Thumbturn Bypass Tool (WARNING!)

On the surface, it might seem like a counterintuitive act to put out announcements like this about tools that defeat locking devices, however, it really ends up being good for the industry. First and foremost, videos like this can show the consumer of a locking mechanism just how easy it can possibly be to defeat it and show the consumer that they might need to put other security measures in place while also giving those who manufacture locks the opportunity to be put on notice and make even stronger products than before.

This time, we check out a tool that has been put on the market to overcome turn style door locks that you probably have on the door in your home. Just when you thought that this kind of lock would be perfectly safe, out comes an easy way to get around it. With this demonstration, we’re shown the tool that can be wedged through a door to easily twist a lock if someone with ill intent really wants to get in.

A video like the shows you exactly how it all works and even gives the solution to maybe overcoming such a devious tool, when in the wrong hands. At the end of the day, just about every security measure can be overcome in some way and it’s probably best to have multiple locks on your doors for the ultimate in home security. However, with a video like this, manufacturers might be going back to the drawing board to come up with something more robust.

Check out the video below that will show you exactly what you’re up against as this tool slips in and out in just a couple of seconds. Does your home have the proper measures in place to make sure that someone with a simple tool won’t be able to get in through the front door when you’re not home? If not, maybe that’s something that you should look into!