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Offline iago

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Lockpicking!
« on: June 04, 2010, 02:03:33 pm »
Have we ever talked here about lockpicking? I got a set of picks awhile back, and have gotten somewhat good at using them. I had to break into my friend's apartment today, because he's out of town and wanted me to pick up a package for him, so I had to break into his place. It took me all of 5 seconds.

Anybody else played with lockpicks? Any good stories? :)

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Re: Lockpicking!
« Reply #1 on: June 04, 2010, 02:54:57 pm »
It's illegal to posses and quite difficult to get a set of lockpicks without a locksmith's license in the US.  So....no.

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Re: Lockpicking!
« Reply #2 on: June 04, 2010, 03:32:20 pm »
Lies++

In most states and provinces it's fine to buy, carry, and use them.

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Re: Lockpicking!
« Reply #3 on: June 04, 2010, 03:58:41 pm »
Rabbit lies: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lock_picking#United_States

My cousin had some $100ish set and could pick anything.  I was pretty impressed with it.  Never bothered to buy one and use it.  I don't have a need.

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Re: Lockpicking!
« Reply #4 on: June 04, 2010, 08:05:49 pm »
Well, it's illegal in New Jersey, and that's where I've lived almost all my life.

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Re: Lockpicking!
« Reply #5 on: June 05, 2010, 07:37:01 pm »
I plan to pick up a set now! This was enlightening.
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Re: Lockpicking!
« Reply #6 on: June 06, 2010, 12:26:06 pm »
I plan to pick up a set now! This was enlightening.

Same I feel like this could come in handy if I'm ever locked out. Is it a hard skill to pick up?
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Re: Lockpicking!
« Reply #7 on: June 06, 2010, 02:34:13 pm »
Trust, actually it comes with +5 skill gloves and a +10 skill hat.
I'd personally do as Joe suggests

You might be right about that, Joe.


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Re: Lockpicking!
« Reply #8 on: June 06, 2010, 08:40:41 pm »
I plan to pick up a set now! This was enlightening.
I typed a reply to this last night. I was pretty drunk, and the reply made very little sense, so thank god I had the foresight to not hit 'send' till morning!

This is the set I have:
http://www.lockpickshop.com/MPXS-14.html

I'd recommend a book, too, The Visual Guide to Lockpicking = awesome.

The discount code lp101 (that's LP) is good for 10% off (or was when I bought mine).

I plan to pick up a set now! This was enlightening.

Same I feel like this could come in handy if I'm ever locked out. Is it a hard skill to pick up?
Picking an easy lock is surprisingly (and frighteningly) easy. I can teach somebody to pick the majority of my locks in about 5-10 minutes. I'd suggest reading up online a little to get an idea, or buy the book I mentioned earlier, then buying a few cheap padlocks and deadbolts. I have a small collection going on myself.

Doing it faster and more reliability, as well as picking good locks, takes a very light touch and careful hand.

It's a fun skill to have, and I love that I can carry lockpicks in my backpack (and wallet) everywhere I go, legally. You never know when they'll come in handy! :)

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Re: Lockpicking!
« Reply #9 on: June 14, 2010, 09:22:41 am »
OMG I KNOW WHY IAGO LIKES LOCKPICKS.

U PUT THE METAL BAR IN THE HOLE AND WIGGLE IT!
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Re: Lockpicking!
« Reply #10 on: June 14, 2010, 09:39:44 am »
There's no way to talk about lockpicking with out sounding dirty. Sticking two instruments in the hole at once, a gentle in and out motion to rake, keep a little tension but not too much, etc.

It's fun! :)