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In California, carrying a lockpick set (or anything whose primary purpose might be for picking locks) can get you in trouble if you're not a locksmith -- possib
by thaumaturgy 17y ago
In California, carrying a lockpick set (or anything whose primary purpose might be for picking locks) can get you in trouble if you're not a locksmith -- possibly a lot of trouble, depending on the officer's mood.
I had read some conflicting information on this, so I checked with a local locksmith that I trust. He said that intention doesn't matter, merely carrying it is against the law.
I don't think it should be this way, but it's worth mentioning to anyone thinking that this is a good idea.
- blackguardx 17y agoIf you think this law is outrageous, you should check into the CA knife laws. They are extremely broad and vague. You pretty much can't carry any knife at all, depending on the officer's mood that day. I guess one should just try to stay out of trouble, be courteous, and avoid the ire of law enforcement.