Residential Security

Is your home secure? You can check out the Crime Reports from the Arlington County Police.

  • 90% of American doors use an old style cylinder lock which is vulnerable to lock bumping.
  • Anyone can make a bump key in 5 minutes or less.
  • When a bump key is used to break into your house then there is no signs of forced entry or damage to the lock. This makes the insurance companies wary in re: paying for the claim. You could face substantial losses & not get compensated because of lock bumping and bump keys.
  • With the digital underworld abuzz about the lock bumping threat, safety experts say it's time to protect yourself against lock bumping.

To find out more about this problem & how you can avoid getting your locks bumped check out this news report on lock bumpingFedLock is an authorized dealer for Medeco & Schlage Primus high security locks.

If you want to ensure you hire a reputable Locksmith you can check out the Federal Trade Commission's Consumer Alert on "The Keys to Hiring a Reputable Locksmith".

Check out the story recently featured on NBC Washington about phony locksmiths in Virginia & Maryland.

Contact Federal Lock & Safe for all your home security needs.

  • Fire & burglar rated safes giving you 24 x 7 access
  • Huge selection of key blanks for your house, car, furniture, cabinets & car roof racks
  • Authorized dealer for Medeco & Primus high security locks (total key control; stop bumping & picking)
  • Expert, experienced technicians with security clearances
  • Also vehicle remotes & high security auto keys
Our retail store is located at:
5130 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 525 1436
Retail counter hours: 7am - 4pm, M-F
Federal Lock & Safe