The art of picking locks may seem like the stuff of action-movie heroes, rather than a commonly known skill. But with perseverance, an understanding of locks, and the right tools, anyone can become a successful lock pick.
Although most advanced and higher-end locks can only be broken with purpose-made picking tools, improvised lock picks can be used to crack low-end or improvised locking systems. According to retired Navy SEAL Clint Emerson’s book “100 Deadly Skills,” all it takes to create a lock pick is two paper clips, a hard surface, and a pair of pliers.
All a person has to do is bend the clips in the correct way to imitate professional rake and torsion tools.
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