Locksport International - Columbus, OH

L.I is made up of people who are interested in physical security, such as bypassing locks, learning new techniques for opening difficult locks, and connecting people.

We abide by the laws set down in each State or Providence (For our Canadian neighbors). Likewise we have our own code of ethics we adhere to. They're almost all common sense rules that you should always practice. You should never pick locks that you don't own, or that you don't have the owners explicit permission to pick. We enjoy helping the community, not hurting it.

The membership fee is not required. If you wish to support the organization, and get a quality photo membership card, and participate in nationally registered competition, then you may pay the fee. All are welcome to come, learn and have fun!

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Pick making
- Wed Mar 21
  6:00 PM
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- 9 attending
- 0 comments
The Columbus Idea Foundry

1158 Corrugated Way, Columbus, OH (map)
Using a bench grinder, dremel and hand files to make picks. L.I will bring materials and tools. You just bring ingenuity, and a few bucks for supplies. As always, there... Learn more

Hosted by: Bill Sempf (Co-Organizer), and John Snyder (Co-Organizer)
Meetup
Repinnable Locks
- Wed Apr 18
  6:00 PM
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- 3 attending
- 0 comments
The Columbus Idea Foundry

1158 Corrugated Way, Columbus, OH (map)
Looking at the various Schlage and Kwikset repinnable lock bypasses. As always, there is a beginner class at 6PM for 30 minutes if you have never picked. Pick sets are... Learn more

Hosted by: Bill Sempf (Co-Organizer), and John Snyder (Co-Organizer)
Meetup
Impressioning
- Wed May 16
  6:00 PM
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- 3 attending
- 0 comments
The Columbus Idea Foundry

1158 Corrugated Way, Columbus, OH (map)
We will use key blanks to make keys for locks that have none. Bring your reading glasses - dem marks are REALLY SMALL. As always, there is a beginner class at 6PM for 30... Learn more

Hosted by: Bill Sempf (Co-Organizer), and John Snyder (Co-Organizer)
Meetup
Auto Locks
- Wed Jun 20
  6:00 PM
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- 3 attending
- 0 comments
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Breaking down the most common auto locks. Bring jigglers if you have them. As always, there is a beginner class at 6PM for 30 minutes if you have never picked. Pick sets... Learn more

Hosted by: Bill Sempf (Co-Organizer), and John Snyder (Co-Organizer)
Meetup
Tubular Locks
- Wed Jul 18
  6:00 PM
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- 2 attending
- 0 comments
The Columbus Idea Foundry

1158 Corrugated Way, Columbus, OH (map)
Learn how Ace locks work and practice with a tubular lock pick. If we are lucky, we'll try and fabricate a tubular pick too. As always, there is a beginner class at 6PM... Learn more

Hosted by: Bill Sempf (Co-Organizer), and John Snyder (Co-Organizer)
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Recent Meetups

February 15 at 6:00 PM, 23 Pickers attended
Decoding combination locks
They rated it 5.004 (4 ratings) and uploaded 4 photos

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Great crowd, thanks to David Storm for sharing his expertise.

—Bill Sempf

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Had an awesome time and look forward to next month's!

—Jeffrey Oxenreider
January 18 at 6:00 PM, 10 Pickers attended
Field stripping locks
They rated it 5.002 (2 ratings) and uploaded 3 photos

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Good times, good locks, good people!

—Jeffrey Oxenreider

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Great group. Had fun.

—Bill Sempf
December 21, 2011 at 6:00 PM, 17 Pickers attended
Locksport International - Columbus, OH Meetup - Pick Fest!
They rated it 5.001 (1 ratings) and uploaded 1 photos

It's the Columbus LI holiday party, We'll get out the lock library, share tips, watch videos, eat and drink.
November 16, 2011 at 6:00 PM, 8 Pickers attended
Locksport International - Columbus, OH Meetup - Making Bump Keys
They rated it 5.001 (1 ratings)

Another Columbus Idea Factory meetup. We'll make some bump keys for various locks, and some bump hammers that actually work. Brings a little cash for raw materials.
October 19, 2011 at 6:00 PM, 10 Pickers attended
Locksport International - Columbus, OH Meetup - Self Pinning Locks
They rated it 5.002 (2 ratings)

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Great experience learning to pick pin and tumbler locks, got my first lock picking kit, and met a bunch of great people.

—Ankit

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Another great meeting. Great, interested crowd, new locks, figured out how the Kwikset SmartKey works, good times.

—Bill Sempf

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Tim Gifford joined
Wednesday at 7:03 PM
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Suzanne joined
February 19 at 8:05 PM
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Toby Miller RSVPed Yes for Pick making
February 16 at 12:57 PM

Mar 21

Pick making
Wednesday 6:00 PM at The Columbus Idea Foundry

9 attending

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Jeffrey Korn tagged 2 members in Decoding combination locks
February 16 at 12:37 PM

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Bill Sempf added 4 new photos to Decoding combination locks
February 16 at 12:28 PM
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Bill Sempf attended Decoding combination locks
February 16 at 12:27 PM

"Great crowd, thanks to David Storm for sharing his expertise."

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New RSVP

Jeffrey Oxenreider RSVPed Yes for Pick making
February 16 at 9:33 AM

Mar 21

Pick making
Wednesday 6:00 PM at The Columbus Idea Foundry

9 attending
New Rating

Jeffrey Oxenreider attended Decoding combination locks
February 16 at 9:30 AM

"Had an awesome time and look forward to next month's!"

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Group Review

Dale Pak wrote a group review
February 15 at 9:42 PM

"Great group of friendly people, who shared what I considered a wealth of knowledge. I'm hooked."
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Dale Pak attended Decoding combination locks
February 15 at 9:42 PM

"Freaking awesome! I had a great time, met some great people, and learned quite a bit. I'll be back for sure."

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