Professional Development

• Award-winning Keynotes magazine with actionable technical information and timely association information

• ALOA’s Weekly Update e-Newsletter

• Specialized industry certification programs in:

• Residential and Commercial Locksmithing

• Automotive Servicing

• Forensic Investigation

• Safe and Vault Servicing

• In-House Locksmithing

• Fire Door Inspection

• Enhance your professional development and network with like-minded experts with add-on membership in these specialized groups:

• ALOA Institutional Locksmiths (AIL)

• International Association of Automotive Locksmiths (IAAL)

• International Association of Investigative Locksmiths (IAIL)

• Safe and Vault Technicians Association (SAVTA)

• Discounts on classes at ALOA conventions, conferences and regional educational events:

• ALOA Convention and Security Expo 

• SAFETECH Safe and Vault Technicians Convention 

• IAAL Auto Lock Expo for Automotive Locksmiths

• Classes hosted at the ALOA Headquarters in Dallas, Texas

Business and Marketing

• Customer leads for your business using the ALOA members-only listing on FindALocksmith.com

• $15,000 industry bond

• Referrals from the ALOA Headquarters and member connections

• ALOA Job Center

• Access to health insurance for medical, dental, life, vision and more

• Social media pages for members to foster connections and share information

• Get discounts on textbooks, safety manuals, ALOA apparel for you and your employees, and ALOA items such as pins, patches, decals and more in the ALOA Store.

Advocacy and Networking

• Legislative representation that benefits your business locally and the industry as a whole

• Participate in state and federal licensing issues

• Legal guidance and advice on locksmith scammer practices

Associate Member Benefits

Associate members — manufacturers, distributors and service providers — have their own set of fantastic benefits that help position you as leaders in the security industry and help you reach your target audience:

• Discounted exhibit space at the annual ALOA and IAAL Auto Lock Expo conventions

• A free listing in Keynotes magazine, a valuable resource in the locksmith and security industry

• Discounted advertising in Keynotes and e-newsletters

• The use of the member logos on your forms and in advertising and marketing

• Discount on ALOA website ads

• Copy of the ALOA and IAAL membership lists (At no charge. You must request in writing. List will be an annual “one-time use” set of labels.)