Shoot, after 30 seconds of trying, most thieves are going to start getting nervous and either kick the door frame in, (which a wood door frame is actually easier than they show in the movies.) or they are going to start breaking glass.......

Last summer we were getting ready to leave, I had been fighting wit hthe A/C unit on the house earlier that day. The fan kept getting into the shroud. Just as we were pulling out it sounded like the fan ran smack dab into the condenser. So I jump out of the truck and sprint for the door to try and get it shut off. I knew it was locked so I just shouldered down and hit it full speed close to the locks. It's a steel door with wood frame soI know the frame would likely give first. Sure enough I busted the frame right off the wall and header. Umpteen 16 penny nails and a few lag bolts didn't even seem to be there, becasue they sure didn't slow me down.

 

Ahh...my 3 year locked me after he got in trouble one day, and as I had grease on the stove, I needed in. Right then. I figured I might have to kick it 2 or 3 times, but all it took was one kick.

Since then, when I replaced the door frame, I put a piece of 3/8" thick steel bar, which is screwed the the 2x4 house frame with 6 2" wood screws, and the door frame has 20 4" wood screws holding it in place. The metal guides for the latches also have the 4" screws holding them in place. Short of a small explosion, that door will not be forcibly opened again.


BTW, the 3 year old is now well calibrated. That's one mistake he'll never make again...

 

I've got BEST locks where I work, and a coworker who works as the locksmith for the building who I am friends with, showed me some flaws, in which I can't discuss... but in any case, even BEST locks are not good. It all comes down to keeping honest people honest...