Sportovní lockpicking

The Open Day at Wendt GmbH 2018

2025-03-19T12:25:16+01:00By |Categories: All posts, Interesting, News and events|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

ACL at the Open House of Wendt GmbH in Germany In the spring of 2018, members of the Association of Czech Lockpickers (ACL) traveled to Germany to attend the Open House event organized by Zieh-Fix (Wendt GmbH). This prestigious event, held every two years, offers a unique opportunity to meet industry experts, observe the latest technologies in emergency lock opening, and gain valuable experience.The March trip was not just an excursion for us but also a chance to deepen our knowledge and exchange experiences with colleagues from the German lockpicking club Sportfreunde der Sperrtechnik. German lockpickers are globally recognized for [...]

Christmas lockpicking party 2017

2025-03-21T20:23:35+01:00By |Categories: All posts, Interesting|Tags: , , , , , , |

The magic of the Christmas season brings not only families together but also friends who share common interests. As the Czech lockpicking community, we decided to organize a small gathering before the holidays – and thus, our traditional Christmas party was born. There was no shortage of amazing food – classic Czech potato salad with a selection of schnitzels, homemade cake, Oreo-choco muffins, Christmas cookies, and, of course, traditional Moravian slivovitz. We enjoyed it all in a cozy and relaxed atmosphere that perfectly matched the festive spirit of Christmas. Besides great food and drinks, we naturally couldn’t resist indulging in [...]

We attended ELF 2017 Convention

2025-03-21T20:23:58+01:00By |Categories: All posts, News and events, Trainings and seminars|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

European Locksmith Federation Convention 2017 – Prague In May 2017, the Czech Lockpickers Association had the unique opportunity to present itself at the European Locksmith Federation Convention (ELF) 2017, which took place in Prague from May 19th to 21st. This prestigious event brought together locksmiths, security professionals, and industry experts from all over Europe, creating a perfect platform to introduce the art of lockpicking to a broader audience. For the convention attendees, we organized a mini lockpicking competition, which featured several interactive stations. Participants could test their skills in opening cylinder locks and padlocks using lockpicking tools, gaining a [...]

Lockpicking Summer Course vol. 1

2025-03-19T11:29:34+01:00By |Categories: All posts, Trainings and seminars|Tags: , , , , , , |

Summer Lockpicking Weekend Course in Bohemian Switzerland In August 2017, members of the Czech Lockpickers Association decided to organize a weekend summer course in the picturesque region of Bohemian Switzerland. For this unique event, they rented a spacious and beautiful cabin, which not only provided an excellent setting for learning and sharing experiences but also offered breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. The entire weekend was dedicated not only to lockpicking but also to other technical skills. In addition to traditional training in opening padlocks, cylinder locks, and freestyle techniques, participants embraced new challenges. Some tried soldering for the [...]

Ethical Hacking at the Faculty of Information Technology, CTU 2017

2025-03-21T20:24:21+01:00By |Categories: All posts, Interesting, Trainings and seminars|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Lockpicking and Physical Security Awareness at FIT CTU In 2017, a lecture and hands-on seminar took place at the Faculty of Information Technology, Czech Technical University in Prague (FIT CUT) as part of the Ethical Hacking course. This event was organized by Locksmith.cz in cooperation with the Association of Czech Lockpickers, with the primary goal of raising awareness about physical security among IT students. The seminar was divided into two parts: theoretical and practical. The theoretical part focused on the fundamentals of lockpicking, explaining different types of locks, tools used for opening them, and the most common non-destructive entry [...]

Impressioning training

2025-03-21T20:24:54+01:00By |Categories: All posts, Interesting, Trainings and seminars|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

A New Era of Lockpicking: Impressioning Seminar in Sokolov, 2017 At the beginning of 2017, the Czech lockpicking community gathered in Sokolov for a specialized weekend seminar on impressioning. The event was organized by Locksmith Service, with participants including members of the Czech Lockpickers Association and representatives from the German lockpicking community, who came to share their expertise in this precise and demanding technique. The seminar was structured as a combination of theory and practice. The theoretical session introduced the fundamentals of impressioning, explaining the principles behind the method and the tools and materials required. Instructors provided an in-depth [...]