8PIN TUMBLER LOCKPICKING COMPETITIONS

Opening is good; opening fast is better.

—Lockpickers’ saying

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With practice, you should find yourself getting better and better at picking pin-based locks, and at some point you may be interested in entering competitions. In this chapter, you’ll learn what to expect from, and how to prepare for, a competition. We’ll go over what to do if you’re given a lock you’ve never seen before, as well as other helpful tips to improve your chances of success. We’ll end the chapter by exploring a few well-known competitions from around the world.

Competition Basics

Lockpicking competitions around the world differ in many ...

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