don't but guy I knew growing showed me how to use a jackhaul to widen a doorframe...
When in doubt think it out...(you thought I was gonna say something else?)
Many people on here are unsure of why one would need to be able to pass discretely through a portal while under the rigours of a SHTF scenario. I, having had to do just thing in the past can attest to this.
When you enter a building, you can enter it with a crowbar and tell the whole world where you are or have been. This leads to intelligence against you. You may think this may not matter in a SHTF scenario, but it's even more critical then as there will be a massive weakening of the fabric of social order. People will be less inclined to follow the rules and will be more inclined to act upon what they find. A yank colleague of mine caught seven rounds in the chest because of this very thing. Luckily his plates bore most of the brunt and three rounds only made moderate penetration.
In the instance of discrete/covert entry the people who smash doors and windows will tell those who are skilled that they are about and will often announce their immediate proximity... Never good telling everybody where you are... Where you have been... Or based upon your path... Where you're likely to be next...
Don't forget that the criminal element will still be out there and even less inclined to behave when SHTF. They are a canny batch in the right circumstances.
Remember, skill & treachery will ALWAYS trump brute force and enthusiasm. That's why SF has walked all over the Muj for the last twelve years.
-S.
"It's not what you have, but what you have done".
-S.
Its a great skill handy and stealthy advantages over the crowbar boot and bolt cutters for example your on the run enemy tailing not far behing and with a door comprimised busted up stands out like a sore thumb but if still intact and locked nobody knows your there and vehicles are tough to start with a crowbar sure ya can hotwire and break steering lock but ill be ten miles down the road before ya dig your way to the ignition wires
i like the bump key alot easier than working picks as that takes patients and no 2 locks work the same with picking its different with every lock
Best of luck
It is a harmless fun hobby as long as you only pick the locks you own. Of course, public and govenment perspective is that they both wish no one could pick locks nor have the information/tools to do so; however, anything made can be defeated, and any simple tool made by a pro (IE picks) can be made by a hobbiest.
As for practical/legal use, it is good for opening your own locks that you do not have the keys to when you don't want to damage the container.
As for the reason, every boy wants to open a lock without using the key.
Sometimes public libraries will have info on lock picking in the reference section in the trade books, but there are a ton more free information online.
Why did I join Canadian Preppers Network?
Well I was going to join the UK Network but those bloody Brits don't know how to speak proper English! 😉
Is there a canadian retailer for sets? I foresee a problem getting them across the border. No need to attract attention from Customs.
Chance favours the prepared mind
Why did I join Canadian Preppers Network?
Well I was going to join the UK Network but those bloody Brits don't know how to speak proper English! 😉
Picked up a used copy of this book a few months back. Not the be all end all of locks, but is pretty decent intro book. Geared more to the beginning locksmith rather then the enthusiastic amateur picker. I found it at a used book store. The link I show it in below is a great resource for used books worldwide.
http://www.abebooks.com/Complete-Book-Locks-Locksmithing-2nd-Edition/7724846770/bd