[1409] The Most Significant Security Flaw in North America

[mannynavarro]

Not only is he showing how to break into stores, he’s showing you where to get the tools. Great video as always

[fox-ct]

I imagine in a few years in the pentagon, a guard just hears "this is the lockpicking lawyer and while this lock may seem secure, it has a major flaw" coming from the high security vault.

[josephh]

Petition here for a new series "LPL in the wild" where he goes around to random places and exposes poor locking mechanisms

[serendipityshopnyc]

I bet there are MANY cybersecurity experts out there, thanking their lucky stars that LPL did not choose to specialize in breaking into computer networks!

[wowthatsdeepman]

Newscaster: “There’s been a rise of burglaries around the country overnight.”
LPL: “…to show it’s not a fluke.”

[braddishv]

Funny story - when I was in HS I worked at a Radio Shack (1990s). Our front door sometimes refused to open with keys - even after consulting several professionals. My manager at the time actually devised a tool very similar to this to get in when we were locked out. I couldn't stop laughing watching this video. This flaw has been around for a VERY long time.

[dontbanmebrodontbanme]

Basically, what I’ve learned with lock picking lawyer is that most lock manufacturers are hoping thieves don’t take the time to research how to defeat locks and if they did, we’d all be in a lot more trouble!

[tmprillwitz]

“Locks only keep honest people out” some wise person once said

[berena.]

LPL: And here's an interesting design flaw shared by most north american lock manufacturers

4+ Million people: thank you, I am normal and can be trusted with this information

[MrSwagMcMuffic]

As a paramedic you just said something very interesting. I 100% agree that a tool like that should be in my arsenal… far too often am I locked out of a door and have to wait for fire or police to break it open… only for it to be too late. I would love to see a series or even more tips potentially for first responders to help gain access to people in need during time of emergency. Will definitely be picking one of these picks up for my own use!

[sabotage]

As a firefighter, I’m really interested in these. We preach being as non destructive as possible but in context for a locked door with no signs of fire, it’s hard to get around things like this. Knox boxes for commercial buildings and (this I believe is less common) suction cups for 99% of glass sliding doors helps, but sometimes there’s a matter of urgency that still doesn’t justify kicking it down. This may have bridged the gap

[newmanr]

There is also an easy fix for this.

The issue is that you usually have free access through that gap between the two doors on a storefront because they don't close as tight together as a single door in a doorframe does. Most of these store front doors will have an optional cover that attaches to the main door to cover that opening, or alternatively you can bolt a steel plate over top of it yourself.

[lightweight]

Company: "Don't worry LPL, the store owners who have this has a high pixel security cameras which records in 144P"

[isaacmejia]

My mom freaks out every time I’m watching one of your videos. She is like, “Why are you watching those criminal turorials?” Lol
Great video my dude

[michaelmoss]

As a store owner this is both helpful and scary. There are about 20 stores in our little shopping center and I do not recall seeing baffle plates on any of them. I am going to look into getting a one installed ASAP.

[DrCarrico]

Firefighter here. Bought the tool to add to our kit (version 2, the folding one). I couldn’t get it to work on any of the Adam’s Rite locks I had in my training pile of locks. The locks I had available to me had two roll pins installed on both sides of the pin you are trying to grab, so you can’t effectively get the hook around the pin. The locks I had varied from old storefronts that donated them to me for training as well as some cheap Chinese manufactured junk ones. That isn’t to say that this tool doesn’t work, it just doesn’t work on all versions of a Adams Rite, at least none of the 15 or so I have.

[StealthNine]

“This tool belongs in the toolkits of any first responders or locksmiths”

“Other” parties: Im kind of sort of a locksmith

[ejclones]

I love the rare occassions when LPL goes into the field to demonstrate his locking picking prowess. It also proves LPL is human and does leave his lock picking abode.

[lairdcummings]

My workplace has a baffle plate over the joint between the doors, over the lock area.

Now I know *why* that plate is there!

[perryfire]

Fire service here. They make a tool called a K tool ( used with a halligan ) for this which rips off the cylinder head and exposes that little cam action. A simple little bar is then used to push on that cam to open the door. Saves a lot of money for the store owner but this tool would be great if there isn't a plate to block you.

Great video!