Is it legal

by **WooDal** » 18 May 2006 21:27

Is it legal to have lockpicks in Canada?

by **Jason13** » 18 May 2006 21:55

The_MaSter is in canada so im guessing yes they are.

Since he owns his own pick set.

by **maxxed** » 18 May 2006 23:34

That depends on what part of Canada you are in

by **Omikron** » 19 May 2006 0:44

Since none of us are lawyers, you should probably ask a real one in your area. However, I know that in certain provinces you must be a licensed locksmith in order to own or carry them.

by **digital_blue** » 19 May 2006 9:08

If you tell us which province you're in, you'll have a far better chance of getting an answer. Also, there is a Law thread on this site that may already have your answer.

But as Omikron said, you may wish to consult a lawyer if you want to know for sure. Having said that, contacting the local police should suffice. When I started picking, I phoned up my local police station and explained to them that I was a magician who wanted to incorporate lock picking into my act (not *exactly* true, but I am a magician, and I did want to pick locks) and asked whether it was legal for me to be in possession of lock pick tools. They told me it was not illegal to own them in my province.

db

by **WooDal** » 19 May 2006 9:09

Im in New Brunswick

by **digital_blue** » 19 May 2006 9:22

Hmmm.. I don't know for sure what the deal is with New Brunswick. It all hinges on whether or not your province issues licenses for the possession of pick tools. For example, the province of Alberta does issue licenses, which locksmiths are required to have. In this example, without that license, it is illegal to possess tools.

However, in my own province of Manitoba there is no such license available, so I am no more committing a crime by carrying pick tools than any locksmith working in Manitoba.

If you don't get an answer here, you could try contacting the office of the Attorney General in your province to inquire as to whether there is a license offered for possession of pick tools. That would give you your answer. If I'm not mistaken, New Brunswick offers no such license, but I'm not positive of this.

db

by **WooDal** » 19 May 2006 13:31

Thanks

What would be the best site to order picks from?

Woodal

by **Hardliner** » 19 May 2006 14:01

I am in Canada and I can vouch for lockpickshop.com - 10% discount for LP101 members, $9 shipping and my SouthOrd slimlines arrived in 7 business days with no taxes owing and without having been rifled through by our wonderful Customs people.

Up until recently I would have recommended lockpicks.com BUT they have changed their policies since I ordered a few months back and will now only use UPS to ship to Canada (for "only" $18 to boot :roll:

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by **Blink** » 19 May 2006 16:39

Where about in NB are you? I'm also from NB, I'm in Moncton.

by **Mr. Lock Pick** » 19 May 2006 20:02

i live in quebec

by **Bahrg** » 20 May 2006 12:19

digital_blue wrote: the province of Alberta does issue licenses, which locksmiths are required to have. In this example, without that license, it is illegal to possess tools.

Ah crap Ive been operating under the assumption that it was not illegal to possess them here, due to the fact I looked them up in the criminal code.

351. (1) Every one who, without lawful excuse, the proof of which lies on him, has in his possession any instrument suitable for the purpose of breaking into any place, motor vehicle, vault or safe under circumstances that give rise to a reasonable inference that the instrument has been used or is or was intended to be used for any such purpose, is guilty of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding ten

I even keep a copy of that with my picks. However I never even considered provincial law. Leave it to Alberta to find another way to tax us by requiring a license

We may not pay a sales tax in this province, but I swear we pay for it in every other thing we do. Grumble grumble /rantoff

by **WooDal** » 20 May 2006 15:16

What kind of lock do you guys recommend for a beginner?

Woodal

by **Sodoma** » 20 May 2006 19:52

what about italy?

i have ordered a pick set and it was sent on 3/05 but still no package here...

can they block it while it is on the way?

by **CVScam** » 20 May 2006 23:13

I have a few friends in different countrys and almost 1/2 the time I send mail Customs will "mess" with it. I have had packages delayed by customs for over 2 months before. My friend sent me a digital camera and used some old shirts to wrap it and I guess it made the drug sniffing dogs go nuts because they ripped that box open at least 3 times "inspecting" it.

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