Web Directory

» Alex's Lock Collection
   Includes pictures and descriptions of the collection, sorted by manufacturer.
   http://www.alex.ricksastro.com/

» Alt.Locksmithing FAQ
   Frequently asked questions from the newsgroup. Provides answers about lock types, techniques and terms.
   http://www.indra.com/archives/alt-locksmithing/

» First Internet Lock Museum
   Resource for those interested in the collection of locks. Includes illustrations with values.
   http://1st-net-lock-museum.com/

» Fraternal Order of Locksport (FOOLS)
   Lock picking club. Includes meeting schedule, code of conduct and contact form. Bloomington, Indiana.
   http://www.bloomingtonfools.org/

» Guide to Lock Picking
   Formerly known as the "MIT Guide to Lock Picking". Describes how pin tumbler locks work and basic picking techniques. HTML, PDF and Postscript versions.
   http://www.lysator.liu.se/mit-guide/mit-guide.html

» How Stuff Works: Lock Picking
   Illustrated article on picking. Includes lock types, re-keying and videos.
   http://home.howstuffworks.com/home-improvement/household-safety/security/lock-picking.htm

» Lock Picking 101
   Forum providing information on locks and picking techniques. Includes sections on hardware and locksport.
   http://www.lockpicking101.com/

» Locksport International (LI)
   Organization promoting the sport of competitive lockpicking. Includes news, competitions and ethics.
   http://locksport.com/

» Lockwiki
   Designed as a reference for both the security and compromise of locks and safes. Beginners and advanced sections.
   http://www.lockwiki.com/

» Longhorn Lockpicking Club
   Student organization at the University of Texas, Austin. Includes news and meeting schedules.
   http://www.longhornlockpicking.com/

» NDE (Non-Destructive Entry)
   Locksport e-magazine. Includes news and back issues.
   http://ndemag.com/

» Notes on Picking Pin Tumbler Locks
   Educational article by Matt Blaze. Includes illustrations and exercises.
   http://www.crypto.com/papers/notes/picking/

» The Open Organization of Lockpickers (TOOOL)
   Organizes educational meetings about locks and picking. Includes membership information, chapters and equipment.
   http://toool.us/

» Toool - Netherlands
   The Dutch chapters of the Open Organisation of Lockpickers. Includes details of the LockCon conference and scheduled gatherings.
   http://www.toool.nl/

» Wikipedia - Lock Picking
   Online encyclopedia article about picking. Includes tools and legal status in different states and countries.
   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lock_picking