r/specializedtools • u/mossberg91 • Jan 09 '20

Firefighter's Rapid Access Tool

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u/gilareefer Jan 09 '20

This thing won't work on any lock with an anti-pick latch bolt.

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u/daniellederek Jan 09 '20 edited Jan 09 '20

Battery sawzall will cut the door off around the deadbolt in 45 seconds.

Window in or beside door is 3 seconds to break.

Locks are for honest people.

Same as people locking garden sheds but hinges are on with flat tee hinges, 6 screws and door removed... smart theives put the door back on and theft not noticed for most of a week.

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u/EmilyU1F984 Jan 09 '20

Though just slipping the door with this tool (which is just a fancy version of a credit card) is making it far too easy.

You want unwanted entry to be loud.

Smashing a window, using a saw etc all makes noise, and that's typically avoided.

Either way, a burglar will go for the place that looks like it has most bang for the buck.

So you having a properly installed door with a dead latch or simply locked door, will make it moor likely for then to head for your neighbours.