How to Earn Your Green Belt in Lockpicking
The Green Belt is the fourth step in the Lock Pickers United belt ranking system. It proves that you can consistently open locks with multiple security pins, tighter tolerances, and more advanced picking techniques. Proof must be shown in an unedited video.
Step 1: Film your proof video
What the video must include
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Show the lock in the locked state with a clear shot of the face and any model markings.
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Show your tools and that you are using Lockpick Pros picks.
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Record the full pick from start to finish in one continuous take.
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Include gutting on camera if the wiki lists it as required for your chosen lock.
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End by showing the lock open and the plug fully turned.
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Clearly state or display your Reddit username and “Green Belt Application.”
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Upload to YouTube (wide format not shorts). (Optional) On YouTube, tag @lockpickpros in the description (on TikTok, Instagram, X, and Facebook tag @lockpick.pros).
Step 2: Make a public Reddit post on r/lockpicking
Go to: https://www.reddit.com/r/lockpicking/
Post Title Example:
Green Belt Application – American 1100 – [tools used]
Post Content Template:
Hello everyone,
Video proof: [Paste YouTube video or upload video direct]
Lock model: [Exact model name]
Picking method: [single pin picking, raking, hybrid etc.]
Gutting included: [Yes or No, include timestamp if yes]
Tools used: [Lockpick Pros Carbon Fiber Special Gen 2 micro medium]
I confirm this is my own unedited footage and no bypass methods were used.
Thank you,
u/YourRedditName
Step 3: Send modmail with link to your post
Go here: https://www.reddit.com/message/compose?to=/r/lockpicking
Subject Example:
Green Belt Application – u/YourRedditName
Modmail Message Template:
Hello moderators,
I have posted my Green Belt application on r/lockpicking. Please review.
Link to my Reddit post: [paste full URL here]
Direct video link: [paste YouTube video or post link]
Lock model: [exact model name]
Picking method: [single pin picking, raking, hybrid etc.]
Gutting: [Yes or No, include timestamp if yes]
Tools used: Lockpick Pros Carbon Fiber Special Gen 2
I confirm this is my own unedited footage and no bypass methods were used.
Thank you,
u/YourRedditName
Recommended Locks for Green Belt
American Lock 1100 series (with full serrated stacks)
ABUS 83/45 or 83/55 with serrated or spool pins
Yale pin tumbler locks with multiple security pins
Paclock 95A series
Medeco Original (if attempted and documented correctly)
The Right Tools for Green Belt
This is where the Lockpick Pros Carbon Fiber Special Gen 2 shines. It provides thinner, more precise profiles that are critical for narrow or restrictive keyways. For customers already on Gen 2, the Expansion Kit becomes useful as you encounter locks with high-security pinning and awkward keyway shapes.
Social Bonus Rules
When your posts must be made:
Only social media posts created after the date that each belt is officially awarded on r/lockpicking will count toward the bonus. Older posts you made before your belt promotion are not eligible.
What qualifies: Posts must clearly tag @lockpick.pros (fb/ig/tiktok) @lockpick_pros (twitter/x) or @lockpickpros (youtube) in the caption, description, or video text. Posts must remain public and accessible. Platforms that count: YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X (Twitter).
How to earn bonuses:
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Bonus Tier 1
At least 3 public posts tagging appropriate lockpick pros socials on that platform with Combined 5,000+ views within 30 days
→ Reward: free upgrade pick or accessory -
Bonus Tier 2 - Required for #blackbeltchallenge
At least 5 public posts tagging lockpick pros socials on that specific platform
Combined 10,000+ views within 30 days
→ Reward: two upgrade picks & black belt stage completion
Verification: Provide direct links to your posts in your reward email. View counts are based on the numbers shown on the platform at the time of review. Only posts created after your belt was awarded are eligible.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Do not submit edited or cut videos.
Do not fail to show the locked state or your tools.
Do not omit gutting when required for the lock.
Do not send modmail without including the link to your public Reddit post.
Claim Your Reward
Once your Green Belt is awarded you may request bonus rewards by following our rewards process: https://lockpickpros.com/blogs/news/reward-submissions
Your Next Belt Awaits...
Congrats! If you earned your belt, its only going to get more fun from here. If you are ready for your blue belt, head here.