We’ve all considered lock picking at some stage, often when we’ve lost the key or locked ourselves out someplace. So here are a couple of ways you can make your own lock picks, both the traditional type, and using a computer hard drive!! (more…)

The EZ Snap Lock Pick Gun was designed for law enforcement officers in the US so that they could pick locks without spending significant time learning how to pick locks. (more…)

This fantastic little Wallet Lock Pick Set is ideal for carrying lock picking gear with you at all times. The wallet is made from soft leather, with space for credit cards, ID cards, pictures and of course, money! The lock picks are hidden from view using the picture tab, so you can be more discrete with what you are carrying. However, I imagine airports will not allow you to take this on to the plane, particularly in the US!

The lock pick kit comes with 4 lock picks, 1 extractor tool, and 2 tension wrench tools. The Tradenet UK site has lots of training resources to get you started. It’s definitely worth having a look around on the site, simply because its so interesting!

Locksport International is a worldwide organization of lockpicking enthusiasts who promote the art of lockpicking in an ethical manner. They have various initiatives to ensure there’s no criminal element within the society.

Locksport International have released a simple and visual guide to lock picking, which I thoroughly recommend. And its free too! If you fancied having a go at picking locks, now’s the best time to have a go.

Have you wanted to pick locks? You see it in all the films, and it only takes 5 seconds and a couple of paper clips… yeah, right. When you try it for yourself, you quickly realise that its much harder than that! (more…)