I’ve heard of these things called lockpicks...
that would end badly as well. the sound of someone messing with the door lock would likely have resulted in a .38 response through the door.
Ive heard of these things called lockpicks...
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Those require a certain amount of finesse and skill to operate.
Boots and guns do not.