Lock Pick Laws

[DWeb]

I’m hoping some folks can provide their local laws as to possession of lock picks, for example California, possession WITH criminal intent, is illegal. I’m wondering what the laws are for possession primarily in NV, AZ, TX, OK, NM. And maybe surrounding states
Reference to the actual state law would be nice
Does a locksmith license negate those local laws?

[DWeb]

Looks like Nevada would be the only place to really be concerned with. even with a license.. hmm
yah, i' think i've answered my own questions. my google fu did better on the laptop than on phone i suppose

[dontlook]

TOOOL did a lot of work on this sometime back:
https://toool.us/laws.html

I find the reference rather handy.

[DWeb]

TOOOL did a lot of work on this sometime back:
https://toool.us/laws.html
I find the reference rather handy.

thanks, yes thats where i found the info at even

[GWiens2001]

Arizona they have to prove intent to use the picks to commit a crime. Some municipalities may have more restrictive laws, but there are no state laws against possession or legal use of picks.

Gordon

[iiiRyan]

I was actually just looking for this info as well. Turns out North Dakota has no laws
But I found an clickable map here: https://art-of-lockpicking.com/how-to-pick-a-lock-guide/#legality