On the other hand, I think most petty criminals probably aren’t lockpickers, especially on their level. Probably more important to protect against someone drilling out the core or cutting the shackle. Of course, all this is a balance of how beefy and expensive the lock is versus how valuable and at risk what you’re securing is.
I hate this saying because it’s claiming lazy thieves are honest people. If you would steal a bike outside a grocery store just because it’s not locked you’re not an honest person.
Locks keep honest people honest.
That’s all.
And children from messing with them
Considering most petty crime is a crime of opportunity then yeah. Locks are a good thing
They are important, but they are limited in the scope of what they can do. Just watch LockPickingLawyer or BosnianBill or Deviant Ollam’s I’ll Let Myself In: Tactics of Physical Pen Testers, This Key is Your Key, This Key is My Key and The Search for the Perfect Door.
On the other hand, I think most petty criminals probably aren’t lockpickers, especially on their level. Probably more important to protect against someone drilling out the core or cutting the shackle. Of course, all this is a balance of how beefy and expensive the lock is versus how valuable and at risk what you’re securing is.
Most locksmiths aren’t at their level…
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What ever happened to BosnianBill? I agree with your description of him seeming like a grandpa sharing.
I never got into lock picking, just did some small desk locks and such years ago, but I just loved watching him and enjoying his hobby.
I hate this saying because it’s claiming lazy thieves are honest people. If you would steal a bike outside a grocery store just because it’s not locked you’re not an honest person.
Locks counters the finders keepers rule.
Hey look! I found a lock in the open.
I’ll now be keeping it for myself and whatever is attached to it.
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During the pandemic I learned how to pick locks for fun and that was the exact thought that I had