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17 years old, trouble with locksmithing...

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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Do not post safe related questions in this sub forum! Post them in This Old Safe

The sub forum you are currently in is for asking Beginner Hobby Lock Picking questions only.

17 years old, trouble with locksmithing...

Postby mgaidica » 28 Jul 2004 22:34

Hello, I've been into locks for quite a while now and am trying to further my progress. I am 17 years old right now, a senior in high school. I am tying to get an apprenticeship at a local locksmith but it doesnt look to promising. I have checked out a couple of LSI and other major locksmithing school/companies classes but am confused on what ones I should look into.

My main objective for a class would be to have some sort of certification. I obviously would have to work these classes in with my normal school classes also. If the apprentice deal doesnt work out I will need something to show my knowledge and commitment to other business's or clients. If anyone could tell me where I should start with certification or locksmithing please do, I would greatly appreciate any help. Thanks a lot, and I'm sure to have more questions. Have a good one!

-Matthew Gaidica
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Postby Romstar » 28 Jul 2004 23:03

My first recomendation is Thompson:

http://www.educationdirect.com/locksmith/index.html

My second is of course Foley-Belsaw:

http://www.locksmithingschool.com/

Both of these are recognized programs, and both are excellent.

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