Picking Locks
By Theresaaiza
@Theresaaiza (10487)
Australia
April 30, 2010 6:10am CST
Do you know how to pick locks?
I did a discussion earlier about a robbery that just happened in our home. The way the suspect managed to get into the rooms were to destroy the padlocks. He yanked the circular plate on the body of the padlock and I don't know, he just manipulated it and it opened.
That is the danger of buying substandard locks. There's a way for these bad people to find a way to open it.
Another is the combination padlock. How safe is that? I heard that there is a way of knowing the right combination by poking on it, perhaps? or listening out for a distinct sound that indicates that you have found the right digit.
Your knowledge on this might really be of help.
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6 responses
@jwfarrimond (4473)
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30 Apr 10
A padlock will only deter a casual thief. Anyone who is determined to break in and who comes equipped with a few tools can easily break a padlock and gain entry. I hate thieves and if the law allowed me to, I'd quite happily greet the bas***ds with a shotgun blast 
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@jwfarrimond (4473)
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1 May 10
Well, I don't know about the law where you are, but here in the UK you are liable to be prosecuted for inflicting bodily harm on a burglar. 
Some years ago a farmer called Tony Martin was sent to prison for shooting and killing a burglar who had broken into his home.
There was a great deal of public support for him though and I think that now the politicians are slowly realising that there are votes in taking a different view towards this. So much so that the leader of one of our political parties made a public statement saying that "anyone who forces their way into your house with the intent to steal, leaves their human rights behind when they do so.
Of course, we are in the middle of an election and they'll say anything that they think will win them more votes.
Some years ago a farmer called Tony Martin was sent to prison for shooting and killing a burglar who had broken into his home.
There was a great deal of public support for him though and I think that now the politicians are slowly realising that there are votes in taking a different view towards this. So much so that the leader of one of our political parties made a public statement saying that "anyone who forces their way into your house with the intent to steal, leaves their human rights behind when they do so.
Of course, we are in the middle of an election and they'll say anything that they think will win them more votes.@Theresaaiza (10487)
• Australia
4 May 10
What a coincidence, it's election time here as well. And yes, they have said many things.
@Theresaaiza (10487)
• Australia
1 May 10
Oh, can't we? 
Even if they're inside our property? Well that's bad. But can we at least smash a bottle or a vase on their heads just in case? I would love to try that.
Even if they're inside our property? Well that's bad. But can we at least smash a bottle or a vase on their heads just in case? I would love to try that.
@Theresaaiza (10487)
• Australia
1 May 10
And we all have learned our lesson not to choose cheap but sub-standard locks.
@Ravenladyj (22902)
• United States
30 Apr 10
all you need to open a padlock really is a crowbar..I've HEARD that you can open one by listenig but I've never tried it myself....As for keylocks yes I USE TO be able to pick them....that was long long ago though....
I would say that since locks arent working well for you to consider a motion light on both the back and front of your home and even as security system...
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@Theresaaiza (10487)
• Australia
1 May 10
I think I could save up for that lighting security system for both our homes. It may be costly but it's worth the investment.
@Hatley (163772)
• Garden Grove, California
1 May 10
hi theresaaiza anyone with a crowbar of some size aan destroy a
padlock.You might do well to install a security system and lights'that come on and off to make burglars think you are home even when you
are out some place. there are better locks too, ask the police for the ones that are the very best. good luck and God bless.
@Theresaaiza (10487)
• Australia
1 May 10
The problem with what happened was, the breaking in happened at daytime. And the thief knew that during daytime is the most deserted time of the day in our old house because everyone is out to work or school.
Since we don't live there anymore, we couldn't expect people to be mindful of the things that we do because first, it was never their home.
If only my Dad acted on it soon, replacing the broken door knobs and everything. this never should have happened.
@bird123 (10658)
• United States
1 May 10
How safe is any padlock??? A quick trip to the hardware store for a pair of bolt cutters and the padlock is no security. Security systems do work. There was a business I know of was broken into at night while it was closed. After 3 different break ins, they got a security system. No more breakins.The crooks knew it had a system and left it alone. If you can't afford a system, keep lots of lights on, play a radio or tv in house while you are gone. Sounds like someone is home. Get a big dog. They also make a cheap alarm that when the door or window is opened, it rings. It might not be a fancy system but it will scare. The crooks hate noise and lights.
@Theresaaiza (10487)
• Australia
1 May 10
Yes there are many ways to keep them away but then, our security measures were really poor so that's why they were successful.
@sender621 (14889)
• United States
1 May 10
I would never make a good thief, No worries rhat I could ever break into your home. I cannot for any good reason find a way to pick a lock. If my life depended on it, the lock would remain locked. I just don't have the touch I guess.
@Theresaaiza (10487)
• Australia
4 May 10
I don't have the touch as well. Believe me, it's not a good thing to have one!
