(03-02-13, 12:34 PM)ponkster link Wrote: As you see from the attached video link people dont " pick"" euro locks anymore but snap them - this method is so easy and reliable way of getting in that some councils and police forces are using it to force entry to properties.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCufUpr_QRY
Unfortunately all the "scrotes" also know how to do this and with a bit of practice can do it very quickly - the solution to it is a snap proof lock which has a flexible section in the centre that is not solid and brittle metal.
[size=78%]http://www.discountlocks.co.uk/Anti-Snap...-s/178.htm[/size]
I not promoting any particular lock shop - I just put this link in as it had a large selection.
If you have not changed your front door lock I would because this method is sweeping across the UK
I absolutely agree..
I work for an engineering company as a welder/fabricator with a contract for Durham police...
About 8 years ago i built a breach training rig for the coppers, basically just heavy steel door frames with varoius doors, steel, upvc and wood where they practice different methods of gaining entry..
The euro locks were shocking, using a tool that fits neatly over the exposed part of the lock, it was snapped with ease, then a t-bar was placed in to turn the mechanism... 20 secs and they were in, very quite too..
They also had other methods with jacks and believe it or not air bags!!
Still everytime i watch these cop shows on tv the use a battering ram!!