Tried my hand at lock picking at Knob Creek machine gun shoot yesterday

[Boilers]

Always wondered about lock picking. One vendor yesterday showed me how on a typical deadbolt and a padlock. The padlock is the exact same model I have.

Long story short: stupid easy.

I could pick that padlock in 2 seconds in total darkness or blind. Not even funny.
Deadbolt took a bit longer; perhaps 13 seconds.

This bolsters my decision to never have outside access to my house with a mechanical lock.

 

[OZZY.40]

I have always been told that a lock keeps a honest man honest. A lock wont stop a thief, just slow him down.

 

[ATF Consumer]

I like how most all new homes are made with front door frames that are designed to be kicked in without much trouble. Who needs to pick a lock when you have a handy foot to use.

 

[sparky241]

I like how most all new homes are made with front door frames that are designed to be kicked in without much trouble. Who needs to pick a lock when you have a handy foot to use.

i would love for you to come to my house and try that.it would be a bit commical really. i added some steel plates to about 5 areas of my doors. im more affraid of the studs holding the doors than i am about the frame.

 

[wolfman]

I guess I'm in a minority on security, other than the safety of my better half and I, the rest is just stuff and what insurance is for.

 

[Boilers]

burglary is a gateway crime.

 

[Blue Tile Spook]

I take it you got the rush when your tension tool turned the cylinder?

 

[johncarbaugh]

Lock picking can be easy on cheep locks. When you get into better locks with security pins of all types in them it is much more difficult. I have made some pics and tensioners and like the challenge.

 

[CorvetteTom]

I learned how to pop Master locks when I worked in a factory. GRRR... too easy! and no lock damage if done right.