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                                              "I have enjoyed my treks through the SOPL threads. The tone is a bit more friendly than the TNL logs, and more technically locksmith oriented than ClearStar."   Robert Sieveking, Rockford, IL

                                              A Global Organization of Certified Professional Locksmiths & Security Experts 

                                              Integrity - Skill - Education - Industry Participation

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                                              Benefits
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                                              Community

                                              We offer more value for your membership!

                                              Membership $100 Per Year!

                                              Members receive the complete 12 Chapter Locksmith Training Program FREE ($750 value) 

                                              Automotive Key Codes 24/7

                                              Members receive a $2 - $6 credit for each key code they purchase from KeyCode Pro  Get Application Here

                                              Online Training & Testing

                                              Prepare for certification tests from home FREE & Online! Saving you money!

                                              Webinars & Live Webcasts

                                              Members receive professional interactive classes and powerpoint presentations with a live instructor!

                                              Member Product Discounts

                                              Members receive exclusive discounts offered by manufactures and distributors.

                                              Membership Press Release

                                              Members benefit from FREE press releases to distribute about their membership and business.

                                              Reward Activity Points

                                              Members receive virtual dollars to pay for their education. Get paid to participate!

                                              Business Start-up & Development

                                              Members receive business start-up and marketing development programs to become a locksmith!

                                              Term Life Insurance  -  Debt Consolidation  -  Financial Counseling

                                              Members also receive a complimentary copy of a Financial Needs Analysis (FNA) consultation at no cost!
                                              CLICK HERE and you will be referred to a qualified representative who will assist you.

                                              Virtual Classroom Experience

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                                              Melanie Ryerson Locksmith NJ
                                              This is going out to everyone that missed out on a great educational experience last night. If you didn't sign up or participate in the Key Generation Class on the internet last night, thats too bad! Education is "key", and I feel sorry for anyone that doesn't think that way. The things learned here can only help us in our business. In NJ we need CEU's for Licensing, but whether you need them or not, you really should take advantage of what this site has to offer. I can honestly say, after over 18 years of being a locksmith, I learned a few things last night that will not only save me time, but make me money, because we all know that "Time IS Money!"  Professionally speaking my opinion is, that, the next time an opportunity like this rolls around, get in on it. You won't be sorry, I wasn't!

                                              I Can't Believe What I Saw Last Night 

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                                              Brian Lombardo - Locksmith NJ
                                              Last night after a very busy day of putting in door closers and panic bars I was really tired but I had to stay at the office computer because I signed up for one of the SOPL virtual classes.  Let me tell you this class was so informative and so clear and so well put together that it really blew me away. I have been a locksmith so long that nothing really surprises me.. This surprised me! It covered all the basics and went into full detail and made this so real and so much fun I stayed wide awake and took in more information than I ever had in any class I was ever in! Everything we discussed was taught from A-Z and it was not even close to boring, it was amazing!


                                              What Security Professionals Are Saying!

                                              I got more out this site in one day, then I got from several years of memberships in other associations.

                                              Lou Frazella
                                              Rillito, AZ
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                                              This is exactly what the industry needs, a spark! It reminds me of revolutionary thinking, forward thinking, and just plain thinking!

                                              Robert Wood
                                              Moriarty, NM
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                                              You hit this one out of the ballpark!

                                              Bill Neff, CPP, PSP, CML
                                              Lancaster, PA
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                                              I feel the profession is better served by the Society of Professional Locksmiths.

                                              Barry Campbell
                                              Indianapolis, IN
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                                              I started the online classes! There is a lot of good learning material. Very complete.

                                              Art Penna
                                              Gardnerville, NV
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                                              As a past teacher in the public school system, I can honestly say that this entire program is fantastic! The printed course material is very professional and the online testing is exactly what is needed. I grade this program with an A+ !!

                                              Nick Hart
                                              Fort Lee, NJ
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                                              On line training is the future and from what I can see you are the first to really offer it in the locksmith industry to which I say my hat is off to you.

                                              Ronald Smith CPL, CPS
                                              La Fargeville, NY
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                                              Personally, I have trained overseas in a well known and highly respected training program, I have no hesitation in recommending the SOPL training program. The idea that others are now seeking to emulate some of what is being achieved by the this unique organization, serves to justify that the SOPL is, and has become the new yardstick

                                              Danny Gurvis
                                              St. Louis, MO
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                                              I actually learned something!

                                              Fredrick Woelky
                                              Ramsey, NJ
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                                              The SOPL is great! I appreciate the quick and helpful response times with my questions. This has saved me a lot of time and money!

                                              Joseph Korczukowski
                                              East Orange, NJ
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                                              I took the Key Blank Identification course today and I'm freakin' jazzed! I learned so much! This freakin' rocks! I love the training already and can't wait to get time to do the next lesson!

                                              Dave Bohnenstiehl
                                              Collinsville, IL
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                                              Latest News Stories

                                              SOPL Contributes Towards Members Automotive Key Codes Purchases - Now qualified members of the SOPL can obtain automotive key codes and pin numbers from www.KeyCodePro.com 24/7 via the Internet with a new member benefit that contributes towards each purchase.....(read more)

                                              The NY Times - Google - Scammers and the Locksmiths Secret Weapon- NY Times news article exposes "gaming" in the Yellow Pages and Google Search for Locksmiths......(read more)

                                              ALOA President Elect Tom Resciniti Demont Joins the SOPL -Newly elected President of the Associate Locksmiths of America recognizes the value and benefits of the Society of Professional Locksmiths and joins its growing membership.....(read more)

                                              ALOA Locksmith Key Code Registry Bypassed - VIN to Code Software - 
                                              Automotive re-marketing company for the OEM's, independent finance companies, regional banks and rental car companies offers software suite and interactive online Vehicle Identification Number to Key Code for repossession subscribers at the click of mouse.  Locksmith too have access via a password protected website.....(read more)

                                              Luke Austin Smith Young Americans Scholarship -

                                              The SOPL recognizes Eagle Young Marine Luke Austin Smith and creates a scholarship in his name...(read more)


                                              Are you a Professional Locksmith? 
                                              Licensing advocates claim locksmiths must be licensed in order to be professional...(read more)

                                              Israeli Locksmith Pleads Guilty to Identity Theft -
                                              Joshua Burlin, who put a competitor's locksmith business up for sale online, pleaded guilty to that felony identity theft in Dane County Circuit Court on Monday, then was denied permission to travel to Israel to care for his dying father while he awaits sentencing. (read more)

                                              Locksmith Billy Ott Plays Baseball for the Chicago Cubs -
                                              Billy Ott was born on Saturday, November 23, 1940, in New York, New York. Ott was 21 years old when he broke into the big leagues on September 4, 1962, with the Chicago Cubs. (read more)

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