COMPANY HISTORY W. R. Brightman & Son Limited started in January of 1946, after Wilford Brightman was discharged from the Canadian Armed Forces.  Sargent Brightman served overseas and other postings as an armour gun-smith. Our (family) business started as a gun-smith shop on Charles Street, in Kingston, where it remained for 56 years.  We moved to 349 Bath Road, Kingston in 2002 when we found and purchased the current property. The lockshop started by Wilford was purchased by his son Bob.  Chad, Bob's son, is the third generation working in the family owned and operated business.  And, we continue today serving the Kingston and surrounding areas with locksmith services and safe work. Our showroom is stocked with door hardware, office and home safes, with always 40 to 50 safes in stock for you to choose from, or we can order in what you need.  We can also custom build a safe to fit your needs and size requirements. OUR STAFF Chelsea is our bookkeeper, and has been a part of the 'behind the scenes' of Brightman's Lockshop since 2002.  She is a busy mother to four boys and a girl. Mary Anne is our Office Assistant, and her pleasant voice will greet you when you call Brightman's Lockshop to find answers to your questions or to arrange for our many locksmith and safe services. Barry has worked for Brightman's Lockshop since 1972, after he graduated from Q.E.C.V.I. High School in Kingston.  Barry is an extremely accomplished locksmith, attending many courses over the years, as well as being able to master any challenge that comes his way.  Oh yes he's a proud Grandpa too. Chad is a third generation locksmith with Brightman's lockshop.  He is an accomplished locksmith as well as our safe technician, having opened banker vaults to fire safes with course knowledge and practical knowledge on Mass Hamilton locks, S&G Locks, LaGard locks and Global locks; both digital and mechanical.  Chad is a recognized teacher with The Association of Ontario Locksmiths for their school, “The Academy of Locksmithing”. Oh yes, and the proud father of two beautiful girls. Bob Brightman is a second generation locksmith with our lockshop.  He started to work full time in 1969 after graduating from Q.E.C.V.I. High School in Kingston.  He is a founding member and past member of the Board of Directors of The Association of Ontario Locksmiths.  He helped organize and develop classes and curriculums for The Academy of Locksmithing, as well as being a teacher for the Academy for many years.  Bob married his high school sweetheart and they have two children and six fantastic grandchildren.