learn to pick locks from lock smiths?

by **reggaerasta663** » 21 Jun 2004 15:12

hey i have become interested in picking locks and have done my reading and found a few locksmiths in my area like right down the block . but i do not know how i should present my intrest. should i just walk in and ask if they could teach me to manipulate locks or ask someone there about picking locks i got no idea what to do i want to learn from a professional

by **Darek84CJ** » 21 Jun 2004 15:35

No locksmith will teach you to pick locks. They will defintly kick you out apon request.
Read the MIT Guide, buy some picks, buy a lock, and practice.

by **reggaerasta663** » 21 Jun 2004 15:38

where should i buy lock picking tools?

by **zeke79** » 21 Jun 2004 15:49

Search, Search, Search.

www.lockpicks.com
www.southord.com
www.lockpickshop.com

are just a few reliable sources.

by **Chucklz** » 21 Jun 2004 15:49

Read my PM!

by **Zaphin** » 21 Jun 2004 19:11

I can certainly understand why a locksmith wouldn't want to teach a random person off the street how to pick locks, but would they be as hesistant to sell security pins for someone to practice with? Is there a better place to find any kind of security pins to mess around with than bugging the local locksmith? Also, would the pins work in more than one type of lock? (i.e. schlage, kwik-set, Faultless...) Thanks.

by **Luke** » 21 Jun 2004 19:45

A locksmith gave me security pins to mess with, although he was a really, really nice guy, you could try. Just keep in mind most locksmiths will not stock security pins.

by **Ice** » 21 Jun 2004 19:54

Perhaps a better question would be to ask your local locksmith where you can learn/train to become one as well. I don't know how big of an interest you have, but this is definately one option.