Tristan Trubble - How to Pick Locks

You dont have to be a master criminal for the art of lock picking to come in handy. In the event of social collapse, there are no rules the person with the right tools and skill set survives. In all actuality, its not at all necessary for a burglar to master this skill, as easier ways than lock picking exist to break into your car or house. Any old rock or brick will do. But when it comes to clearing a locked door and covering your tracks in the process, this skill is not only handy, its essential. To continue using the lock youve broken into, youll want to keep it working soundly.

So, no, you dont have to be a criminal, and neither do you have to be an experienced locksmith to master the art. Instead, you can become what is commonly known as a hacker. Much like computer hackers, those who pick locks recreationally do so as a hobby. Not only is it an extremely practical skill to have, once you get the hang of it, its fun. Just keep your fun in check and dont push beyond hobby to breaking-and-entering, as to pick someone elses lock is a criminal offense, if you intend to steal anything within. However, as mentioned, if the worst of catastrophes should happen, breaking-and-entering will not be the issue your survival will be.

In this book, youll learn not only how to pick a lock, but the basic principles about locks and keys, how they work, and how easy it is to bust into nearly any lock. Knowing this may influence, in you, a whole new outlook on security. Even with a lock or four on your door, you arent completely safe. An experienced picker can break into anything using just a screwdriver and a paper clip or two. And, with the proper tools like a lock picking kit with various pick tips and a torque wrench they can break in even faster. Discovering how easy it is for even you to master lock picking may convince you that additional security measures should be taken when guarding your home and your valuables against invaders. A lock is not the be all, end all. You should always back up your backup.

This book will discuss not only techniques to picking a lock with a basic kit or with an electric pick gun, but also with your average everyday objects. A pick gun uses pieces of metal shaped like picks, which vibrate, pushing the pins up. This device might work instantly, or not at all, making it an unreliable strategy in emergency situations. A kit is the most useful, as it comes with a torque wrench and picks with different shaped heads which work in certain locks or improve technique; however, knowing how to break in using basic everyday tools, though a bit trickier, is something well cover as well.

Though not all locks are the same, the conceptualization of most locks is similar. The various shapes and sizes of locks does not mean that youll have to learn a brand new strategy for each; you may just have to adjust a bit. Look at one simple lock, and youll get the basic idea, as most work in the same way.

What most dont realize is that anyone can learn how to pick a lock. The common mechanical characteristics of a lock are what you, as a lock-picker, will be exploiting. So, in this book, we will identify these mechanical characteristics, and we will explain how to manipulate them. We will also look at exercises to practice your technique. If you want to become an advanced lock-picker, having the ability to unlock any lock in under thirty seconds isnt something youll master on your first or second try. Practice makes perfect. Not only does practice make perfect, but having the right tools will significantly improve your technique. And you dont have to invest in a huge tool box either. We will discuss how to create your own lock picking tools out of everyday materials.

In the event of catastrophe or even in the event of everyday life, this skill may come to your aid when youre in desperate need of it. Will you be ready?