Shooting Classroom Doors, Can This Lock Stop A School Shooter?

Published on November 24, 2024
Duration: 12:34

Colion Noir rigorously tests the Flip Lok, a device designed to enhance classroom door security during active shooter events. The test involves ballistic evaluation of the Flip Lok against 5.56x45mm rounds, comparing its performance to standard classroom door locks. The expert assessment highlights the Flip Lok's effectiveness in maintaining door integrity under duress, potentially saving lives.

Quick Summary

The Flip Lok is a security device designed to lock classroom doors from the inside during active shooter events. Ballistic tests with 5.56x45mm rounds showed that while penetrated, the Flip Lok remained functional, holding the door shut, unlike standard locks which are easily bypassed and fail under gunfire.

Chapters

  1. 00:06Introducing the Flip Lok
  2. 00:10Robb Elementary Shooting Context
  3. 00:39Testing the Flip Lok Against Gunfire
  4. 01:02Standard Door Lock Vulnerabilities
  5. 01:44Bypassing Standard Locks
  6. 02:03Demonstrating Flip Lok Installation
  7. 02:46Ballistic Test Setup (5.56x45mm)
  8. 03:42Initial Ballistic Test Results
  9. 04:11Second Ballistic Test
  10. 04:57Flip Lok Performance Under Fire
  11. 07:05Flip Lok Effectiveness Conclusion
  12. 07:44Testing Door Without Flip Lok
  13. 10:07Flip Lok Effectiveness Confirmed
  14. 11:02Final Assessment of Flip Lok

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Flip Lok and how does it work?

The Flip Lok is a security device designed to quickly and effectively lock classroom doors from the inside during active shooter events. It's described as simple to use, allowing anyone inside to secure the door rapidly and also signaling to call 911.

Can the Flip Lok withstand gunfire?

In ballistic tests using 5.56x45mm ammunition, the Flip Lok sustained multiple bullet impacts. While penetrated, it remained locked and functional, demonstrating its ability to hold the door shut under significant ballistic stress.

How does the Flip Lok compare to standard classroom door locks?

Standard classroom doors often cannot be locked from the inside and can be easily bypassed with tools like credit cards. The Flip Lok provides a robust internal locking mechanism that is far more resistant to forced entry and ballistic impact.

What was the context for testing the Flip Lok?

The testing was prompted by the Robb Elementary shooting, where classroom doors could not be locked from the inside. The video aims to assess if products like the Flip Lok can provide a critical layer of safety in such emergencies.

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