Spying today may seem dominated by the digital realm of hackers, cryptography, and eavesdropping, but the field operative will never go away. In the physical world, where secrets are under lock and key, sometimes the only way in is to pick the lock.  In this workshop, led by Preston Thomas, president of the DC Chapter of The Open Organisation Of Lockpickers, you’ll learn the art and science of how locks work—and how to open them.  From classical picking to field expedient methods, we will survey the tools and techniques necessary to attack many common locks.  Try your hand at getting out of handcuffs and zip ties.  Discover if you really can escape with just your wits and a bobby pin.  Participants will work in small groups getting hands-on practice with lock picking experts, and once you’ve got “the touch,” you can put your sills to the test against other students. 

The workshop will be held at City Tap House at 901 9th Street NW, Washington, DC 20001. Food and drink will be available for purchase throughout the event. A few beers are strongly encouraged!

Tickets: $35, Members of The Inner Circle: $25

*Space is limited to only 30 participants – advance registration required! No tickets will be available at the event.