With this clever pocket- sized guide, you'll quickly learn how to get yourself into--and out of--tight spaces. With clear explanations and detailed illustrations, The CIA Lockpicking Manual will quickly teach you what you need to know. Soon you'll be able to get yourself into your house, office desk, or car . . . without your key. The table of contents include:

• Basic Lock Picking
• The Concepts Behind Lock Picking
• Picking Procedure
• Tool Design
• Most Common Picking Techniques
• Lockpicking Process
• Conclusions

"In this volume we will discuss not only the fundamental theories of lock picking but proper terminology, the importance of tool design (using the right tool for the right job), the effects of tolerances, and finally the techniques most commonly used by locksmiths to successfully pick the cast majority of standard pin and wafer tumbler locks."