Locksmith Associations in 2025
Locksmith associations serve several valuable functions, including education, networking and sharing of best practices among colleagues. Most hold monthly or quarterly meetings (at least pre-Pandemic), with guest speakers delivering updates on new products or helpful tips for running a small business.
The following list includes locksmith associations that responded to our requests for information or have an active website with contact information. We are sure that many are missing. Email [email protected] if you would like to add your association’s information to our list and we will include a more comprehensive list in our annual Security Register at the end of this year.
Alabama Locksmith Association, Chapter of ALOA
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.locksmithala.org
The Alabama Locksmith Association, an ALOA chapter, sponsors its annual Technical Show in the spring and offers educational classes throughout the year. Upcoming sessions are Aug. 18-22 and Oct. 20-24. Alabama requires state licensing of locksmiths, and Alabama Locksmiths Association classes are a great pathway to licensure and to earning needed CEUs.
ALOA Security Professionals Association
1408 N. Riverfront Blvd., Suite 303
Dallas, TX 75207
Phone: 214-819-9733, 800-532-2562
Web: www.aloa.org; www.aloamembers.org
E-mail:: [email protected]
ALOA divisions:
ALOA Institutional Locksmiths (AIL): www.aloa.org/ail
ALOA International Association of Automotive Locksmiths (IAAL): www.aloa.org/iaal
ALOA International Association of Investigative Locksmiths: (IAIL): https://www.aloa.org/iail
Safe and Vault Technicians Association (SAVTA): www.savta.org
Check online for training classes and annual events, including the ALOA Security Convention, Aug. 3-9 in Orlando, Safetech 2026 April 20-25, 2026 in Milwaukee, and the IAAL Auto Lock Expo, 2026 location to be determined.
The Association of Ontario Locksmiths (TAOL)
106-2220 Midland Ave.
Scarborough, Ontario M1P 3E6
Phone: 416-321-2219
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.taol.net
Canadian Security Association (CANASA)
7030 Woodbine Ave, Suite 500
Markham ON L3R 6G2, Canada
Phone: 905-513-0622
Toll Free: 800-538-9919
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.canasa.org
CANASA sponsors three annual Security Canada trade shows each year: Security Canada East and West and the upcoming Security Canada Central, Oct. 22-23 in Toronto.
Greater Chicago Locksmiths’ Association
1261 Humbracht Circle, Unit B
Bartlett, IL 60103
E-mail: [email protected]
Greater Houston Locksmiths’ Association
PO Box 541894
Houston, Texas 77254
Web: www.houstonlocksmithassociation.com
Greater Philadelphia Locksmiths Association
7229 Park Ave.
Pennsauken, NJ 08109
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Web: www.gpla.org
The GPLA celebrated its 75th anniversary last year with its final GPLA Convention, long a staple in the locksmith community. 2024 award winners were:
Distinguished Distributor Award – Fried Brothers
Lee Rogan Award – Edward Fitzgerald
Gerald J. Connelly Jr. Award – Yankee Security Convention
Hermann C Henssler Jr. Memorial Award – Judy Fitzgerald and Carol Williams
The Philadelphia Award – John Truempy
Green Mountain Locksmiths Association of Vermont
Web: www.gmlavt.org
Institutional Locksmiths’ Association
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.ilanational.org
E-mail: [email protected]
Institutional Locksmith Organization Of Canada
Web: www.iloc.ca
Locksmith Security Association of Michigan
Web: www.Lsamichigan.org
E-mail: [email protected]
Locksmiths Guild of Australia
P.O. Box 3170
Maryborough, QLD 4650
Queensland, Australia
Web: www.lga.org.au
Louisiana Life Safety & Security Association
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.llssa.org
337-886-7282
Massachusetts Locksmith Association Inc.
P.O. Box 550193
Waltham, MA 02455
E-mail: [email protected]
Master Locksmiths Association of New Jersey
990 Cedar Bridge Ave., Suite B-7, 198
Brick NJ 08723
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.mlanj.org
National Alliance of Security Professionals
Web: https://na-sp.org/
This Missouri-based new national organization says, “Our mission is to provide top-notch, affordable education for Commercial and Residential Locksmiths, Institutional Locksmiths, Safe and Vault Technicians, Automotive Locksmiths, and Access Control. We offer a range of educational programs, including Monthly Workshops, Bi-Annual Educational Conferences and Expos, Manufacturer Classes, and Quarterly Specialized Training. Unlike purely electronic platforms, we provide hands-on instruction from industry-leading experts and local support from fellow security professionals.
In addition to education and networking, we’re collaborating with a marketing company to secure exclusive online and offline discounts with local vendors and distributors.
New York Master Locksmiths Association
PO Box 6351, FDR Station
New York, NY 10150-6351
Phone: 718-381-5453
E-mail: [email protected]
North Carolina Locksmiths Association
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: https://ncla.us/
The North Carolina Locksmiths Association holds its annual convention in January. 2026 dates will be announced soon.
North Texas Locksmith Association
Facebook: www.facebook.com/North-Texas-Locksmith-Association-537576172978243
Oklahoma Master Locksmith Association
PO Box 1585
Norman, OK 73070
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.omla.com
Next on tap for the Oklahoma Master Locksmiths Association is an Aug. 23 class, Introduction to Safe Cracking. This day-long class is held in Oklahoma City.
Professional Locksmiths Association of Alberta
36 Sunridge Close
Airdrie, AB T4B-2G6
Web: www.albertalocksmiths.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Rocky Mountain Locksmiths Association
PO Box 2045
Littleton, CO 80161-2045
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: https://www.cormla.com/
Security Locksmith Association
From the California Institute of Technology
Web: www.securitylocksmithassociation.com/
Training Center/Midwest offices
102 Main St.
Branson MO
Training Center/West Coast offices
30423 Canwood St Suite 201
Agoura Hills CA 91301
Phone: 866-497-0869 (call or text)
Society of Professional Locksmiths
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.sopl.us
South Jersey Locksmiths Association
C/O Haddon Locksmith
200 White Horse Pike
Oaklyn, NJ. 08107
Web: www.sjla.org
Texas Locksmiths Association
1108 Lavaca St, Ste 110
PO Box 466
Austin, Texas 78701
Phone: 512-400-6027
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.Texaslocksmithsassociation.org
The Texas Locksmiths Association will hold its 2025 convention Sept. 17-20 in Austin, Texas. This very active locksmiths association holds educational sessions throughout the year and monitors legislation, licensing, and regulation to look after the interests of locksmiths in Texas.