Association of Czech Lockpickers
Lockpicking – the art of opening locks without keys.
We are an independent organization that connects people interested in nondestructive opening of locks as a hobby or sport.
WHO ARE WE?
We are a voluntary independent organization focused on lockpicking, i.e., non-destructive opening of locks. Our association was established in 2010, we are the oldest association of lockpickers in the Czech Republic and one of the oldest in Europe. For nearly a decade we have been organizing international lockpicking championships.
Lockpicking is a hobby and sport for us. Most of our members are professionals: locksmiths, safe technicians and other security experts but some play with locks in their spare time. We are aware that lockpicking can be misused and we are working hard to educate the general public about vulnerabilities of locks. We organize lectures at universities (Czech Technical University in Prague, the University of Technology in Brno), various international conventions (ELF 2017 in Prague or LockFest in Karlovy Vary) and other events, where we promote good physical security. We try to collaborate with lock manufacturers as much as possible to make locks safer for everyone.
OUR SPONSORS 2022
JOINING THE TEAM
We are always looking to meet new people interested in locks. If you live in the Czech Republic and are curious about lockpicking, let us know. After you participate in several events and we get to know you and can confirm that your interest are genuine (and if you have no criminal record) you might become a member of our association. It may be a beginning of an interesting journey, who knows, maybe you will one day be our new lockpicking champion or perhaps someone who will invent a new locking mechanism that will make locks much safer for everyone.
International connections – we collaborate with various international groups and experts
Getting better – we are still trying to learn new things and improve what we already know
Sharing information – we are not afraid to talk about security, but we are doing so in a responsible manner
LOCKPICKING TRAININGS
Our trainings are not accessible to general public without prior notice. If you are interested in lockpicking as a hobby or sport, don’t hesitate to contact us.
We do not accept international members right now.
OUR POLICY
OUR APPROACH
NEWS AND EVENTS
Lockpicking – the art of opening locks without keys.
Regularly, we are publishing articles about lockpicking, locksmithing and security and organizing various events and workshops. (Not all posts are available in the English version of the website yet, more will be translated over time.)
You can already register for the 12nd Czech Lockpicking Championship 2024
From February, 2024, you can register for the 12nd Czech Lockpicking Championship 2024, which will take place on April 12. 2024 in Marina Orlík. Find out more about the championship here. REGISTRATION Terms of data [...]
Marina Orlík – info about accommodation (Lockpicking 2024)
INFORMATION ON ACCOMMODATION AND CATERING AT THE 12ND ANNUAL LOCKPICKING CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC 2024 This year's competition will again be held near the Vltava river, this time we will move a few tens of kilometers further from [...]
You can already register for the 11th Czech Lockpicking Championship 2022
From 1 August, 2022, you can register for the 11th Czech Lockpicking Championship 2022, which will take place on October 28-30 2022 in Marina Orlík. Find out more about the championship here. REGISTRATION Terms of data [...]
Marina Orlík – info about accommodation (Lockpicking 2022)
INFORMATION ON ACCOMMODATION AND CATERING AT THE 11TH ANNUAL LOCKPICKING CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC 2022 This year's competition will again be held near the Vltava river, this time we will move a few tens of kilometers further from [...]