Self Defense

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No need to excuse.

Originally Posted by TheAngryPostman

Again, what happened to my sis was the exception, not the norm. A smarter criminal would get keys no problem and make for a cleaner job; your run of the mill street thug is rather impulsive and stupid. Home burglaries are common; the occurence of break-ins just depends on where you live at.

If it is the exception I don't see the need for extra a home defence weapon.
A good equipped would use an electronic lock pick. Opens every Pin Tumbler Lock in one or two seconds. The easiest way would be a crowbar.
Home burglaries are not killer, and I think they don't want to become one. Smart ones would observe before break in so they can get most profit out of it with low risk to get caught.

Originally Posted by TheAngryPostman

Actually the hinges are stronger as opposed to the lock. You have more points of contact on the hinges compared to the deadbolt. Deadbolts and Doorjambs can be busted open by a wellplaced flathead screwdriver and a swift kick(I know because I got locked out of my home once )

Take a wafer tumbler lock and a screwdriver doesn't work.
Maybe we are talking about different doors and locks.
1. pic: Is that how your locks look like? (was a good pic of it never mind what language)
2. pic: These I know the best. A big snapper and a separate lock bolt, but more bolts turned at the same time are not rare. The lock is fully in the door. It seems like that the doorframe is also much thicker.