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QuantomField t1_j3iokbe wrote

Newer locks and keys also have side pins to prevent lock picking and bump keys.

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SuperiorMango8 t1_j3kjkie wrote

Generally the side pins are for key control not picking

Some definitely make it harder but they never prevent, just slow

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yumri t1_j3m5r2g wrote

The lock is there to slow down who doesn't have a key or to prevent people who don't want to spend the time or don't know how to pick the lock

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