Post by Ringo - Admin on May 8, 2018 2:53:17 GMT -7
Sometimes you need to be quiet and obtain entry into a location by picking the lock or by passing the locking mechanism. Picking a lock takes some knowledge on how is a lock designed, what are the potential anti-picking mechanisms that the specific lock may contain. You may want to by pass the locking mechanism instead of deciphering it with a pick set. You optimum goal is to defeat the lock that is preventing you from entering the location. When you think about using this TTP, you more than likely want to leave minimum trace of your presence. So lets look at the parts of a lock.
Some of the key components of a lock are: The Shear Line, Plug, Driver Pin (Top), Key Pin (Bottom), Spring. The object is to line pins to the shear line to allow the plug to turn. By putting tension on the plug and using your pick to raise the pins individually or by racking quickly, the pins will get caught by the shear line. Once all pins get inline along the shear line, it will turn to open the lock.
Now keep in mind there numerous different types of pins like anti-pick pins with ledges or also known as mushroom pins to make a pin catch on the false ledge of the pin along the shear line. So the Key Pin will be blocking the shear line and preventing it from turning the plug.
Another means to defeat a padlock type lock, is to by pass the locking mechanism using shims. Depending on your style of padlock, it may have one or two locking notches on the base of the shackle legs that go down into the lock body. You use the shims by inserting them along the shackle legs and applying pressure to the shackle downward into the lock. As you insert the shims you need to turn them to slip between the lock bar in the lock body and the notch in the shackle. Once this is complete, you then have to pull upward on the shackle with some force and the lock will open.
This are just a couple of ways to surreptitiously enter a location.
"Adaptive Strategies for an Uncertain Future”
Cibolo Creek Tactical
"Who will Teach the Wisdom.”
Timothy G. Bax (Selous Scouts)
Some of the key components of a lock are: The Shear Line, Plug, Driver Pin (Top), Key Pin (Bottom), Spring. The object is to line pins to the shear line to allow the plug to turn. By putting tension on the plug and using your pick to raise the pins individually or by racking quickly, the pins will get caught by the shear line. Once all pins get inline along the shear line, it will turn to open the lock.
Now keep in mind there numerous different types of pins like anti-pick pins with ledges or also known as mushroom pins to make a pin catch on the false ledge of the pin along the shear line. So the Key Pin will be blocking the shear line and preventing it from turning the plug.
Another means to defeat a padlock type lock, is to by pass the locking mechanism using shims. Depending on your style of padlock, it may have one or two locking notches on the base of the shackle legs that go down into the lock body. You use the shims by inserting them along the shackle legs and applying pressure to the shackle downward into the lock. As you insert the shims you need to turn them to slip between the lock bar in the lock body and the notch in the shackle. Once this is complete, you then have to pull upward on the shackle with some force and the lock will open.
This are just a couple of ways to surreptitiously enter a location.
"Adaptive Strategies for an Uncertain Future”
Cibolo Creek Tactical
"Who will Teach the Wisdom.”
Timothy G. Bax (Selous Scouts)