Resources on Learning to Pick Locks

Lock picking is one of life’s essential skills. Although many people see it as something “criminal,” no one feels that way when they can pick a lock successfully because they’ve...

You’ll run into passionate debates about the pick-ability of certain locks. The reality of this technology is that nearly any lock can be picked. If someone struggles to get past the mechanism,...

Although we see burglars picking locks on TV shows and movies all of the time, the real world tells us a different story.

How do most thieves get into homes or businesses when they want to steal something? They wait until no one is there before gaining unlawful entry through an open or unlocked door or window.

A tumbler lock is made up of a shell that holds a plug with holes drilled into it. These holes are designed to hold pins.

These holes are designed to hold pins, which act as a security measure to prevent the rotation of the plug. The plug turns (and the lock opens) when the pins are lined up in a specific way. 

SubtleDigs has released an all-new beginner lock pick gift set that provides hours of fun with an edgy twist. 

Lock picking is a fun, brain-building sport that becomes increasingly addicting as your skills improve. But if you’ve never picked a lock before, you’ll want to start your journey with...

It’s rare for a lock to be so challenging to pick that it leaves the locksport community stumped.  You may have heard whispers of certain brands and models of locks...

After successfully reaching our funding goal on Kickstarter, we're gearing up for the production of two brand new lock pick sets: A credit card pick set, and a full-size travel pick set.