Quote Originally Posted by hip55 View Post
I think you missed the point.

As well as stopping burglars from kicking in the door, it will delay everybody so that you can determine what is going on.

A bad guy is going to take a few kicks and then move on.

A team is going to take a few whacks and then talk about what to do.

At least I wont have to confront anyone right away and get my head shot off while trying to determine who's who.
Sorry, you're not looking at the big picture. Outside of the random home invasion all break ins were planned in advance. They know your routine, time leaving, coming home and how many people are in the house. I don't care if you have 3/8" steel plate, if i want in there is always a way.

Do you know what the biggest deterrent to break ins are outside of a barking dog?? Having any outside lights on, no alternate access to the home, garage doors open etc.
If you make the home look more secure than it is they will move to the next house on the block.
Not to say even with the precautions you take will prevent some form of attempted entry.

As for it being a team "Taking a few whacks" the feds want in they are already sitting down waiting for the coffee to be done.