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In most states, unless you are a locksmith, yes it is a crime.
by leetrout 7y ago
In most states, unless you are a locksmith, yes it is a crime.
- lawnchair_larry 7y agoIn most states, no, it is not a crime unless intent to burglarize can also be demonstrated. Simply having them or using them where you have permission is fine.
- alasdair_ 7y ago>In most states, unless you are a locksmith, yes it is a crime. This is not true. Only nine of forty one states make lockpicks illegal. https://tihk.co/blogs/news/116232133-lock-pick-legality https://tihk.co/blogs/news/116232133-lock-pick-legality
- rhinoceraptor 7y agoThey're not illegal in any state. They become illegal when used in a crime, but then so does a crowbar. A few states consider them evidence of criminal intent, so you'd have to provide evidence to the contrary.