All Sites

» Alex's Lock Collection

Includes pictures and descriptions of the collection, sorted by manufacturer.

http://www.alex.ricksastro.com/

» Alt.Locksmithing FAQ

Frequently asked questions from the newsgroup. Provides answers about lock types, techniques and terms.

http://www.indra.com/archives/alt-locksmithing/

» First Internet Lock Museum

Resource for those interested in the collection of locks. Includes illustrations with values.

http://1st-net-lock-museum.com/

» Fraternal Order of Locksport (FOOLS)

Lock picking club. Includes meeting schedule, code of conduct and contact form. Bloomington, Indiana.

http://www.bloomingtonfools.org/

» Guide to Lock Picking

Formerly known as the "MIT Guide to Lock Picking". Describes how pin tumbler locks work and basic picking techniques. HTML, PDF and Postscript versions.

http://www.lysator.liu.se/mit-guide/mit-guide.html

» How Stuff Works: Lock Picking

Illustrated article on picking. Includes lock types, re-keying and videos.

http://home.howstuffworks.com/home-improvement/household-safety/security/lock-picking.htm

» Lock Picking 101

Forum providing information on locks and picking techniques. Includes sections on hardware and locksport.

http://www.lockpicking101.com/

» Locksport International (LI)

Organization promoting the sport of competitive lockpicking. Includes news, competitions and ethics.

http://locksport.com/

» Lockwiki

Designed as a reference for both the security and compromise of locks and safes. Beginners and advanced sections.

http://www.lockwiki.com/

» Longhorn Lockpicking Club

Student organization at the University of Texas, Austin. Includes news and meeting schedules.

http://www.longhornlockpicking.com/

» NDE (Non-Destructive Entry)

Locksport e-magazine. Includes news and back issues.

http://ndemag.com/

» Notes on Picking Pin Tumbler Locks

Educational article by Matt Blaze. Includes illustrations and exercises.

http://www.crypto.com/papers/notes/picking/

» The Open Organization of Lockpickers (TOOOL)

Organizes educational meetings about locks and picking. Includes membership information, chapters and equipment.

http://toool.us/

» Toool - Netherlands

The Dutch chapters of the Open Organisation of Lockpickers. Includes details of the LockCon conference and scheduled gatherings.

http://www.toool.nl/

» Wikipedia - Lock Picking

Online encyclopedia article about picking. Includes tools and legal status in different states and countries.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lock_picking