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To: Leaning Right

I 100% agree, but also anyone who doesn’t use the safety lock when staying in a hotel is crazy.


7 posted on 03/05/2023 10:18:41 AM PST by TexasFreeper2009
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To: TexasFreeper2009
> anyone who doesn’t use the safety lock when staying in a hotel is crazy <

Yes. And I go one step further. I always take a battery-powered wedge alarm with me when I travel. I put it at the door. If the door opens, a loud-as-hell alarm goes off. They’re available on Amazon, among other places.

Plus I always keep a weapon close. Doesn’t have to be a gun.
But something will be close.

13 posted on 03/05/2023 10:27:35 AM PST by Leaning Right (The steal is real.)
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To: TexasFreeper2009
There are workarounds for that.


22 posted on 03/05/2023 10:54:57 AM PST by Larry Lucido (Donate! Don't just postill clickbait!)
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To: TexasFreeper2009

You mean those itty bitty chains that it takes about 8 ounces of pressure to break?


30 posted on 03/05/2023 11:38:51 AM PST by 5th MEB
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To: TexasFreeper2009

anyone who doesn’t use the safety lock when staying in a hotel is crazy

ABSOLUTELY!
My daughter travels for her job from time to time.
I’m going to let her know about this.


34 posted on 03/05/2023 12:11:03 PM PST by telescope115 (My feet are on the ground, and my head is in the stars.)
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To: TexasFreeper2009
I use one of these:

And, one of these:

38 posted on 03/05/2023 12:54:34 PM PST by LouAvul (Daniel 4:17: "..the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will.." )
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To: TexasFreeper2009

Correct. Part of my routine.

But if the lady happened to be out of the room and the perp got in there...


60 posted on 03/05/2023 2:42:44 PM PST by redgolum (If this is civilization, I will be the barbarian. )
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To: TexasFreeper2009
Safety lock. Sixty pound of force maximum? Even if the chain doesn't break the mounting plates are not anchored well. Use something like this:


72 posted on 03/06/2023 4:21:23 AM PST by GingisK
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