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How do you buy a real set without a license, aren't they illegal almost everywhere? OTOH you can make a decent set from scratch. I've always wanted a professio
by thret 12y ago
How do you buy a real set without a license, aren't they illegal almost everywhere?
OTOH you can make a decent set from scratch. I've always wanted a professional set though.
- evilduck 12y agoDX.com will mail them to you no questions asked. Ive ordered several sets for myself and as gifts. They aren't super illegal, but they are classified as burglars tools in most places (misdemeanors). I'm not a lawyer nor is this legal advice, but crowbars can be burglars tools too, most things are about context. Unless you get caught breaking into something while in possession of lockpicks, you probably won't have a problem in any other situation (plus many cops are largely ignorant of odd niche laws like these, since most burglaries are more of the opportunistic smash and grab type). Also, from the hobbyist at-home perspective the chance of encountering any legal problem is almost nil.
- thret 12y agoDone, thank you. Shipping is even free to Australia.
- jodrellblank 12y agoSee: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lock_picking#Legal_status http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lock_picking#Legal_status e.g. in the UK you can (apparently) buy and own them, but carrying them around in public counts as proof that you were intending to commit burglary, no other evidence needed.