Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In 1933 prohibitions was repealed and adult beverages began to flow again in America. Fast forward to 1981 and we have Gin pins showing up in locks, then Barrel pins Mae their first appearance in 1996. Ever since these pins showed up, they have given hangover level headaches to pickers. Well, let’s try to ease the pain these pins provide and figure out how to best deal with them.
This is the first in a series of videos covering these two security pins. We have discussed and covered standard, serrated, spool, T-pin, and mushroom pins, it only makes sense that we step up to these diabolical pins next.
If you are interested in learning how to pick locks, make sure to check out my playlist covering the basics of how to pick a lock, as well as other useful skills and info here:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAZpfazOuZPIziiSRKaeuiVeYB_xrOJt&si=1THeXEyShSLI2JQ7
If you are looking for other pickers to talk to or a community full of friendly people that will be happy to help you with any lock you are struggling with check out the LPU sub Reddit and discord here:
reddit.com/r/lockpicking/s/0d39KF2PeQ
discord.gg/lockpicking
And always remember: You matter, You’re important, and I’m glad you’re here.
IMPORTANT: do not pick a lock that you do not own or have the expressed permission of the owner to pick! Do not pick a lock that you use and rely on to function as it is intended. Check the legality of lock picking and locksport in your area and or region before starting your journey.
#lockpicking #howtopicklocks #learnlockpicking #howto #openlock #howtoopenalock
In 1933 prohibitions was repealed and adult beverages began to flow again in America. Fast forward to 1981 and we have Gin pins showing up in locks, then Barrel pins Mae their first appearance in 1996. Ever since these pins showed up, they have given hangover level headaches to pickers. Well, let’s try to ease the pain these pins provide and figure out how to best deal with them.
This is the first in a series of videos covering these two security pins. We have discussed and covered standard, serrated, spool, T-pin, and mushroom pins, it only makes sense that we step up to these diabolical pins next.
If you are interested in learning how to pick locks, make sure to check out my playlist covering the basics of how to pick a lock, as well as other useful skills and info here:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAZpfazOuZPIziiSRKaeuiVeYB_xrOJt&si=1THeXEyShSLI2JQ7
If you are looking for other pickers to talk to or a community full of friendly people that will be happy to help you with any lock you are struggling with check out the LPU sub Reddit and discord here:
reddit.com/r/lockpicking/s/0d39KF2PeQ
discord.gg/lockpicking
And always remember: You matter, You’re important, and I’m glad you’re here.
IMPORTANT: do not pick a lock that you do not own or have the expressed permission of the owner to pick! Do not pick a lock that you use and rely on to function as it is intended. Check the legality of lock picking and locksport in your area and or region before starting your journey.
#lockpicking #howtopicklocks #learnlockpicking #howto #openlock #howtoopenalock
