The mark of a master locksmith, IMPRESSIONING. This manual will teach you all the skills necessary to fit keys to locks without picking or removing the mechanism. The illustrations teach you how to: fit a bit key, a flat steel key, lever tumbler keys, disc tumbler keys, and pin tumbler keys. It lists all the necessary tools for impressioning. The various techniques of obtaining impressions are discussed. 5 1/2" x 81/2", 22 pages, & softcover.

Techniques of Forced Entry for Locksmiths and Law Enforcement Forced entry is used when conventional locksmithing techniques are either impossible or impractical, and this is a manual on how it’s done. Written with the locksmithing student, professional locksmith, and law enforcement agent in mind, it covers just about every area in which forced entry might be necessary: houses, buildings, automobiles, office equipment, surreptitious entry & espionage locksmithing. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 41 pgs, & softcvr.

This book covers a selection of handcuffs in popular use today and discusses some of the features with which you should become familiar. With the knowledge in this book you will be able to manufacture your on personalized set of lockpicks and be able to open a wide variety of cuffs with them. 44 pp. illus., 8"x5".

Police officers, security guards, gun shop owners, and and alarm installers are all expected to know the answers to the general public’s questions about physical security. This manual provides many of those answers, separating fact from fiction regarding the methods of picking various types of locks, the tools used, etc.Homemade and improvised picks and tools are also shown and described. A must for every locksmith’s library 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 60 pgs, illus., & softcvr.

This manual covers all the basics of learning how to manipulate combination locks such as found on safes and vaults. You are shown how to obtain, set up and practice on a typical combination lock. Other subjects covered are: How combinations are changed & parts breakdown. Learning is easy using this well done manual.5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 50 pages, & softcover.

Let no lock bar your way. Master locksmith Steven Hampton reveals here the tricks and tools for bypassing keyed & combination locks, mushroom & spool pin tumbler locks, wafer tumbler locks and more. Softcvr, 5.5"x 8.5", 72 pgs, illus.

This book is the professional intruder's guide to avoiding such ends. It opens with a discussion of target reconnaisnce and planning for both covert and overt entry operations, followed by a thorough examination of the various types of locks and alarms, instructions for improvising lockpicking tools, plus techniques for breaking into cars, opening file cabinets and desk drawers, cracking safes and circumventing various types of alarms and sensors. 5.5" x 11", softcover, illus., 216 pages.

It is incredibly easy to forget the combination to padlocks on your own tool shed, gym locker or anyplace else these common locks are found. This handy, no-frills guide teaches you one thing and one thing only: how to open a padlock whose combination is forgotten, lost or garbled. Dissatisfied with existing books on padlock manipulation whose shortcomings caused a lot of useless and time-consuming effort, author Carl Black devised this foolproof system that allows quick entry into all combination padlocks without any guesswork or tools. He explains the tricks of the trade with clear instructions and illustrations and includes troubleshooting tips for difficult locks. Apply this simple method and determine the combination of any padlock in minutes. For academic study only. 5.5 x 8.5, softcover, illus., 64 pages.

These high quality picks feature Clock Spring Steel. For those who prefer handles we've included special sleeves which do not diminish the "feel" of the picking action. Picks are of .022 blue spring steel - hardened to perfection. Eight piece set comes with handy leather case.

This famous tool was designed for law enforcement agencies to quickly pick pin tumbler locks. Unlike conventional hand picks that activate only one or two cylinder pins, this tool is designed to span all the pins at once. The needle, powered by trigger action, strikes all the cylinder bottom pins simultaneously. As the force is transferred to the upper pins, they momentarily rise in the chambers. Comes complete with 3 stainless steel needles and tension wrench.

Here it is. The finest lockpick set that we’ve stocked. It includes 60 picks, tension wrenches, and a broken key extractor plus a zippered top grain Cowhide case and Warded Master keys.

This deluxe 14-piece kit features all metal handles and comes in a discreet carrying case for undercover operatives. All picks are .022 blue spring steel and hardened to perfection.

This escape saw can cut through rope, wood, steel bars, small chains and even handcuffs. Made of hardened M2 High Speed Tool Steel & weighs less than an ounce. Fits on a key chain for easy carry.

The finest set of its kind, the Jack Knife Lock Pick Set now features improvements that bring to near perfection. Tempered stainless steel picks, knurled stainess steel set screw for a positive lockup, and a hard alloy handle for increased durability. Fits easy into your front pocket.

Do you want an action packed, no frills DVD filled with the most up to date information about locks and security available? Then look no further. This DVD promises to blow the competition out of the water. Ever wonder how secure your house is? If you’re curious how high-security locks can be opened in seconds or if you just have an interest in locks then this DVD is for you. The close up videography is superb and combined with in depth instruction from a master locksmith with sixteen years of real-world experience. This is a must have DVD for all lock enthusiasts. 80 minutes.