lock picking for urban survival

[woodsie57]

Was reading a backwoodsman mag. recently,came across a request for lock picking info,based on the premise that,in a city,anything you need for survival is close by, if you have the "foraging" skills to gain access. Good way to get shot,but ,nevertheless,true. Anybody know a"shorthand"way to learn lockpicking skills?

 

[Dj15802]

There was a vendor at the 1500 selling pick kits with instructions.
I don't know what company but maybe someone here can tell you who he was with.

 

[esrice]

Mindset Laboratory offers a lock picking course.

 

[The Keymaster]

Lock picking is not hard to learn. The issue is it is a perishable skill. You have to stay in practice or it goes away. You can make most of what you need, and there is a ton of info on youtube.

 

[rockhopper46038]

It's a handy skill to have.

 

[The Keymaster]

Mindset Laboratory offers a lock picking course.

They should have hired me to teach it.

 

[Sailor]

You can make many picks, rakes etc out of the metal inserts of wiper blades.

Start out on old door locks. You will be replacing yours once you find out how easy it is.

 

[The Keymaster]

Actually, you only need 1 pick. You can pick virtually any lock (excluding high security) with a hook pick. The tricky part is the tension wrench.

 

[Sailor]

Yeah, I always would put to much pressure there, feeling the right amount of pressure is a skill.

 

[The Keymaster]

I wonder what ever happened to that guy on the forum that told me he could pick Medeco Biaxial? I offered to bring my own cylinders, and buy breakfast if he would show me how...never heard back from him.

 

[woodsie57]

Do any of you experienced guys have a recomendation for a good entry level kit to learn with? Something durable,compact,maybe with instructions? There's a lot out there,but as with all things internet,sales pitches from sellers can be unreliable.

 

[Vic_Mackey]

I've always been a fan of brute force; i.e. a breaching shotgun. And with this, practice makes perfect: BTI Shotgun Breaching Door, Hinge & Lock Model

Or for a more hands on approach: BlackHawk Dynamic Entry Tactical Backpack Kit

Had a set of these in the army, you can build a set cheaper, but this gives you a good idea.

 

[woodsie57]

I've always been a fan of brute force; i.e. a breaching shotgun. And with this, practice makes perfect: BTI Shotgun Breaching Door, Hinge & Lock Model

Or for a more hands on approach: BlackHawk Dynamic Entry Tactical Backpack Kit

Had a set of these in the army, you can build a set cheaper, but this gives you a good idea.

Haha! yep, that would work! thinking of something a bit more subtle,though! Thanks!

 

[ArcadiaGP]

Got myself a lockpick set quite a few years back. Fun little thing to toy around with, bought a bunch of door locks and padlocks from the hardware store, was able to get them open.

Used it a couple of times when my former boss locked her office with the keys inside

 

[prepgal]

As for urban survival I would think a #10 boot and a solid kick would suffice.

 

[Desdinova]

Do a search for the MIT Guide to Lockpicking... ran across this years ago

Might be outdated but some very handy information in there

 

[Vic_Mackey]

As for urban survival I would think a #10 boot and a solid kick would suffice.

I like your style, lady lol I'm fond of bricks through glass, too.

 

[nsolimini]

Lock picking guns are pretty easy to use on "most" locks. Myself and my kit, I was never anything to brag about, but I am self taught and rarely practiced.

I can't remeber who sold them, but they were locks set inside clear plexiglass, so you can see your rake while trying to lift the tumblers. Pretty neat tool

 

[bwframe]

You can make many picks, rakes etc out of the metal inserts of wiper blades.

Start out on old door locks. You will be replacing yours once you find out how easy it is.

Lock picking is not hard to learn. The issue is it is a perishable skill. You have to stay in practice or it goes away. You can make most of what you need, and there is a ton of info on youtube.

You guys got any favorite links?
I just went and raided the trash of recently changed wipers.



What do you think of this titanium wallet set?

http://www.itstactical.com/store/its-titanium-entry-card/

 

[Sailor]

I just used a round chain saw file to make some simple hooks, Bent a small piece for a tension wrench. If you are raking some of the metal inserts may be too small you need the largest ones for rakes.