Publications Covering the Locksmiths Industry

ALOA Keynotes print + digital

ALOA’s official members-only magazine featuring hands-on locksmithing techniques, association news, education updates and ads reaching working locksmiths; estimated 5,000 readers monthly.

https://www.aloa.org/keynotes Circulation: 5,000

Campus Safety print + digital + events

Trade publication for K‑12, higher ed and healthcare security leaders; frequent coverage of access control, locks/door hardware and key management relevant to campus locksmith teams.

https://www.campussafetymagazine.com/ Circulation: 18,000

Campus Security Today print + digital

Covers physical security for schools and healthcare with strong emphasis on door hardware, electronic access control and best practices that overlap campus locksmith operations.

https://converge360.com/pages/advertising/cst.aspx Circulation: 69,400

Canadian Security print + digital

Canada’s security management title; recurring features on access control, door hardware standards and locksmith-adjacent technologies across commercial facilities.

https://www.canadiansecuritymag.com/ Circulation: 9,500

Detektor International print + digital

International trade magazine focused on security technologies including access control and locking systems—useful for locksmiths tracking global product trends.

https://www.detektor.com Circulation: 10,000

Door Security + Safety print + digital

DHI’s magazine for door, frame and hardware pros; deep technical content on codes, life safety, door hardware and openings—core reading for commercial locksmiths.

https://www.dhi.org/DHI/Magazine Circulation: 25,000

GIT SECURITY EMEA print + digital

EMEA-focused security magazine published by Wiley; regular coverage of mechanical/electro‑mechanical locking, access control and door technology.

https://gitverlag.com/en/git-security-emea/index.html Circulation: 20,000

Intersec – The Journal of International Security print + digital

UK-based global security title with curated circulation; covers physical security and locking technologies relevant to specifiers and locksmiths.

https://www.intersecmag.co.uk/ Circulation: 10,500

Keyways (MLA Members’ Journal) print (members) + digital

The Master Locksmiths Association (UK) members’ bi‑monthly journal; association updates, techniques, standards and product news for practicing locksmiths.

https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/trade/membership/ Circulation: 1,400

Locksmith Journal print + digital

Independent UK trade title mailed to working locksmiths; product tests, technique features and sector news—with an emphasis on everyday trade practice.

https://www.locksmithjournal.co.uk/ Circulation: 8,500

Locksmith Ledger International print + digital + webinars

Long‑running U.S. locksmith trade magazine; technical how‑tos, product installs, automotive, safes and access control for shop and field technicians.

https://www.locksmithledger.com/ Circulation: 21,430

Professional Security Magazine print + digital

UK trade magazine read by installers, end users and consultants; frequent content on locks, access control and door security across vertical markets.

https://professionalsecurity.co.uk/ Circulation: 8,000

SDM Magazine print + digital + newsletters

BNP Media’s channel publication for dealers/integrators; strong coverage of access control, door hardware integrations and market trends impacting locksmith services.

https://www.sdmmag.com/ Circulation: 10,000

SecurityInformed.com (U.S. edition) online

Digital news/community for North American physical security with about 60k monthly visits; regular features on access control, door hardware and electronic locking.

https://www.securityinformed.com/ Circulation: 60,000

Security Magazine print + digital

Enterprise‑focused security title read by security leaders; routinely covers access control policy, keys/credentials and door security strategy.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/ Circulation: 20,000

Security Management digital + limited print show issues

ASIS International’s flagship publication to ~34k members; in-depth coverage of physical security management including locking and access control programs.

https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/ Circulation: 34,000

Security Systems News print (business newspaper) + digital

Monthly business newspaper for dealers/integrators reaching 24,100 readers; tracks products, distributors and project work that involve locks and access control.

https://www.securitysystemsnews.com/ Circulation: 24,100

Security Today print + digital

Trade brand for integrators and end users with 37k magazine subscribers; frequent coverage of access control, door hardware, keys/credentials and compliance.

https://securitytoday.com/ Circulation: 37,000

SecurityInfoWatch.com online

Endeavor Business Media’s companion site to Security Business and STE; daily news, analysis and product coverage across access control and locking—with ~122,700 monthly reach.

https://www.securityinfowatch.com/ Circulation: 122,719

SP&T News (Security Products & Technology News) print + digital

Canada’s trade magazine for dealers/installers; eight issues a year covering intrusion, video and access—including locks/door hardware—serving working techs.

https://www.sptnews.ca/ Circulation: 8,500