Indianapolis Lock Picking Class (Mindset Labs)

[Fenway]

Had the chance to attend Mindset Lab's 4 hour "Defeating Locks" class this morning. I had never thought much about defeating locks and found this quick class to be very interesting and full of good information. Shay was joined by pro locksmith Ben who assisted with the class. Lots of hands on time with various locks and good use of visuals and animated graphics to show us how locks operate and how to defeat them. We also spent time discussing making our own tools in a pinch out of common items found in areas from your desk drawer to an auto parts shop dumpster.

At $50 this is a no brainer and you pick up the basics of a new skill that could come in very handy. Next one is in August. I might show up again for more practice. Thanks Shay!

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[chezuki]

Nice!

This one is definitely on my list.

 

[long coat]

I pick locks all the time at work, but have a lot of trouble with "real" locks. I might have to do that class. Can I bring my own picks?

 

[Fenway]

Picks are supplied or bring your own.

I pick locks all the time at work, but have a lot of trouble with "real" locks. I might have to do that class. Can I bring my own picks?

 

[The Keymaster]

I've picked a few in my day...just a few.

 

[ModernGunner]

Sounds like a fun, interesting class. Too bad we don't see this type of thing up in NWI.

 

[voodoo304]

Very cool! I have picks and have been teaching myself, but an actual hands-on class would be perfect! Definitely looking into this.

 

[Sylvain]

Very handy skills to have when you lose the key to your safe and the battery is dead.

 

[cedartop]

Serious question. What am I missing here? School me on why I need to know how to pick locks. I don't know what I don't know on this subject matter.

 

[chezuki]

Serious question. What am I missing here? School me on why I need to know how to pick locks. I don't know what I don't know on this subject matter.

Do you know how to pick locks?

 

[Sylvain]

Serious question. What am I missing here? School me on why I need to know how to pick locks. I don't know what I don't know on this subject matter.

Because of this:

Very handy skills to have when you lose the key to your safe and the battery is dead.

It actually happened to me and know I need a INGOer with lockpicking skills to help me!

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

Serious question. What am I missing here? School me on why I need to know how to pick locks. I don't know what I don't know on this subject matter.

There've been legitimate times where I've needed to get access to something where nobody knew where the keys to the lock were. For very simple locks (like desks and filing cabinets) I've had some success -- mostly luck -- getting them open with a couple of paper clips. For $50 though...this could be a handy skill to obtain.

 

[cedartop]

Do you know how to pick locks?

No, thats my point. Other than dead batteries on my safe why should I know how to do this? I am not criticizing the class, I like to know as much as I can if there is a good reason for this knowledge I am all about it.

 

[Sylvain]

No, thats my point. Other than dead batteries on my safe why should I know how to do this? I am not criticizing the class, I like to know as much as I can if there is a good reason for this knowledge I am all about it.

For many people it's just a hobby.They buy locks and try to pick them.
But you could have lots of use for those skills.
I already got locked out of my house a few times.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

For many people it's just a hobby.They buy locks and try to pick them.
But you could have lots of use for those skills.
I already got locked out of my house a few times.

I'm thinking a spare key, hidden in a strategic location, would be a simpler solution.

 

[cedartop]

.
I already got locked out of my house a few times.

I guess that is something. If my wife changed the locks I could still get in without kicking down the door.

 

[MCgrease08]

Serious question. What am I missing here? School me on why I need to know how to pick locks. I don't know what I don't know on this subject matter.

You might need lock picking skills during the zombie apocalypse. What if there's a cache of food stuck behind a locked pantry door?

 

[Sylvain]

I'm thinking a spare key, hidden in a strategic location, would be a simpler solution.

You only do that after you got locked outside a few times and had to break windows to get in each time.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

You only do that after you got locked outside a few times and had to break windows to get in each time.

 

[TheAutomator]

No, thats my point. Other than dead batteries on my safe why should I know how to do this? I am not criticizing the class, I like to know as much as I can if there is a good reason for this knowledge I am all about it.

Because it may help you get access to places or things that may otherwise be inaccessible.