Lockpicking Books

[Boombaye]

Can anyone give me a list of the best lockpicking books?

I have done research but i don't know which ones to buy.

Thanks,

Boombaye

[Legion303]

Here's my list, best at top:

1. LSS.

-steve

[le.nutzman]

Here's my list, best at top:

1. LSS.

-steve

+1 Steve

Boombaye, in an effort to answer your question, aside from what Steve said the "best" books out there to get don't exist. If it's know-how you seek, being a part of this website is the first step, the next step is picking a specific section within the forums and go ALL THE WAY back to the begining page in that section and start reading all the posts. It'll take you a while but I can almost guarantee you when you get current you're more likely to know more than what most of the books on the market are going to tell you.

[Satan130]

forgive my ignorance, but what is LSS?
lock sports S...-yah i have no idea.


thanks

[What]

Locks, Safes, and Security.

[lunchb0x]

Its locks, safes and security, here is a link for you


http://security.org/

[apb]

I agree with the post that LSS is by far THE best book(s) I have ever read on locks. I have a copy and it is an amazing work. It is an expensive book, so personally I recommend it if you are very serious about learning about locks. The books cover everything. Lockpicking is only a chapter. If you are starting out, however, and want a book to refer to for advice on basic locks and lockpicking, I recommend the Visual Guide to Lockpicking on the link below. Granted, this site probably has more info than you'll need, but if you would like a book to help you along I recommend this one. I got into lockpicking before I knew about Lockpicking 101 and spent more money than I care to think about on lockpicking books/material. Out of the books I bought that one sticks out as a good one.

http://www.amazon.com/Visual-Guide-Lock ... 711&sr=8-1

[Satan130]

again with my ignorance, but is LSS a set, because looking around, there seem to be more then one book by that name(police reference, medeco failures, electronic etc.)

am i missing something?

thanks.

[tacedeous]

there's 3 check out the links above... youll need certain credentials to obtain the locksmith or dare i say the government version... start with MITguide to lockpicking... its free widely available and will give you the info your looking for...

[Satan130]

yah, I'll get right on reading the guide i already have.

if I'm asking for an advance book, why would you direct me to the basics?

*sigh*

and can someone confirm what he said, cause i have very little faith in him right now. thanks

[What]

There are indeed 3 versions. To quote...

LSS+ is available in three different security levels: PUBLIC, LOCKSMITH, and GOVERNMENT. and integrates two books that were written over one hundred and fifty years ago about locks and safes.

[Satan130]

alright, thanks a lot.


i guess I'm done topic jacking now

[tacedeous]

wow!... u know your smart a** tone is'nt appreciated, you asked a question about a very known thing, I assumed you where a bit of a noob (not a bad thing btw, u have to start somewhere) but right on, be disrespectful little punk when someone is taking time to try to help you... you'll learn alot with that attitude... Also try the search button some time... It'll blow your mind...
your welcome BTW...

[apb]

yah, I'll get right on reading the guide i already have.

if I'm asking for an advance book, why would you direct me to the basics?

So at what point did you specifically ask for an advanced book?

[tacedeous]

LOL, I thought the same thing, I think he assumed that because LSS is pretty advanced, we the reader should have known he ment advanced books only... ok im done sorry for carrying on