FS2600 August 2009
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Lockpicking 101
What Exactly is Lockpicking Anyway? Opening a lock without damaging it
FAQ Isn't it illegal? IN ARKANSAS there is no specific law against them Are you teaching people how to steal things? Aren't bad guys the only people that pick locks? Why should I learn to pick locks? This is for informational purposes only.
Methods For Opening A Lock Picking Bypassing Decoding
Know Your Lock
How A Lock Works
Types of Locks Pin Tumbler Padlocks House locks Warded Old locks (skeleton keys) Wafer File cabinets
Picking Goal: Push all the pins to the shear line while applying rotational tension to open the lock
Picking
Bypassing Goal: Open a lock without manipulating the pins
Bypassing Shims Levers/boltss
Shims Opens most padlocks and combonation locks
Shims
Make your own out of a coke can!
Levers/Wards See demo
Bumping
Decoding Making a key Impressioning Filing *See videos
Security Measures Security pins Spool pins Serrated pins *see video
Locks of Love? Donate your locks Pick competitively Potential way to make money and Inspired by Johnny Long's talk
Resources Google video