By Dena Potter BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) – After a student gunman killed four of his classmates and his German teacher and then left, Derek O’Dell had to wedge one of his sneakers under the classroom door to keep the...
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By Dominic Schwebs The combination lock has been around well over 100 years and is still the number one method of securing a safe door. They are no different from any other ordinary lock in that it has moving...
By Barclay Ballard Generally speaking, biometrics refers to the measure or statistical analysis of a person’s physical or biological characteristics. However, increasingly the term is being defined more narrowly, at least in a business context, to refer to biometric...
By Juan Jimenez In a prior life, when I worked on aircraft, we used to say that the maintenance manuals were written in blood. In my opinion, this applies to many building codes as well. Building codes reflect decades...
By Staff The holiday season is in full swing and your good friends at Godby Safe & Lock would like to take this moment to send well wishes and some good ole gratitude to everyone who’s played a key...
By StateFarm Taking the time to research and install the best door lock for your home provides a solid first line of protection for your family members and belongings. So how do you know if you need better locks...
By Lucy Dale A safe can be an important tool to protect your valuables and keep your belongings, especially if you have large amounts of money or important documents to store. However, if you forgot the combination to your...
By Rhian Jones Tis the season to be jolly… So make sure your home is safe and secure over the festive season by following these top tips. Security measures Christmas is one of the busiest times of year for...
By William Deutsch A deadbolt is a physical security standard for protecting exterior doors. When selecting a deadbolt lock to protect your business, there are several factors that you should consider. ANSI Grade 1 ANSI stands for American National...
By Street Directory A combination lock is the type of lock in which a sequence of numbers or symbols is used to open the lock. The sequence is usually a specific permutation rather than a true combination. The sequence may...