We must remember that the objective of licensing the locksmith - first and foremost - is to protect the interest of the public.  Although there has never been an outcry from the public on this matter, it is due to the fact that most of the general population has assumed that locksmiths have been licensed.  After all, the public entrusts a locksmith with their security; freely giving access to their premises and possessions as well as their keys, alarm codes, and safe combinations.  The locksmith is a highly-trained individual that is not only capable of securing valuables, property, and human life, but also has the knowledge to circumvent most any security system (locks, alarms, safes, etc.).  Would any right-minded citizen NOT think that locksmiths are licensed? 

That said, locksmith licensing should be fair to all those concerned.  It should be in place for the protection of the people of the Commonwealth of Virginia.  It should be in place to ensure some structure and training for our industry.  On the other hand, It should not be in place to hinder the business owner from operating his business.  It should not be in place to give unfair advantage to those performing "lock work" who claim not to be locksmiths.  It most definitely should not be in place to simply add to the coffers in Richmond.

What we currently have as law is not perfect.  We do however, have the ability to address these imperfections and change this licensing for the better; both for the security profession and for the people of Virginia.