Blue Belt Projects

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Blue Belt Project Requirements (Updated February 2025)

To qualify for a Blue Belt, you must also submit a project that demonstrates your growing knowledge of locks and lockpicking. We encourage new and creative approaches to these projects. You can choose from a variety of options, please be sure to see/click below for the “Blue Belt Project Requirements” section with more detailed information. Accepted projects include:

Challenge Locks: Modify a lock by adding security pins or other features, post about it, and share it with a fellow picker.
Lock Write-Up: Provide a detailed breakdown of a lock, its design, pins, security features, and picking techniques.
First Public Pick of a Lock: Successfully pick a lock that has not been picked before (i.e., the first pick of a lock model, brand, or specific design).
Combination Lock Decoded: Show a video of successfully decoding a combination lock.
Picking Any Lever Lock with Homemade Wires: Use self-made tools to pick a lever lock.
Homemade Tension Tool: Design and build a functional tension tool for lockpicking - note this needs to be a useful item for long-term use. #NoPaperclips.
New Pinning Tray Designed and Made: Create a custom pinning tray for organizing lock components.
3D Model of a Lock: Design and share a 3D model of a lock, such as a cutaway, to aid in understanding its internals.
If you have an idea for another project you would like to complete that’s not listed here, contact us through modmail or #mod-requests on Discord to discuss it.

Project Evidence Format

Evidence will vary based on the project type but must be clear and comprehensive. Please include photos, videos, or other documentation as needed.