMITHS USE GOOGLE AD WORDS TO ADVERTISE
Fight the Unlicensed Locksmiths Google “Locksmith Vancouver” and click on Unlicensed Vancouver Mobile Locksmith. Go to the unlicensed locksmith website and click on a few pages.
You just cost the unlicensed Vancouver Mobile Locksmith $2-$5 each time you visit.
FIGHT BACK, THE UNLICENSED LOCKSMITHS USE GOOGLE AD WORDS TO ADVERTISE
Terry Whin-Yates BA Hons (Criminology) is a 3rd Generation Master Locksmith with over 25 Years Locksmithing experience. Terry has a locksmith license and his Locksmith companies all have their BC Security Business License (B4227). Go to http://www.mrlocksmith.com/ and subscribe to his newsletter now.
Terry Whin-Yates BA Hons (Criminology)
3rd Generation Master Locksmith
25+ Years Experience
BC Security Business License : B4227
604-782-6996
www.mrlocksmith.com
www.mrprolock.com
604-773-5625
The Top 100 Key Blanks for Commercial and Residential Key blanks from Ilco / Kaba a key blank manufacturer they sell to locksmiths and key stores. Most popular key blanks a locksmith cuts or duplicates will vary by Region and location within a City. In Canada the most popular key blank duplicated is the Weiser “W1″ and the Schlage “SC1″ key blanks. I had a locksmith shop next to several large office buildings and the most Popular key I cut was the Sargent “LA.” The most popular key at my newest locksmith shop and key store in Downtown Vancouver, BC is the Schlage 6 pin “SC4″ and Best Keys.
In future Blogs I will discuss key blank identification, key blank selection for your key store and locksmith shop, locations and suppliers of to purchase key blanks. Also, I will talk about Imported locks or “Off Shore” manufactured keys and locks and the problems duplicating keys for these North American clones.
Also, the major problem is shoe repair and corner stores cutting keys. To save money they cut keys on Master key blanks, rather than stocking the various keyways in a particule brand of lock they only stock and cut the ‘Master’ blank. An example is Schlage locks key blank series (C, CE, E, EF, F, FG …). The inexperienced key cutters just stock the Schlage ‘L” blank which is the Master for all the keyways and cut all Schlage on the Master “L” Key blank. On a large office building with multiple floors and offices the master key system has now been comprised. More of this in later Blogs. When I see the amount of master key blanks in the top 100 keys and how many of these keys customers bring to our Mr. Locksmith Key Store in SFU Harbour Centre Mall at 555 W Hastings Street Vancouver BC (Downtown Vancouver) I try to point out how their master key system and building security has been comprised.
In a future Blog I will discuss the solution to unauthorized key duplication.
Ranking Description Fits Commercial
1 1176-KW1 KWIKSET C
2 1145-SC1 SCHLAGE C
3 A1176ST-KW10 TITAN C
4 1092-M1 MASTER C
5 N1054WB-WR5 WEISER C
6 999-Y1 YALE C
7 1022-SE1 SEGAL C
8 1069L-NA14 NATIONAL C
9 1179-AR1 ARROW C
10 1054WB-WR3 WEISER C
11 01122-Y11 YALE C
12 1522-EZ1 IMPORTED C
13 D1054K-DE6 DEXTER C
14 L1054B-IN8 ILCO C
15 1145A-SC4 SCHLAGE C
16 01122R-Y13 YALE C
17 1137B CHICAGO C
18 1003M-CO106 CORBIN C
19 1069N-RO3 NATIONAL C
20 TE3-HR2 HARLOC-TESA C
21 101AM-AP1 CHICAGO C
22 1069LB-NA12 NATIONAL C
23 999A-Y2 YALE C
24 A1054WD-FA3 FALCON C
25 1041T-CG16 CHICAGO C
26 1043J-IL11 ILLINOIS C
27 A1114A-BE2 BEST C
28 1054UN-IN29 ILCO C
29 MD1054K-MD17 MASTER/DEXTER C
30 103AM-AP3 CHICAGO C
31 102AM-AP2 CHICAGO C
32 1054DL-IN35 ILCO C
33 104AM-AP4 CHICAGO C
34 01007LA SARGENT C
35 A1145E-SC9 SCHLAGE C
36 1092NR-M16 MASTER C
37 L1054G-FR2 FORT C
38 1054MT-IN33 ILCO C
39 1092N-M10 MASTER C
40 PZ1-PZ1 PAPIAZ C
41 997E-Y52 YALE C
42 1092DS-M13 MASTER C
43 A1145L-SC20 SCHLAGE C
44 LF18 LOWE & FLETCHER C
45 997X-Y6 YALE C
46 998GA-Y78 YALE C
47 S22 SARGENT C
48 A1011-L4 CORBIN/RUSSWIN C
49 A1011D1-RU46 RUSSWIN C
50 1179A-AR4 ARROW C
51 1028 DIEBOLD C
52 1175N-WK2 WESLOCK C
53 1092B-M2 MASTER C
54 VR91AR-VR7 VIRO C
55 A1001EH-CO88 CORBIN C
56 1041G-CG1 CHICAGO C
57 1069G-RO7 NATIONAL C
58 1092-6000-M20 MASTER PADLOCK C
59 1063E S & G C
60 1502 ESP C
61 1092D-M12 MASTER C
62 01122A-Y12 YALE C
63 1092-900-M19 MASTER C
64 1041Y-CG17 CHICAGO C
65 R1003M-BO1 BOMMER C
66 1092H-M11 MASTER C
67 S1000V-CO68 CORBIN C
68 A1054WB-WR4 FALCON C
69 R1001EN-SK1 CORBIN C
70 1069-RO1 NATIONAL C
71 X1054K-IN3 ILCO C
72 01122AR-Y14 YALE C
73 1866-10 PUNDRA C
74 1000V-CO26 CORBIN C
75 1022-SE1 SEGAL C
76 1503-ES9 ESP C
77 1001EH-CO87 CORBIN C
78 X1014L-LO1 LORI C
79 1054G FORT C
80 1041H-IL1 ILLINOIS C
81 S54F DOMINION LOCK C
82 VR91-VR2 VIRO C
83 1145E-SC8 SCHLAGE C
84 1011P-RU4 RUSSWIN C
85 1307A-SC6 SCHLAGE C
86 1180S-XL7 XL C
87 A1114D BEST C
88 A1114G BEST C
89 1011D1-RU45 RUSSWIN C
90 1092VM-M5 MASTER C
91 DO6 DOMINION LOCK C
92 1866-13 PUNDRA C
93 A1114E BEST C
94 A1001ABM-CO89 CORBIN C
95 1043B-IL9 ILLINOIS C
96 N54G DOMINION LOCK C
97 A1114F BEST C
98 D1098B-DE2 DEXTER C
99 1145F-SC7 SCHLAGE C
100 1004-L1 LOCKWOOD C
101 1054WD FALCON C
102 VR91B-VR5 VIRO C
103 A1145F-SC10 SCHLAGE C
104 100AM-AP5 CHICAGO C
105 1515 MEDECO C
106 01122B-Y103 YALE C
107 P54F DOMINION LOCK C
108 998-Y4 YALE C
109 1092V-M4 MASTER C
110 1528 EMCO C
111 1069H NCL C
112 1307A-SC6 SCHLAGE C
113 TE4 TESA C
114 1001EN-CO7 CORBIN C
115 VR91-VR2 VIRO C
116 A1176-KW5 KWIKSET C
117 R1064D-NA6 NATIONAL C
118 D1054KA-DE8 DEXTER C
119 MR1 M-R C
120 R1001EG-CO62 CORBIN C
121 01014S EAGLE C
122 1092C-M17 MASTER C
123 A1114J BEST C
124 1323 MOSLER C
125 1307W-SC22 SCHLAGE C
126 A1001AH-CO91 CORBIN C
127 X1014F-EA27 EAGLE C
128 997EB-Y5 YALE C
129 S1041JA CHICAGO C
130 A1011P-RU16 RUSSWIN C
131 X1054WA-WR2 WEISER C
132 A1045 JUNCKUNC C
133 A1114H BEST C
134 N1007KMA SARGENT C
135 K1054B-IN24 BARGMAN C
136 1137S CHICAGO C
137 13D VIRO C
138 R1064E-NA25 NATIONAL C
139 1120D-SL1 SLAYMAKER C
140 AB62C ABUS C
141 1010N-S68 SARGENT C
142 1011-RU1 RUSSWIN C
143 01010-S4 SARGENT C
144 A1515 MEDECO C
145 A1145H SCHLAGE C
146 A1054WC-FA2 FALCON C
147 1071-W1 W.B. C
148 A1114K BEST C
149 LF19 L & F C
150 1069M-RO5 NATIONAL C
151 L1003M CORBIN C
152 1502M ESP C
I look forward to your comments.
Terry Whin-Yates BA Hons (Criminology) 3rd Generation Master Locksmith
In the United States and Canada various Locksmith organizations and businesses having been calling for regulations for training and criminal records checks for anyone in the Locksmith business. In British Columbia Canada Locksmiths are in theory regulated by the BC Government. Locksmiths in BC must have a minimum of two years working under the supervision of a Licensed Locksmith. After two years the Apprentice Locksmith can apply to the Industry Training Authority (ITA) to receive their “Trade Qualification” (TQ). Locksmith Businesses must have a Locksmith with a TQ, minimum 1 Million dollars liability insurance and a Locksmith Business license issued by the BC Government. All locksmith employees must have a “Locksmith Employee License” or a “Locksmith Employee License Under Supervision.” The Locksmith must be fingerprinted by the local police and a criminal records check is conducted by the BC Government before a Locksmith License is issued. The BC Government and the ITA have a list of regulations and requirements and the Government, in theory, can hand out heavy fines for non-compliance.
However, in BC we have no shortage of unlicensed locksmiths and the plague of the ‘Locksmith Scammers” operating across North America. Most of the Google paid ads (adsense) are the unlicensed locksmiths promoting to open your car or house for $15.00. I don’t know about you but I can not start my Locksmith Van and drive down the street for $15.00 (price of gas, insurance, car payments, repairs, etc.). The unlicensed and scammer locksmiths are operating in the open and in defiance of the locksmith regulations. BC has had locksmith licensing in place for over 25 years and appears to be losing the battle to regulate the Locksmith industry.
I support the BC Government trying to regulate the Locksmith Industry and the ITA finally has a workable Locksmith Apprentice training requirements. Between the two groups they have the ability, finally after 25 years, to have a positive impact on the Locksmith Industry. Also, the ITA training standards combined with Government Licensing and Criminal Records checks should be used as the standard for other States and Provinces trying to regulate Locksmiths, Apprentice Locksmiths and Locksmith Business.
However, any Province or State has to look at the failure to regulate or fine unlicensed Locksmiths and Locksmith companies. Legitimate Locksmith Companies pay hundreds if not thousands of dollars to comply with the regulations and compete with unlicensed, untrained and scammer companies every hour of the day. If enforcement or the Government rules and regulations is haphazard, inconsistent or non-existent then you will have the same situation in British Columbia, Canada nice looking and well drafted rules and regulations and nice well thought out Apprenticeship and training standards and little or no enforcement of these rules and regulations.
In conclusion, I look forward to comments.
Thanks
Terry Whin-Yates BA Hons (Criminology)
3rd Generation Master Locksmith
25+ Years Experience
BC Security Business License : B4227
604-782-6996
www.mrlocksmith.com
www.mrprolock.com
www.becomealocksmith.info
604-773-5625
In Vancouver, British Columbia Canada, I have scheduled several 5 days locksmith Classes for November and December. The hands-on comprehensive knowledge about locking and unlocking principles, security issues, and effective use of cutting-edge products. Each student will cut over 100+ keys per students (by code and manual key machines) and rekey, shim, pick open, take apart (and put back together) lots of locks (deadbolts and key in knobs). Also, lock-outs, broken keys and picking locks.
Each student will design a mini Master key system and master key their locks. This is a hands on locksmith training class, no watching movies, you will learn hands on, you do the work. This is not a correspondence course. You will learn to pick locks the starting the first day. The first hour you will cut a key on a computerized key code machine and before noon you will be rekeying locks and cutting keys.
The Locksmithing Class is $1500.00 and includes all supplies, lock picks, tools and material needed to take the course with. The locksmith class is designed to teach engineering or maintenance employees for large facilities (School, Hospital, Corrections, Policing, etc.) and is a good start for beginners. The Five Day Institutional Locksmithing Class is available onsite with a minimum of four (4) students. Call or e-mail to arrange a class or for next course dates.
Note: All students in Canada must pass a criminal records check. (except Police, Hospital or School employees).
Vancouver BC 5 Day Locksmith Class Nov. 14-18, 2011
Vancouver BC Saturday Only Locksmith Class starting November 19th, 2011
Kelowna, BC December 2011 TBA
Vancouver BC December 2011 TBA
Tampa Florida January & February 2012 TBA
Toronto Ontario, March 2012 TBA
Also, for the hands-on lock picking course I have incorporated methods from my new Lock Picking book “Penetration Expert: How to pick locks like a Professional Locksmith” . All locksmith students get a free copy “Penetration Expert: How to pick locks like a Professional Locksmith” and the book will soon be available at Amazon.com.
Call or e-mail for details.
Thanks
Terry Whin-Yates BA Hons (Criminology)
3rd Generation Master Locksmith
25+ Years Experience
BC Security Business License : B4227
604-782-6996
www.mrlocksmith.com
www.mrprolock.com
www.becomealocksmith.info
604-773-5625
I have started a new website Become a Locksmith (http://www.becomealocksmith.info) and I will post Blogs about new Locksmith Tools, Key Machines, Locks, Lock Picks, Locksmith Training and Regulations and Licensing requirements by Province and State in Canada and the United States. I will expand the information to include North, Central and South American and the Caribbean.
Visit my new website (http://www.becomealocksmith.info) and I will appreciate comments and feedback to help me improve the new Become a Locksmith Website.
Terry Whin-Yates BA (Hons)
3rd Generation Locksmith
Terry Whin-Yates 3rd Generation Professional Locksmith will be offering his Five (5) days hands-on in the new locksmith training centre in Downtown Vancouver starting this October 2011.
Basic Locksmith Training Monday to Friday 9am-5pm as follows:
Oct 10-14, 2011, Vancouver, British Columbia (Downtown Vancouver, BC)
Oct. 24-28, Vancouver, British Columbia (Downtown Vancouver, BC)
November 14-18, Vancouver, British Columbia (Downtown Vancouver, BC)
December 5-9, Vancouver, British Columbia (Downtown Vancouver, BC)
Our new locksmith training centre provides hands-on comprehensive knowledge about locking and unlocking principles, picking locks, security issues, and effective use of cutting-edge products. Each student will cut over 100+ keys per students (by code and manual key machines) and rekey, shim, pick open, take apart (and put back together) lots of locks (deadbolts and key in knobs). Also, lock-outs, broken keys and picking locks.
Each student will design a mini Master key system and master key their locks. This is a hands on locksmith training class, no watching movies, you will learn hands on, you do the work. This is not a correspondence course. You will learn to pick locks the starting the first day. The first hour you will cut a key on a computerized key code machine and before noon you will be rekeying locks and cutting keys.
The Locksmithing Class is $1500.00 and includes all supplies, lock picks, tools and material needed to take the course with. The locksmith class is designed to teach engineering or maintenance employees for large facilities (School, Hospital, Corrections, Policing, etc.) and is a good start for beginners. The Five Day Institutional Locksmithing Class is available onsite with a minimum of four (4) students. Call or e-mail to arrange a class or for next course dates.
Note: All students must pass a criminal records check. (except Police, Hospital or School employees). Call or e-mail for details.
I recommend completing the Security Worker Application “Locksmith under Supervision” online as follows:
The apprentice form I fill out the first day of locksmith class.
Are you interested in attending the Locksmith Class?
Thanks
Terry Whin-Yates BA Hons (Criminology)
3rd Generation Master Locksmith
25+ Years Experience
BC Security Business License : B4227
604-782-6996
www.mrlocksmith.com
www.mrprolock.com
604-773-5625
I (Terry Whin-Yates) will be at the Professional Lock Picking Contest at the PNE Prize Home attempting to pick open the Weiser Smart Lock in Vancouver, British Columbia on Tuesday night July 26, 2011.
Weiser Lock is sponsoring a “Professional Lock Picking Contest” and Terry and a few others have received an invitation to attend the Lock Picking contest.
This should be an interesting contest because I and locksmiths at Mr. Locksmith and our sister company Mr. Prolock open Weiser Locks and the new Smart Key Locks almost everyday 24/7. The lock can usually be opened in seconds with no sign of entry.
Lets see if the lock has been updated to prevent the lock from being “picked.”
I will update this BLOG later tonight with the results of the Professional Lock Picking Contest with the PNE Prize Home in Vancouver British Columbia.
Terry Whin-Yates BA Hons (Criminology)
3rd Generation Master Locksmith
25+ Years Experience
BC Security Business License : B4227
604-782-6996
www.mrlocksmith.com
www.mrprolock.com
604-773-5625
Terry Whin-Yates will be offering a Five (5) days hands-on (M-F, 8:30-5:30pm) Basic Locksmith Training as follows:
July 18-22, 2011 (M-F, 9am-5pm) Vancouver, BC
Terry Whin-Yates provides hands-on comprehensive knowledge about locking and unlocking principles, security issues, and effective use of cutting-edge products. Each student will cut over 100+ keys per students (by code and manual key machines) and rekey, shim, pick open, take apart (and put back together) lots of locks (deadbolts and key in knobs). Also, lock-outs, broken keys and picking locks.
Each student will design a mini Master key system and master key their locks. This is a hands on locksmith training class, no watching movies, you will learn hands on, you do the work. This is not a correspondence course. You will learn to pick locks the starting the first day. The first hour you will cut a key on a computerized key code machine and before noon you will be rekeying locks and cutting keys.
The Locksmithing Class is $1500.00 and includes all supplies, lock picks, tools and material needed to take the course with. The locksmith class is designed to teach engineering or maintenance employees for large facilities (School, Hospital, Corrections, Policing, etc.) and is a good start for beginners. The Five Day Institutional Locksmithing Class is available onsite with a minimum of four (4) students. Call or e-mail to arrange a class or for next course dates.
Note: All students must pass a criminal records check. (except Police, Hospital or School employees). Call or e-mail for details.
I recommend completing the Security Worker Application “Locksmith under Supervision” online as follows:
The apprentice form I fill out the first day of locksmith class.
Thanks
Terry Whin-Yates BA Hons (Criminology)
3rd Generation Master Locksmith
25+ Years Experience
BC Security Business License : B4227
604-782-6996
www.mrlocksmith.com
www.mrprolock.com
604-773-5625
I have been writing and blogging about Unlicensed locksmiths operating in Vancouver, British Columbia and the problems for the Locksmith Industry.
The Better Business Bureau recently has started to receive complaints about people saying locksmith impostors and unlicensed locksmiths are showing up to fix their locks.
The BBB’s states the fakes locksmiths end up charging more than the initial estimate over the phone. “Ask for the legal name of the business, if they refuse than just call another locksmith. When the locksmith arrives ask them for identification, ask for a business card and ask to see the [business] license.”
BBB further states “What’s happening is you’ll call, who you think, is a licensed l locksmith you found on the Internet like Surrey locksmith master or Locksmiths Pro’s and is not a local BC company. Many unlicensed locksmiths and unlicensed locksmith companies are operating in Vancouver. Several more companies are Unlicensed Vancouver Mobile Locksmith Ltd is an unlicensed Locksmith Company and Robson Locksmith has no BC Locksmith Business License and Unlicensed Colin EVANS does not have a valid BC Locksmith License or even a BC Security Guard License.
You must ask for the license of your locksmith and input it into this government webpage to make sure it’s valid before you deal with them, or you could be getting ripped off!
Protect yourself, you can “Verify Locksmith Security Business licence” at the following BC Government site:
Also, you can file a complaint to the Registrar of Security Programs and Police Division. The complaint process can be used to report unlicensed companies and locksmiths.
Complaint Process – How to file a complaint against a Security Licensee
In the near future the Government website will have more information on which Unlicensed Locksmith companies are operating in Vancouver, BC.
Use only BC licensed Locksmiths. Mr. Prolocks BC Locksmith License is B4227.
Terry Whin-Yates BA Hons (Criminology)
3rd Generation Master Locksmith
25+ Years Experience
BC Security Business License : B4227
604-773-5625
www.mrprolock.com
The Science Council of B.C. has given an innovative SFU high-tech spin-off company a $200,000 Technology B.C. grant toward its efforts to help fight crime.
Crime Prevention Analysis Lab (CPAL) Inc., which grew from the pioneering work of SFU environmental criminologists Paul and Patricia Brantingham, conducts research and development on analytical systems for the purposes of crime pattern analysis. It’s the second time the company has received a $200,000 Technology B.C. grant.
CPAL Inc. will soon release its product, a software package called crimepatterns.com, to law enforcement agencies across the country. The software applies geographic mapping to crime scenes to detect patterns in serial criminals’ behaviour.
The first module focuses on auto theft and is about to be tested by Burnaby RCMP. Follow-up modules on break and enter, robbery and arson are planned. The company is preparing to market its auto-theft module this summer.
“We’re excited by the funding and the fast pace this is taking off,” says Terry Whin-Yates (left), president and CEO of CPAL Inc, and a graduate student in the school of criminology. He developed the idea of mapping the location of crimes while studying under the Brantinghams.
The company, based at SFU’s Discovery Park, was formed in 1999 and currently employs seven.
“The underlying concept is that crime is not random,” says Whin-Yates. In the case of auto crime, the system allows investigators to determine patterns between where vehicles are being stolen and recovered, what type of vehicles are being targeted and what vehicles appeal to a particular thief.
They can then call up data on possible suspects and see whether they live in proximity to the crime, which is common among auto thieves, as well as their methods of criminal behaviour — with amazing speed.
“The most probable criminals in this type of theft are repeat offenders,” says Whin-Yates. “The data is there. But it has never been pooled in this way.”
The software may not reduce the manpower necessary to fight crime but it can substantially help to focus the resources, he says.
While the company has also been successful in securing private funding, Whin-Yates says its fund-raising efforts will continue in the hopes of hiring more staff.
Researchers in SFU’s crime prevention analysis lab, run by the Brantinghams, continue to develop, collect and analyse comprehensive criminal justice-related information from police and government — data and models that helped set the stage for CPAL Inc.
Fraud Alert: Unlicensed & Unqualified Locksmiths Operating in Vancouver
Our security License number is B4227. You must ask for the license of your locksmith and input it into this government webpage to make sure it’s valid before you deal with them, or you could be getting ripped off!
Know Your Locksmith
At Mr. Prolock Professional Locksmiths we know that calling a locksmith can be a stressful situation. You might have just had your house broken into, a potentially shady individual might have had access to your keys, or you might be locked out of your home. So how do you know that when you call a locksmith, you are going to be serviced by someone you can trust?
This Mr. Prolock Blog is response to a slew of questions we have been receiving. Currently, in the United States, there is a big problem with scammer locksmiths who have been taking advantage of customers in an emergency situation: an individual might be locked out of their house and have no way back in without the help of a locksmith, whom after quoting low will charges hundreds of dollars or more! But we thought that was just in the States.
Locally, Mr. Prolock has been repeatedly dealing with certain Vancouver locksmiths who show up to rekey a house (simple enough), but wind up telling the client that all the locks in the house need to be replaced. While it is true that locks get old, fall into disarray and may or may not need to be replaced, some locksmiths will take advantage of an unsuspecting client in need.
If you have any doubts, get a second opinion. Call around. Mr. Prolock Professtional Locksmiths will be more than happy to answer all your questions (over the phone) that you might have about your buildings security. We always offer an estimate, and we always ask about your current security setup (i.e. what type of lock, what type of key). Most of the Scammer locksmiths cannot answer simple key and lock questions over the phone.
There are locksmith companies servicing the downtown area with less than one year’s experience and no BC Security License. One of these unqualified locksmiths had a security guard license and the BC Government revoked his Security employee lic (more on this in a future Blog). An inexperienced locksmith does not know keys, keyways or basic or High Security Locks. When they show up to your house and find an unfamiliar lock, they tell their client that everything needs to be replaced, costing hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars extra. These inexperienced and unprofessional locksmiths do not even have a Keymachine or Code Cutter, thus they have been using recycled keys. This is a huge ethical security risk when you think about how many locks they must change in a day, using the keys from the previous job, to become the key into your door, and replacing any lock that doesn’t match their limited knowledge of keyways.
Here are a couple videos about scammer locksmiths
Mr. Prolock is a fourth generation, family owned and operated business. We have the accumulated knowledge of over fifty years. We work with the police, we work in the prisons, we offer training courses, and we service an area near you. So it is important to know your locksmith. Give them a call, chat on the phone, and develop a rapport.
Protect yourself, you can “Verify Locksmith Security Business licence” at the following BC Government site:
Also, you can file a complaint to the Registrar of Security Programs and Police Division. The complaint process can be used to report unlicensed companies and locksmiths.
Complaint Process – How to file a complaint against a Security Licensee
Terry Whin-Yates BA Hons (Criminology)
3rd Generation Master Locksmith
25+ Years Experience
BC Security Business License : B4227
604-773-5625
www.mrprolock.com
Mr. Prolock Professional Rekeying or Changing Locks (House, Condo or Business)
At Mr. Prolock Professional Locksmiths I get several emergency calls from customers in Vancouver and Downtown Vancouver who need their locks rekeyed or changed asap. Sometimes they have just lost their keys or someone has a key to their House, Apartment or Condo and they need the locks rekeyed. One emergency call I did the other night in Burnaby was the customer had come home from work and left their keys in the lock after they opened the front door. They remembered leaving the keys in the deadbolt and in less than 15 minutes someone had taken the keys. Also, on sunny days in Vancouver while women are at the coffee shop having a coffee with friends we get a rash of calls to rekey locks after their purses have been stolen from the backs of their seats or from underneath the table. The worst theft of purse several weeks ago was a woman was in the restroom and a theft reached under the stall and grabbed her purse. When a purse is stolen not only does it have the house and car keys but also the owners identification with their address.
Most people who call us at Mr. Prolock Locksmiths think they need new locks. However, most locks, key in knobs or deadbolts if they are in good condition can be rekeyed. Rekeying your locks is less expensive than replacing or changing your locks with new locks. Rekeying your existing locks will only take a few minutes per lock and the old keys will no longer open the lock. You should rekey your house or condo immediately when you move into your new place or business. You do not know who has keys.
Many Break & Enters we attend are a result of someone having a key and just opening the door. No sign of entry and usually no insurance coverage (check your insurance policies).
At 24 Hour Mr. Prolock Professional Locksmiths we only charge $95.00(+ tax) to rekey your regular house or business deadbolts locks or store front locks. Also, we supply you with Five (5) Free keys. *(1-2 Locks, $20 for each additional lock). Our Professional Locksmiths will rekey your locks 24hrs a day, 7 days a week servicing Vancouver, Downtown Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, Tri-Cites (Port Moody, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam) and the North Shore (North Vancovuer & West Vancouver).
In future Mr. Prolock Blogs I will discuss the new customer rekeyable locks from Weiser and Kwikset and why you should not use these deadbolts for your house or condo (Note: Our locksmiths can open them in seconds). Also, it will not be long before the information is available on the internet for burglars and thieves to defeat (Break & Enter) these locks on your house.
Terry Whin-Yates BA Hons (Criminology)
3rd Generation Master Locksmith
25+ Years Experience
BC Security Business License : B4227
604-773-5625
www.mrprolock.com
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/24hrMrLocksmith
In Vancouver British Columbia, Terry Whin-Yates, 3rd Generation Locksmith, will be offering my Five (5) days hands-on Institutional and Basic Locksmith Training as follows:
Feb. 7-11, 2011 (Monday to Friday, 9pm-5pm)
Feb 21-25, 2011 (Monday to Friday, 9pm-5pm)
March 14-18, 2011 (Monday to Friday, 9pm-5pm)
Basic Locksmithing Evening Class
Feb 21- March 04, (2011 Evenings 6pm-9pm)
Mr. Locksmith offers hands-on training and each student will cut over 100+ keys per students (by code and manual key machines) and rekey, shim, pick open, take apart (and put back together) lots of locks (deadbolts and key in knobs). Also, lock-outs, broken keys and picking locks.
Visit www.mrlocksmith for further details or call.
Terry Whin-Yates
BA (Hons) Criminology
3rd Generation Locksmith
25+ Years Experience
BC Locksmith Security Business License : B4227
604-782-6996
www.mrlocksmith.com
Visit my BLOG for updates: http://www.mrlocksmith.com/locksmithvancouver/
Complete 24hr Professional locksmithing service.
In Vancouver British Columbia, I (Terry Whin-Yates, 3rd Generation Locksmith,) will be offering my Five (5) days hands-on (M-F, 8:30-5:00pm) on Institutional and Basic Locksmith Training as follows:
February 07-11, 2011 (M-F, 8:30am-5:30pm) in Vancouver, BC
The Locksmith Class provides hands-on comprehensive knowledge about locking and unlocking principles, security issues, and effective use of cutting-edge products. Each student will cut over 100+ keys per students (by code and manual key machines) and rekey, shim, pick open, take apart (and put back together) lots of locks (deadbolts and key in knobs). Also, lock-outs, broken keys and picking locks.
Each student will design a mini Master key system and master key their locks. This is a hands on locksmith training class, no watching movies, you will learn hands on, you do the work. This is not a correspondence course. You will learn to pick locks the starting the first day. The first hour you will cut a key on a computerized key code machine and before noon you will be rekeying locks and cutting keys.
The Mr. Locksmith Locksmithing Class is $1500.00 and includes all supplies, lock picks, tools and material needed to take the course with. The locksmith class is designed to teach engineering or maintenance employees for large facilities (School, Hospital, Corrections, Policing, etc.) and is a good start for beginners.
* Note: All students must pass a criminal records check. (except Police, Hospital or School employees). Call or e-mail for details.
Terry Whin-Yates
BA (Hons) Criminology
3rd Generation Locksmith
25+ Years Experience
BC Locksmith Security Business License : B4227
604-782-6996
www.mrlocksmith.com
Visit my BLOG for updates: http://www.mrlocksmith.com/locksmithvancouver/
Complete 24hr Professional locksmithing service.
Frozen Car Locks
When Vancouver and the Lower Mainland dip below freezing temperatures at Mr. Prolock Professional Locksmiths and our sister company AA Automotive Locksmiths we receive many calls from customers who are locked out of their cars because the car door lock is frozen.
So what do you do if your car door lock is frozen” Royce Whin-Yates (4th Generation Locksmith) states “do not pour hot water over your car door and car lock.” Royce said the best method to loosen up the frozen lock is using a spray “Lock De-icer.” Lock De-icer is available at most Automotive Stores and Canadian Tire.
No Lock De-icer? Hook up a blow dryer. If you don’t have a long enough extension cord try warming your key with a lighter (not too hot or you can melt some parts of the lock, a lot of plastic parts in modern car locks). Just heat the key up and put it into the lock, remove the key and reheat, keep doing this until the lock will eventually unfreeze and open. Note: If you do not have a lighter use you hands to warm the key.
Lubricate Your Car Locks:
During cold weather flush your car locks with WD40 to remove the moisture (do not use oil, this attracts dust and dirt and will eventually jam the lock).
Never try to force your door open. Cold plastic and metal become brittle and cold metal will break with very little force. We have had to open cars with a broken car door handle because the customer try to force open the door.
A very simple method is to try opening the passenger door or the cars hatch. However, most modern cars only have a drivers door lock and no passenger lock.
Hopefully these simple methods can help you. If you do call us at Mr. Prolock Professional Locksmiths to open your car we use a portable rechargeable hair dryer and Lock De-icer to open your frozen car door lock.
Mr. Prolock Professional Locksmiths is a family owned and operated business that provides Professional Locksmithing & Security Services in Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Richmond, Ladner, Delta, Tsawwassen, New Westminster, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Maple Ridge, and Surrey on a 24 hour basis. All our locksmiths are family. Please call today and ask for Terry.
Terry Whin-Yates BA Hons (Criminology)
3rd Generation Master Locksmith
25+ Years Experience
BC Security License : B4227
604-773-5625
www.mrprolock.com
Steering Wheel Locks or Clubs Auto Theft Deterrent
I have said for years “Crime is Not Random, Don’t be a Victim”
At Mr. Prolock Professional Locksmith (www.mrprolock.com) in Vancouver, Burnaby and the Lower Mainland we remove Steering Wheel locks or Clubs from cars and trucks when the customer has lost their keys. We have the tools and training to remove the clubs without damaging the steering wheel or the interior of your vehicle 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by our Emergency Mobile Locksmiths.
Despite the risk of you losing your key to your steering wheel lock they are still a great deterrent to prevent the theft of your car. Even if your car has an alarm system, immobilizer or the car is equipped with transponder or chip key security system I highly recommend a club or steering wheel lock on your car.
During my investigations as a Forensic Locksmith (http://www.automotivelocksmiths.com/) for insurance companies I see very few cars that have been stolen or attempted to be stolen that had a club attached to the steering wheel. They are a good visible deterent. My experience has been for every one (1) car stolen nine (9) more cars the car thieves have attempted to steal the car, even the newer models and the car thieves have been unsuccessful.
Owners of newer cars with all the alarms, transponders and security bells and whistles and no steering wheel lock or club visible are being the victims of attempts to steal their cars. The car thieves do expensive damage to the ignition switch and are unable to steal the car because of the electronic vehicle theft deterrent systems. Royce Whin-Yates (4th Generation Locksmith) is our Automotive Locksmith Specialist and he repairs the damaged ignitions everyday of the week.
Bottom Line: Every time you leave your vehicle attach a steering wheel lock or club on your car, even the inexpensive $10 locks will deter most car thieves. Vancouver and the Lower Mainland has some of the highest theft of cars and trucks in the Western World.
In a future Blog I will talk about your house and how to prevent most Break & Enters (High Security Deadbolts, Mag Plates and Strikes, Vancouver Special).
Crime is Not Random, Don’t be a Victim.
Terry Whin-Yates BA Hons (Criminology)
3rd Generation Master Locksmith
25+ Years Experience
BC Security License : B4227
604-773-5625
In our Professional Training Centre in Vancouver British Columbia I (Terry Whin-Yates, 3rd Generation Locksmith) will be offering my Five (5) days hands-on (M-F, 8:30-5:30pm) on Institutional and Basic Locksmith Training as follows:
January 10-14, 2011(M-F, 8:30am-5:30pm) in Vancouver, BC
January 17-21, 2011 (M-F, 8:30am-5:30pm) in Vancouver, BC
February 07-11, 2011 (M-F, 8:30am-5:30pm) in Vancouver, BC
Our Mr. Prolock Professional Locksmith state-of-the-art training at our own College provides hands-on comprehensive knowledge about locking and unlocking principles, security issues, and effective use of cutting-edge products. Each student will cut over 100+ keys per students (by code and manual key machines) and rekey, shim, pick open, take apart (and put back together) lots of locks (deadbolts and key in knobs). Also, lock-outs, broken keys and picking locks.
Each student will design a mini Master key system and master key their locks. This is a hands on locksmith training class, no watching movies, you will learn hands on, you do the work. This is not a correspondence course. You will learn to pick locks the starting the first day. The first hour you will cut a key on a computerized key code machine and before noon you will be rekeying locks and cutting keys.
The Mr. Prolock Locksmithing Class is $1500.00 and includes all supplies, lock picks, tools and material needed to take the course with. The locksmith class is designed to teach engineering or maintenance employees for large facilities (School, Hospital, Corrections, Policing, etc.) and is a good start for beginners. The Five Day Institutional Locksmithing Class is available onsite with a minimum of four (4) students. Call or e-mail to arrange a class or for next course dates.
Note: All students must pass a criminal records check. (except Police, Hospital or School employees). Call or e-mail for details.
Mr. Prolock Professional Locksmiths is a family owned and operated business that provides Professional Locksmithing & Security Services in Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Richmond, Ladner, Delta, Tsawwassen, New Westminster, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Maple Ridge, and Surrey on a 24 hour basis. All our locksmiths are family. Please call today and ask for Terry.
Terry Whin-Yates BA Hons (Criminology)
3rd Generation Master Locksmith
25+ Years Experience
BC Security License : B4227
604-773-5625
www.mrprolock.com
A customer (Barb) was locked out of her condo Downtown Vancouver last night. It was an off shore manufactured Deadbolt and I picked it open very quick. Most of these inexpensive locks pick very easy and can be bumped open (vist my www.mrprolock for a bumping description) . She was shocked how easy the lock picked (I am a good lock picker but the cheap locks make me look good). Most of the locks in her building are the same cheap lock.
I recommended a Primus High Security Deadbolt that is UL listed as pick resistant (no lock is truly pick proof but I can’t pick it in the shop or on the road so I know it is good) and many other features, drill resistant and as follows:
Bump Proof
• Pick Resistant
• Drill Resistant
• UL (Underwriters Laboratories) Listed High Security Cylinders passed the UL 437 tests that measure effectiveness against picking, drilling and physical resistance.
• Solid brass collar spins under pressure to prevent wrench attacks.
• Large thumbturn provides ease of use for physically challenged.
• Steel shroud over bolt protects against “ice pick” type of attacks.
• High security strike plate has 2″ screws that anchor the strike directly to the building structure behind the frame, preventing “kick-in” type attacks.
• Hardened steel bolt and bolt throwing mechanism are surrounded by a heavy-gauge tubular steel housing for maximum resistance to crow bar attacks.
• Solid brass design is secured with high-tensile steel mounting bolts for maximum resistance against hammer and prying attacks.
• Available in brass or brushed aluminum finish.
• Patented Key control (key duplication by signature card only).
I highly recommend my “Vancouver Special” that includes a High Security Pick resistant lock (Primus High Security Deadbolt) and to target harden the door (Mag Plate) and Strike plate (installed on the frame of the door) to make the door harder to kick in.
Vancouver has some of the highest property crime and Break and Enters in Canada and North America. Don’t be a victim, “Crime is Not Random” and you can protect yourself and your property,
Call me anytime to arrange a “Vancouver Special” for your door and I can also install the “Vancouver Special” in Burnaby or anywhere in the Lower Mainland.
www.mrprolock.com
Terry Whin-Yates
BA (Hons) Criminology
3rd Generation Locksmith
25 Years Experience
BC Security License : B4227
604-773-5625
