Quick anti padlock trick

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Combination padlocks can be cracked very easily, everyone I have had in my hands, I can feel that the combination is going in when turning the wheels.

2 foot of scaffold bar will open a hell of a lot. Hit a padlock with the edge if it driving down and I don't care how much you spend on a padlock, 1-3 hits it is coming open. Unless, as SD has said, the lock is in a box.

Now, the idea of picking a lock or busting one post STHF on what could be some ones store cupboard - that is a good way to get a hole in you. Stealing from anyone when you do not know where they are is not a wise move. If you are going to be stealing from people, plan on making them incapable of defence while you are doing it. Plan on that person being some kind of prepper, survivalist, ex soldier, countryman or what have you. Plan on them hunting you down afterwards to get their gear back.

What are you going to do?

Yeah. Not a wise thing just to have a look in some ones stash.

Now, busting a lock on something that is clearly not being owned or occupied - just bust the lock. As has been said, relock it with one of your own.