<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
How are locks picked?
<|assistant|>
Lockpicking is the process of manipulating the pins of a lock to disengage the lock's mechanisms without the use of a key. It is a common practice of picking locks without permission or accessing a secure area that should be kept locked. To pick a lock, the lockpick must be properly aligned and the tumblers must be guided past the opening stroke. Techniques for manipulating the pins can vary, such as fishing, loop keys, winding and more. As the lock is manipulated, the pins are lifted until the lock is free from the cylinder, thereby allowing it to be opened.