In this post my locksport subject matter expert talks about the different types of kockpicks and the 4 basic essential picks and how they are used. We were using the picks found in a basic beginner lockpick kit. In order of use Julian suggests: Skyline pick Snake Diamond Feeler pick I tend to not […]
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How Long Does it Take to Learn Lockpicking
How Long Does it Take to Learn Lockpicking? Well, it depends. I learned with a very cheap set of picks. A small brochure called “easy pickings” came with them. I did not have any practice locks other than an old padlock. It took me a few hours to get the lock open. It also […]
How Lockpicks Work: Why Preppers Should Learn Lockpicking
Lockpicks are a good tool for a prepper to have. I enjoy the locksport hobby because I enjoy puzzles and seeing how things work. While, I have no tolerance for crime, and I hate a thief more than anything. Lockpicking does have non-criminal uses. Inside prison, specially trained key control officers understand how locks […]
Treating Severe Burns: You DON’T Have Enough Supplies
A little over three weeks ago I burned both my legs. Now, as a semi-competent experimenter, I have burned myself a bunch of times. However, this was serious. I burned both legs, from just below the knee to the top of my foot almost 360 degrees. The burns were deep second degree burns with […]
5 Tips on How to Raise Environmentally Aware Kids
*Note from Dave: I did not write this, but I do take environmental stewardship seriously. I don’t believe that carbon dioxide is a pollutant, and I think that straw bands are worthless virtue signalling. I also believe anyone that says the “science is settled” on man-caused global warming is an idiot that does not understand […]