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polykarp · 07-07-2008, 05:52 PM

Time for a security upgrade.

My wife left the house key I asked her to bring when we left for dinner this evening. We found out when we returned and couldn't get in. Thankfully I had a cheap multi-tool on me and was able to use a small pry bar/nail-remover looking thing and jimmy the lock. I'm a member of a lock-picking forum and they would frown upon this but hey it worked and we were in the house within 5 seconds (literally). That's the part that scares me.

I'm going to add a block to the bolt, extra motion lamp and not feed the dog at night

Barndoor · 07-07-2008, 05:56 PM

I've helped a few friends out over the years by getting into their house with a driver's license or credit card. When they saw how easy it was they upgraded too.

Barbarossa · 07-07-2008, 08:40 PM

I've used a variety of things to jimmy windows on my house open.

anything flat with enough room to put some pressure on it.

Shake shingles, a garden hoe, a spatula from the BBQ set (favorite and easiest).

starwind95 · 07-12-2008, 07:07 PM

That is a really quick pick. I can't open my xd cable lock that quickly and I have both keys! I swear this thing is defective.

magua · 07-12-2008, 07:23 PM

I think I'll test my locks tomorrow, thought that was just a TV thing.

polykarp · 07-12-2008, 07:44 PM

It wasn't so much of a pick as a 'bump'. Put some pressure on the locking mechanism, turn the knob and flex the door and ba-da-bing! you are inside!

Zetsumei · 07-12-2008, 08:21 PM

LOL I had to do the same thing, my sons car seat was in to house, so I went in, put down the keys grabbed the seat, walked outside and locked the door

2 butter knives borrowed from my neighbor (not the 1st time I've had to do this

).

I always lock the dead bolt too, I have a few shady neighbors and we've had a rash of burglaries around so if they see me opening the door with a couple of butter knives we will probably be next : /

Needless to say my XD is always with me and my rifle is hidden as best as possible open carry is legal in Nevada so maybe I'll strap that baby to my back and wear it everywhere I go...

07-07-2008, 05:52 PM	#1
polykarp XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 417	Locked out of the house...Got in! Time for a security upgrade. My wife left the house key I asked her to bring when we left for dinner this evening. We found out when we returned and couldn't get in. Thankfully I had a cheap multi-tool on me and was able to use a small pry bar/nail-remover looking thing and jimmy the lock. I'm a member of a lock-picking forum and they would frown upon this but hey it worked and we were in the house within 5 seconds (literally). That's the part that scares me. I'm going to add a block to the bolt, extra motion lamp and not feed the dog at night __________________ An excuse is worse and more terrible than a lie, for an excuse is a lie guarded ~ Pope John Paul II XD .45 Service NRA Member

07-07-2008, 08:40 PM	#3
Barbarossa XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CA, I miss Butte County! Posts: 342	I've used a variety of things to jimmy windows on my house open. anything flat with enough room to put some pressure on it. Shake shingles, a garden hoe, a spatula from the BBQ set (favorite and easiest). __________________ XD-40 5" (Round Count: 200 WWB, 50 UMC), Rem. 870, Rem. 710, Rem. 597

07-12-2008, 07:44 PM	#6
polykarp XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 417	It wasn't so much of a pick as a 'bump'. Put some pressure on the locking mechanism, turn the knob and flex the door and ba-da-bing! you are inside! __________________ An excuse is worse and more terrible than a lie, for an excuse is a lie guarded ~ Pope John Paul II XD .45 Service NRA Member

07-12-2008, 08:21 PM	#7
Zetsumei XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 130	LOL I had to do the same thing, my sons car seat was in to house, so I went in, put down the keys grabbed the seat, walked outside and locked the door 2 butter knives borrowed from my neighbor (not the 1st time I've had to do this ). I always lock the dead bolt too, I have a few shady neighbors and we've had a rash of burglaries around so if they see me opening the door with a couple of butter knives we will probably be next : / Needless to say my XD is always with me and my rifle is hidden as best as possible open carry is legal in Nevada so maybe I'll strap that baby to my back and wear it everywhere I go... __________________ SA-XD .45 ACP 4 Inch Compact PRP Match Grade Trigger, Suresight Tritium Night Sights Remington 700 SPS Stainless 7mm Rem Mag Remington Model 870 TAC Desert Recon (Ok... so I don't have her yet... but she will be mine... oh yes... she will be mine!)

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07-07-2008, 05:56 PM	#2
Barndoor XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Eaton County, MI and Lake County FL Posts: 192	I've helped a few friends out over the years by getting into their house with a driver's license or credit card. When they saw how easy it was they upgraded too.

07-12-2008, 07:07 PM	#4
starwind95 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 4	That is a really quick pick. I can't open my xd cable lock that quickly and I have both keys! I swear this thing is defective.

07-12-2008, 07:23 PM	#5
magua XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 26	I think I'll test my locks tomorrow, thought that was just a TV thing.