Lockpicking is more of an art than a science: it’s probably 10% knowledge and 90% feeling. Only practice will teach you how much torque to apply to the cylinder, how to sense when you’ve pushed a pin ...

Lock picking is defined by locksmiths as "the art of opening a lock without the key". There's many ways to accomplish this, but I'm specifically interested in using a lock pick set. Since locks vary ...

We all know the Hollywood trope of picking a lock with a paperclip, and while it certainly is doable, most reputable locks require slightly more sophisticated tools to pick effectively. That’s not to ...

After a long day of work in Seattle, some people relax by playing soccer. Others go bowling, play music, make pottery or do yoga. Matt Burrough picks locks. Twice a month, people like Burrough get ...

Port Richmond CERT met Thursday night at the College of Staten Island, South Administration Building 1A, Willowbrook, to practice lock picking for emergencies. Team member Vin DiTizio handed out ...