“锄禾日当午，汗滴禾下土 。谁知盘中餐，粒粒皆辛苦。

Each line is part of a poem written 1400 years ago about Peasants working in the rice fields and each grain of rice is precious. The title of the poem is “A Hard-Working Farmer” Li Shen (772-846 AD)

Farmers weeding at noon,
Sweat down the field soon.
Who knows food on a tray
Due to their tolling day?

(*Note: Close Translation but I don’t speak Mandarin)

You can turn the discs easily, but if you want to open this lock you have to rotate the characters “锄禾日当午” in a line. Not a lock to secure your belonging because it is a very popular Chinese Poem. Easy to open even if you don’t know Chinese.

Both side of the lock are jointed with a carved head of lion. The padlock is made of Bronze, an alloy, made of red copper, tin and lead.

The most common decorations on padlocks was animals from the Chinese Zodiac , such as tiger, dragon, deer, sheep, ox, etc. In Western Zhou dynasty, dragon symbol for the mens locks and phoenix for women locks were mostly used. I have a large collection of Antique Locks, Padlocks, Keys, lock picks and Handcuffs so I will make a few more Blogs and video about them. Send me any pics of old locks, keys and handcuffs mrprolock@gmail.com

Terry Whin-Yates BA Hons (Criminology) 
3rd Generation Master Locksmith 
25+ Years Experience
BC Security Locksmith Business License : B4227
604-782-6996
Call Toll Free: 1-866-886-5006

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Day 1: The first hour you will cut a key on a computerized key code machine and before noon you will be rekeying locks and cutting keys, duplicate keys by code and manual key machines, dissemble locks, rekey locks, remove and replace deadbolts, shim locks, introduction to picking

Day 2: More cutting keys on code machine, rekeying deadbolts, trouble shooting lock problems, more shimming, more lock picking.

Day 3: Full day of lock picking, We will follow my new book “Penetration Expert: How to Pick locks like a Professional locksmith” Methods to pick locks: rake, feel method picking, rake and feel, picking mush room pins, picking spool pins,

Day 4: lock-outs, removing broken keys, design a mini Master key system and master key locks.

Day 5: impressioning locks, trouble shooting lockouts, How to open a lock that will not pick, open a malfunctioning lock, rules and regulations.

Toronto December 2011 TBA

Mr. Locksmith provides hands-on comprehensive knowledge about locking and unlocking principles, security issues, and effective use of cutting-edge products. Each student will cut over 100+ keys per students (by code and manual key machines) and rekey, shim, pick open, take apart (and put back together) lots of locks (deadbolts and key in knobs). Also, lock-outs, broken keys and picking locks.

This is a hands on locksmith training class, no watching movies, you will learn hands on, you do the work. This is not a correspondence course. You will learn to pick locks the starting the first day. The first hour you will cut a key on a computerized key code machine and before noon you will be rekeying locks and cutting keys.

The Locksmithing Class is $1500.00 and includes all supplies, lock picks, tools and material needed to take the course with. The locksmith class is designed to teach engineering or maintenance employees for large facilities (School, Hospital, Corrections, Policing, etc.) and is a good start for beginners. The Five Day Institutional Locksmithing Class is available onsite with a minimum of four (4) students. Call or e-mail to arrange a class or for next course dates.

Note: All students must pass a criminal records check. (except Police, Hospital or School employees). Call or e-mail for details.

The apprentice form I fill out the first day of locksmith class.

Call or e-mail me to book a seat to attend the Locksmith Class.

Terry Whin-Yates BA Hons (Criminology) 
3rd Generation Master Locksmith 
25+ Years Experience

BC Security Business License : B4227

604-782-6996

Call Toll Free: 1-866-886-5006

http://www.mrlocksmith.com

http://www.mrprolock.com

http://www.becomealocksmith.info

FLICKIR
: http://www.flickr.com/photos/become-a-locksmith

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrlocksmith/

FACEBOOK:
 http://www.facebook.com/becomealocksmith

YOUTUBE
: http://www.youtube.com/user/24hrMrLocksmith

TWITTER
: http://twitter.com/becomelocksmith

The Better Business Bureau recently has started to receive complaints about people saying locksmith impostors and unlicensed locksmiths are showing up to fix their locks.

The BBB’s states the fakes locksmiths end up charging more than the initial estimate over the phone.  “Ask for the legal name of the business, if they refuse than just call another locksmith.  When the locksmith arrives ask them for identification, ask for a business card and ask to see the [business] license.”

BBB further states “What’s happening is you’ll call, who you think, is a licensed l locksmith you found on the Internet like Surrey locksmith master or Locksmiths Pro’s and is not a local BC company.  Many unlicensed locksmiths and unlicensed locksmith companies are operating in Vancouver. Several more companies are Unlicensed Vancouver Mobile Locksmith Ltd is an unlicensed Locksmith Company and Robson Locksmith has no BC Locksmith Business License and Unlicensed Colin EVANS does not have a valid BC Locksmith License or even a BC Security Guard License.

You must ask for the license of your locksmith and input it into this government webpage to make sure it’s valid before you deal with them, or you could be getting ripped off!

Protect yourself, you can “Verify Locksmith Security Business licence” at the following BC Government site:

http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/securityindustry/training/index.htm

Also, you can file a complaint to the Registrar of Security Programs and Police Division. The complaint process can be used to report unlicensed companies and locksmiths.

Complaint Process – How to file a complaint against a Security Licensee

http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/securityindustry/complaint/index.htm

In the near future the Government website will have more information on which Unlicensed Locksmith companies are operating in Vancouver, BC.

Use only BC licensed Locksmiths. Mr. Prolocks BC Locksmith License is B4227.

Terry Whin-Yates BA Hons (Criminology)
3rd Generation Master Locksmith
25+ Years Experience
BC Security Business License : B4227
604-773-5625
www.mrprolock.com

This Mr. Prolock Blog is response to a slew of questions we have been receiving. Currently, in the United States, there is a big problem with scammer locksmiths who have been taking advantage of customers in an emergency situation: an individual might be locked out of their house and have no way back in without the help of a locksmith, whom after quoting low will charges hundreds of dollars or more! But we thought that was just in the States.
Locally, Mr. Prolock has been repeatedly dealing with certain Vancouver locksmiths who show up to rekey a house (simple enough), but wind up telling the client that all the locks in the house need to be replaced. While it is true that locks get old, fall into disarray and may or may not need to be replaced, some locksmiths will take advantage of an unsuspecting client in need.

If you have any doubts, get a second opinion. Call around. Mr. Prolock Professtional Locksmiths will be more than happy to answer all your questions (over the phone) that you might have about your buildings security. We always offer an estimate, and we always ask about your current security setup (i.e. what type of lock, what type of key). Most of the Scammer locksmiths cannot answer simple key and lock questions over the phone.

There are locksmith companies servicing the downtown area with less than one year’s experience and no BC Security License. One of these unqualified locksmiths had a security guard license and the BC Government revoked his Security employee lic (more on this in a future Blog). An inexperienced locksmith does not know keys, keyways or basic or High Security Locks. When they show up to your house and find an unfamiliar lock, they tell their client that everything needs to be replaced, costing hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars extra. These inexperienced and unprofessional locksmiths do not even have a Keymachine or Code Cutter, thus they have been using recycled keys. This is a huge ethical security risk when you think about how many locks they must change in a day, using the keys from the previous job, to become the key into your door, and replacing any lock that doesn’t match their limited knowledge of keyways.
Here are a couple videos about scammer locksmiths

Mr. Prolock is a fourth generation, family owned and operated business. We have the accumulated knowledge of over fifty years. We work with the police, we work in the prisons, we offer training courses, and we service an area near you. So it is important to know your locksmith. Give them a call, chat on the phone, and develop a rapport.

Protect yourself, you can “Verify Locksmith Security Business licence” at the following BC Government site:

http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/securityindustry/training/index.htm

Also, you can file a complaint to the Registrar of Security Programs and Police Division.  The complaint process can be used to report unlicensed companies and locksmiths.

Complaint Process – How to file a complaint against a Security Licensee

http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/securityindustry/complaint/index.htm

Terry Whin-Yates BA Hons (Criminology)
3rd Generation Master Locksmith
25+ Years Experience
BC Security Business License : B4227
604-773-5625
www.mrprolock.com

www.mrprolock.com

In Vancouver I will be offering my Five (5) days hands (M-F, 8:30-5:30pm) on Institutional and Basic Locksmith Training as follows:

                November 22-26, 2010 (M-F, 8:30am-5:30pm)

                December 13-17, 2010 (M-F, 8:30am-5:30pm)

Each student will cut over 100+ keys per students (by code and manual key machines) and rekey, shim, pick open, take apart (and put back together) lots of locks (deadbolts and key in knobs). Also, lock-outs, broken keys and picking locks. Each student will design a mini Master key system and master key their locks. This is a hands on locksmith training class, no watching movies, you will learn hands on, you do the work. This is not a correspondence course.

The Locksmithing Class is $1500.00 and includes all supplies, lock picks, tools and material needed to take the course with. The locksmith class is designed to teach engineering or maintenance employees for large facilities (School, Hospital, Corrections, Policing, etc.) and is a good start for beginners. The Five Day Institutional Locksmithing Class is available onsite with a minimum of four (4) students. Call or e-mail to arrange a class or for next course dates. Note: All students must pass a criminal records check. (except, Police, Hospital or School employees). E-mail or call for details. info@mrprolock.com

Terry Whin-Yates BA Hons (Criminology)
3rd Generation Master Locksmith
25+ Years Experience
BC Security License : B4227
Toll Free 1-866-886-5006
www.mrprolock.com

The act empowers authorities in Vancouver, Richmond and Whistler to enter homes and remove or cover up “unauthorized” signs during the Winter Games.

I will not open any house or apartment because a city bylaw officer or an Olympic official wants a sign removed. We have a CANADIAN CHARTER OF RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS “ 8. Everyone has the right to be secure against unreasonable search or seizure.” We are not a police state and the Miscellaneous Statutes and Amendment Act will add to B.C.’s undeserved growing reputation as a police state.

In my opinion, locksmiths are professionals and should not tarnish our image by becoming involved in political legislation that do nothing to reduce the highest Break and Enters in Canada, if not North American, and our ongoing gang killings.

In conclusion, I will not pick open any home to help some bureaucrat have a harmless sign removed.

Terry Whin-Yates
604-773-5625