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My friend just got swatted during a BFV session (UK)
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That is the a major fire hazard. Lost your key and a fire starts inside....then what?
Op had to know this would become a stealth door lock thread... Either way, highly amused by the lock discourse, but not at all amused at what happened to your friend op. Glad the police were polite.
Most of our doors are PVC double glazed. Very secure doors with not just a single bolt but multiple bolts at lock a door into position.
The way some people are talking, you'd think having a doorknob itself would be a fire hazard. You know whats a fire hazard? US plugs. Fuck those little guys.
On topic: Yeah you'd be amazed how easily you'd leave behind a digital footprint leading to an address. Scary as hell.
On topic: Yeah you'd be amazed how easily you'd leave behind a digital footprint leading to an address. Scary as hell.
Okay, 2nd thought: a thief could probably get through the opening of a window that large
My house keys look nothing like that!American in the UK, and what's even crazier than needing a key, is that this is the type of key you use:
It's been explained multiple times but American (and apparently Australian) locks are keyless on the interior. They only require a key to operate from the exterior, but inside the house you can lock and unlock with the flip of a latch.
You get knob locks:
and/or deadbolts:
American in the UK, and what's even crazier than needing a key, is that this is the type of key you use:
What's that? Some kind of sword?
Don't think my flat is that old. We've got a gate that requires a fob, a normal lock that opens the door with a key like we have in the States, and then a crazy Zelda key to lock the deadbolt.
Okay so you live on the fifth floor, just jump out the window and hope for the best?
Nah plenty of people in Australia have deadlocks that require a key on the inside.
What are you securing that I am not by locking my door from the inside without a key?
Of course we do lol
Our doors just don't require a key from the inside
I'm imagining a British person having to climb out a window to escape their own house, it's quite funny. Also wouldn't work in any kind of multi story apartment.
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Well, they had been called to his specific address. House number and all. Unless the person on the call literally made a mistake and there is someone out there who's shot someone.
I asked him and confirmed that he did have his headset on the entire time.
Despite literally most of the people in here taking about it not being American of course you gotta get a dig in while also acting victimized. Classic.
I don't think I've ever seen one except as a secondary lock and that's only on secure business areas or very old homes (and they mostly use those annoying chain things).
Yes, I'm a victim of the fire
And since we're counting, 3 people said they were not American, but you do you.
I'm laughing so hard that I'm crying. You made my day.
Thankfully swatting doesn't do any harm in Europe as police are trained really well and they don't have to expect the population to be armed in 99% of all cases. (I made that number up)
Again most windows in the country are double glazed and also have multiple latch locks and some even have their own keys. Very secure. Also, double glazing is bloody tough to break.
There's no light switches in the bathrooms here, either. That's because of the far superior voltage, though.
American in the UK, and what's even crazier than needing a key, is that this is the type of key you use:
No it's not, especially not for a front door.
Not only Americans.
That system is extremely dangerous. How is that even allowed?
So you don't have your key at hand and the house is burning. How do you get out?
This is the first time hearing about it and I'm honestly shocked.
On the topic the most likely scenario is probably a neighbor hearing game sound and assuming a shooting incident happend!?
I think the reason so many people in the US (and me, in Canada) is that dual key deadbolts are prohibited by building codes here as you must be able to exit from a building without the use of special tools. The code might vary a little from city to city, so some places might allow them (or they might just be a remnant from decades back).
I'd agree that the safety trumps security, as if someone wants in your house there are plenty of ways inside, and if there is an emergency you might not have the time or foresight to plan your key's location.
I'd agree that the safety trumps security, as if someone wants in your house there are plenty of ways inside, and if there is an emergency you might not have the time or foresight to plan your key's location.
I have several doors in my house that require a key to open. The previous owner of the house was a cop. I left them in because I like it.
Sorry OP. Hope your friend is OK. Might have been a neighbour's prank rather than online swatting? Could they have heard gunshots from the game and assumed something happened and called... why am I discussing this, this thread is about doors and locks now apparently... 😅
I live in the US and hadn't seen one of these locks prior to moving into the house we live in now. Former owners were more security concerned. There is a narrow window by the door, and as others said, it prevents someone from breaking said window and gaining access to the lock from the inside. Prior to having kids we used to keep the key near the door. Now, with kids, we just leave a key in the inside lock. It's a balance of security and safety in case of an emergency coinciding with key misplacement. Which are you worried about more?
Basically the gist of it. Death by cop in the US is a thing because cops have to assume every random person on the street is potentially carrying a gun.
I'm Canadian also so this isn't a "Americans are stupid" thing. Of course we have deadbolts. To keep us safe. Without a key needed from the inside. Crazy concept I know.
Wait windows have keys too!? Do you have a keyring with multiple keys on it.