[shmoosr]

Mo,

Having recently purchased a home, and piled rocks, loose stones, bricks and the like next to my window laden front entryway door, what lock do you recommend I purchase?

Bear in mind, I don't want anything that my neighbors will understand, or industry experts will look down on. As a technophile, I want to walk only the bleedingiest of edges, employ the most futuristic of tech, and employ the bare minimum of common sense.

In fact, if it could be expensive enough be the target of break-in, so much the better!

love, shmoo

[emhart]

Heh, if you want to go absolutely bonkers you could go with a lockitron/august/Haven on the interior, multi-point locking system in the door, an Abloy Protec 2 or EVVA MCS for your primary lock, and a Drumm Geminy Shield over that. (the Drumm shield is a lock to protect your lock.)

Remarkably, you could probably make it all happen for just north of 1k, or less if you are willing to do much of the labor yourself. Of course you'll have to wait for your smart lock to arrive, but you can rely on the mechanical locks in the meanwhile.

And any mechanical security enthusiast you invite over will be absolutely floored by your setup.

[secabeen]

Generally, the security of a home is not determined by the security of the front door lock. Most burglars either enter by kicking in the front door, or by entering through a window or sliding door.

Electronic locks are great for additional features, but not additional security.

High-security locks are really designed for commercial or governmental settings, where rooms with locks and no windows are common.