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The Basics of Lock Picking for Beginners Lock picking has had a somewhat checkered reputation, primarily associated with at best, the likes of James Bond, Jason Bourne, and Ethan Hunt and at worse, illegal activities. However, the lesser-known side of this exceptionally interesting coin is a thriving community of lock picking enthusiasts, who engage in what is known as 'locksport.'   Locksport is not about illegal activities but rather an intriguing hobby, a game of skill, a puzzle - a million puzzles, a problem-solving activity that's surprisingly fun and enlightening. And as a bonus, people who learn how to pick...

As the country's largest lock pick supplier, we get a lot of questions about Locksmithing - How do I become a Locksmith? How much should a Locksmith cost? Well, I thought I'd ask someone who knows - a professional locksmith with nearly two decades in the game.

Hello all I thought I'd go back to basics and explain the process I go through when picking a lock. Not the actual technique, rather how I decide what tool and technique to use. With so many different tools available, for the beginner it can often be a daunting selection process. Imagine you've locked your keys in the car, or want to free up an old locked bicycle and need to pick a padlock. With no knowledge of lock picking, our huge range of tools can easily confuse. Here's some questions you might want to ask, to help you select...