Effective Techniques for Damage-Free Entry

I’ve been specializing in emergency lockouts for a while now, and I’ve found a few techniques that really help with damage-free entry. For instance, using a plastic shim on certain latch types can save a lot of hassle. I’d love to hear what strategies you all have for rapid response when time is critical.

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Using a bump key can speed things up in a pinch, but I’ve also had luck with a good old-fashioned credit card shim for simple latches. Just be careful — sometimes those locks can be trickier than a cat in a bathtub! Have you ever tried using a looped piece of dental floss for those stubborn latches?

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