(013) The basics of lock picking
Channel: Nite 0wl
Date: 06/07/2014

An attempt to explain the basics of lock picking for beginners. I know this is far from the best beginner tutorial so I will create a playlist of other introductory videos as I find them and offer some links to other helpful resources:

Websites:
http://toool.us/ The home of the US branch of The Open Organization Of Lockpickers 
http://deviating.net/lockpicking/ Videos, slide decks, and plenty of links
http://www.lockpicking101.com/ A great forum for locksport and professional locksmiths

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/user/bosnianbill
https://www.youtube.com/user/SchuylerTowne
https://www.youtube.com/user/DeviantOllam

Books:
Practical Lock Picking (2nd Edition) by Deviant Ollam is a great resource and probably the best printed resource for learning about lock picking with some VERY important information about locksport and the ethics of lock picking. ISBN 978-1597499897

The Complete Book of Locks and Locksmithing (6th Edition) by Bill Phillips 
For aspiring and professional locksmiths, the physical pen-tester, dedicated locksport enthusiast, and even DIY home repair types, this book offers tons of useful information on lock selection, installation, servicing and repair. It offers illustrated references for a huge variety of lock and security hardware and professional style information on just about everything related to locks and physical security for your home or business. Some of its terminology clashes with the common lexicon of locksport but it remains a solid reference on all manner of security hardware. ISBN 978-0071448291

Other resources:
LAB lockpins (OEM lock part supplier) hosts a copy of a great article (from 1983 no less!) on security pins:
http://www.lab-lockpins.com/files/serrated_pins_article_1983.pdf