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Uncategorized – Become a Locksmith http://www.becomealocksmith.info Locksmith College Thu, 06 Dec 2018 22:15:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.0.21 2019 Las Vegas Locksmith Training http://www.becomealocksmith.info/2019-las-vegas-locksmith-training/ Mon, 29 Oct 2018 16:56:30 +0000 http://mrlocksmith.com/?p=4876 All Hands-On Locksmith Training NOW FREE for new students
Have you ever wanted to know how to pick locks from a master locksmith? Looking for a career change or to advance your skills as a locksmith? We’ll teach you everything you need to know to be a successful locksmith.All of our hands-on locksmith training classes are included with an 18-month membership to our online courses.You can gain access to all you need to know for $1,500 USD.

This includes ONE free hands-on locksmith training course a year.

Book your spot today!

Las Vegas Hands-On Locksmith Training

Want to join us at Club De Soleil Las Vegas for our 4-day hands-on locksmith training course? With every signup in the next 5 days, we will include a free set of premium grade lockpicks that we have manufactured.

Please contact Jonathan at jonathan@mrlocksmith.com for more details.

Buy access to our online courses to obtain FREE access to our Las Vegas
hands-on classes

 

NOVEMBER 12-15 2018 Las Vegas Training Class

 

 2019 Las Vegas Training Dates
January 28-31, 2019 (10am – 3pm)
April 7-10, 2019 (10am – 3pm)September 16-19, 2019 (10am – 3pm)

December 9-12, 2019 (10am – 3pm)

View our Las Vegas Training video 

As you probably know, we have released several training classes in Las Vegas, NV for November 2018 and many dates in 2019. Per high demand and popular request, these spots will go extremely quickly.

 

View the Las Vegas class schedule here

The online locksmith training course fee is deductible towards your licensing fee if you wish to become a part of Mr. Locksmith or Mr. ProLock.

We also have many franchise/licensing opportunities available in the USA and in Canada.

If you wish to become a franchisee/licensee, please visit this page and fill out the form here.

Franchise/licensing opportunities are available in almost every state/province. Contact Terry at 1-888-503-5003 for more information about business opportunities or email terry@mrlocksmith.com.

Terry Whin-Yates is a 3rd Generation Locksmith with over 30+ years of locksmithing experience and a BA (Hons) in Criminology. I will teach you how to rekey and pick locks like a Professional Locksmith. This is a Hands-On Locksmith Class covering basic to advanced Lock Picking Methods and Techniques. Learning how to pick open locks starts with learning the basic to advanced methods of lock picking. The locksmith student will learn the various methods of picking open a lock. I have been teaching locksmith, military and police for over 30 years how to pick open deadbolts, key-in-knob, padlocks, filing cabinets and “pick resistant” and “pick proof” locks. The lock picking class will cover the basic methods are as “Rake,” “Feel” and “Rake and Feel” lock picking methods to advanced lock picking techniques to open locks with mushroom, spool, and spiral pins. We will cover and discuss:

  • Rekey Deadbolt
  • Rekey Key in Knobs
  • Shiming a lock
  • Picking a lock
  • Opening a lock with no keys
  • Single pin picking, Feel Method, French Method
  • Raking, Jiggling, Bumping, Scrubbing
  • Can you lock even be picked?
  • High-Security Locks
  • Tubular, Ace, etc.
  • The lock has malfunctioned.
  • Reading
  • Buying Picks
  • Making Picks
  • Electronic Picks
  • Pick Guns
  • Methods of Entry
  • Legal Issues
  • Tactics
  • Tools
  • Preparation for Entry
  • Setup your own Lock Practice Boards
  • Automotive Lock Picking
  • Other Lock Bypass Methods
  • DAME (Defense Against Methods of Entry)
  • And lots more!

This class free for online locksmith training students from October 14, 2018 (NEW STUDENTS ONLY).

All Lock Picking Students will get access to my five (5) online video on Picking Locks, Using Plug Spinners, etc. and my new book. FREE for all students! As an added bonus you will get a copy of my new book “Penetration Expert: ”How to be a Professional Lock Picker” for FREE and access to Five (5) or my Private On-line Lock Picking Videos. Important Note: All students must pass a Criminal Records Check / Security Clearance from your local Police Force.

All past students will also receive a special bonus! I’ll also throw in a Lab Smart Wedge Universal Pin Kit (.003) a $200 value!

In addition, if you want to purchase lock picks and join the “Penetration Expert: Locksmiths Always Get In” Lock Picking Club you must pass a Criminal Records Check / Security Clearance.

Please click here for details and to purchase.
NOVEMBER 12-15 2018 Las Vegas Training Class

 2019 Las Vegas Training Dates

January 28-31, 2019 (10am – 3pm)

April 7-10, 2019 (10am – 3pm)

September 16-19, 2019 (10am – 3pm)

December 9-12, 2019 (10am – 3pm)

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Top Smart Home Security Fears & How to Deliver Value for Consumers http://www.becomealocksmith.info/top-smart-home-security-fears-deliver-value-consumers/ Thu, 22 Feb 2018 21:40:52 +0000 https://www.mrlocksmith.com/?p=3986 Consumer dependency on WiFi routers has surpassed the smartphone as the #1 technology US adults cannot live without for more than one day, according to data today released from the Customer and Product Experience 360 (CPX 360™) Survey by iQor, the only global managed services provider embedded in the flow between product, people and services.

As the life-blood for the connected ecosystem, a functioning WiFi router is necessary for consumers to enjoy smart devices and the connected lifestyle, including smart TVs and streaming devices, multiplayer gaming, tablets, voice-controlled virtual assistants and smart speakers, telehealth devices and IoT-enabled security systems. Currently, nearly two-thirds of US adults (64 percent) couldn’t be without WiFi for more than one day. As the smart home market and diversity of connected devices continues to grow, dependence on WiFi routers and smart home hubs will continue to intensify: the proliferation of smart devices is forecast to reach 20.4 billion globally by 2020, almost doubling from an estimated 11.1 billion in 2018.

“The fact that the WiFi-connected smart home is the most important technology consumers don’t want to be without–over the smartphone–is a shift that technology experts and brands must understand and plan for, because this is a relatively new market and consumer adoption is not yet mainstream,” said Autumn Braswell, COO, LinQ Integrated Solution at iQor. “Currently, there is no clear brand owning the connected home customer experience. We believe that whoever can help consumers fully realize the potential of the connected home reality—and connect multiple devices for maximum impact, security, and efficiency—will emerge as the brand leader five years from now.”

At the same time, as increased adoption of multiple smart home devices and appliances has heightened dependence on connectivity in the home, the CPX 360 survey also revealed other, pressing smart home-related concerns.

IoT Security Concerns Top Consumer Smart Home Fears

As the smart home grows in popularity, IoT security concerns remain top of mind for consumers. The CPX 360 survey reports that more than two-thirds (70 percent) of consumers are concerned about the lack of security from hackers who might hack into smart devices in the home; these apprehensions escalate among older generations, as nearly four out of five baby boomers (79 percent) are fearful of hackers breaching a smart connected device in their home. Data and privacy fears rank second among consumer smart home concerns. More than half of US adults (58 percent) fear lack of privacy from device manufacturers who have access to data, real-time conversations, voice patterns and search history. These security concerns are a potential barrier for mass consumer connected home adoption.

“Consumer concerns about data privacy and security, including both the unauthorized hacking of devices and theft of device data, consistently rank as one of the leading concerns about connecting devices to the Internet,” says Brad Russell, Research Director for Connected Home, Parks Associates. “Companies are working to adopt best practices for IoT data security and management to allay concerns and deliver peace of mind, including more stringent efforts to secure the home network by deep inspection of incoming and outgoing traffic and monitoring of edge devices to alert for anomalous behavior.”

Consumers Fear “Cascade Effect” Among Connected Home Devices

The promise of the connected ecosystem is that multiple devices will work in harmony to share information and simplify tasks. However, the CPX 360 survey reports that consumers are afraid of the “cascade effect” in the smart home ecosystem. More than half of consumers (54 percent) fear that if one device fails it will cause other connected devices in the home to fail.

This is especially troubling to the consumers because they are already having problems connecting smart devices to the internet, configuring settings and interacting with other devices. Overall, in the past two years, 63 percent of survey respondents had set up issues and 48 percent had operation issues. Connecting the device to interact with other devices was difficult for nearly one-third of consumers (31 percent).

“The connected home contains multiple devices, from a variety of device manufacturers, that are all supposed to work together in harmony. When an issue arises, consumers often do not know how to identify where the issue resides: with connectivity to the internet, with the device itself or with a different device it is connected to,” said Braswell. “This gray area causes confusion with both the customer, as well as customer service departments for various device brands. The fear of the ‘cascade effect’ is real if consumers are already having smart home connectivity, set-up or operation issues.”

Brands can offset issues increasing the “cascade effect” in the connected home by educating consumers and retooling product delivery and customer support methods.

The smart home and connected ecosystem is designed to transform consumers’ lives by simplifying tasks and providing an added layer of intelligence to devices with actionable insights for the consumer,” said Hartmut Liebel, CEO of iQor. “Consumers will adopt and try a number of different devices and those that enhance their lives and work seamlessly will secure a permanent place in the connected home. The ability to easily operate these connected devices and services, and to readily obtain customer support when needed, will be the crucial factor in adoption. Brands need to expand proactive engagement efforts and simplify products to minimize set-up frustration and directly address consumer concerns around privacy and security.”

Consumers Worried IoT Leading to Heightened Dependence on Technology

The increased value of the WiFi router speaks to the growing adoption of the smart home lifestyle and the desire for the convenience that the connected ecosystem provides, but consumers have reservations about IoT creating an unhealthy dependence on technology. More than half of US adults (53 percent) are concerned that IoT and smart devices will lead to a heightened dependence on technology to conduct daily tasks.

The CPX 360 survey reports that more than 90 percent of consumer households today have a smartphone and that new connected technology is rapidly being adopted. Almost half of the consumer households (42 percent) have a smart TV, nearly one in four have a health wearable device, like a Fitbit, and 16 percent have a voice-controlled virtual assistant, like Alexa or Google home.

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Top 10 Security Tips for Securing your Church during the Holiday Season | Mr. Locksmith Blog http://www.becomealocksmith.info/top-10-security-tips-securing-church-holiday-season-mr-locksmith-blog/ Fri, 09 Dec 2016 20:00:20 +0000 http://mrlocksmith.com/?p=2955 Top 10 Security Tips for Securing your Church during the Holiday Season | Mr. Locksmith Blog

For further information go to Mr. Locksmith.

  • Rekey Your Church
  • Upgrade to Restricted Keys
  • Upgrade to High Security Locks
  • Lock Your Door
  • Protect Your Office
  • Alarm System
  • CCTV Camera Systems
  • Fire & Burglar Resistant Safes
  • Security Guard or Runner Service
  • Engrave & ID Mark Everything

I’m Terry Whin-Yates Mr. LockSmith and I have the Top 10 security tips for securing your church during the holiday season. People laugh at me, they go, what do you mean I need security tips for securing my church? It is amazing how many churches are broken into during the Christmas season. It’s amazing, we’re getting call, church after church during the holidays, they’ve been broken into and things have been stolen. And when you think about it from all the bits and pieces, the besides the cash, also the audio visual equipment, the musical instruments, there’s a lot to steal in a church and they’re just highly attractive targets during the holiday season. So this is the following security tips for securing your church. Doesn’t matter what religion, they all get hit during the holiday season.

Rekey your church. Everybody seems to have a key to the front door and the office of the church. Go there, rekey all the locks, know exactly where your keys are and who has them. It’s amazing how many times the church is broken into by a key. Who knows who did it, cuz there’s like 100 keys out there or more. Rekey, know where your keys are, which takes me to the next point. If you’re going to give out keys, do not copy, do not duplicate stamped on the keys is a waste of time. You have a common Schlage, Schlage, Kwikset, Weiser Keyway that everybody can cut keys at the local little hardware store to the shoemaker can cut that key. Do not copy doesn’t help you at all.

Upgrade Your Locks to High Security Locks: You need a high security or restricted keyway. When you give out those keys to people you number them, give them the key, have them sign for it, you know they can’t go to the local hardware store and get a key cut. Only the licensed locksmith that sold you that key system can duplicate the keys. Local hardware store will not have the high security keys. It requires special keys and a lot of the, special keys, special key machines, and a lot of these keys are only sold to locksmith companies. So when you’re gonna rekey, go to the high security restricted key systems like Abloy, Medeco, Primus, those are my three favorite. There’s a few more.

Mr. Locksmith™ is an ABLOY® Protec Authorized Dealer

Mr. Locksmith™ is an ABLOY® Protec Authorized Dealer

 

Lock Your Doors: Lock the office and have a secure lock on there. It’s amazing how many times the office, the church office, is unlocked. Put a lock on there, every time it closes, the door automatically locks, and put a good quality deadbolt on that door. People just walk into the office and there’s the offerings from today’s service or last night’s, and it’s just sitting there. I’m amazed at how many offices are unlocked and people just walked into the office and just helped themselves, an unlocked office. So again, secure it, put on a good deadbolt, lock it up. Also, if you’re gonna leave money onsite, have a good quality safe.

Fire and Burglar Safes: Have a burglar safe that is burglar-resistant and you’re gonna put the money in there. Really you shouldn’t leave any money in there but if you have to, put it into a burglar-resistant safe. A fire safe is a fire safe, it will not stop any form of attack, it’s to protect papers and valuable papers against fire. If you’ve seen any of my videos, you know all these electronic safes or these little fire safes you buy at your Home Depot or hardware store or Costco, you can open them in seconds, and if you have a screwdriver or a pry bar, there’s nothing you can’t open, so you have to have a proper burglary-resistant safe.

 

Terry Whin-Yates Opens locked safe

Terry Whin-Yates Opens locked safe

Alarms and camera systems. Yes, alarm your church. You have musical instruments, you have audio visual, you have a lot of expensive items, alarm the church and have it monitored.

Security Guard or Runner Service: When the alarm goes off, the police, it’s a low priority to go to a residential or even commercial or church break and enter. If the alarm goes off, it’s a low priority. Get yourself a security guard or runner service to show up. Don’t have one of your members of the church show up, they’re not prepared to deal with a break-in in progress. So have a professional security guard company, runner service, they’ll go there, it’s not expensive, the alarm goes off, the runner service shows up, they see a beanie in progress or whatever, they know who to call and when they call the police, the police will respond to your runner service immediately.

Engrave or ID Mark all Equipment: One of the simplest and least expensive and most overlooked is engrave information on everything you have in the church of value. Your speaker systems, your musical instruments, TVs, everything, engrave property of your church. Have your phone number on there. This helps on a couple things. Sometimes the burglars will see you’ve engraved everything and not steal it. Or if they do steal it and the police find it later, you can recover your valuable items. So engrave everything, especially the audio visual stuff, it doesn’t take much to put “Property Of” and the phone number. Put it on everything you have. It’s quick, easy, and very inexpensive. Go buy a Dremel or Buzz Bomb or stamp the information in. Engrave everything you have of value with your name of your church, your phone number, sometimes you can get a special number from the police will give you a number. Whatever identification number you can get it on everything going. It’s cheap, inexpensive and very very effective. I hope you enjoyed these Top 10 security tips for securing your church during the holiday seasons.

I want to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

 

So I hope these top ten, I added a little bit more, security tips to securing your business during the holiday seasons has been good and lots of information for you. So I wanna wish you a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

For On-line and Hands-on Locksmith Training Dates and Cities near you for Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced Locksmithing as well as my Covert Methods of Entry, Non-destructive Methods of Entry and to purchase the Famous “Dumb Key Force Tool” that opens Smart Key locks in seconds go to Mr. Locksmith Training 

For Locksmith Franchise and Licensing Opportunities go to http://mrlocksmith.com/locksmithfranchise-opportunities/

 

 

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The Fortune Cookie | Mr. Locksmith Halloween Story http://www.becomealocksmith.info/the-fortune-cookie-mr-locksmith-halloween-story/ Sat, 22 Oct 2016 17:08:17 +0000 http://mrlocksmith.com/?p=2859 The Fortune Cookie | Mr. Locksmith Halloween Story

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Hi, I’m Terry from Mr. Locksmith. It’s Halloween. Now, if you’ve watched my other Halloween stories, one of the worst jobs I left a really, really bad job. It was the lady sitting in the chair, with the cats licking at her face. Don’t watch that video.

Dispite that terrible scary locksmith job I was hungry. You know, can’t help it. I got to eat. We as locksmiths are working 16 hours a day driving around. So, I go out to my favorite Chinese restaurant, Hoy Noodle House.

So, I go to my favorite Chinese restaurant. Yes, I’m eating food, because I am hungry. I have my food. I get my fortune cookie. And, this is what the damn thing said. This is my fortune cookie, after that horrific job the cooke read “You will have a guest tonight. Lock your door.”

That night when I went homeI locked every door I had. I did not sleep at all with that stupid fortune cookie. “I will have a guest tonight. Lock your door.” I did not sleep.

End of Halloween Story and me reading Fortune Cookies.

 

Fortune Cookie “You will have a guest tonight. Lock your door.”

Fortune Cookie “You will have a guest tonight. Lock your door.”

For On-line and Hands-on Locksmith Training Dates and Cities near you for Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced Locksmithing as well as my Covert Methods of Entry, Non-destructive Methods of Entry and to purchase the Famous “Dumb Key Force Tool” that opens Smart Key locks in seconds go to Mr. Locksmith Training

For Locksmith Franchise and Licensing Opportunities go to http://mrlocksmith.com/locksmithfranchise-opportunities/

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3 Extra Home Alarm Monitoring http://www.becomealocksmith.info/3-extra-home-alarm-monitoring/ http://www.becomealocksmith.info/3-extra-home-alarm-monitoring/#respond Sat, 30 Jan 2016 10:32:28 +0000 http://mrlocksmith.com/?p=2608 Security systems are design to prevent crime and damage to property. Here are 3 extra home alarm monitoring that you might want to know, including: internet and phone usage, fire monitoring, heat and smoke detectors.

Internet and Phone Usage
Home alarm companies offer monthly monitoring via three types of connection: Internet (broadband/VOIP), phone line, or cellular service. Usually, Internet monitoring is the least expensive option, while cellular monitoring is the most expensive.

  • Internet: Monitoring via Internet is inexpensive, but be aware that if you have an Internet outage (or a power outage that disables your modem), you will be cut off from monitoring.
  • Phone line: Use your home phone line (landline) to connect with your monitoring company. Be aware that if a burglar cuts your phone line, your system will not work.
  • Cellular: Monitoring via cell phone connection is the most expensive option, but also the most secure. Source: Consumeraffairs

Fire Monitoring
Round-the-clock monitoring is an important component of any home fire alarm system. After all, you’ll want to alert the local fire department the moment the alarm goes off. Additionally, some devices can also be modified to keep track of carbon monoxide levels inside your home. Some can even be operated using a smartphone or a tablet. Source: Alarmrelay

Heat and Smoke Detectors
Heat detectors are meant to assist smoke detectors, not replace them. Fires can be sensed by the rise of room temperature, and detecting this hazard before smoke has been formulated can give you some vital extra time to either put out the fire or evacuate the building. Smoke detectors, for added security for your home and family, we can also fit smoke detectors. Source: Everest

Contact:
Mr. Locksmith
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Honda Civic Key Will Not Turn or Ignition Jammed: Problems with Sidewinder Key | Mr. Locksmith Automotive http://www.becomealocksmith.info/honda-civic-key-turn-ignition-jammed/ http://www.becomealocksmith.info/honda-civic-key-turn-ignition-jammed/#respond Sun, 06 Jul 2014 19:50:19 +0000 http://mrlocksmith.com/?p=1994 Honda Civic Key Will Not Turn or Ignition Jammed: Problems with Sidewinder Key | Mr. Locksmith Automotive.

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Starting in 2002 to present Honda upgraded to a High Security Sidewinder or Laser key with a transponder or chip key for all ignition, door and truck locks. The locks use wafers and split wafers and are vulnerable to wear and breakage resulting in lock malfunction.

Does your Hondas ignition have one or more of the following problems:

– Difficulty in turning the key in the ignition

– Sticking ignition.

– Key is dirty after removing or turning

– Unable to remove the key

– Key locked in a position

– Key will no longer turn the ignition, key stuck in ignition, key stuck in door lock.

Honda models that are also at risk of ignition and door lock problems are as follows: Honda Civic, Honda Pilot, Honda Accord, 2000, Honda Odyssey, CRV and Honda Element.

If you have a malfunctioning ignition you do not need to replace the steering column or entire ignition, the lock can be removed, rekeyed to match your existing key and the lock modified by Mr. Locksmith Automotive to prevent future similar problems. Also, the Automotive Locksmith can duplicate and program additional keys and remotes onsite.

 

 

Honda Wafers and Split are vulnerable to premature wear.

Honda High Security Wafers and Split are vulnerable to premature wear.

 

2002+ Honda High Security Sidewinder or Transponder Key

2002+ Honda High Security Sidewinder or Transponder Key

Honda Sidewinder Ignition

Honda Sidewinder Ignition

Mr. Locksmith Automotive

Mr. Locksmith Automotive Randy Bath (Licensed Mechanic and Locksmith) removing Honda Ignition

 

 

In conclusion, Honda ignition and door lock problems are vulnerable to the key sticking and the ignition jamming. At Mr. Locksmith we see this problem on a daily basis. Save yourself from expensive dealer replacement parts and avoid the hassle and expense of towing. Furthermore, we will match the locks to your existing key so you still will only need one key to open and start your car and we can duplicate and program spare keys and remotes that will open and start your car.

“If I’d only known, I would have been a locksmith.” Albert Einstein

 

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100 Most Popular Commercial and Residential Keys Duplicated http://www.becomealocksmith.info/100-popular-commercial-residential-keys-duplicated/ Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:52:11 +0000 http://www.becomealocksmith.info/?p=193 Ilco / Kaba is a key blank manufacturer and has complied their  list of the most popular Commercial and Residential Keyblanks they sell to locksmiths and keystores.  Most popular keyblanks a locksmith cuts or duplicates will vary by Region and location within a City.  In Canada the most popular key blank duplicated is the Weiser”W1″  and the Schlage “SC1” keyblanks.  I had a locksmith shop next to several large office buildings and the most Popular key I cut was the Sargent “LA.” The most popular key at my newest locksmith shop and key store in Downtown Vancouver, BC is the Schlage 6 pin “SC4.”

In future Blogs I will discuss key blank identifcation, key blank selection for your key store and locksmith shop, locations and suppliers of to purchase key blanks.  Also, I will talk about Imported locks or “Off Shore” manufactured keys and locks and the problems duplicating keys for these North American clones.

Ranking Description Fits Commercial
1 1176-KW1 KWIKSET C
2 1145-SC1 SCHLAGE C
3 A1176ST-KW10 TITAN C
4 1092-M1 MASTER C
5 N1054WB-WR5 WEISER C
6 999-Y1 YALE C
7 1022-SE1 SEGAL C
8 1069L-NA14 NATIONAL C
9 1179-AR1 ARROW C
10 1054WB-WR3 WEISER C
11 01122-Y11 YALE C
12 1522-EZ1 IMPORTED C
13 D1054K-DE6 DEXTER C
14 L1054B-IN8 ILCO C
15 1145A-SC4 SCHLAGE C
16 01122R-Y13 YALE C
17 1137B CHICAGO C
18 1003M-CO106 CORBIN C
19 1069N-RO3 NATIONAL C
20 TE3-HR2 HARLOC-TESA C
21 101AM-AP1 CHICAGO C
22 1069LB-NA12 NATIONAL C
23 999A-Y2 YALE C
24 A1054WD-FA3 FALCON C
25 1041T-CG16 CHICAGO C
26 1043J-IL11 ILLINOIS C
27 A1114A-BE2 BEST C
28 1054UN-IN29 ILCO C
29 MD1054K-MD17 MASTER/DEXTER C
30 103AM-AP3 CHICAGO C
31 102AM-AP2 CHICAGO C
32 1054DL-IN35 ILCO C
33 104AM-AP4 CHICAGO C
34 01007LA SARGENT C
35 A1145E-SC9 SCHLAGE C
36 1092NR-M16 MASTER C
37 L1054G-FR2 FORT C
38 1054MT-IN33 ILCO C
39 1092N-M10 MASTER C
40 PZ1-PZ1 PAPIAZ C
41 997E-Y52 YALE C
42 1092DS-M13 MASTER C
43 A1145L-SC20 SCHLAGE C
44 LF18 LOWE & FLETCHER C
45 997X-Y6 YALE C
46 998GA-Y78 YALE C
47 S22 SARGENT C
48 A1011-L4 CORBIN/RUSSWIN C
49 A1011D1-RU46 RUSSWIN C
50 1179A-AR4 ARROW C
51 1028 DIEBOLD C
52 1175N-WK2 WESLOCK C
53 1092B-M2 MASTER C
54 VR91AR-VR7 VIRO C
55 A1001EH-CO88 CORBIN C
56 1041G-CG1 CHICAGO C
57 1069G-RO7 NATIONAL C
58 1092-6000-M20 MASTER PADLOCK C
59 1063E S & G C
60 1502 ESP C
61 1092D-M12 MASTER C
62 01122A-Y12 YALE C
63 1092-900-M19 MASTER C
64 1041Y-CG17 CHICAGO C
65 R1003M-BO1 BOMMER C
66 1092H-M11 MASTER C
67 S1000V-CO68 CORBIN C
68 A1054WB-WR4 FALCON C
69 R1001EN-SK1 CORBIN C
70 1069-RO1 NATIONAL C
71 X1054K-IN3 ILCO C
72 01122AR-Y14 YALE C
73 1866-10 PUNDRA C
74 1000V-CO26 CORBIN C
75 1022-SE1 SEGAL C
76 1503-ES9 ESP C
77 1001EH-CO87 CORBIN C
78 X1014L-LO1 LORI C
79 1054G FORT C
80 1041H-IL1 ILLINOIS C
81 S54F DOMINION LOCK C
82 VR91-VR2 VIRO C
83 1145E-SC8 SCHLAGE C
84 1011P-RU4 RUSSWIN C
85 1307A-SC6 SCHLAGE C
86 1180S-XL7 XL C
87 A1114D BEST C
88 A1114G BEST C
89 1011D1-RU45 RUSSWIN C
90 1092VM-M5 MASTER C
91 DO6 DOMINION LOCK C
92 1866-13 PUNDRA C
93 A1114E BEST C
94 A1001ABM-CO89 CORBIN C
95 1043B-IL9 ILLINOIS C
96 N54G DOMINION LOCK C
97 A1114F BEST C
98 D1098B-DE2 DEXTER C
99 1145F-SC7 SCHLAGE C
100 1004-L1 LOCKWOOD C
101 1054WD FALCON C
102 VR91B-VR5 VIRO C
103 A1145F-SC10 SCHLAGE C
104 100AM-AP5 CHICAGO C
105 1515 MEDECO C
106 01122B-Y103 YALE C
107 P54F DOMINION LOCK C
108 998-Y4 YALE C
109 1092V-M4 MASTER C
110 1528 EMCO C
111 1069H NCL C
112 1307A-SC6 SCHLAGE C
113 TE4 TESA C
114 1001EN-CO7 CORBIN C
115 VR91-VR2 VIRO C
116 A1176-KW5 KWIKSET C
117 R1064D-NA6 NATIONAL C
118 D1054KA-DE8 DEXTER C
119 MR1 M-R C
120 R1001EG-CO62 CORBIN C
121 01014S EAGLE C
122 1092C-M17 MASTER C
123 A1114J BEST C
124 1323 MOSLER C
125 1307W-SC22 SCHLAGE C
126 A1001AH-CO91 CORBIN C
127 X1014F-EA27 EAGLE C
128 997EB-Y5 YALE C
129 S1041JA CHICAGO C
130 A1011P-RU16 RUSSWIN C
131 X1054WA-WR2 WEISER C
132 A1045 JUNCKUNC C
133 A1114H BEST C
134 N1007KMA SARGENT C
135 K1054B-IN24 BARGMAN C
136 1137S CHICAGO C
137 13D VIRO C
138 R1064E-NA25 NATIONAL C
139 1120D-SL1 SLAYMAKER C
140 AB62C ABUS C
141 1010N-S68 SARGENT C
142 1011-RU1 RUSSWIN C
143 01010-S4 SARGENT C
144 A1515 MEDECO C
145 A1145H SCHLAGE C
146 A1054WC-FA2 FALCON C
147 1071-W1 W.B. C
148 A1114K BEST C
149 LF19 L & F C
150 1069M-RO5 NATIONAL C
151 L1003M CORBIN C
152 1502M ESP C

I look forward to your comments.

Terry Whin-Yates BA Hons (Criminology) 
3rd Generation Master Locksmith

25+ Years Experience

BC Security Business License : B4227

604-782-6996

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5 Day Basic Hands-on Course http://www.becomealocksmith.info/become-a-locksmith-5-day-basic-hands-on-course/ Fri, 13 May 2011 21:34:14 +0000 http://www.mrlocksmith.com/locksmithvancouver/?p=68 www.mrlocksmith.com Locksmith School 5 Day Locksmith Course.

In Vancouver (Broadway/Boundary Rd) and other Canadian Cities, I will be offering my Five (5) days hands on Institutional and Basic Locksmith Training as follows:

June 6-10, 2011 Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (Vancouver, BC)
Visit www.mrlocksmith.com for additional dates.

Each student will cut over 100+ keys per students (by code and manual key machines) and rekey, shim, pick open, take apart (and put back together) lots of locks (deadbolts and key in knobs). Also, lock-outs, broken keys and picking locks. Each student will design a mini Master key system and master key their locks. This is a hands on locksmith training class, no watching movies, you will learn hands on, you do the work. This is not a correspondence course.

The Locksmithing Class is $1500.00 and includes all supplies, lock picks, tools and material needed to take the course with. The locksmith class is designed to teach engineering or maintenance employees for large facilities (School, Hospital, Corrections, Policing, etc.) and is a good start for beginners. The Five Day Institutional Locksmithing Class is available onsite with a minimum of four (4) students. Call or e-mail to arrange a class or for next course dates.

Note: All students must pass a criminal records check. (except Police, Hospital or School employees). Call or e-mail for details.

http://www.mrlocksmith.com/ we offer a series of locksmithing courses.

Visit my Blog for updates:
http://www.mrlocksmith.com/locksmithvancouver/

Terry Whin-Yates BA Hons (Criminology)
3rd Generation Master Locksmith
25+ Years Experience
BC Security License : B4227
604-782-6996

Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/24hrMrLocksmith

We’re a family owned and operated business that provides Professional Locksmithing & Security Services in Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Richmond, Ladner, Delta, Tsawwassen, New Westminster, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Maple Ridge, and Surrey on a 24 hour basis. All our locksmiths are family. We’re competent, reliable, and friendly.

Note: All students must pass a criminal records check. (except Police, Hospital or School employees). I recommend completing the Security Worker Application “Locksmith under Supervision” online as follows:

On-line application:

http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/securityindustry/eservice/index.htm

Print and complete the fingerprint form and take it to your local police for fingerprinting. Call them to check what hours they are available for fingerprinting.

The apprentice form I fill out the first day of locksmith class.

Which Locksmith Class are you interested in attending?

Thanks

Terry 604-773-5625
http://www.mrlocksmith.com

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Locksmith Class in Vancouver http://www.becomealocksmith.info/locksmith-class-vancouver-british-columbia-canada/ Mon, 24 Jan 2011 01:24:54 +0000 http://www.mrlocksmith.com/locksmithvancouver/locksmith-class-vancouver-british-columbia-canada/ http://www.mrlocksmith.com/
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/24hrMrLocksmith

In Vancouver British Columbia, I (Terry Whin-Yates, 3rd Generation Locksmith), will be offering my Five (5) days hands-on (M-F, 8:30-5:30pm) on Institutional and Basic Locksmith Training as follows:

February 07-11, 2011 (M-F, 8:30am-5:30pm) in Vancouver, BC

I have had requests for an evening Locksmith class so I am planning a two (2) week night class starting soon (M-F, 6pm-9pm) if I can get a minimum of 4 students. Call or e-mail if you are interested.

Our Mr. Locksmith Professional Locksmith state-of-the-art training at our own College provides hands-on comprehensive knowledge about locking and unlocking principles, security issues, and effective use of cutting-edge products. Each student will cut over 100+ keys per students (by code and manual key machines) and rekey, shim, pick open, take apart (and put back together) lots of locks (deadbolts and key in knobs). Also, lock-outs, broken keys and picking locks.

Each student will design a mini Master key system and master key their locks. This is a hands on locksmith training class, no watching movies, you will learn hands on, you do the work. This is not a correspondence course. You will learn to pick locks the starting the first day. The first hour you will cut a key on a computerized key code machine and before noon you will be rekeying locks and cutting keys.

The Mr. Locksmith Locksmithing Class is $1500.00 and includes all supplies, lock picks, tools and material needed to take the course with. The locksmith class is designed to teach engineering or maintenance employees for large facilities (School, Hospital, Corrections, Policing, etc.) and is a good start for beginners. The Five Day Institutional Locksmithing Class is available onsite with a minimum of four (4) students. Call or e-mail to arrange a class or for next course dates.

Note: All students must pass a criminal records check. (except Police, Hospital or School employees). Call or e-mail for details.

Terry Whin-Yates
BA (Hons) Criminology
3rd Generation Locksmith
25+ Years Experience
BC Locksmith Security Business License : B4227
604-782-6996
www.mrlocksmith.com

Complete 24hr Professional locksmithing service

24hr Mr. Locksmith Mobile Locksmith Service.
We’re a family owned and operated business that provides Professional Locksmithing & Security Services in Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Richmond, Ladner, Delta, Tsawwassen, New Westminster, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Maple Ridge, and Surrey on a 24 hour basis. All our locksmiths are family. We’re competent, reliable, and friendly.

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