Books like The CIA lockpicking manual by United States. Central Intelligence Agency

Steel Bolt Hacking is a lock picking book for those that want to learn the art of picking locks as a hobby. With such annual events as DefCon, the annual hackers convention, more and more computer people are becoming interested in learning lock picking. Lock picking sports groups are springing up all over the world with little or no books to support it. Typically the art of lock picking is passed down from locksmith to apprentice and rarely are there any material to help those interested in lock picking, that don't necessarily want to become a locksmith to learn it. Steel Bolt Hacking will teach you more than just the basics, you will learn to pick padlocks, deadbolts, push button combination locks, and how find the number on combination padlocks. About the Author: Douglas Chick is the author of What All Network Administrators Know and creator of the computer professional website, TheNetworkAdministrator.com.

Learn how the CIA agent gets behind locked doors. This revised reprint of the classic CIA Key Casting Instruction Manual will teach you how to make a duplicate key when you can keep the original for only a short time. A step-by-step, self-checking guide, it gives you all the know-how you need to create accurate keys to gain access to off-limits areas with no special equipment.

Locksport offers a complete, illustrated guide to the sport of lockpicking, written by five leading champions. It covers fundamentals, hands‑on techniques, competition strategies, and the legal and community aspects of the hobby.

What if a door, gate, or other locked obstacle kept you from saving time, money, or a life during an emergency? It’s time to expand your skills! Professional first responders and prepared citizens can find themselves needing an efficient entry through a locked obstacle. Whether it’s a criminal that needs to be apprehended or a medical emergency, time can cost you more than just money. This is your guide to improve your lock picking skills and refine your unconventional entry approach. Tactical Lock Picking: A Systemized Approach for Responding to Locked Obstacles During Emergencies is a full-spectrum plan to gain vital access into any kind of structure quickly and effectively. In Tactical Lock Picking , you’ll build a foundation of basic skills while also learning: How to forgo kicking in doors to bypass locks to save time, property damage, and injury. The low-tech physical solutions to access keypads and card reader locks. The tools you need and how to organize your gear for field deployment. The seven-step target assessment to help you identify, analyze, and execute proven techniques for opening padlocks, door locks, keypads, combination locks, vehicle gates, and more. A methodology to develop your “key to the city” for major catastrophes. Everyone has found themselves locked out of somewhere they have rightful access to. Tactical Lock Picking is the essential preparedness-manual for overcoming real-life access challenges. If you like down-and-dirty crash courses, step-by-step information, and a no-holds-barred survival guide, then you’ll love Pat Watson’s no-BS book. Buy Tactical Lock Picking to unlock the way you see the world around you today!

A practical guide to lockpicking, covering pin, dimple, wafer, lever, and pump locks, with step‑by‑step tutorials on tools, bumpkeys, and key impressions for beginners and professionals alike.