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Want to learn lockpicking? With the right lockpick set and our English guides, you can open your first lock within a few hours. Whether you choose a lockpicking set for beginners or professional lockpick tools, in our articles you will learn all the techniques step by step.

How to Make a Manual Lock Pick Gun (Snap Gun)

3 October 2024

The Marking Technique – Lockpicking for Beginners

8 August 2024

Learn how to mark your lockpick with a simple pen to learn lockpicking faster. This life hack gives you visual reference points, so you know exactly how deep to...

KLOM Electric Lockpick Gun Manual and Review

8 August 2024

This comprehensive manual explains step by step how to assemble and use the KLOM electric lockpick gun. From charging the battery to mounting the head and applying the right...

Bump Keys and What Property Managers Need to Know

3 July 2024

Bump keys or bump keys can easily open pin cylinder locks. This article explains how bumping works, how effective it is, and how you can tell if a lock...

Lock picking in games vs. reality

28 June 2024

Rock’A Lock’A BANG BANG!

27 June 2024

Sparrows is hosting the unique lockpick event ROCK'A LOCK'A BANG BANG 2024 in a real prison in Canada. Read all about the intensive training, exciting activities like breaching and...

Setting Up a Practice Lock Yourself

29 February 2024

Learn step by step how to create your own lockpicking practice lock from an ABUS 72/40 padlock. From disassembling the cylinder to progressively repinning: this comprehensive guide helps you...

Lock Picking Tips and Techniques – Abus Padlock

15 February 2024

Discover how to lockpick the challenging ABUS 72/40 with step-by-step tips on raking, single pin picking, and using the right tension wrench. Also learn about the marking technique and...

Opening a Padlock with a Belt

2 February 2024

A simple belt turned out to be enough to open a padlock, as a surprising video shows. This story illustrates how creativity can solve a problem without special tools...

The Basics of Lockpicking: A Guide to Pin Tumbler Locks

10 December 2023

Discover the basics of lockpicking and how pin tumbler locks work. We discuss why lockpicking is a useful and legal skill, what tools you need, what a false set...

Pin Tumbler Locks Guide

2 October 2023

Our blog offers an in-depth look at Pin Tumbler locks and lockpicking, with insights for both newcomers and experts. We explore how Pin Tumbler locks work, discuss specialized lockpicking...

May 4 Remembrance Day: The Value of Freedom

4 May 2023

On May 4th, we pause to remember the victims of World War II and commemorate the value of freedom. We reflect on the sacrifices made and the importance of...

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