How does lock picking work?

Does picking a lock hurt it?

Damaging Your Springs The springs in a lock are designed to withstand the simple and gentle forces of the key lifting pins. While lock picking is relatively gentle, it can still be rough enough to push the springs past their limits causing them to deform or even break.

Is lock picking easy?

Lock picking is easy to learn and apply, and in a short amount of time, you can learn all the basic lock picking concepts and techniques. While some locks are more difficult to pick than others, a fundamental understanding of lock picking can help you pick the majority of the locks used today.

Is lockpicking illegal?

Buying and owning lock picking tools is legal in most states and most other countries around the world. Mississippi, Tennessee, Illinois, Nevada, Ohio, and Virgin have specific laws directly restricting lock picking tools.

Is lock picking a useful skill?

Looking at something in military, law enforcement, security, etcetera? A thorough knowledge of how lock picking works is a great skill to show off. You'll be better equipped to help others. It's a useful survival skill for not only yourself but for others who may need help.