{"title":"Lock Pick Guns","description":"\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003elock pick gun\u003c\/strong\u003e — manual snap gun or electric — flicks a needle against the pins so they jump to the shear line. It is a bumping tool, not a picking tool, and it opens simple pin tumbler locks quickly. Here are guns that actually work, with needles, tension wrenches and honest descriptions of what they will and will not open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--more--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow a lock pick gun works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe needle rests under the key pins. When you pull the trigger it snaps upward, transferring energy through the key pins to the driver pins, which fly above the shear line for a fraction of a second — like the balls in a Newton's cradle. If you have light tension on the plug at that instant, it turns. \u003cstrong\u003eElectric pick guns\u003c\/strong\u003e repeat this vibration many times per second; \u003cstrong\u003emanual snap guns\u003c\/strong\u003e do one snap per trigger pull.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDo lock pick guns work?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn locks with \u003cstrong\u003estandard pins and normal tolerances\u003c\/strong\u003e: yes, often in seconds. On locks with \u003cstrong\u003espool or serrated security pins\u003c\/strong\u003e: mostly no — the security pins false-set and stop the plug. On tight, high-security or dimple cylinders: no. That is why a pick gun is a useful tool but a poor teacher; it does nothing for your single pin picking, which is what the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/lock-picking-belt-ranking\"\u003ebelt ranking\u003c\/a\u003e measures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eManual snap gun vs electric lock pick gun\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eManual snap gun\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdjustable spring strength, no batteries, quieter, cheaper. Needs some technique to combine the snap with tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eElectric pick gun\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaster and easier — hold tension, press the button. Louder and heavier. Ours come with a set of straight and curved needles and a top-of-keyway tension tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho should buy a lock pick gun?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHobbyists who want a fun different tool, makers who need to open cheap cabinet locks with lost keys, and locksmith apprentices. We list them alongside a note we mean: \u003cstrong\u003elearn to pick with a hook first\u003c\/strong\u003e, on a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/transparent-padlocks\"\u003eclear lock\u003c\/a\u003e, then treat the gun as a shortcut for easy locks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAre lock pick guns legal?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick guns are lock picking tools and follow the same rules as picks: legal to own for hobby use in nearly all of Europe, with carry restrictions in the UK. Some countries treat electric guns more strictly — check the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/is-lock-picking-legal\"\u003elegality page\u003c\/a\u003e. Only use on locks you own. Basics of tension (which matter even with a gun) are in \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/how-to-pick-a-lock-for-beginners\"\u003ehow to pick a lock for beginners\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"manual-lock-pick-gun-snap-gun","title":"Manual Lock Pick Gun (Snap Gun) with Needles","description":"\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003emanual lock pick gun\u003c\/strong\u003e (snap gun) flicks a needle against the key pins so the driver pins jump above the shear line for a split second — with light tension on the plug, the lock opens. It is the quickest way to open simple pin tumbler locks with standard pins, and a fun tool to have next to your picks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's included in the manual lock pick gun\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChrome-plated steel snap gun with adjustable spring tension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraight and curved needles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTension wrench\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho the manual lock pick gun is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHobbyists who want a quick-open tool for easy padlocks and cabinet locks, makers opening cheap locks with lost keys, and anyone curious about how bumping works. It does \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e replace learning to pick — security pins (spools, serrated) stop a pick gun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eManual lock pick gun — specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength 11.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel body, replaceable needles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks on standard pin tumbler padlocks and cylinders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBelt level for the manual lock pick gun\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot a belt tool: the belt ranking only counts single pin picking. Use the snap gun on white-belt locks for fun, and a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lock-pick-hooks\"\u003ehook\u003c\/a\u003e to progress. See the full \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/lock-picking-belt-ranking\"\u003elock picking belt ranking\u003c\/a\u003e to plan your next lock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrefer a sturdier build? See the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/goso-manual-lock-pick-gun\"\u003eGOSO lock pick gun\u003c\/a\u003e. All pick guns are in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lock-pick-guns\"\u003elock pick guns\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLegal note:\u003c\/strong\u003e lock picks are legal to own and use on locks you own in nearly all of Europe. Read our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/is-lock-picking-legal\"\u003elegality by country\u003c\/a\u003e page. Only pick locks you own, never a lock in use. New to the hobby? Start with \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/how-to-pick-a-lock-for-beginners\"\u003ehow to pick a lock for beginners\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lockpit Kit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58805474885967,"sku":"14:350850#1Set;200007763:201336100","price":24.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1041\/0609\/9023\/files\/S8368c5e73f074a009e3d9829550219854.webp?v=1789650204"},{"product_id":"goso-manual-lock-pick-gun","title":"GOSO Manual Lock Pick Gun","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGOSO snap gun\u003c\/strong\u003e is the sturdier manual pick gun: metal body, adjustable spring strength and a firm trigger. Hold light tension with the wrench, pull the trigger, and pins with standard drivers jump above the shear line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's included in the GOSO lock pick gun\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGOSO manual pick gun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraight and curved needles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTension wrench\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho the GOSO lock pick gun is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHobbyists who want a reliable quick-open tool and locksmith apprentices. Remember: it does nothing against spool or serrated pins, and it does not teach you to pick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGOSO lock pick gun — specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal body with adjustable spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplaceable needles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBelt level for the GOSO lock pick gun\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot a belt tool — use it for fun on white-belt locks. See the full \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/lock-picking-belt-ranking\"\u003elock picking belt ranking\u003c\/a\u003e to plan your next lock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLegal note:\u003c\/strong\u003e lock picks are legal to own and use on locks you own in nearly all of Europe. Read our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/is-lock-picking-legal\"\u003elegality by country\u003c\/a\u003e page. Only pick locks you own, never a lock in use. New to the hobby? 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Rake it, pick it, or snap it open — and see all three methods work through the clear body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's included in the 4-in-1 training kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransparent practice padlock with keys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless pick set (hooks, rakes, half-diamonds)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTension wrench set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual snap gun with needles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho the 4-in-1 training kit is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeginners who want to try every method, and gift buyers who want the kit that does the most. Learn single pin picking with the hooks; the gun is the fun extra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e4-in-1 training kit — specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel picks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel snap gun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcrylic padlock, standard pins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBelt level for the 4-in-1 training kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite belt with everything needed to reach yellow. See the full \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/lock-picking-belt-ranking\"\u003elock picking belt ranking\u003c\/a\u003e to plan your next lock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLegal note:\u003c\/strong\u003e lock picks are legal to own and use on locks you own in nearly all of Europe. Read our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/is-lock-picking-legal\"\u003elegality by country\u003c\/a\u003e page. Only pick locks you own, never a lock in use. New to the hobby? 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