Lockpick (disambiguation)

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A lockpick is a tool used in lockpicking.

Lockpick may also refer to:

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Kender (Dragonlance)

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Tasslehoff Burrfoot fictional character

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Lock bumping lock picking technique for opening a pin tumbler lock

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Snap gun

A snap gun, also known as lock pick gun, pick gun, or electric lock pick, is a tool that can be used to open a mechanical pin tumbler lock without using the key. A steel rod is inserted into the lock and the snap gun briefly fires the rod against all of the lock pins simultaneously, momentarily freeing the cylinder and enabling it to be turned using a tension wrench. The snap gun is an alternative to a conventional lockpick, which requires other techniques such as raking to free the pins.

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The Open Organisation of Lockpickers or TOOOL is an organization of individuals who partake in the hobby of Locksport, as well as educate its members and the public about the security provided by common locks.

Locksport

Locksport is the sport or recreation of defeating locking systems. Its enthusiasts learn a variety of skills including lock picking, lock bumping, and a variety of other skills traditionally known only to locksmiths and other security professionals. Locksport followers enjoy the challenge and excitement of learning to defeat all forms of locks, and often gather together in sport groups to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and participate in a variety of recreational activities and contests.

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