Keyring wrote:The thing is that we:
- don't pick locks we don't own
- don't pick locks that are in use even if we own them
The lock in that picture falls into at least one of those categories.
In regards to not picking your own locks that are in use... Why not? I've picked everything around my apt. just to see how good or bad my locks are. It's the reason I threw away my Defiant deadbolt that came with the apartment, and bought a $50 Schlage keys on both sides which I haven't been able to pick yet, you should see the key, it's pretty evil looking, and the housing feels solid, not hollow and cheap like my lower kwikset key in knob set.
I think its a good way to test your level of security. Is this rule used here because sometimes learning to pick can bind pins and break locks, so it stops you from breaking your own locks, or...
or is it because picking a lock in use, even if it is your own, can lead to going further and then picking your neighbor's door? or your landlord's shed or the 8 cars parked outside? (no, I have not done that, just my own locks) but I can see the stepping stone of picking your own locks and then doing other locks that are in use and not your own..
Thanks for the clarification of the rules
Squelchtone
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