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Picking locks...

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FleshLight

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Is picking locks really that easy like in the movies or splinter cell or something? Or is it something that takes hours?
 
Originally posted by: FleshLight
Is picking locks really that easy like in the movies or splinter cell or something? Or is it something that takes hours?
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:Q

Step away from the technology! 😛
 
Highly depends on the lock. There are a few locks I can pick with the toothpick attachment on my swiss army knife...and that's BAD.

I'd say more, but I don't want a ban.
 
Depends on the lock.

If you've got a generic "spring" lock that isn't a deadbolt and no trim around it(or easily removable), you can trip it in about 2 seconds with a credit card.
 
No, it's not that easy. It can be done on a reasonably simple lock in a decent amount of time I think, by a locksmith with the right tool, but of course it would take more than a few seconds, and all of the movies where people do it with a paper clip are total crap.
 
Originally posted by: RussianSoldier
It's as easy as you want it to be.

I've had the most luck spraying freon into the lock, then shattering the cylinder with a hammer.
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It's easier if you knock, then smash the guy who answer's face with a hammer.
 
Originally posted by: MacBaine
Originally posted by: RussianSoldier
It's as easy as you want it to be.

I've had the most luck spraying freon into the lock, then shattering the cylinder with a hammer.
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It's easier if you knock, then smash the guy who answer's face with a hammer.
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or, a well placed kick by the door knob might knock the door onto the guy...
 
I saw a professional repo man go from driving up to the target (911 Turbo), pick the door lock, pick the ignition ( 😕 ), and drive away with it less than 50 seconds later.
 
When I was growing up, my dad had a mobile locksmith co. that he ran as a side business from his regualr one. He taught me, rather quickly, how to pick just about any lock. The coolest think he had though was his borescope that was used for cars and safes.
 
Originally posted by: Skoorb
No, it's not that easy. It can be done on a reasonably simple lock in a decent amount of time I think, by a locksmith with the right tool, but of course it would take more than a few seconds, and all of the movies where people do it with a paper clip are total crap.
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Actually, a locksmith with the right tools CAN pick many locks in a very short amount of time, even just a few seconds for a medium-quality lock and a skilled locksmith. The paperclip only works in really crappy locks though.
 
Well, no, actually, it's pretty easy for most locks. Small locks, like a file cabinet or desk take anywhere from a few seconds to maybe a minute, depending on the bit pattern.

For door locks, there is one company that is notoriously easy ... so easy that most locksmithing books recommend it as a starter.

Better locks use hourglass or dogbone-shaped pins, usually out of a hard brass alloy that resists the jamming of having the barrel twisted against them. The shape makes it much harder to lift the pin ... anything other than straight up causes the pin to tip ... so it won't lift to the opening position.

From the locksmiths I've talked to, Medco is still the best production lock barrels. My understanding is that they don't actually make the whole lock mechanism ... you just buy a good lock, then install the better Medco barrels.

In many states, possesion of lock pick, by other than a licensed / registered locksmith or law enforcement is considered "Possession of Burglar Tools" and more often than not, you'll be arrested and charged. Places that sell mail order are not allowed to ship to unauthorized individuals.

FWIW

Scott
 
Originally posted by: slick230
Originally posted by: FleshLight
Is it illegal to pick a lock (say for a house) but not enter?
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And what would you say to the officer who walks up behind you while you are doing this?
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That's, honestly, a good question. Is picking the lock illegal provided you do absolutely no property damage?
 
When I locked myself out, the locksmith tried picking at it for a minute or two, then just jammed something in there and popped the cylinder part out which took about 15seconds.
 
Originally posted by: Skoorb
No, it's not that easy. It can be done on a reasonably simple lock in a decent amount of time I think, by a locksmith with the right tool, but of course it would take more than a few seconds, and all of the movies where people do it with a paper clip are total crap.
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Actually it is. I can pick many locks with a paperclip and small screwdriver; desk drawers, tool boxes, cabinets, etc. Its easier with the right tools but hey, whatever you've got.
 
Originally posted by: Nik
Originally posted by: slick230
Originally posted by: FleshLight
Is it illegal to pick a lock (say for a house) but not enter?
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And what would you say to the officer who walks up behind you while you are doing this?
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That's, honestly, a good question. Is picking the lock illegal provided you do absolutely no property damage?
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Unlawful use of personal property, trespassing.
 
Originally posted by: jagec
Highly depends on the lock. There are a few locks I can pick with the toothpick attachment on my swiss army knife...and that's BAD.

I'd say more, but I don't want a ban.
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Oh, come on. Nobody's watching.:evil:
 
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