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Are lock picks illegal

Having read the FAQ's you are still unfulfilled and seek more enlightenment, so post your general lock picking questions here.
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Are lock picks illegal

Postby The rev » 12 Mar 2006 2:48

i was just wondering because my buddy says that they are illegal to have but i dont agree with him so can any one tell me.
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Postby Demonithese » 12 Mar 2006 3:31

there is a sticky depending on what state you live in.

Search = your friend.
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Postby illusion » 12 Mar 2006 9:36

Yeah... illegal... we are all criminals on this site... :?
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Postby Jason13 » 12 Mar 2006 9:39

In some states i think you cant even own them but Usally you rallowed to own them but use them on your own property and not anyone elses.

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Postby Shrub » 12 Mar 2006 13:07

They should be illegal for some :P

Where do you live?
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Postby Jason13 » 12 Mar 2006 14:02

Rev fill out your profile with were your from it would help alot :D

Once we find out were you live we can figure out if its legal or not.
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Re: Are lock picks illegal

Postby weldman » 12 Mar 2006 16:22

The rev wrote:i was just wondering because my buddy says that they are illegal to have but i dont agree with him so can any one tell me.


someone also told me having picks was against the law but i was not sure about it so i said i would look into it and if it was i would sell the picks i got

anyways time to find that thread
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Postby Buggs41 » 12 Mar 2006 17:42

Yep, They're illegal.
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Postby TOWCH » 12 Mar 2006 21:44

Read the law regarding the subject and decide for yourself. Second hand legal advice is worthless.

If you don't believe me, take a random pocket knife, and then ask 10 different people if it is legal to carry, and why it is or isn't. Then find the relevant law for your area. Do the same with lockpicks.

It would be funny if it wasn't so painful.
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Postby S&G » 13 Mar 2006 1:49

I think if your not prohibited from possession of "master keys or house break tools", and you require them in lawful proformance of your employment, you're cool.
Some places you are required to obtain a graduated licence through local governments. Tow trucks and auto-body shops have a different permit than locksmiths.
Since many locksmith design their own picksets, I imagine many "tools" defy classification.
Do I need a permit for my rotory pick?
How about my rare-earth magnet collection?
And you should see what I can do with soft cotton string...
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Postby weldman » 13 Mar 2006 8:16

yep im selling...time to post them on the net
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Postby Jason13 » 13 Mar 2006 9:10

What? so you cant actualyl own tem in your own House? Dam :(
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Postby peachey16 » 13 Mar 2006 11:42

fill in ur profile m8 :shock:
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