If you want to learn how to make entry by picking locks or bypassing locks, you’re seeking specialized entry training, also known as covert or surreptitious entry training. This can be broken down into two components: Lock Picking & Lock Bypassing.

Lock Picking

Your lock picking training will consist of extensive hands-on practice of over 150 locks. This is true saturation training; nearly the entire time you’re in class, you’ll have locks and lock picks in your hands. The range of locks include a cross section of locking devices you’re going to encounter in the field:
Knob locks,
Deadbolts
Padlocks
Vehicles
Elevator control panels
Strongboxes
File cabinets, aircraft and many, many more
You’ll learn to identify the various lock brands, including their strengths, weaknesses and where they’re typically found. Since lock picking is a critical component of our course, you’ll be knowledgable on selecting the correct pick and more importantly, it’s correct usage. Picking locks is only difficult if you start off on the wrong foot. We make sure you’re a success.

Lock Bypassing

There are occasions when picking a lock isn’t the most field expedient method of entry. You’ll learn how to immediately identify those circumstances and instead, use a bypass technique. Bypass instruction will include the damage-free defeat of:
Electronic locks
Magnetic locks
Keypads
Mechanical pushbutton locks
Consumer-grade safes and strongboxes
Vehicles
Combination locks
Commercial doors
Commercial hardware
Hotel room doors
Garage doors
Residential knob locks, deadbolts, padlocks, gates, lever handles and many, many more.

We’ll also cover:

Making your own custom tools as well as the use of commercially available tools
Acquiring working keys
Physical security assessment prior to entry
Ethical and legal considerations

All necessary tools will be provided. Every student will be given a syllabus and supplemental digital information that can be accessed on any smartphone at any time. The supplemental digital information includes valuable reference material. Upon graduation, each student will receive their own professional pick set.

Registration Information:

Reservations will be accepted upon receipt of your registration form. A registration form is located at www.hollotec.com. Simply fill it out and click “send”, which will prompt you for credit card payment. Your registration will be confirmed by email. If you have questions please contact Hollotec at 662-230-1164 or email at sholloway@hollotec.com. Visa, Mastercard and Paypal are accepted. If paying by check, it can be mailed to: PO Box 339, Ponchatoula, LA 70454.

Tuition: $495

Course Hours:
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

ATTENDANCE IS RESTRICTED TO SWORN LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND SPECIALIZED MILITARY PERSONNEL