Yes, it is legal for any citizen in the United States (and in all 50 states) to own and carry lock picks.
No, it is not illegal to own lock picks in Georgia - or any other state for that matter.
Yes, it's legal to own lock picks in Maryland.
No, it is not against the law to own lock picks in Los Angeles.
No, it is not illegal to own lock picks in Carolina. That said, when in doubt consult the police or an attorney.
No. But specifically, it depends on your intent. If it were illegal, then crowbars would be illegal too.
Yes. They're legal to own and carry in Colorado.
Lockpicks are legal to possess, but are illegal to use in certain ways. Anyone can legally own a lockpick, but it is only legal to pick a lock if you have permission from the owner (as a locksmith does), or if you own the lock. Lockpicks could be compared to the following:ComputerGunRat poisonRopeGasoline...They are all legal to own because they have legitimate uses, but they all have illegal uses as well.
It is legal to own lock picks in California as long as you are not using them for criminal purposes. However, possessing lock picks with the intent to commit a crime, such as burglary or theft, is illegal.
In Tennessee you must be a licensed locksmith to own lock picks.
Yes. Members of the military can own lock picks. So can everyone else in the United States; even minors.
Yes, it is legal to own lock picks in New York.
In Pennsylvania, it is legal to possess lock picking tools as long as you do not have intent to use them for illegal purposes, such as breaking and entering. However, using lock picking tools to unlawfully enter a property is a criminal offense. It's important to understand the laws and regulations surrounding the possession and use of lock picking tools in your state.