Locksport: A Hackers Guide to Lockpicking, Impressioning, and Safe Cracking

Cover
Praise for Locksport
Title page
Copyright page
Dedication
About the Authors
About the Technical Reviewer
Brief Contents
Contents in Detail
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Part I: The Basics
	1. The World of Locksport
		The History of Locksport
		Lockpicking Groups and Hackers
			Competitions
			Rules
		Legality
			US Laws
			Dutch Laws
			UK Laws
			German Laws
			Australian Laws
		Groups and How to Find Them
			US Groups
			Dutch Groups
			UK Groups
			German Groups
			Australian Groups
	2. Types of Locks and Cylinders
		Padlocks
		Cylinder Locks
			Euro Profile Cylinders
			Key-in-Knob Cylinders
			Interchangeable Core Cylinders
			Rim and Mortise Cylinders
		Mortise Locksets
	3. Lock Mechanics
		Elements of a Lock
			The Housing or Cylinder
			The Shackle or Bolt
			The Plug
			The Core
			The Keyway
			Pins, Wafers, Discs, and Levers
			Springs
			The Bible
			The Wheel Pack and Drive Cam
			Cams, Tails, Latches, and Ball Bearings
		Locking Mechanisms
			Pin-Based Locks
			Wafer Locks
			Combination Locks
			Lever Locks
			Warded Locks
			Disc Detainer Locks
	4. High-Security Lock Elements
		Off-Axis Pins
			Side Pins
			Trap Pins
		Security Pins
			Spool Pins
			Serrated Pins
			Chisel-Tipped Pins
			Pin-in-Pins
			Other Pin Shapes
		Sidebars
		Wards and Paracentric Keyways
		Interactive Key Elements
		Magnets
	5. Lock Maintenance for Locksporters
		Disassembling Locks
			Useful Tools
			Step 1: Unlock and Remove the Lock
			Step 2: Orient the Plug
			Step 3: Remove the Plug’s Retaining Mechanism
			Step 4: Install the Pinning Shoe (Euro Profile Cylinder Only)
			Step 5: Remove the Plug
			Step 6: Dump the Key Pins
			Step 7: Release the Driver Pins and Springs
		Repinning Locks
		Reassembling Locks
			Step 1: Insert the Springs and Driver Pins
			Step 2: Populate the Plug
			Step 3: Check the Key
			Step 4: Insert the Plug
			Step 5: Lock the Lock
			Step 6: Install the Plug-Retaining Mechanism
			Step 7: Test It Out
		Applying Lubrication
Part II: Pin Tumbler Lockpicking
	6. Pin Tumbler Lockpicking Tools
		Tension Wrenches
		Raking Tools
		Picking Tools
		Dimple Picks
		Pick Guns
		Comb Picks
		Tool-Buying Advice
	7. Pin Tumbler Lockpicking Step-by-Step
		Tensioning
			Using the Tension Wrench
			Tensioning the Cam
			Using a Vise
		Raking
			Using a Rake
			Determining When to Rake
		Single-Pin Picking
			Picking Standard Pins
			Picking Security Pins
			Overcoming Single-Pin-Picking Challenges
		Combining Raking and Single-Pin Picking
		Using the Waltering Technique
		Using Pick Guns
		Picking Other Types of Locks
			Dimple Locks
			Locks with Multiple Rows of Pins
			Locks with Passive Key Control
			Locks with Sliders
			Locks with Rotating Pins
			Disc Detainer Locks
			Locks with Unusual Keyways
			Specialty Locks
		Creating or Adapting Tools
		Getting Experience
	8. Pin Tumbler Lockpicking Competitions
		Competition Basics
		At the Competition
			Inspecting Your Locks
			Feeling the Lock
			Doing Lock Recon
			Organizing Your Knowledge
			Observing Your Competitors
			Being a Good Sport
			Keeping Your Cool
		The Competitions
			TOOOL US
			TOOOL Netherlands
			SSDeV, SPASS, and the ACZ
			TOOOL Australia
			ACF France
Part III: Impressioning
	9. Impressioning Tools
		Key Handles
			Purpose-Built Handles
			Custom Handles
			Improvised Handles
		Files
			Cuts
			Shapes
			Sizes
			Key-Cutting Machines
		Magnification
		Lights
		Power
		Vises
		Workbenches
		Depth-Measuring Tools
			Calipers
			Key Gauges
		Space-Measuring Tools
		Locks and Blanks
		Other Accessories
	10. Impressioning Step-by-Step
		Setting Up Your Gear
			Mount the Lock
			Mount the Key in the Handle
			Prepare the Key
		Impressioning Road Map
		Impressioning an ABUS C83
			Secure Your Key
			Make the Initial Marks
			File the First Cut
			Repeat the Process
		Impressioning a Schlage
		Using Other Tips and Tricks
			Spacing and Depth Guidelines
			Filing Tips
			Mark-Reading Techniques
	11. Impressioning Competitions
		Honing Your Contest-Level Skills
			Do One Thing Well
			Calibrate Your Technique
			Keep Up Momentum
			Break Keys
			Listen to Your Body
		Optimizing Training
		Packing
		Understanding the Competition Environment
			Arriving at the Venue
			Registering to Compete
		Choosing Competition Tactics
		Going Through a Competition
			Round One
			Finals
		Organizing an Impressioning Competition
Part IV: Safe-Lock Manipulation
	12. Safe-Lock Manipulation Tools
		Choosing a Lock
			Lock Classifications
			Lock Recommendations
			Lock Sources
		Gathering Other Safe-Lock Manipulation Supplies
			Lock Mounts
			Graphing Charts
			Index-Line Stickers
		Performing Lock Disassembly and Assembly
		Making Your Own Cutaway Lock
		Setting the Combination
		Using Other Resources
	13. Safe-Lock Manipulation Step-by-Step
		Dialing with Precision
			Design Tolerances
			Wheel Rotation
		Finding Contact Points
		Graphing to Find Your First Number
			Moving All Three Wheels
			Running Only Wheel 3
		Finding True Center
		Running High Low Tests
		Finding Your Second Number
		Brute-Forcing to Find the Last Number
	14. Safe-Lock Manipulation Competitions
		Considerations for Organizers
			Registration and Divisions
			Timing and Combination Setting
			Lock and Personnel Distribution
			The Competition Environment
		Considerations for Competitors
			Consistency and Speed
			Graphing Charts
			Simplified Dial Reading
			Pregame Decisions
			Game-Time Tips
		Competition Rules
			Example 1: The Czech Lockpicking Championship
			Example 2: The Safe & Vault Technicians Association Competition
Part V: Lever Lockpicking
	15. Lever Lockpicking Tools
		Single-Acting Warded Locks
		Types of Wards
		Double-Acting Lever Locks
			Lever Lock Keys
			Lever Lock Precision and Tolerances
		Hobbs Picks
		Lever Lockpicks and J Wires
		Practice Locks
		Lever Lock Disassembly and Reassembly
	16. Lever Lockpicking Step-by-Step
		Lever Lockpicking Overview
			Tension the Lock Bolt
			Locate the Lever Pack
			Probe the Levers to Determine Their State
			Move the Binding Lever
			Repeat the Process to Open the Lock
		Troubleshooting
			Pack Compression
			Antipicks
		Decoding the Lock
	17. Lever Lockpicking Competitions
		The Competition Setup
		Competition Tools
		Competition Locks
			European Competition Locks
			UK Competition Locks
		Improving Your Odds of an Open
			Controlling Your Nerves
			Getting Intel on the Lock
		Competition Dos and Don’ts
		Running Your Own Lever Lockpicking Competition
			2014 LockCon
			2019 LockCon
			2022 LockCon
			Other Hosting Considerations
Appendix A: Other Locksport Games
	Timed Head-to-Head Challenge
		Timed Challenge Tips
		DIY Set Instructions
	PicTacToe
		PicTacToe Tips
	Escape Challenges
		Escape Challenge Tips
	Direct-Entry Chain and Cable Locks
	The Room
	The Belt System
Appendix B: Where to Get Equipment
	Picking Tools and Tensioners
	Impressioning Tools
	Safe Locks and Accessories
	Lever Locks
	Lock Maintenance Tools
	Miscellaneous Items
	Other Books and Papers
Index
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