Started Locksmithing

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I have been working at a locksmithing business for about 6 months now, and they have not shown me how to pick locks yet. I am under the understanding that I will have to put in my time as a locksmith apprentice (understandable). But how long is standard before you should be shown how to pick locks.

[Jason13]

I dont know anything about that but maybe they are tryign to help you understand how the lock works before you pick locks. It may be a complee differnt thing but thats what i think it is, Alot of homework 1st

[TOWCH]

What have you been doing for them? Just teach yourself, start with the MIT guide to lockpicking: http://www.blurofinsanity.com/mit/lockpick.html
and go from there. Get a pickset, and then start practicing.

[Jason13]

Ya MIT guide is very good

[digital_blue]

Yeah, I'm with TOWCH here. What'rya waiting for them to teach you for? Impress them right good and learn on your own. Man, if I'd have had the opportunity to sit in a locksmith shop while I was first learning, I'd have been like a kid in a candy store!

db

[bonez]

go for it!
get a pick set and away you go.
but be warned once you start you can't stop!!!!!!

[Auto45]

I have been working at a locksmithing business for about 6 months now, and they have not shown me how to pick locks yet. I am under the understanding that I will have to put in my time as a locksmith apprentice (understandable). But how long is standard before you should be shown how to pick locks.

I used to own a tree trimming service for over 30 years, when I get someone new that wants to work, they do start out as a grounds man, can not touch a tree or any chain saws very dangers, but after 6 months they should know most of all the tools and able to start climbing and trimming there first tree. Then after 7 months I make them go to arborist training school I pay for this.

Just ask you boss if you can start teaching you, I do know in the USA in my state that if you work for a locksmith he (the owner) well need to get a background check on you and you will get a license to carry your picks. This will cost the owner about $150 plus all the paper work.

The owner may fell that you may not stay very long to invest the $$$ to get you licensed, you could tell the owner that you are willing to pay for the background your self.

But after 6 months I myself would have you licensed, have you start taking some locksmith classes (I would pay for it), and have you out in the field working and make money for me.