Door Barricade | Door Jam Door Stoppers Security Bar Add Extra Security to Your Inward Opening Front Door at Home - an Innovative Solution from The Law Enforcement Experts (Silver)

I bought this late last year and only recently got around to opening the box and installing it only to realize that the bracket you put the plate on when not in use is missing. Its been too long to return so Im reaching out to the seller to see if they will do anything to help me out. As for the install, I found that I couldnt close the door with the set screw in place so I had to do my adjustment with the door open but it came out alright. I didnt find the mounting hardware overly cheap but I suggest using a hand tool to install the screws (after drilling the holes) because they looked like they might strip out with a screw attachment on a drill. Ill update this review when I find out if the seller is willing to fix the missing part. Update - I reached out to the seller and a day later they contacted me and offered to send me the missing part. With that kind of service they earned more stars.

Once I installed this device, along with several superior long screws, I find that with my normal deadbolt and this device, that it would take a pretty strong assault to gain entry. I feel confident that a simple 200 pound kick will not gain entry. Ive had to kick doors in, and usually the side molding and small screws into the 2 X 4 framing is what gives way. This clearly distributes the weight in a much wider (leverage) manner will require a much more vigorous assault to gain entry. A little pricey in my opinion but is far superior to another deadbolt or comparative assembly.

I wanted to secure my outside basement door, which is a very heavy and solid wood door; the kind they just dont make anymore. The Door Bull was easy to install in literally 5 to ten minutes. It fits just snug enough and really secures the door. It provides that added security in addition to the existing knob lock and dead-bolt. Really a solid and ingenious device. With the three 3-inch screws going deep into the door jamb, the Door Bull provides a very wide latching area that is almost three times the surface area of the dead bolt alone. Anyone trying to kick in the door will have to shatter the door and the jamb to splinters before the door can be compromised. Great product. I will be ordering a second one for the garage door.

I read the other reviews and complaints about the screws that are included in the kit, and decided to get my own star headed 3 screws. I like mine better than what comes in the kit. I ended up replacing all of the screws in my door hinges (as shown in the photo, a 2 yr old could kick in my door), and used them for this Door Bull too. It fits well against the door, and there is no slack, its snug, and easy to slide in and out of the groove. For a little more security, its worth getting one of these, especially if you dont use your front door very often. However, if theres a power outage, and you dont have a battery backup on your garage door opener, then you are not going to get in your own house through the front door if this is in place. Common sense, sure....but theres always somebody that will forget.

I agree with some of the other reviewers here as far as the cheap drill bit and screws provided. I purchased mine just before Christmas 2019. I ended up CAREFULLY using the drill bit but I can see how it might snap. I installed the door jam plate with #10 3 Spax screws -- see pics. The heads protruded out as far as the set screw head, so if your door closes with the set screw it should close with the #10 Spax screws. You could probably use a slightly smaller screw but thats what I had handy, and they have a great reputation for holding. I also used the same screws to replace some of the preexisting short 1 screws in the door jam. I never did use the cheap zinc screws provided with the Door Bull over fear of stripping or snapping, plus I desired a beefier screw. Im pretty happy with the product otherwise.

The Door Bulls innovative design, robust construction and highly secure installation method inspire plenty of confidence. Considering the massive reinforcement it provides, it even looks fine when in use. Its also very quick and easy to remove in the event of an emergency evacuation. Other reviewers have raised questions about installation-hardware quality. We bought two Door Bulls at the same time, and found the included drill bit worked superbly; the first bit was still sharp after installing both units, and weve saved it and the unused second bit for further use. We did have issues with stripping heads on the long phillips screws, however, using two different manual screwdrivers. Applying WD-40 to the threads before installation helped somewhat. Its also possible that using a cordless screwdriver, which might reduce wobbling while more quickly driving in these very long screws, would prevent gouging up the head slots. Im not sure screw quality is actually the issue here; the last inch just takes a lot of torque. That said, were extremely pleased with this product, and highly recommend it for personal security on all exterior doors when at home, for rendering secondary entrances impassable when away from home, and possibly as an added layer of security on an interior door for a bedroom or other safe room.

I have an alarm system, but… I don’t care WHERE you live, you can’t assume that you’re safe anymore. I’ve used these to create safe rooms inside my home, or to just slow an intruder down. By the time the bad guy gets past this device, I’ve grabbed my phone and escaped via a window.