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# Awesome Lockpicking [](https://github.com/sindresorhus/awesome)
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> A curated list of awesome guides, tools, and other resources relating to the security and compromise of locks, safes, and keys.
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If you want to contribute, you are highly encouraged to do so. Please read the [contribution guidelines](CONTRIBUTING.md).
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# Contents
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* [Books](#books)
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* [Contests, conferences, and events](#contests-conferences-and-events)
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* [How-to guides](#how-to-guides)
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* [Locksport associations and organizations](#locksport-associations-and-organizations)
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* [Online communities](#online-communities)
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* [Vendors](#vendors)
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* [Hobby projects](#hobby-projects)
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# Books
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* [Practical Lock Picking: A Physical Penetration Tester's Training Guide](https://www.amazon.com/Practical-Lock-Picking-Physical-Penetration/dp/1597496111/) - Detailed instructions and exercises designed for professional physical security specialists, consultants, and red teams.
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# Contests, conferences, and events
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* [Chaos Communications Congress (CCC)](https://www.ccc.de/) - CCC hosts the German Lockpicking Championships.
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* [DEF CON](https://defcon.org/) - Annual infosec industry conference which is popular with many lockpickers featuring a locksport contest.
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* [Hackers On Planet Earth (HOPE)](https://hope.net/) - Annual conference often featuring a locksport competition and presentations on physical security.
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* [OzLockCon](https://ozlockcon.com/) - Open community event focusing on physical security in Australia, which hosts a lockpicking and handcuff evasion competition.
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# How-to guides
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* [Art of Lockpicking](https://art-of-lockpicking.com/) - Educational website with animations detailing the process of picking locks.
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* [Beginner's Guide to Security Pins](http://www.ninjacache.com/secpins_intro) - Short article guiding beginners comfortable with picking padlocks towards an understanding of more complex locks.
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* [Deviant Ollam's Lockpicking Video Presentations and Advisories](http://deviating.net/lockpicking/videos.html) - Collection of physec talks and locksport advice for all skill levels from a world-reknowned expert.
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* [Easy Pickings - Mini Lockpicking Manual](http://index-of.es/Lockpicking/Easy%20Pickings%20-%20Mini%20Lockpicking%20Manual.pdf) - Widely-distributed beginner's manual with diagrams showcasing how to pick various entry-level locks.
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* [MIT Lock Picking Guide](https://webunraveling.com/public/mit-lock-picking-guide/index.php) - Famous introductory text by Ted the Tool.
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* [Lock Picking: Detail Overkill](http://ninjacache.com/data/uploads/lockpicking-detail-overkill.pdf) - Exceptionally thorough guide "for those who want more than just the basics."
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* [LockLab's Lock Picking Course](http://lock-lab.com/locklab-university/lock-picking-course-2/) - Complete start-to-finish course from basic tensioning to speciality lock techniques.
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* [Lockpicking Forensics](http://www.lockpickingforensics.com/) - Website "dedicated to the science and study of forensic locksmithing."
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# Locksport associations and organizations
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* [The Open Organization Of Lockpickers (TOOOL)](https://toool.org/) - Worldwide association of lockpickers with national, regional, and local chapters.
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* [Locksport International](http://locksport.com) - International association of lockpickers who offer help starting new locksport clubs and groups.
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# Online communities
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* [Keypicking.com](https://keypicking.com/) - Bustling online forum for the discussion of lockpicking and locksport.
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* [Lockpicking101.com](https://www.lockpicking101.com/) - One of the longest-running online communities "dedicated to the fun and ethical hobby of lock picking."
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* [LockWiki](http://lockwiki.com/) - Community-driven reference for both beginners and professionals in the security industry.
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* [/r/lockpicking Subreddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/lockpicking/) - Subreddit dedicated to the sport of lockpicking.
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# Vendors
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* [Learn Lockpicking](https://learnlockpicking.com/) - Retailer of speciality practice locks, lock stands, and more.
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* [Safe Ventures, Inc.](http://safeventures.com/) - Retailer for safe-opening tools who also offer paid training courses.
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* [Southern Ordinance / Exit 10, Inc.](https://www.southord.com/) - SouthOrd® is a manufacturer of lock picks and professional locksmith tools; individual replacement picks as low as $1.50 USD.
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* [Southern Specialities](http://www.lockpicktools.com/) - Retailer of numerous lockpicking sets, pick guns, and more.
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* [Sparrows Lock Picks](https://www.sparrowslockpicks.com/) - Manufacturer of specialty and quality lock pick tools; their [King Pin](http://www.sparrowslockpicks.com/product_p/t1.htm) pinning tweezer is particularly useful.
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# Hobby projects
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* [3D Printed Lock Picks](http://blog.shop.23b.org/2014/11/3d-printed-lock-picks.html) - Print lock picks made of plastic materials that, while weak, will survive at least several uses. ([Find more digital models](https://www.yeggi.com/q/lockpick/).)
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