Reddit reviews Defender Security Satin Nickel U 10827 Door Reinforcement Lock – Add Extra, High Security to your Home and Prevent Unauthorized Entry – 3” Stop, Aluminum Construction Finish

chain locks are useless, get something like this or the ones like they use in hotels that have the u bar and the nob (no idea what they are called) and make sure it is amputee dwarf bondage porn i mean if you are going to go for it go for broke man...

Defense in Depth:

1. good neighborhood (sounds like this is out)
   
2. sturdy doors/doorjambs, multiple locks (knob, deadbolt, chain, this thing)
   
3. fence/fence-like shrubbery
   
4. bright motion-activated outdoor-lights
   
5. alarm system
   5a) dog
   
6. camera system
   
7. firearm

Perimeter hardening is often the most effective use of funds when starting out with home defense. By making it harder to get in, you will deter some criminals and give yourself additional warning time for those who continue their attempt to enter.

The most common point of forced entry is through an exterior door. Residential doors are often only held in by a dead bolt and strike plate that has 1/2 inch screws that only sinks into the soft wood of the door's trim. It's trivial for most people to kick in this door and fracture the wood trim and allow the door to swing open. To combat this, get a Door Jamb Reinforcement kit (other kits available at hardware stores, more expensive kits available that provide more protection). This kit consists of a metal plate and 3 inch screws that will distribute the force and sink into the strong wooden studs beyond your door frame, making it much stronger. Get some 3 inch screws to replace your hinge screws, which typically have the same 1/2 inch screws holding it to your door frame.

Other devices are available to help prevent forced entry while you are home. These should be used in addition to a deadbolt and door jamb reinforcement hardware:

• Adjustable security bar
  
• Reinforcement lock
  
• Sliding Door Lock
  
• Wooden dowel placed in the floor track of a sliding door or in a window to prevent it from opening
  
• Hinge Security Pins
  
  If you are concerned about lock attacks (bumping, picking), consider a high end deadbolt from a manufacturer like Abloy or Medeco from Security Snobs. These locks do not have the same vulnerabilities as typical pin and tumbler keyways found in most residential deadbolts. In addition, the key blanks are restricted, which means that they can't easily duplicate your key at a shop or create one from a blank.
  
  The second most common point of entry is through a first story window. Window security film can be installed by a professional or by the homeowner to increase the amount of time it takes to break through a window.
  
  If you have a side or back yard gate, remember to lock it.
  
  Trim down any large bushes or shrubs that conceal windows or entries. Burglars could use these areas to hide while they break in or wait for you to leave. These should be no higher than knee or waist level. If you want to have large bushes, consider one with thorns that would make it difficult to hide near.
  
  If you have the budget, get a monitored alarm. Either professionally installed (ADT, etc.) or self installed (SimpliSafe, Scout, Abode, etc.)
  
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Bad solution to a solved problem.

We have two of these in our house for home defense, one for a downstairs office and one for the bedroom, and might get more. It's 1/3 of the price, takes <1 second to set, and can withstand 800lbs of force (not including the extra strength from the doorknob).

I honestly recommend anyone get one. We have firearms to defend ourselves, but, it saves a lot of moral and legal problems to just stop them from getting to us in the first place while we wait for the cops.

You can also add these for extra protection:

Door Armor

Prime-Line Door Reinforcement Lock

I have these on all of my exterior doors, along with 3" screws...it'll make kicking any of them in extremely hard, if not impossible.

Maybe off topic but since we are speaking on home security it kinda fits. I was a residential door installer for years. I have replaced countless doors I to people's homes. You would not believe how many doors I've seen installed with 1 inch screws. Check and replace these screws with 3 inch screws. They are usually long enough to hit the framing of the house and add strength. Also many doors do not have deadbolts so the cheapest and easiest solution to this I have found is an amazon product. Very easy to Install with a drill and feels very sturdy. It can only be locked from the inside how ever so best use is for a door in a garage or back door.

Defender Security Satin Nickel U 10827 Door Reinforcement Lock - Add Extra, High Security to your Home and Prevent Unauthorized Entry - 3" Stop, Aluminum Construction Finish, 3" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D2K367Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_PMTUDbGP65SPB

Short answer: You need to move, this could escalate to violence including a murder. If taking a job in another state can keep everyone in your household alive then it is an action you need to seriously consider.

If for whatever reason you decide to stay then read on.

If you are the target then typical criminal deterrence will not be effective.

Cameras are good for collecting evidence for police, without evidence police won't do anything. Their job is to arrest criminals after they have committed a crime not protect you from a future crime.

You need to ensure the entries to your house are hardened, there are many resources online on how to harden your doors and windows. Here is a simple guide from the sidebar that has some good ideas: https://www.artofmanliness.com/2015/04/22/complete-guide-to-home-security/ . I personally have a stronger strike plate with 3" screws and a door jam on my external doors.

None of this protects you from someone burning your house down while you are inside. You need good fire detection and quality fire extinguishers as well as methods to escape through windows on upper floors is necessary. Create an escape plan for multiple scenarios and ensure your family does a regular walkthrough and everyone knows it by heart. Beware that the fire may be used to lure you outside to attack you with violence when you are no longer protected by the walls of your home. This is a fairly common carjacking technique where the criminals cause a small fender bender and when the person gets out of the car they steal it with violence or the threat of violence. I briefly cover personal protection below but you must be aware of that tactic so you can be prepared if that is the scenario you find yourself in

If you are the target then you need to take your personal protection and the protection of your family very seriously. Don't take this responsibility alone, your gf and her kids need to up their awareness. If something seems out of place do not ignore it, mitigate your risk by removing yourself/family from the danger that could surround that abnormality.

You also need a means to protect yourself if this harasser gets violent with you or your family. I'm a firearms person and live in Nevada where I can fairly easily obtain a concealed firearms permit. Where you live you may not be able to legally carry outside your home. A firearm and training are the best force multipliers civilians can use to defend themselves against unknown threats (we don't what this person is capable of, what tools he will use, or if he is acting alone). Personally, I believe an 5.56mm AR-15 rifle is the best home defense tool and a 9mm handgun is the best on person defense tool. You mentioned your girlfriend has 2 kids, regardless of age you must be 100% committed to ensuring any firearms you bring into a house with kids is behind a lock any time it is not on your person. In your situation I would recommend you have a handgun on your hip at all times you are awake. If you need more help with fireams advice/tactics/resources I can help you.

If firearms are not right choice for you (they aren't if you can't be 100% committed to ensuring it is impossible for the kids to get access) there are other less effective tools. I prefer pepper spray and carry it in addition to a firearm. Get some small canisters for on body carry and some of these larger canisters for in the home. Understand that when you deploy the spray everyone will be impacted and it will only buy some time to escape. I do not recommend stun guns as they are inconsistent and many people recover fairly quickly when they are done riding the lightning. Knives are effective at creating fatal wounds but not effective at stopping threats. A wounded attacker can still inflict damage for minutes after receiving a fatal stab wound. So I would not recommend those unless you have some knife defense proficiency already. Striking tools like batons and baseball bats can be effective medium range tools but can also be used against you if you are disarmed and rarely incapacitate in a single swing. These tools are only to ensure you and your household survive in the event you have to fight for your life, awareness and avoiding the fight is your most effective tool and only if your awareness fails should you have to resort to your fighting tools.

Hopefully your cameras can catch this individual doing something significant enough that the police will get involved and remove them from the general public. You can't depend on that though and have to have a layered approach to ensuring the safety of yourself and everyone in your household. Good luck!

edit: my phone bugged and I had to finish this from my computer, sorry for the originally cut off response.

The deadbolt itself is hardly a concern for somebody kicking in your door.

For front door security, you need a few things:

• Nightlock floor-mounted barricade
  
• Two entry stops along your lock side door jamb
  
• Door jamb armor kit
  
• Deadbolt flip guard
  
  Assuming you have a solid core door and use at least 3" nails screws (oops) to install everything (pre-drill pilot holes so you don't split your frame/jamb), that door will be straight up zombie apocalypse proof. Somebody would have to use explosives to get it open.
  
  This is pretty much how I did my front door, so I've bought and installed these and can attest to their solid...ness. There are also a lot of youtube videos showing how well they work alone, let alone together.

We have these for our door

https://www.amazon.com/Defender-Security-10827-Door-Reinforcement/dp/B00D2K367Y/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=door+security+latch&qid=1571533153&sprefix=door+security+&sr=8-3

We love em, they are super sturdy and the point of leverage on them paired with long screws makes them solid

This is my go to for all exterior doors, would be difficult to defeat. There is no opening the door if this is latched vs th chain/u style.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00D2K367Y?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_yo_pop_mb_pd_t2

As a temp alternative I also have an addalock:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00186URTY?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd_title

Throw some 3-4" screws in the existing door hardware, add some sort of reinforcement kit, and one of these: https://www.amazon.com/Defender-Security-10827-Door-Reinforcement/dp/B00D2K367Y/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=door+lock&qid=1568094419&s=gateway&sr=8-4

I use these and like them very much. Manufacturer claims they can withstand 800 lbs of force.

Defender Security U 10827 Door Reinforcement Lock https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D2K367Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_TLxrDbT1FX3XQ

You probably need permission, but this door armor kit is great:

https://www.amazon.com/Door-Armor-MAX-Combo-Set/dp/B008N3QW4O


For added security, this is a quick and easy install as well:
https://www.amazon.com/Prime-Line-Products-10827-Reinforcement-Construction/dp/B00D2K367Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=hardware&ie=UTF8&qid=1472977974&sr=1-1&refinements=p_4%3APrime-Line+Products

Yeah, but you could get two of these for less than half the price of the Mech version, and it would do just as good a job.

I think the Mech version is too expensive for what it's worth. The Connect version might be more usable.

NTA, but I doubt it would solve the problem since they would just remove the lock. I would at least use something that wasn't a doorknob lock.

https://www.amazon.com/Portable-Replaces-Addalock-Compatible-Apartment/dp/B07LCDPP7T

https://www.amazon.com/Defender-Security-10827-Door-Reinforcement/dp/B00D2K367Y

The real problem is that they could easily escalate things to removing your door entirely or something. That's more of an issue than who's the asshole.

I had to make this exact choice when moving into my home recently. I ended up using door armor for the side garage door but haven’t yet installed the kit on the front door which will require some serious planing of the surfaces. I regret not installing it yet because my front door is literally the weakest point of our house.

We currently use this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D2K367Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_bUOPBb062MTHT at when we are home but it’s a hassle.

If moving is not an option, work on hardening your home. There are simple fixes you can do in a weekend, like installing this door stopper
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00D2K367Y/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

3M makes a nice shatter proof glass film to install on your windows. Get a big dog. Install motion lights and cameras. Cameras are cheap these days. Alarms and security systems are useful. There are tons of little things to harden your home to deter criminals. If that doesn't work, your second layer of defense is advanced notice (dogs, lights, cameras) to give you time to get to your weapon.

These are all easy and minor fixes. It's a mindset...always work to improve your position and refuse to be a victim.

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Or get one of these. Cheap and effective. https://www.amazon.com/Prime-Line-Products-10827-Reinforcement-Construction/dp/B00D2K367Y/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1493833190&sr=8-5&keywords=door+reinforcer

A lot of the folks here have given some great advice. I wanted to add my perspective:

Barricading yourself and calling the cops was the right thing to do. If anything, I would make sure my bedroom door has good locks, either a deadbolt or door reinforcement lock of some kind (https://www.amazon.com/Defender-Security-10827-Door-Reinforcement/dp/B00D2K367Y)

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I have a gun in a quick-access safe in my master bedroom, but if the alarm ever goes off, my wife and I know that the first step is to lock/barricade the master bed room (I have deadbolts installed on the door), hit the panic button/call the cops, and then get the firearm ready as last resort.

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I use one of these for doors
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D2K367Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_nh11BbG5ZYGCJ

It's just a 1/8th drill bit to prep the frame, then impact drive the 3" suckers in.

You could also spring for door armor which is a metal plate that sits between the door and frame that stops the frame from breaking if someone's kicking the door.

Yes I know. There are a number of other factors involved here many of whom are out of my control as well. Anyway, I think I'll just install one of these. That was my initial idea but gf didn't like the look but she'll have to live with it. Thanks.

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https://www.amazon.com/Defender-Security-10827-Door-Reinforcement/dp/B00D2K367Y

Even if you're in the right, be prepared for them to try anyways.

https://www.amazon.com/Rishon-Enterprises-Inc-I9889-Addalock/dp/B00186URTY

https://www.amazon.com/Defender-Security-10827-Door-Reinforcement/dp/B00D2K367Y

https://www.amazon.com/Defender-Security-10827-Door-Reinforcement/dp/B00D2K367Y

I got one of these for a door that is very similar to what you describe. it is way below the glass so it would be impossible to reach and unhinge from the outside. We only use it when we are on the inside, otherwise you cant get in.

Defender Security U 10827 Door Reinforcement Lock - Add Extra, High Security to Your Home and Prevent Unauthorized Entry - 3" Stop, Aluminum Construction (Satin Nickel Finish) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D2K367Y

They are the worst, these people!

Perhaps replacing the lock right now but keeping the current lock to reinstall once you move would help? That way you have a locked door between you but she can't whine about her key not working because the lock still exists and will be put back in place once the space is hers to do with as she likes.

You need a safe space where these people can't reach you. In addition to chains, maybe one of these? I had a hotel room with something like this once and even though I was staying alone, I felt really secure.

Honestly I would probably add this type of product to all of my doors and windows and install Nest or Ring cameras at each entrance, if that's affordable. Maybe even one pointing at her workshop so you can see whether she's hanging around trying to peek at you, Spy vs Spy-style. 🙂

That's really scary. I'm glad your dog alerted you! I'd follow up with a call to the police department. Others have great suggestions - I'd also recommend these door locks that we have: Defender Security U 10827 Door Reinforcement Lock - Add Extra, High Security to Your Home and Prevent Unauthorized Entry - 3" Stop, Aluminum Construction (Satin Nickel Finish) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D2K367Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_M1qiDbAVNK3XR

Or you could just get one of these for less than ten bucks. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D2K367Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_82kLDb5XJP83Y7

I have them on my doors. They're really solid. I just use them at night, gives me a little more peace of mind. I live in a safe neighborhood, but one night a few years ago there was a crazy drugged-out guy breaking into homes with the families asleep inside, just looking for money I guess, but still. Obviously he got caught pretty quickly but with young kids at home I decided that I should reinforce my doors somehow.

Offer to cover the daycare installing one of those frame locks up high on the door? Something like this;

https://www.amazon.ca/Prime-Line-Products-10827-Blocker-Nickel/dp/B00D2K367Y/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_75_bs_img_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=MRW5RMK2S4R6N767PWXD

Would this help? My friend swears by it

Defender Security U 10827 Door Reinforcement Lock – Add Extra, High Security to Your Home and Prevent Unauthorized Entry – 3” Stop, Aluminum Construction (Satin Nickel Finish) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D2K367Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Dwy1CbTQTWN65

also don't use security devices that cannot be deactivated easily and quickly from the inside when trying to escape a building. They shouldn't be difficult to use in a fire nor unable to deactivate from the outside if a kid were to activate it from the inside while you are outside,, and never use a chain/swinging/sliding lock for securely opening a door part way which can be broken and bypassed easily. Never use a locking device on an exterior doorway that requires a key to unlock it from the inside.

Also use this attached to the door knob or handle with a rubber band if you live in a very sketchy neighborhood. This way you have to hold the stop bar up to open the door, and if someone tries to force their way in after you unlock the door to peek out or answer, and the criminal tries to force the door open, if you drop the stop bar it will be a door stopper, and not fall off if the door is closed and attempted to be opened again.

I'm not sure about the installation of the window film. I live in an apartment, so the option isn't even on the board for me. I hear it can be somewhat expensive, though.

As far as the locks go, most doors in the US come with a standard size deadbolt hole drilled out so that you can use any brand you want and it will still fit. If your door does not have this already drilled out, you should be able to find out the correct measurements online and drill the door yourself (if it's a wooden door).

As far as the gun-proof lock goes, standard deadbolts will be able to hold up against handgun shots. However, shotgun slugs and hunting rifle rounds will likely compromise the lock. (As seen on MythBusters: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0852842/synopsis).

It's good to have a deadbolt that is internal only as well. One that can only be locked & unlocked from the inside. That may provide some additional protection against being shot out with a shotgun slug.

If that's something you need to worry about, don't forget that a deadbolt isn't the only way to secure a door when you're home. Anything that prevents the door from opening will help:

• http://www.amazon.com/Master-Lock-265DCCSEN-Dual-Function-Security/dp/B0002YUX8I/
  
• http://www.amazon.com/Prime-Line-Products-10827-Blocker-Nickel/dp/B00D2K367Y/
  
• http://www.amazon.com/Door-Jammer-Portable-Security-Device/dp/B00BZB97AM/
  
• http://www.amazon.com/Doorricade-107250-Door-Bar/dp/B007R6CALC/
  
  These seem like better options than a slug-proof lock due to price alone. I can't imagine how much such a lock would cost that would seal your door like a vault. These provide the same amount of protection without being cost-prohibitive.

You can get portable locks to hold the door shut even if the lock fails (and then you can use it at hotels, too). And you can get things like thisthis. I'm just about to get one. But they only work when you lock them from inside.

You said you're going to install a specialty strike plate (with 3" screws eh) to prevent credit-card jimmying on the door right? That sounds like a good idea. That and long screws on everything possible. Sometimes security stuff still comes with short screws which is dumb.

An alarm would be good, too.

Switch out the door screws, change the locks if you haven't already, and get a door reinforcement lock (like this one: https://www.amazon.com/Defender-Security-10827-Door-Reinforcement/dp/B00D2K367Y/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=Door+lock+latch&qid=1563762853&s=gateway&sr=8-4). You'll have the same door and everything, with nothing super tactical or whatever added on, but your doors will be way more secure. You could also put on some door alarms that ring when the door opens, if you don't have a security system in place.

For an apartment, I'm assuming a single point of entry (maybe a sliding door if on the ground floor, but those suck to secure)

https://smile.amazon.com/Safe-Homes-International-55724-Reinforcer/dp/B018HFW6WE/ref=pd_sim_60_18?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=50B4MB1DZ0FEMJEE90KD

https://smile.amazon.com/Prime-Line-Products-10827-Reinforcement-Construction/dp/B00D2K367Y/ref=pd_sim_60_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=50B4MB1DZ0FEMJEE90KD

You can secure the door with “defend security.” It’s really secure but not functional if you need to open the door from the outside. But very secure if you just need the door to stay locked.

This is what I use because my toddler could unlock the door and deadbolt. It was easy to install. Had a minor issue of the door being too snug but I eventually figured it out.

FYI, I am not at all knowledgeable in this area. Just letting you know what I did and what worked for me in my situation. Good luck!

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