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To learn more about the craft of lock picking visit:

(A Graphical Guide to Single Pin Picking)

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( How to Pick a Lock with a Bobby Pin)

There is strange satisfaction that comes with using everyday items such as bobby pins to pick locks. A satisfaction that brings with it a level of confidence that screams to the heavens, “I am the master of my destiny, let no door, padlock, nor any such device stand in my way for I am a lock picker, master of pins and destroyer of the feeble concept security.” If you too would like to scream these words into the night and learn how to pick a lock with a bobby pin then keep reading as this guide is for you.

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Mushroom pins are very similar to spool pins in the way that they behave. These pins get their name because they vaguely resemble a mushroom. They are slightly tapered and it is this that differentiates them from a spool pin. Because of this slope, a mushroom pin will gradually allow the plug to rotate as pressure is placed on the pin until bottom ridge catches at the shear line and falsely sets

(via Security Pins)

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Lock picking has many negative connotations associated with it and it’s understandable why. The very essence of lock picking is to undermine and compromise security, which is commonly associated with criminal activity. But in reality, the high majority of lock pickers are either hobbyists or those who want to understand and better their own security. Regardless of why an individual chooses to learn the craft of lock picking, one thing is certain. To the lock picker, the world is an open door and to the survivalist this can mean everything. Here are a few examples of why this skill is valuable.

(via How To Pick A Lock)

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The simple pin and tumbler lock has five main components. The housing, the plug, driver pins, key pins, and springs. The housing is what contains the entirety of the of lock and hold everything together. The plug is where the key insert is located and contains a line of holes in which the key pins and driver pins are located and held down by the springs.

(via How To Pick A Lock)

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This is one dedicated lockpicker! XD

I got a tattoo of some of my lockpicks.

#dedicated #tattoo #lockpick #lockpicking #lockpicker #toool #awesome tat #tat

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The simple pin and tumbler lock has five main components. The housing, the plug, driver pins, key pins, and springs. The housing is what contains the entirety of the of lock and hold everything together. The plug is where the key insert is located and contains a line of holes in which the key pins and driver pins are located and held down by the springs.

(via How To Pick A Lock)

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Saturday night, I met up with the Longhorn Lockpicking Club, at the Spider House Café in downtown Austin, Texas. It is a group of about 15 different members that pick locks, drink beer, eat burgers, and talk new security exploits they have learned.

(via Locksport Meetup: February 2016)

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We bring you the most recent burglary statistics relative to homeowners and our top five actionable steps to prevent becoming one of these statistics.

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Alongside practicing law, the Lock Picking Lawyer also runs one of the most popular, most viewed, and most respected lock picking YouTube Channels out there. With almost half a million viewers, he is a force that inspires both newcomers and seasoned pickers alike.  Learn more about his journey into lock picking and his opinions regarding the craft with our exclusive interview with none other but the Lock Picking Lawyer.

(via Interview with the Lock Picking Lawyer | Art of Lock Picking)

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Today I got to interview Jgor, a lock picker and computer hacker extraordinaire. He has been leading the Longhorn Lockpicking Club in Austin, Texas for 10 years and has competed in locksport competitions at the highest level. Keep reading to see what it takes to become one of the greatest lock pickers in America! 

(via Interview with Jgor: The North American Lockpicking Champion)

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Learn the skill that could one day save your life. You never know what insane circumstances you could one-day find yourself in!

(via How To Get Out Of Handcuffs)

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Learn the skill that could one day save your life. You never know what insane circumstances you could one-day find yourself in!

(via How To Get Out Of Handcuffs)

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Many of us entering the world of lock picking are looking to buy their first set of lock picks, however, the mass number of products flooding the market can sometimes seem daunting. On top of that do we really need all these picks? Do we really need to throw down $100 on a “quality” set of picks or can we obtain a functional lock pick set cheap? What is the ideal budget lock pick set? Let’s take a look! 

 (via Best Lock Picks for the Budgeted Picker | Art of Lock Picking)

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Many of us entering the world of lock picking are looking to buy their first set of lock picks, however, the mass number of products flooding the market can sometimes seem daunting. On top of that do we really need all these picks? Do we really need to throw down $100 on a “quality” set of picks or can we obtain a functional lock pick set cheap? What is the ideal budget lock pick set? Let’s take a look! 

 (via Best Lock Picks for the Budgeted Picker | Art of Lock Picking)

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There is an awe-inspiring confidence that comes with the ability to pick simple locks with everyday basic objects. A confidence that screams to the heavens that you are in control of your destiny and that no mere mortal lock can stand in your way. Learn more about the art of lock picking and how to pick locks with bobby pins at: How To Pick a Lock With A Bobby Pin

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To learn more about the craft of lock picking visit:

(A Graphical Guide to Single Pin Picking)