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Covert Instruments Black Friday Sale: Genesis Lock Pick Set

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Yeah, it can be a tricky subject. They fall into the same category as crow bars and bolt cutters in many instances. They can potentially be considered burglary tools, but perceived intent is often key. For instance, if you're caught with them while wandering around a warehouse district at 3 AM, that could be a real problem. However, simply possessing them isn't generally an issue and they can be a very handy tool and long as you're using them for legitimate purposes (you or friends lost a key to a lock, bought an old desk with no key, etc). I would probably suggest keeping these at home in a toolbox (or maybe the spare tire / tool cubby of a car) rather than something you bring everywhere. Carrying them on your person at all times probably isn't a great idea.

Here's a site with some general info about the legality broken down by state …

https://toool.us/lockpicking-laws/

And anyone really worried about carrying something like this might want to stick with a pair of paper clips. Big Grin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lQJlWmR1Ko
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For those getting the Learn Lockpicking Bundle, you can use the coupon code LEARNLOCKPICKING5 for an additional $5 this kit making its total $45 rather than $50.
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He's a lawyer whose hobby is lockpicking. The guy's a youtuber and has been around for years, his channel mostly shows what poor protection locks have. He's singlehandedly made me realize what an absolute joke "Masterlock" is and has been an excellent resource for finding locks I want to use to protect valuables. As for legality, no, lockpicking tools aren't illegal in most parts of the world. A lot of them aren't even much more than a thin piece of metal, which really says a lot about how bad many locks are.
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Quote from NeatMorning7086 View quoted comment :
It's illegal to possess lockpicking tools in North Carolina without a license

Edit: actually, looks like it's illegal to provide locksmith services without a license, possessing the tools doesn't appear to be a problem. I've been told wrong by family and friends for years.
https://toool.us/lockpicking-laws/

Looks like there are 4 States (NV, OH, VA, MS) that having this in your possession may cause legal issue ("Prima facie evidence of criminal purpose").
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Lots of mis-information on this thread. While you always should review your local laws, in MOST places the possession of these TOOLS does not constitute a crime. The reality is that there is a healthy culture of lock-sport in America. Lock manufacturers have spent a lifetime of creating security by obscurity. Many locks (most?) are fairly easily bypassed using basic tools like this. While I have zero interest in using these tools nefariously, I think the use of them in learning and practical environments (Lost the key to your shed lock?) is real.
I own a handful of pieces from CI. I would recommend them if you are just getting started. Genesis kits are a great starting place. Avoid the crap on ebay/aliexpress. Quality here will make for a better experience when learning.
lockpickinglawyer (owner) is fantastic on youtube. If you want to see the art of possible, check him out. While he makes it look way too easy, the mix of history and technique is without equal.
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I feel like this shouldn't be on the front page without someone saying:

"Nothing on one, two is binging, tension on three..."

Thank you LPL
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Quote from LavenderPickle7682 View quoted comment :
Sorry, but the above tools in the photos shown would be easily recognized as lockpicks, much like a crowbar would be seen as a crowbar.

You get stopped for anything and have those on you, you're a criminal (hence the police stop) and now you're carrying burglary tools on you. Hope you never "have a burned out light" on your car. And hope you can hire that lockpicking lawyer!!! That's probably how he became famous, defending everyone getting caught carrying his tools.
so you wanted to post like you know something, and then prove without a doubt to anyone reading this, that you don't know anything about the topic
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Quote from Cypher2001 View quoted comment :
While you always should review your local laws, in MOST places the possession of these TOOLS does not constitute a crime.
In some places, mere possession can be a crime, and in most places it can get very sticky very quickly if there is any suspicion of nefarious intent.

As a landlord, I use lockpicking tools to legally open doors to my properties when tenants have changed the locks. But I always do my best to hide this activity as I don't want to have to deal with the cops. Having been detained in the past for for several hours due to some other issue (rolling papers) that could or could not be illegal depending on intent, that is a roll of the dice that I'd prefer not to chance.
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Quote from LavenderPickle7682 View quoted comment :
"Lockpicking Lawyer"? What sort of nonsense is that?

Also, be careful -- these are probably illegal to VERY illegal where you live.
The lockpicking lawyer has very helpful videos if you ever have a question about a lock you may have lost the key for or are curious about how secure a lock really is (hint, not secure at all against a skilled hand). His videos are usually short and to the point. He is a legit lawyer and nothing he is doing is illegal.

I know others have jumped all over you for your incorrect statements, so I only want to add that if you have these in your house for personal use, a hobby, or whatever then you're not going anywhere that might have intent, so there would be no issue. It is okay to DYOR.
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Just came here to say that the Lockpicking Lawyer is fascinating to watch on YT. While I can't think of a need for these, esp at this price point, the technical ability (much like engine building) is educational to observe in his videos.

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Quote from lavenderpickle7682 View quoted comment :
do whatever you want buddy. i don't care. i won't be caught with lockpicks in 2024 america, that's for sure!
you got a loiscence for that pick mate?!
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A brief anecdote for the interested - after about an hour of practicing with a co-worker's lockpicking tools sitting at my desk at work, I ordered a set from CI. As soon as I got them, I tried them out on my basic kwikset knob and deadbolt at my old house. Using the rake, I had both of them unlocked in just under 15 seconds. We moved not long after that and when I changed my locks, I went with something far more secure. Even changed out the cylinder when I replaced a deadbolt further down the road thanks to what I learned from LPL.
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For those getting the Learn Lockpicking Bundle, you can use the coupon code LEARNLOCKPICKING5 for an additional $5 this kit making its total $45 rather than $50.
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Any autodialers? Need one of those for a combination safe that came with the house that I'd prefer not to destroy with a crowbar.
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A pack of BIC ballpoint pens is a lot less expensive.
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