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PublisherNo Starch Press, Incorporated

ISBN-101718502249

ISBN-139781718502246

eBay Product ID (ePID)20057285558

Product Key Features

Book TitleLocksport : a Hackers Guide to Lockpicking, Impressioning, and Safe Cracking

Number of Pages416 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2024

TopicMechanical, Security / General, Manufacturing, Security

IllustratorYes

GenreComputers, House & Home, Technology & Engineering

AuthorWalter Belgers, Nigel Tolley, Bandeatoz, Matt Burrough, Jos Weyers

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.8 in

Item Weight32.9 Oz

Item Length9.2 in

Item Width7 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2023-030099

Reviews"A comprehensive overview of everything there is to know about the emerging hobby known as locksport, Locksport covers not only the mechanics and techniques for picking standard pin tumbler locks, but also more exotic lever locks, opening safes with dial manipulation, and using impressioning to make keys for locks without taking them apart. The authors do a masterful job of teaching these technical skills and guiding newcomers on how to connect with the locksport community at competitions and events. Readers will find that this book saves countless hours hunting down tips and tricks that took the experts years to acquire. Highly recommended!" --Anthony Thompson, The Lock Sportscast "Locksport is an amazing and varied hobby that can be enjoyed by all. As much as locksport is the pursuit and attainment of lock manipulation skills, more so, locksport is a shared passion; a community of knowledge, collaboration and celebration of achievement. This fantastic book embodies that spirit, with some of the most influential and respected people in the locksport community coming together to share a priceless wealth of information, techniques, and experience with us all." --Lock Noob, YouTube.com/locknoob "How to succeed in Locksport 101. This book provides an excellent path for getting into locksport, how to get into the competition mindset, and how to run your own competitions. The authors' determination to provide information only relevant to the sport aspect of lockpicking shows. New and seasoned pickers alike will learn something new!" --LockpickingDev "All in all, it's a really great self-contained book for newcomers and beginners, entertaining, detailed, ... and doing a tremendous job at making lockpicking competitions look cool yet accessible! It was also a nice motivation booster for me to tackle harder locks." --Julien Voisin, Artificial Truth "Locks are for honest people. This nearly 400-page book dives into the art of lockpicking, impressioning, and safe cracking, not just as technical skills but as a competitive sport. Whether you're a seasoned locksmith, a curious enthusiast, or someone interested in the mechanics and sport of lock manipulation, this book promises to unlock a new realm of fascination." --Sven Dietrich, IEEE Cipher, "A comprehensive overview of everything there is to know about the emerging hobby known as locksport, Locksport covers not only the mechanics and techniques for picking standard pin tumbler locks, but also more exotic lever locks, opening safes with dial manipulation, and using impressioning to make keys for locks without taking them apart. The authors do a masterful job of teaching these technical skills and guiding newcomers on how to connect with the locksport community at competitions and events. Readers will find that this book saves countless hours hunting down tips and tricks that took the experts years to acquire. Highly recommended!" --Anthony Thompson, The Lock Sportscast "Locksport is an amazing and varied hobby that can be enjoyed by all. As much as locksport is the pursuit and attainment of lock manipulation skills, more so, locksport is a shared passion; a community of knowledge, collaboration and celebration of achievement. This fantastic book embodies that spirit, with some of the most influential and respected people in the locksport community coming together to share a priceless wealth of information, techniques, and experience with us all." --Lock Noob, YouTube.com/locknoob "How to succeed in Locksport 101. This book provides an excellent path for getting into locksport, how to get into the competition mindset, and how to run your own competitions. The authors' determination to provide information only relevant to the sport aspect of lockpicking shows. New and seasoned pickers alike will learn something new!" --LockpickingDev "All in all, it's a really great self-contained book for newcomers and beginners, entertaining, detailed, ... and doing a tremendous job at making lockpicking competitions look cool yet accessible! It was also a nice motivation booster for me to tackle harder locks." --Julien Voisin, Artificial Truth "The authors, well versed and immersed in the field, [do] a fine job at drawing the reader into this fascinating world of lockpicking, especially by bringing the engaging competition aspect into it. I hope you will enjoy reading (absorbing?) this book as much as I did. My copy has already found its permanent space on my bookshelf. My picks are within reach at all times." --Sven Dietrich, IEEE Cipher, "A comprehensive overview of everything there is to know about the emerging hobby known as locksport, Locksport covers not only the mechanics and techniques for picking standard pin tumbler locks, but also more exotic lever locks, opening safes with dial manipulation, and using impressioning to make keys for locks without taking them apart. The authors do a masterful job of teaching these technical skills and guiding newcomers on how to connect with the locksport community at competitions and events. Readers will find that this book saves countless hours hunting down tips and tricks that took the experts years to acquire. Highly recommended!" --Anthony Thompson, The Lock Sportscast "Locksport is an amazing and varied hobby that can be enjoyed by all. As much as locksport is the pursuit and attainment of lock manipulation skills, more so, locksport is a shared passion; a community of knowledge, collaboration and celebration of achievement. This fantastic book embodies that spirit, with some of the most influential and respected people in the locksport community coming together to share a priceless wealth of information, techniques, and experience with us all." --Lock Noob, YouTube.com/locknoob "How to succeed in Locksport 101. This book provides an excellent path for getting into locksport, how to get into the competition mindset, and how to run your own competitions. The authors' determination to provide information only relevant to the sport aspect of lockpicking shows. New and seasoned pickers alike will learn something new!" --LockpickingDev "All in all, it's a really great self-contained book for newcomers and beginners, entertaining, detailed, ... and doing a tremendous job at making lockpicking competitions look cool yet accessible! It was also a nice motivation booster for me to tackle harder locks." --Julien Voisin, Artificial Truth "The authors, well versed and immersed in the field, [do] a fine job at drawing the reader into this fascinating world of lockpicking, especially by bringing the engaging competition aspect into it. I hope you will enjoy reading (absorbing?) this book as much as I did. My copy has already found its permanent space on my bookshelf. My picks are within reach at all times." --Sven Dietrich, IEEE Cipher "A complete and comprehensive course in lock picking for any and all occasions and types of locks, Locksport: A Hackers Guide to Lockpicking, Impressioning, and Safe Cracking -- written by five experienced lock picking experts -- is a unique, special, 'user friendly', DIY instruction guide and 'how-to' manual that will prove an unusual and enduringly popular pick." --Wisconsin Bookwatch, "A comprehensive overview of everything there is to know about the emerging hobby known as locksport, Locksport covers not only the mechanics and techniques for picking standard pin tumbler locks, but also more exotic lever locks, opening safes with dial manipulation, and using impressioning to make keys for locks without taking them apart. The authors do a masterful job of teaching these technical skills and guiding newcomers on how to connect with the locksport community at competitions and events. Readers will find that this book saves countless hours hunting down tips and tricks that took the experts years to acquire. Highly recommended!" --Anthony Thompson, The Lock Sportscast "Locksport is an amazing and varied hobby that can be enjoyed by all. As much as locksport is the pursuit and attainment of lock manipulation skills, more so, locksport is a shared passion; a community of knowledge, collaboration and celebration of achievement. This fantastic book embodies that spirit, with some of the most influential and respected people in the locksport community coming together to share a priceless wealth of information, techniques, and experience with us all." --Lock Noob, YouTube.com/locknoob "How to succeed in Locksport 101. This book provides an excellent path for getting into locksport, how to get into the competition mindset, and how to run your own competitions. The authors' determination to provide information only relevant to the sport aspect of lockpicking shows. New and seasoned pickers alike will learn something new!" --LockpickingDev "All in all, it's a really great self-contained book for newcomers and beginners, entertaining, detailed, ... and doing a tremendous job at making lockpicking competitions look cool yet accessible! It was also a nice motivation booster for me to tackle harder locks." --Julien Voisin, Artificial Truth

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal683.32

Table Of ContentIntroduction Part I: The Basics Chapter 1: The World of Locksport Chapter 2: Types of Locks and Cylinders Chapter 3: Lock Mechanics Chapter 4: High-Security Lock Elements Chapter 5: Lock Maintenance for Locksporters Part II: Pin Tumbler Lockpicking Chapter 6: Pin Tumbler Lockpicking Tools Chapter 7: Pin Tumbler Lockpicking Step-by-Step Chapter 8: Pin Tumbler Lockpicking Competitions Part III: Impressioning Chapter 9: Impressioning Tools Chapter 10: Impressioning Step-by-Step Chapter 11: Impressioning Competitions Part IV: Safe Lock Manipulation Chapter 12: Safe Lock Manipulation Tools Chapter 13: Safe Lock Manipulation Step-by-Step Chapter 14: Safe Lock Manipulation Competitions Part V: Lever Lockpicking Chapter 15: Lever Lockpicking Tools Chapter 16: Lever Lockpicking Step-by-Step Chapter 17: Lever Lockpicking Competitions Part VI: Appendixes Appendix A: Other Locksport Games Appendix B: Where to Get Equipment Index

SynopsisWelcome to the world of locksport, the sport of defeating locks. Whether you're new to the challenge of lockpicking or aiming for championship gold, this book serves as your definitive guide, packed with practical advice from a team of experts. Dive into the Essentials with Locksport Foundations, How various locks work and how to maintain and disassemble practice locks, What makes some locks more secure than others, The laws, competitions, and communities that make up the world of locksport, Master Your Craft With Hands-On Techniques, How to pick pin tumblers and lever locks, make impressions or craft a working key from a blank, and manipulate open combination safe locks, How to work with picks, rakes, tension wrenches, files, magnification tools, safe-lock graphs, and depth-measuring instruments, The intricacies of security pins, wards, dimple locks, keyways, and antique locks, Gain the Competitive Edge with Competition Insights, The ins and outs of competition setup and tools and how to host your own competitions, Expert strategies for managing your nerves and gathering lock intel, What it's like to participate in timed head-to-head competitions, PicTacToeâ„¢, escape challenges, and other lockpicking contests, From mastering your first padlock to conquering a competition, Locksport will show you how to take your skills to the next level-and have endless fun doing it., Locksport is the ultimate guide to lockpicking and the competitive sport of bypassing locking systems. Written by five champion locksporters, this full-colour, hands-on introduction to the art of lockpicking will take you from noob to competition-ready. You'll learn how locks work and what makes them vulnerable, get a guided tour through the tools of the trade, and follow step-by-step instructions and detailed diagrams to learn to rake, pick, and crack. As you better understand the various types of lock mechanisms, you'll become adept at the craft of non-destructive entry, or hacking the lock without damaging it. Along the way, you'll learn: Basic lockpicking - using tools like tension wrenches, hooks, and rakes to pick padlocks and deadbolts, impressioning - the art of creating a working key from a blank by re-creating subtle marks the lock leaves in the metal, and Safe manipulation - the process of systematically dialling numbers and recording your observations to discover the combination. You'll also find resources for locating locksport events near you, contest preparation strategies, and advice for navigating the competition environment. Whether you're a beginning hobbyist looking to level up your skills or an advanced lockpicker eager to start competing, Locksport is the master class to get you there.

LC Classification NumberTS525