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locksmith license in californa

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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locksmith license in californa

Postby Singful » 16 Mar 2007 6:32

Hi
Have two questions. First off I am looking to by lock picks in California; I don’t want to buy them off the internet and would prefer a place where I can buy them in person. Can anyone help with that? Second I might want to obtain a locksmith license to just smooth out the process and to allay my mom’s fears; how would I go about that?
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Postby jimmysmith » 16 Mar 2007 12:14

First off. I highly doubt you will be able to find a store or a locksmith shop that will sell you any lockpicks..
a locksmith will not listen to a word you say after you tell him your looking for lockpicks.. and store just dont sell them !

One thing i did when i was a youth lockpicker.. I went to the gun shows...
looked around and after about 3 gun shows and the expo center...some one at a booth {an Old old man} was selling southord lockpicks.. it emptyed my little wallet but it was well worth it. I still have those picks today.. and a lot more....

your best bet is to get them online.. if your having troyble getting a debit or credit card... find a lock pick site that will excet money orders or western union. there out there...just ask around..i dont know any off the top of my head but theres some information about it going around.

good luck
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Postby Schuyler » 16 Mar 2007 12:17

Yeah, flea markets, gun shows, "spy shops" etc. etc.

But, internet is still your best bet.
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