(195) LOCKPICKING FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT

[@sandman_locksport]

I don't mean to misinterpret or misunderstand or misquote Pat Watson or his beliefs on locksmithing and locksport. He has lots of great things to say about both and their merits. My contention is that Locksport is never a weakness. It will only make you better at Covert Entry, Tactical Lockpicking, and Locksmithing. There is a time and a place for everything. Competitive shooters will always make for better soldiers. Not worse soldiers. Computer Hackers will always make for better I.T. and Cyber Security Consultants, not worse consultants. Wrestlers will always make for better MMA Fighters and Protective Security Specialists, not worse ones. There is a correlation between hyper focused skills, and general field work. Excess skills, or a hyper focus in a skill set is never a liability unless you never learned to think outside the box beyond that. Very few people are so hyper focused they become their own liability. I've rarely seen that. Instead they become more well rounded overall. His book covers so much more than what I discussed. I barely scratched the surface of his material. I also highly recommend his podcast "Uncensored Tactical" and any other products relative to him and his associates. Buy the book. Take courses in your demographic on polite entry. Buy the tools that support your new found skills sets, not what I recommend, but what you can actually use. Practice at home as much as possible and continue to challenge yourself regularly at home and at work. And... Thank you for your service. "Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God." Matthew 5:9

[@3vil3lvis]

Excellent video, but it seems like you glossed over the third line gear. Please do an in depth video on this. What tools do you include in that other than car entry tools? Halligan? Rex Tool? Axe? Sledge hammer? Battering Ram? Breaching Shotgun? Show us your E.O.D. shaped charges!

[@sandman_locksport]

@ my only experience with 3rd line gear is vehicle entry tools, as I worked for pop a lock previously. I have never been trained in breaching, so I don’t have any advice to give on that.

[@3vil3lvis]

@@sandman_locksport Breaching is not a skill that is easily developed in the home environment, wife not gonna take to kindly to having the hinges shot off and doors pryed open.

[@moose2934]

This is the exact video I’ve been looking for - minus using destructive methods, I’ve found rakes, under-door tools, bump keys, and lishis to be my go to. They all fit in a fanny pack with the exception of the under door tool

[@camronbay1]

One of the most overlooked tools for entry is a pry tool,as for UDT tools it’s a good tool to have in your entry pack.

[@moose2934]

@@camronbay1 what type of pry do you recommend? I’ve always carried a 6” and a 2 plastic wedges in my kit

[@camronbay1]

@@moose2934 The Broco Jimmy I use it quite a bit in the streets and have a back up one as well.

[@HVAC_Tips_Tricks_Calcs]

I made an under door tool using (I think I had to buy 3 cheap sets) of the screw together aluminum rifle bore cleaners. Easy to bend, add the line from Red Team Tools or equivalent. Breaks down for easy storage.

[@camronbay1]

@@HVAC_Tips_Tricks_Calcs I have a break down UDT prototype version it’s compact.

[@echellepliante8759]

I must say I am very impressed. Your video is incredible and I couldn't have asked for more. It's extremely informative. Chatting with the local locksmith was a very good idea. Mister Sandman, thank you. You took a lot of time for that, and probably in some ways, changed the curve of my career and the lives of some people. Again, thank you, it is a genuine honor. I will keep you posted, in the future. Take care 😊🔑 Max

[@sandman_locksport]

Glad it was helpful!

[@stevemartinism]

New to the sports. Less than 3 years. So informative. Can appreciate your military background. Spent 9 yrs in the infantry (army). Tactical is practical for keeping your family safe. Never watched a video quite like this!

[@UncensoredTactical]

Great video. And thank you for the kind words and for the book promotion/review. I have ALWAYS 100% agreed that skills learned in one discipline will always help a transition into another similar discipline :). I believe that you and I are on the exact same page with the conclusion in your video - locksport has a lot to offer someone who is about to transition into locksmithing, and vice-versa. My only perspective is to point out that people should avoid assuming that BECAUSE they excel in one discipline that they will AUTOMATICALLY excel in a similar discipline without any additional practice/learning. If any of my works have come across to the contrary of that statement, it was never the intent. Keep it up. See you around.

[@sandman_locksport]

Thank you for watching and thank you for writing an excellent book. You put out really great content! Looking forward to your upcoming podcasts!

[@Rockoutwithyourlockout]

"Strength is never a weakness " very well said.

[@Monkeybasher97]

Mark Bell 😂

[@mike75369]

I'm a firefighter in Belgium, and we used all the time destructive methods for breaking the cylinder. If we can catch the cylinder, we brake the good tool. If it's not possible, we extract the cylinder.

[@michaelzborovan4362]

picking in the field even with no pressure is a wholly different skillset than sitting home on the couch picking for fun and because you want to.... in an emergency even a crusty masterlock No.4 can be a blackbelt level lock..... ok maybe a purple belt but my point is picking a lesser secure lock in a real world pressure situation is FAR more impressive to me than picking a higher level lock in the comfort of home. and great info as usual bud, keep em coming!

[@sandman_locksport]

As someone who worked “in the field”, I disagree. It doesn’t have to be stressful unless you make it stressful. I did it for a living. Thanks for watching.

[@Jessterrr]

Having done both, I found that having a customer anxiously pacing and peering over my shoulder is not as comfortable as sitting on the couch picking. Actual customer comments while picking: "Are you sure that's how that works?" "I think it turns the other way." "I gotta pick up my kids in ten minutes, will you hurry? Can I just go get them and come back?" "If I had my picks, I'd do it myself but they're locked in the house."

[@P4c3y86]

As a locksmith in the western United States every time I come across a quickset smart key lock I quickly look for a non-smart key lock to gain entry. I appreciate the time you took on this video. It was very informative and I would like to increase my Lock sporting skills to help make my life as a locksmith easier and more fun!

[@Jessterrr]

Years ago in college I started a lockout service and ran it for a few years for extra money. I did indeed once start picking a front door lock that was not locked. The owner had the neighbor call because they couldn't get in. She was stine cold drunk and the neighbor never bothered to try the door. I felt kinda bad taking my fee for an unlocked door but they didn't complain. Always try the doors first!

[@bsgaming3773]

I love your philosophy, not just for locks but it applies everywhere in life.

[@JonathanPicardi]

I loved this,and wow 1st of awesome job history and second hell yeah what a collection 👌👌

[@stefan6316]

One of your best videos in my opinion! Thank you!

[@LockFumbler]

What a great video! Awesome that you took soo much time to put this all togehter 👍👍👍

[@GpotterBMX]

This video was thorough af. Even I learned a few things. Thank you.

[@johnpastorick1780]

I am a LEO and locksmith. I would recommend the Covert Compaion, with comb picks, amercain bypass, warded picks, and knife get by a large percentage of pad locks.

[@mcdpoor]

Very cool and informative

[@pederhalverson2591]

Hey, you took my advice on the tuffpossum set! Nice! Def my most used and discreet set. I wish they made a version in 301 high yield, but beggars can’t be choosers! I added Peterson pry bars to the tensioners and it all fits just fine.

[@sandman_locksport]

Check out the covert instruments Riv pick and Rizz pick. Those are in 301HY and should fit, (checking) yup! They fit! Much better picks. Their latch slipper fits too. I’ll have to make a video on that

[@jimragan9432]

excellent, thank you.

[@ELLIOTTForgette]

Where do i get the data tool

[@mitchellroberson]

😢learned to pick in the corps back in late 80s. Did not keep up with it till recently definitely a skill that can be lost. And I do see value of locksport in military and law enforcement operations

[@9mmTXn]

Sweet! L4 PPO in Texas as well! Liked and subbed bro!

[@LockPickingPastor]

Do you have links to build your case with the Lishis? It’s a sexy set up

[@sandman_locksport]

Not yet!

[@TheGuilev]

Thoses books looks interesting but the shipping cost to europe 😵 They are available from amazon but only in kindle format, i prefer to read on paper books.

[@sandman_locksport]

Check out his newest book. It’s really just an affordable condensed version of these 2 books.

[@Gooses63]

Would you recommend this book for firefighters and paramedics for less destructive entry into a house or building that’s locked when it’s not an instance that breaking the door is needed.

[@sandman_locksport]

Yes. Any ems

[@lockpickingvlad]

“Life saving tools, or life taking tools” 💀