Lock picking practice kit

eoin1539 · 2017-04-11 13:48:40

Hey BA! I've been playing Assassin's Creed Syndicate recently and you have the ability to pick locks of doors and chests in the game. What I thought would be pretty cool is if you could do it in real life, it's something I always wanted to learn. Not to use it for malicious reasons but just to know. I was looking around on…

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Hey BA! I've been playing Assassin's Creed Syndicate recently and you have the ability to pick locks of doors and chests in the game. What I thought would be pretty cool is if you could do it in real life, it's something I always wanted to learn. Not to use it for malicious reasons but just to know. I was looking around on a couple of different sites and found a cheap kit for beginners to learn. This particular set is on sale at the moment for €8.75. I bought a set and can't wait for it to arrive, I think I'd share it here if people had a similar interest to my own. Hope it helps someone!

Link: http://www.tmart.com/Transparent-Practice-Padlocks-with-12pcs-Unlocking-Lock-Pick-Set-Key-Extractor-Tool-Lock-Pick-Tools-Silver_p351773.html

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#2 11-04-2017 02:08PM

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Right up my alley thanks for posting.

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#3 11-04-2017 02:19PM

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RobbingBandit wrote: »

Right up my alley thanks for posting.

:D:D

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#4 11-04-2017 02:26PM

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eoin1539 wrote: »

Hey BA! I've been playing Assassin's Creed Syndicate recently and you have the ability to pick locks of doors and chests in the game. What I thought would be pretty cool is if you could do it in real life, it's something I always wanted to learn. Not to use it for malicious reasons but just to know. I was looking around on a couple of different sites and found a cheap kit for beginners to learn. This particular set is on sale at the moment for â‚¬8.75. I bought a set and can't wait for it to arrive, I think I'd share it here if people had a similar interest to my own. Hope it helps someone!

Link: http://www.tmart.com/Transparent-Practice-Padlocks-with-12pcs-Unlocking-Lock-Pick-Set-Key-Extractor-Tool-Lock-Pick-Tools-Silver_p351773.html

I spent 40 quid on a practice lock at DefCon. 8.75 for the lock and picks is phenominal value. Thanks for letting us know.

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#5 11-04-2017 02:27PM

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I spent 40 quid on a practice lock at DefCon. 8.75 for the lock and picks is phenominal value. Thanks for letting us know.

Its a steal!

Chomsky(2017) on the Republican party
"Has there ever been an organisation in human history that is dedicated, with such commitment, to the destruction of organised human life on Earth?"

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#6 11-04-2017 02:29PM

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Thank you. I was looking at this kind of stuff a couple of months ago and at this price I just couldnt resist ordering a set for myself. Thanks

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#7 11-04-2017 02:59PM

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Sure that transparant lock alone is €21 alone from China

great value OP

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#8 11-04-2017 03:05PM

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Cheers for that, was wondering what to get hubby for his birthday so that's part of it anyway!

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#9 11-04-2017 03:06PM

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Yes yes yes!! Right up my street. :-)

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#10 11-04-2017 03:12PM

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Trotters wrote: »

Yes yes yes!! Right up my street. :-)

You were beaten to it!
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=103188950&postcount=2

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#11 11-04-2017 03:12PM

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Does boards have a lock picking forum? Looks like this topic would be popular.

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#12 11-04-2017 03:25PM

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_John C wrote: »

Does boards have a lock picking forum? Looks like this topic would be popular.

It does

but you have to work out how to let yourself into it.

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#13 11-04-2017 03:38PM

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Thread locked!!

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#14 11-04-2017 03:44PM

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If you get one you will appreciate that rusty old lock thats a bugger to open -as it would be near impossible to pick. You will also be inspecting how lads in films or TV do it and notice many are nonsense.

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#15 11-04-2017 03:49PM

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Any good books or websites on this? Ordered!

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#16 11-04-2017 04:12PM

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In before the lock...

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#17 11-04-2017 04:35PM

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Why did I buy this but I did

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#18 11-04-2017 04:36PM

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+1, this forum has cost me more than it has ever saved :P

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#19 11-04-2017 05:06PM

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Thank god im not the only one with an interest in this!

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#20 11-04-2017 05:21PM

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I do good deals on pickproof locks

10 dolla

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#21 11-04-2017 05:23PM

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scopper wrote: »

Any good books or websites on this? Ordered!

I'd probably get in trouble for linking it to you but the MIT book is THE book on the subject.

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#22 11-04-2017 05:26PM

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These pop up on Amazon from time to time. I think the law states you have to have cause to have in in your possession. I don't think saying hobbyist would suffice

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#23 11-04-2017 05:29PM

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I picked a bad day to check BA

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#24 11-04-2017 05:32PM

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frag420 wrote: »

Thread locked!!

And now picked......

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#25 11-04-2017 05:33PM

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Are they legal & could you be prosecuted for being equipped to steal ? Locksmiths have to be registered with the PSA

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#26 11-04-2017 05:38PM

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Discodog wrote: »

Are they legal & could you be prosecuted for being equipped to steal ? Locksmiths have to be registered with the PSA

There was a discussion over in Legal Discussions some time back. To sum it up, the jury is out. Theres something of a question mark over intent, otherwise hammers, bolt cutters and crowbars would all be illegal.

If I was ever challenged about having them I would simply say, Im a Pen Tester and while my focus is on application and network penetration testing, from time to time I may need to test physical security for a client.

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#27 11-04-2017 06:20PM

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There was a discussion over in Legal Discussions some time back. To sum it up, the jury is out. Theres something of a question mark over intent, otherwise hammers, bolt cutters and crowbars would all be illegal.

If I was ever challenged about having them I would simply say, Im a Pen Tester and while my focus is on application and network penetration testing, from time to time I may need to test physical security for a client.

I remembered that which is why I posted. Might be an issue if customs open it.

I once had two guards staring at me in Tescos. As I left the store they pointed to the knife attached to my Snickers Trousers. I said that it was a tool for my work & they said fine "as long a you don't have it with you at night in shop street"

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#28 11-04-2017 06:21PM

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Discodog wrote: »

I remembered that which is why I posted. Might be an issue if customs open it.

I once had two guards staring at me in Tescos. As I left the store they pointed to the knife attached to my Snickers Trousers. I said that it was a tool for my work & they said fine "as long a you don't have it with you at night in shop street"

So any other Street was good?

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#29 11-04-2017 07:17PM

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How long would this take to arrive

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#30 11-04-2017 07:21PM

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My brother has a set that looks like this one, I'm no expert but the quality seemed to be pretty good.

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#31 11-04-2017 07:24PM

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Discodog wrote: »

Are they legal & could you be prosecuted for being equipped to steal ? Locksmiths have to be registered with the PSA

Who gives a f@*#.... it's a bargain! Just buy the thing!

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