How to Pick a Lock With Hairpins

Lock picking is as old as locks themselves, and is enjoyed as a hobby and practical skill worldwide. While it has been tainted in many people's minds as something only done by criminals, it is in fact a skill that could very well save your life if kidnapped, as well as saving hundreds of dollars in locksmithing costs to open things for which the key has been lost. Criminals and thieves are far more likely to break a window and in other ways use force to open things rather than trouble with the delicate, and many times lengthy method of picking.

Practice locks such as the one used in this video can be found for sale online with little searching, but all that is really necessary to practice is a simple padlock. Practicing lock picking should only be done on a lock that is not essential to some purpose, as it is possible to damage a lock if done incorrectly. It of course should also not be done on a lock that does not belong to you, as doing so is likely illegal.

[Crazysummerdays]

Man being able to pick locks has really opened a lot of doors for me.

[BinkieMcFartnuggets]

People say I look stupid with all these pins in my hair, but I don't look so stupid when I'm in their bedroom staring at them while they're sleeping!

[EyespenNoFear]

I used to work at a bank. When my boss was first showing me around he pointed out some filing cabinets and I almost told him how easy it is to pick the locks on those things. Fortunately, I realized soon enough that you probably don't want to tell your new boss about some of the skills you've picked up 😉

[bakeologybakery]

I was freaking out. You literally helped me so much. Bless you

[NOVA-eikj]

Women sure carry a lot of useful stuff with them.

[summerrose]

We locked ourselves out of our apartment today and this video saved our butts. My boyfriend now thinks I'm a wizard. Thanks!

[Radio]

Guy in video: *Calmly picking the lock*

Me: *sporadically trying to pick my moms door lock to get my devices*

[dragonarch]

Why use lockpick when you can cast open lock spell.

[comixmunkey]

Your lock picking skill has increased.

[martintaylor]

Thanks for the help! My partner accidentally locked us out of the bedroom in our old flat and it was opened up in about ten minutes after. Much appreciated!

[minthant]

literally no joke used a tiny pin and a scissor to open my desk lock which i lost the key a few days ago btw. posted 10 years ago but still helping people that's incredible.

[landonuyehara]

This helped me a lot, thanks. I now have four more houses

[lindseydamon]

This totally works! My neighbor was so impressed he even called the cops over to help throw a housewarming party at my new house....hahaha

[adog]

Great video, it’s a whole lot better than some other videos. You actually explain what you have to look for when you are picking a lock.

[ayshumahmed]

I had some important documents in a drawer and someone misplaced the key and this video warded off the panic attacks. Thank you for putting this up.😊

[liyousorenson]

This video: Explains it carefully how to do it
The other video I watched: *Shoves 2 pins into the lock then starts violently shaking them*

Both methods work, but I believe this one is much quieter.

[Labgorilla]

Thank you man. Took a bit of practice but managed to unpick a lock for an elderly relative who had lost their key and locked themselves out. Saved her and me a tonne of money!

[bjb]

Wow, this was fantastic. I picked my very first lock and with two bobby pins! Thank you. It's a very freeing feeling, and I don't mean that literally.

[rubyluisa]

i’ve done it & i’m more proud of myself for picking a lock than anything i’ve ever done 😂

[tanmay______]

This guy is so awesome he’s still hearting comments 7 years later!