[PapaBear3625]

No, I didn’t, but I have no means of knowing how invincible your gate is (e.g., can it be circumvented, can it be taken off its hinges?)

Criminals look for "soft" targets. A home that has a "hard" front door may be "hard" in other ways, so the criminal is more likely to keep moving, looking for a softer target.

[expat2]

Exactly — that is why I am advocating that y’all strengthen your door jambs, hinges, and lock areas.