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In article <9301121516.AA10441@slopoke.mlb.semi.harris.com> rliles@spuds.mlb.semi.harris.com (Ray Liles) writes:

#Within the past week, there have been 5 cases of home invasion in the Orlando,
#Florida area.  The incidents occur in the early evening, when everyone is awake
#and typically watching television.  The *invaders* violently crash or break in,
#using the element of surprise.  All have been armed and there are generally 3
#or more.

#In all 5 cases, the invaders were after money and jewelry.  I think there was
#only one case in which they took an electronic item.  By the way, this is not a
#gang that has hit 5 times -- there are different groups.  I can not remember all
#the stats, but in at least 2 incidents gun fire was used by the invaders, even
#when the victims were not armed.

#Yes, I have protection and security devices, but I don't profess to be RAMBO.
#I would appreciate *practical* solutions and tactical recommendations for 
#handling the situation.  This is obviously beyond the typical, single intruder,
#sneaking into your house.

For standard front doors, I would suggest a classic bar, similar to the ones 
in the middle ages.  A simple one involves a wood block nailed to the center 
of the door, another one on the floor, and a steel pipe wedged between 
them.  Two men with a battering ram will hurt themselved trying to open 
this. 

Caution: it is only as strong as the door, which is only as strong as the 
frame.