Equipped To Survive Equipped To Survive® Presents
The Survival Forum
Where do you want to go on ETS?

Page 9 of 9 < 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Topic Options
#218506 - 03/06/11 05:03 PM Re: Urban Survival Kits [Re: Paul810]
Susan Offline
Geezer

Registered: 01/21/04
Posts: 5163
Loc: W. WA
"One would really be better off carrying a set of bolt cutters, a power drill, or a sledge hammer, rather than a set of lock-picks, if you really need to get into a locked door."

For most common house doors, a large pair of vice-grips will do the job. That's what they were using around here some years ago: open, clamp, twist and they're in. Many of the locks now have plastic parts inside -- whose bright idea was that?

Sue

Top
#218512 - 03/06/11 07:23 PM Re: Urban Survival Kits [Re: Susan]
Paul810 Offline
Veteran

Registered: 03/02/03
Posts: 1428
Loc: NJ, USA
Originally Posted By: Susan
Many of the locks now have plastic parts inside -- whose bright idea was that?

Sue


It comes from people being cheap. If someone is only willing to spend $20 on their deadbolt, than there are plenty of companies willing to produce locks to that price point.

With that said, there are also plenty of manufacturers that produce higher quality locks. These companies seek certification under ANSI, BHMA, and UL437 standards to insure that their locks will do what they are supposed to. This is why you pay $20 for a Schlage and $200 for, say, a Medeco.

Top
#218534 - 03/07/11 03:46 AM Re: Urban Survival Kits [Re: Jeanette_Isabelle]
Frisket Offline
Addict

Registered: 09/03/10
Posts: 640
Ive changed out locks a few times and im kinda thinking with a 32oz hammer or so I could prolly knock alota these "locks" out one way or another. Never tried really really would love too!
_________________________
Nope.......

Top
#218546 - 03/07/11 01:29 PM Re: Urban Survival Kits [Re: Frisket]
Paul810 Offline
Veteran

Registered: 03/02/03
Posts: 1428
Loc: NJ, USA
Originally Posted By: Frisket
Ive changed out locks a few times and im kinda thinking with a 32oz hammer or so I could prolly knock alota these "locks" out one way or another. Never tried really really would love too!


A few years back we had a small fire in one of the buildings we were fixing up to rent out. The fire department got in the front door no problem, but by the time I got there they were beating the crap out of the lock on the back door with the back of an axe trying to get in. Apparently they first tried prying it with the halogen tool and still couldn't get in.

I walked over with a broken piece of hacksaw blade I had on the dash of my truck, slide it between the latch and the striker, and popped the door open just as fast as if I had used the key.

Brute force works, but sometimes you don't even need to work that hard. A little imagination goes a long way.

Top
#218555 - 03/07/11 05:36 PM Re: Urban Survival Kits [Re: Jeanette_Isabelle]
comms Offline
Veteran

Registered: 07/23/08
Posts: 1502
Loc: Mesa, AZ
I believe it was Blast who recommended reading a book "102 Minutes: inside the Towers" A fascinating read from people who lived and died in the twin towers right after being struck. It was depressing and heroic and scary. Try to find it.

Of course they didn't use lock picks getting out but several preppers did have 'tools of the trade' to get through walls and stuck doors. Makes you consider what you EDC, what you have in your BOB, where your BOB is at and what is at your desk to supplement a real emergency.
_________________________
Don't just survive. Thrive.

Top
#218558 - 03/07/11 06:22 PM Re: Urban Survival Kits [Re: comms]
Russ Offline
Geezer

Registered: 06/02/06
Posts: 5357
Loc: SOCAL
You can find 102 Minutes at Amazon.
_________________________
Better is the Enemy of Good Enough.
Okay, what’s your point??

Top
#218575 - 03/07/11 10:48 PM Re: Urban Survival Kits [Re: Russ]
DaveT Offline
Enthusiast

Registered: 08/15/03
Posts: 208
Loc: NE Ohio
Speaking of using other means to get out - I recall a TV interview in the days/weeks after 9/11 - a maintenance guy with his gear to wash windows was stuck in an elevator with a couple guys in suits...they started brute forcing their way through the elevator car. I can't remember all the details, but the window washer stripped the rubber part out of the squeegee and using its metal edge to cut through drywall.

Top
#218899 - 03/12/11 11:33 PM Re: Urban Survival Kits [Re: DaveT]
DaveT Offline
Enthusiast

Registered: 08/15/03
Posts: 208
Loc: NE Ohio

Top
#218901 - 03/12/11 11:50 PM Re: Urban Survival Kits [Re: Susan]
Mark_R Offline
Old Hand

Registered: 05/29/10
Posts: 863
Loc: Southern California
Originally Posted By: Susan
"One would really be better off carrying a set of bolt cutters, a power drill, or a sledge hammer, rather than a set of lock-picks, if you really need to get into a locked door."

For most common house doors, a large pair of vice-grips will do the job. That's what they were using around here some years ago: open, clamp, twist and they're in. Many of the locks now have plastic parts inside -- whose bright idea was that?

Sue


A couple of years ago I got locked out when the latch mechanism inside the deadbolt broke. It took the locksmith about 10 minutes with a pair of channellocks to get in. Also, most interior locks can be defeated with a strong grip and a hard twist.
_________________________
Hope for the best and prepare for the worst.

The object in life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane

Top
Page 9 of 9 < 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9



Moderator:  KG2V, NightHiker 
March
Su M Tu W Th F Sa
1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31
Who's Online
0 registered (), 474 Guests and 15 Spiders online.
Key: Admin, Global Mod, Mod
Newest Members
GallenR, Jeebo, NicholasMarshall, Yadav, BenFoakes
5367 Registered Users
Newest Posts
Zippo Butane Inserts
by NAro
Today at 11:57 AM
What did you do today to prepare?
by dougwalkabout
03/27/24 11:21 PM
Question about a "Backyard Mutitool"
by Ren
03/17/24 01:00 AM
Problem in my WhatsApp configuration
by Chisel
03/09/24 01:55 PM
New Madrid Seismic Zone
by Jeanette_Isabelle
03/04/24 02:44 PM
EDC Reduction
by EchoingLaugh
03/02/24 04:12 PM
Newest Images
Tiny knife / wrench
Handmade knives
2"x2" Glass Signal Mirror, Retroreflective Mesh
Trade School Tool Kit
My Pocket Kit
Glossary
Test

WARNING & DISCLAIMER: SELECT AND USE OUTDOORS AND SURVIVAL EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES AND TECHNIQUES AT YOUR OWN RISK. Information posted on this forum is not reviewed for accuracy and may not be reliable, use at your own risk. Please review the full WARNING & DISCLAIMER about information on this site.