It's June... I Made You Something

My video from last year when I talk about the history and evolution of Deadbolt Straps...
• I Reinvented a Classic...
Credit to Kara for those Trans Pride rifle slings. Credit to Penny, Leah, and me for the Trans Pride rattlecan paint job on a former police rifle. 🎨
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I've been working on this little special something for a while now, and I'm quite glad that it's getting a release now at the start of June. So many of you say the kindest things about feeling seen and represented in little ways when I upload content and publish lectures and create free educational material. I'm glad. You're all my people and I love you and see you and value you.
Have a great time out there, enjoy the fun, and watch out for each other. We keep us safe out there. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️☂️✊🧱 👍💚👍
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[@AuthenticUnicorn]

OoOoo mayhaps is THIS the strap of which you speak?: www.redteamtools.com/super_grip_deadbolt_strap/

[@c0d3m0nky]

Ah yes, "pastel" lol

[@chemistrykrang8065]

Anyone found a way to get these to the UK at sensible price? I tried to order but the shipping was as much as the two straps I wanted to buy, which is a bit eye-watering. I guess I could make some for myself, but I'd happily support Dev and RTT if there's a way to do it...

[@alun7006]

​@@chemistrykrang8065 same. A batch order with a few other people would be a good way to do it.

[@Heizenberg32]

I link has escaped YT's spam filter?! Haven't seen that in a while!

[@AuthenticUnicorn]

@@Heizenberg32it's unicorn magic ✨

[@EyeKnowRaff]

Mr Ollam, If you need us to get in, we will get in. Sincerely, All Truckies (aka firefighters on the truck) They're use irons (haligan & flathead axe) to force the door or if that's not working, there's always a K12 (gas powered circular saw) which can cut the door in half. Moral of the story, if you need help you'll get it.

[@DeviantOllam]

💚👍🚒

[@wifigod]

Our house caught fire yesterday morning, and I'll just say my recent experience matches this person's statement. We even let our firemen right in and they *still* used their halligans to smash multiple gaping holes in just about every room they entered, lol! Granted, I'm assuming they did what they felt was necessary. Also, forgive the dark humor, it's my coping mechanism... Back on topic, love the straps @DeviantOllam!

[@TRD_Mike]

@@wifigod I'm really sorry to hear that mate. I couldn't imagine. Glad everyone is safe though. Best of luck to you my friend.

[@trioptimum9027]

Just out of curiousity... What kind of firefighters aren't "truckies?" Like, when I encounter firefighters, they are all on the truck (or, you know, clearly rode the truck to get here and are now on the sidewalk/roof/whatever). Does the aid car not count? Is there a secret stash of backup firefighters who just hang out at the station? Is this "truckies" as opposed to wilderness firefighters, maybe?

[@EyeKnowRaff]

@@trioptimum9027 Truckies ride the ladder truck (often shorted to just 'truck'). A ladder truck is characterized as having a big ladder mounted to it (with or without a platform) in a mid or rear mount or as a tiller (the one with the guy steering in the cab on the back). They don't have their own water source or pump. If there is no mounted ladder it's probably called an engine (there are some ground ladders on it just not the big mounted type). Ladder truck companies (the term of the mouthbreating, ape like animals and apparatus collectively) are typically tasked with forced entry, ventilation, and technical rescue. Meanwhile, engine companies are typically tasked with interior fire attack, rescue, paramedic level care, and stealing your girl (or guy, no judgement). There are "brush trucks" which are usually heavy duty pickup trucks with some suppression equipment for wildland fires (characterized by the distinct lack of structures). Then there's wildland engines which are your typical engine but build to go off road. This is, of course, strictly about the US fire service as the European model scares most US firefighters. Europe just does things differently from the US. Does this make sense?

[@efeyzee]

Lmao when you showed it on their wrist I was like "huh that looks like it could be used as a pervertable" only to have my suspicions confirmed a few seconds later 😂

[@DeviantOllam]

whatever do you mean? :-)

[@AuthenticUnicorn]

😇😇😇😏

[@LoreTunderin]

​@@DeviantOllamany chances of an anti-microbial, lubricant-safe version in the future? 😅 Asking for a friend...

[@SomeoneBloodyRandom]

@@LoreTunderin Are you trying to suggest that the hotel cleaners don't clean the door handles but the handy-staff do lubricate the deadbolt switches? EDIT; OH, the penny drops..... Its for JUST-IN-CASE they haven't cleaned, or the handystaff only just did some maintenance on the door! Its so simple now I think about it!!!

[@KatieTheDev]

@@SomeoneBloodyRandomI can't tell which of us belongs on r/woooosh

[@juliavdkris]

"and use the other four on their friends" 😳

[@juliavdkris]

thanks for the video

[@canoepick1140]

I caught that too!

[@DeviantOllam]

yes...i've found that some people seem to only have two friends but others have even more friends. life can be like that, eh?

[@WhiskeySpiritGuide]

I only have, like, 2 friends. Can I get a 10 pack variety bundle?

[@LoreTunderin]

​@@DeviantOllamwould you consider offering an 8 pack for use on 2 friends? At risk of sounding ableist, mine still have all their limbs intact, so I'm afraid 5 wouldn't be enough 😉.

[@SkylerLinux]

Shows clip of Deadbolt strap being used on a person's arm, then says "the other four used on their friends" followed up by "As Gifts for their friends. You know what I mean" Yes Dev I'm sure we do know what you mean.

[@DeviantOllam]

😉👍🪢

[@Willy_Tepes]

That almost made me puke. -Former subscriber

[@Dinorawr318]

@@Willy_Tepes This isnt an airport buddy, we dont need you to announce departure

[@Willy_Tepes]

@@Dinorawr318 That was not the point. I just wanted to tell you what I think of this degenerate shit so you don't think that people are okay with it.

[@KittyBatSeth]

He knows EXACTLY what he did

[@ncc74656m]

"...then don't use this." Killed me. Also, absolutely died laughing about the "demonstration" with the bedpost and the gag about "using them on their friends." 😂 Thanks, Dev. These are amazing, I'm finally picking one up.

[@DeviantOllam]

Happy to amuse and to help folk 😁

[@TheFriskyComiskey]

My origin of this microniche of life is from the days of addiction. I had 24 hours in my day and I learned to lock pick and I got in trouble. Big trouble. After getting a very heavy-handed spank I got clean and sober 12 years ago but it still kept up the hobby of lockpicking and everything in that genre including your videos. I absolutely love this and everything you've put out. I just watched your last 2 hour video and it was fascinating. I'm a contractor now so building code and fire safety is kind of in my wheelhouse. Keep up the good work

[@ts757arse]

With regards to the health / emergency response stuff; there are absolutely incapacitating events, injuries and so on that could allow you to call for help but be immobilised. But that doesn't render a product like this dangerous or irresponsible. You're a free individual with agency and a right to choose what you do in your own private spaces and how you restrict access to those spaces. If you think the chance of an incapacitating medical emergency is a risk you personally don't want to take, don't use it. The way I see it, my home is protected to the degree that I personally can not break in without a lot of destruction and setting off all the alarms. Most people wouldn't leave their home insecure just because they might have a medical event; why would you with a hotel room? Myself, I'm pretty unhealthy and I do need to ensure someone can gain access in an emergency. I wouldn't use this without a careful risk / benefit assessment. That doesn't make it a bad product, it makes it unsuitable for me.

[@DeviantOllam]

Marvelously worded

[@phillyphakename1255]

I have some health stuff which might make this ...inadvisable..., but also if I can call 911, I can tell them to break down the door with the axe or climb through the window. Sure, it might take the truck instead of the medical taxi, but that's where the risk profile comes in. In most places, they come from the same place anyways.

[@ivladjoll7410]

maybe a potable door alarm would work better for you. May be yo could make a sensor that you could connect to the wifi and have it send a notification to you and/or sound and audible alarm. this would even work to let you know if some one came in with out you there.

[@ts757arse]

@@phillyphakename1255 Yeah, it's that personal balance of risks. I resent people taking that choice away from me.

[@allenshepard7992]

"A5 pack. Use one and the other four on their friends" - purely consensual Always loook forward to your videos.

[@Alexis-lt3zy]

Deviant, thank you so so so much for being outwardly supportive of us queer and trans folk. It means a lot.

[@DeviantOllam]

YOU mean a lot to ME 💚

[@SomeoneBloodyRandom]

As for the fireman excuses, I thought that they tend to have their own "override keys" in the form of an axe and other such entry tools.

[@bentuttle9170]

Using the ***Ultimate Override Keys*** with excessive gusto tends to generate more than its fair share of paperwork. The less destructive methods can often be faster if they're immediately available. But, if the less destructive methods don't work due to stuff getting disabled with things like this strap, a set of irons will still take care of these doors.

[@DeviantOllam]

Yeah... if a firefighter or first responder needs to get into a hotel room, they'll use their halligan tool

[@bentuttle9170]

@DeviantOllam now I just need to convince my chief we need a set of irons on our ambulances... 😅 A lot easier for me to personally carry a set of Bogota picks and a latch slipper when I work, a set of irons, not so much

[@jmr]

Sucks for the hotel when they break down the door but then again they could have provided better security in the first place and we wouldn't need Velcro.

[@littlegrabbiZZ9PZA]

​@@DeviantOllamWe *prefer* nondestructive entry, but if that doesn't work or isn't immediately available, we have a Halligan and a guy who is as wide as he is tall.

[@hillbillymedic8206]

No worries. If we need in to help someone, we have tools to get in. The door frame may never look the same but, we have ways opening most anything.

[@DeviantOllam]

🚒🪓👍🔧

[@DargusKelen]

I appreciate the "Use them on your friends" after the velcro pull test clip :D

[@An_Attempt]

There are also those of us who just like to use the color black since it looks nice.

[@romangiertych5198]

Yeah, I'm not quite sure why it's restricted. Perhaps they have a low quantity of them and want to ensure it goes where it's really needed.

[@emeraldbonsai]

Black dye is fairly cheap and should override the red easy if you care that much but yeah it doesnt make much sense to me since its a defensive security tool vs offensive

[@yung-megafone]

​@romangiertych5198 This is exactly what I was thinking. I'm sure you can email and request one regardless what your line of work is. Probably made it so you can't instant buy it for the quantity issues as you mentioned Personally I grabbed a red one, I would have much preferred black but I won't lose the red as easily. Not to mention sending an email and waiting for a reply takes the impulse out of impulse purchasing 😅

[@Sidecutter]

"...and (use) the other four on their friends..." I mean, you DID just show us how to use them as soft restraints for fun time...DeviantOllam indeed lol.

[@EyeMWing]

If first responders want into the room, they are going to get into the room anyway. It'll just be a lot more upsetting for hotel management.

[@Jesses001]

I was thinking the same. They would first try the hotel staff entrance, but if they REALLY needed to get in if that failed, the door will be opened, the costly way.

[@EyeMWing]

@@Jesses001 door, window, wall to the adjoining unit, all sorts of options for things to hit with halligan tools and axes

[@JohnHollowell]

Generally, if you are more concerned about the "good guys" not being able to get to you to help you than the "bad guys" being able to get in, you should go with less security (or security the "good guys" can override). So just like Dev said, if you are more scared of medical assistance not being able to get to you than you are scared of people breaking in, then don't use this security-increasing strap. If you want more security, than use it!

[@LoreTunderin]

These look like fantastic tools that work very well. When you mentioned the anonymity / plausible deniability need it got me thinking, with a few design tweaks you could turn these into functional NATO-style watch straps. If someone used cordage like braided dyneema/microcord/paracord, it could be disguised and worn as a bracelet in plain sight. Hair ties or scrunchies could make a good potential disguise, and I imagine one could improvise such a device using athletic sweat bands, tourniquets, or even shoelaces and hoodie drawstrings if you use the right knots. Awesome stuff as always, Mr. Ollam.

[@cook13snip3aa]

Just joined as KZbin has recommended the fire talk which went onto my watch later, but the first 5 seconds prompted me to watch something speedier. And this video cemented me staying. Happy to be here, and thank you for all you do.

[@shawn2149]

On the site that shall not be named....you can use promo code "Bluegroupgizmo10" to get 10% off your deadbolt strap order, on top of the bulk discount that is automatically added if you add 5 or more straps to your cart. Expires in 36 hours. Enjoy!

[@kevrobe1]

Well you could if there were any left. It seems there are not

[@TRD_Mike]

Imagine having Deviant as a family member. Opening gifts from him would be such a wild surprise, you'd literally never know what to expect. Shopping for him on the other hand would probably be pretty difficult lol.

[@TarahWheeler]

You have no idea.

[@TRD_Mike]

@@TarahWheeler 🤣 Hi Tarah!! We met at Bsides Seattle this year out in the hallway. I'm the guy who works in P25 radio networks. Great talk you did there too. Much love to you and Deviant. 💙

[@tarahwheeler9943]

@@TRD_Mike thank you so much!!

[@xathridtech727]

I feel like he would be like me and a lot of my friends. Wants things high quality but doesn't want others to spend money on him. So you need to go the other route of something absurd to get a giggle

[@jack_of_all_trades_master_none]

Imagine him putting gifts in a container locked that would require bypass tools or a small pick set only to have the tool needed inside the container. I did this thing once to a girlfriend for Christmas, I put I don't know how many boxes inside boxes and each were wrapped. It started out as this huuuge box wrapped beautifully and ended with a small box wrapped modestly containing an engagement ring. Things might not have worked out with her but I guarantee ya she still remembers that Christmas.

[@AalbertTorsius]

"... and use the other four on their friends." Good thing the coffee at the office is free, or you would owe me a coffee, sir. "You know what I mean." I think I do.

[@DeviantOllam]

😉☕

[@SOCOM955555]

As a trans person who loves learning about firearms, entry techniques, and security as a whole it is beyond amazing seeing an ally in this space. So often I feel unwelcome in gun shops, and I wouldn't even think of going to a con, but knowing people like you are helping change the culture in these spaces gives me hope. Keep being awesome

[@DeviantOllam]

thank you so much for saying something so kind. you keep being awesome, too, ok? 💚

[@ryanwilson_canada]

I've been thinking about getting a few of these for my wife. She does a fair amount of cross country traveling for work, and when she stays at a hotel, it's usually always by herself. Thank you for the reminder.

[@ryanwilson_canada]

Are there any canadian distributors? I'd rather not pay duty on them, that's basically the cost of the straps themselves, plus tax on said duties. Which is a shame.

[@BhbtheRock]

I think this is a place for cute pride flag patterns. As a queer person is the US (and subscriber to this channel) I'm always trying to get my loved ones to think about security. Offering these in fun colors means if I give these as a gift, I'm more confident they'll be used!

[@kiefac]

it's also just nice to have quality utility/security stuff that doesn't look like a boring tool, or a Tacticool Ribbed-For-His-Ego Military-Grade MAN Securer (Explosion Edition)

[@scorinth]

​@@kiefacTotally stealing "ribbed for his ego".

[@DeviantOllam]

​@@scorinthlikewise!

[@SparkliTwizzl]

> "maybe you think differently of me now" yes i do, i think more highly of you. definitely gonna pick up one of the pride door straps before the next time i need to travel.

[@itwasrightthere]

It seems like the strap is long enough to use to secure your handbag to your roller carry-on. Also, thanks for the Sugar Hill Gang reference.

[@AuthenticUnicorn]

Oooh, this is a brilliant idea!! Thank you!

[@marknielsen9315]

I'l always make sure my money goes to people like you that are open, honest and support of all communities, LGBTQ2+ rights impact people I care about and for people I don't yet know.

[@marknielsen9315]

@@fullysemi-automaticmemes3888 A sandwich grooms children?

[@DeviantOllam]

Thanks for saying such nice things ☺️

[@SomeGuyCalledJ]

"You know what I mean" 8:58 To the Brits brought up on innuendo, this is like a red rag to a bull

[@Pallidum]

Wink, wink, nudge, nudge?

[@DeeSnow97]

Dev: demonstrates the pull strength of a strap in that specific way (8:30) also Dev: puzzled why people want five-packs most people have a few more limbs 😈

[@RoamingAdhocrat]

ooh. I want one because my partner and I travel on the Caledonian Sleeper semi-regularly for work, and on a recent trip, a member of staff unlocked _and opened_ the door _as we were dressing_ to ensure we were awake and ready to get off the train. But I baulk at buying two straps for $24 and then paying $24 shipping :)

[@rage9715]

Someone I know shes works in a certain field got a pack and swears by them. Too many times this was the only thing stopping people who didn't take a no for an answer.

[@BIGV1N]

That mic drop moment at 6:14 🤣 It's one of my favorite mantras. Absolutely NAILED the delivery and information as always!

[@DeviantOllam]

Glad you enjoyed it! 😂

[@BIGV1N]

Btw I'm finding it hard to keep myself from seeing the INSANE amount of door faults around my workplace, 100% your fault 🤣 Expect a tag somewhere with video!

[@JuneNafziger]

I always appreciate someone sticking up for people like me. It’s always a roll of the dice when it comes to security minded folk on which direction they go, but it feels like (online at least) it’s always extreme one way or the other, so its always good to know you’re on the extreme that wants me alive!

[@AuthenticUnicorn]

I want you alive too, fwiw.

[@DeviantOllam]

i want you more than alive... i want you to thrive. 💚

[@alun7006]

I had just such an experience at a hotel in Vegas when i was there in April. Housekeeper opened the door out of the blue when i was in the shower. The poor woman got quite the eyeful and bid a hasty retreat, but it really shook me as I'd never had it happen before.

[@DeviantOllam]

Indeed! That's exactly what this is for... most folk aren't at risk from assassins, but hotel staff barging in is too common sometimes.

[@phillyphakename1255]

I love that the pink blue and white one is listed as "Pastel" colored on the website.

[@CrankyLockPicker]

Thanks Dev and for saying they will be there after the end of June.. I was really touched by this video… when are you coming over to the UK to see us! I am part of the LGBTQ+ community but it’s not something I push on my channel as I am more than that ‘gay camp lisping lockpicker” 😂 I am proud of who I am and wish everybody happy Pride Month, Stay Safe x

[@DeviantOllam]

You are very welcome and thank you for putting out the content you do, as well

[@marqueA2]

Back in the early 2000s I was meant to co-deliver a speech at a conference. Started panicking when he didn't come down for breakfast or to prep for the presentation. No answer on his blackberry. I alerted the staff, who pounded on his door and when there was still no answer, used the key and one of those latch slippers to go in. They found him dead at the foot of the bed. Heart attack.

[@DeviantOllam]

wow! so sorry that you faced that and i send thoughts to those he left behind

[@peterfurness7296]

"And maybe they'll use the other 4 on their friends" 😂😂😂

[@Kinkajou1015]

I love that you have Pride designs now. If I ever need a new strap, I'll get the rainbow one. Not because I am gay but because I like colors. I'd also get black if I was allowed because black goes with everything, but I'm content with that colorway being restricted.

[@DeviantOllam]

Right on right on. 👍😊

[@MA-hc6mb]

Shows video of tying a wrist to furniture. Several sentences later 'And use the other four on their friends...' 🤣 We see what you did there.

[@n1mrod109]

Honestly they seem really useful as gear tie straps. They're basically those velcro cable ties but bigger.

[@PocketWomen]

Really liking the pride colours of the straps. So glad you have brought this tool back into public circulation, it is a must have when travelling for sure. Happy pride month everyone. Thanks for this video, cheers

[@synmoo]

You were the source of my first "OPEN!" way back at DEF CON 18. Keep being awesome.

[@DeviantOllam]

That's fantastic!

[@penguinattie]

Requires entering an email address to find out it's $60 shipping on a $12 strip... and then getting hounded forever for "abandoning" your cart after not taking that amazing deal. I guess that's another store on the "uses black patterns" blocklist.

[@jamesphillips2285]

Did you try removing all the items from the cart?

[@ColinRichardson]

The trick with these devices, is you need to be in a towel when using them

[@AuthenticUnicorn]

😂😂😂☠️

[@chrisboon6354]

Hey dev thank you for being such an awesome friend and ally to the community we love you and your support in keeping everyone safe ❤

[@DeviantOllam]

thank you for being a part of my world 💚

[@stjjjn]

8:55 After the demonstration at 8:35, I know very well what you mean 😏 Multi-purpose products are the best!

[@KylejvT]

Under moon’s soft light, Red Team’s tools weave cunning threads- Webs of truth are spun.

[@DeviantOllam]

Awesome haiku

[@meh.7539]

New life goal, and possible resume opener, obtain a job where i have to explain to the agent "that's not a security device, that's a sex device".

[@henrikoldcorn]

I’ve read of someone taking “sounds” through airport security and having to explain what they are (Franklin Veaux, Quora). If you don’t know what they are, don’t look it up at work.

[@meh.7539]

@@henrikoldcorn I'm using that line.

[@seven_sixtwo]

I remember these! I also liked the other method, with the wedge to jam the door into the doorframe, "they're not getting through that unless they break down the door"

[@bubbleentity]

Well done sir, you had be giggling like a loon both watching the videos, and reading the comments. As for people being afraid of help not getting to them, in the words of one of my senior ( security) techs ... " and if not, oh well, I have a grandmaster key * holds up a grinder*". My days in dispatch make me very certain both fireies and ambos are even more willing to enter with force

[@MrTechblackdog]

'travel TIP' the Deadbolt Straps Can be used on beltloops of pants. Also keep the slack to the back of pants. Just say they are 'keep pants looking nice and neat.' I did make my own Deadbolt Straps without the nylon wedding. Sometime I'll get around to buying real Deadbolt Straps.

[@johnf7332]

The only verifiable reason I can think of for why someone wouldn’t want to use one of these is in case of some fire or emergency - and that this could prevent you from (easily) leaving the room. Still, I think that for the vast majority of people: some quick practice and repetition would solve that problem. I have one of these per a previous video you made - I love it

[@ArcanisUrriah]

Best statement. Each person and situation is different. Risk assess. Well said.

[@correcthoarsebatterystaple]

First responders will break the door down anyways. The point of the strap is to prevent unauthorized entry that makes little noise and leaves no trace.

[@quincyscrivner89]

9:02 No, need one for the door and then one for each limb of my "friend"

[@DeviantOllam]

✋✋🦶🦶

[@michaelroberts1064]

[@michaelroberts1064]

@@fullysemi-automaticmemes3888 i think you made a mistake. the safe space for bigots is over on alex jones yt channel

[@HVAC_Tips_Tricks_Calcs]

I finally found a lock this won't work on...In Italy, in a hotel there was a lock where you turn the inside thumb turn to engage the deadbolt, but unlocking with their 'key' (i.e. someone's lockpick?) from the outside, unlocks the dead bolt but the inside thumb turn never turns. They must've seen this video!! lol. Like I said before, love mine, bring it every time I travel. Just brought it with me and used it on a cruise ship. Always pack this, some 'tools' (check laws in the country you are traveling) and my personal CO monitor. You'd be shocked how many times it registers CO-pool heaters in warmer climates, and the back of a cruise ship can be problematic, if not deadly.

[@brettlaw4346]

Belt or strap around the door closer arm works pretty well in a pinch. After that problem is solved is the issue with any between in-room connections. Nice thing about purpose-made products, though, is they tend to be much more reliable than improvised tools.

[@saltyroe3179]

You have a good heart. This and love are the most important in life.

[@linamishima]

Love you, Ollam

[@nyckid]

❤️🧡💛💚💙💜❣️

[@infinitelyexplosive4131]

Didn't you watch the most recent talk? It's orange then red, silly!

[@NithinJune]

7:40 😮😮 love this lmao

[@ka3bhy]

I stayed in a hotel this weekend and woke up to a carbon monoxide leak. They evacuated the building. several people went to the hospital. It turns out that most states do not require hotels to have CO detectors. I bought a small travel one. Not all threats are human.

[@DeviantOllam]

Wow that's scary. I never would think to travel with a small portable one but it makes sense I guess

[@sandy1653]

That's scary. Not a threat vector I would have even thought of.

[@KiwiSoupVR]

This kicks ass. I'm sharing this around.

[@TheCrystalGlow]

Good morning! Thanks for doing what you do man. Happy pride, Ollam. ❤🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

[@DeviantOllam]

You're most welcome 🌈😁

[@iggymac3473]

good deal bro thanks for all you do

[@DeviantOllam]

You're most welcome 👍

[@ImGumbyDangit]

Thx for making these Deviant. I have watched several of these videos now and am seriously considering them.

[@DeviantOllam]

Happy to be of service!

[@JustinVodden]

Thanks Dev

[@Grappler130]

I use one of the OG blue straps which I honestly feel is pretty sufficient, but I do pair it with a door wedge alarm that has both light and sound. That door wedge can do a lot of other cool things too, but that's not a conversation for the internet.

[@DeviantOllam]

Indeed, it was a shame to learn that Melinda passed away and it looks like her widower Ron just closed up shop when that happened because their website stopped working and it doesn't seem to be possible to order the straps from them anymore. That's why we had to decide to make them ourselves!

[@fiendlybrds]

Weird, I just searched for deviant plan, and there is a new vid! Nice

[@HVAC_Tips_Tricks_Calcs]

The door strap goes with me on every trip. Just took it to Europe. Must have!

[@natthecatgirl]

heck yeah! Another great video by Dev. Happy pride month! 🌈

[@sketchyAnalogies]

Ah! Out of stock again??? Just when I move into a hotel for a few months... Ahhhhhh darn it. Hope you make more soon :) will be buying quite a few for friends and myself

[@sketchyAnalogies]

Friends who are also staying in hotel for awhile in their own separate rooms with their own separate doors 😳😶‍🌫

[@matthewsabin]

Thanks for the nod to a group under so much threat right now. We appreciate it.

[@weaselwolf]

Locks Good Because Trans

[@NozomiShinobuCrest]

Great sadness, the "rainbow" colorway is sold out! Hoping for a restock soon!

[@DeviantOllam]

Very soon, we promise 🌈

[@rebornfenix4412]

Welp, these are now shipping to me. Along with a couple other items I have been meaning to buy for a while. Pastel and rainbow on the way. It’s hard to find trans pride security products….. for friends or when I’m traveling.

[@DeviantOllam]

I hope you enjoy them!

[@rebornfenix4412]

@@DeviantOllam love them. Everything showed up a lot quicker than I thought and glad I jumped on it before they sold out.

[@471444a]

🔥🔥🔥🔥 HAPPY PRIDE ❤

[@DeviantOllam]

🏳️‍🌈 🤜🤛 🏳️‍⚧️

[@emeraldbonsai]

The "Pastel Strap" looks awesome though i mostly travel to the U S not sure id want to carry something like that when traveling there rather not get targeted if it gets seen in my bag or something

[@DeviantOllam]

It's unfortunate and unfair, yes

[@alun7006]

​@@fullysemi-automaticmemes3888 have you tried not being awful? It'll change your life.

[@canoepick1140]

Love these and will need to get access to the restricted because I don’t *need* black but I very much prefer discretion.

[@AuthenticUnicorn]

Here's the regular listing for now: www.redteamtools.com/rtt_deadbolt_strap

[@canoepick1140]

@@AuthenticUnicorn thank you! I have them already! Can’t wait to see the revamp.

[@VictorGonzalez-xv1hj]

Very grateful to see they’ll be staying after pride. Too often I see really cool pride stuff, buy a few and then *even* more drops (like this) and I have to hope it either stays for a while longer while I gather up money or hope next year they have the same ones. Any plans for further pride themed stuff in other categories?

[@DeviantOllam]

If there's a place for such gear, I'd be happy to design and create it

[@setharnold9764]

11:11 ho tel mo tel holiday innnnnnnn

[@LincolnWorld]

My goodness, the stupid comments you have gotten! Some people are just super excited to bend over backwards to come up with reasons to make some one else wrong. Just so they can pretend to feel right about something.

[@DaKink]

people thinking for themselves, what a novel idea! They look great, might pick some up for my wife as she is out in hotels more often than me.

[@davidew98]

Rofl! No, all hotel security I see is using the hotel key card to pop the night lock and it works!

[@tohothewriter8002]

My personal philosophy about door security, if someone wants to get inside, they'll find a way to accomplish that, regardless how destructive it ends up being. With this in mind however, that deadbolt strap is a nifty thing to have on hand at a hotel!

[@nooneusesthisname]

Far from new or secret and you don't even need a tool. Something close to 40 years ago on a family trip with a pair of adjoining rooms my family managed to flip the privacy lock and lock ourselves out of one of the rooms. The front desk clerk popped it open in seconds with a bent up hanger.

[@DeviantOllam]

Oh yeah. I've also done it in the past with the flexible plastic of Do Not Disturb signs

[@whothefoxcares]

please restock the store that shall remain nameless.

[@pop1156]

thank you for the support deviant

[@DeviantOllam]

🤜🤛

[@NamesGolden]

Nightlatch popper can be improved with two key cards and some tape. LP gets really good at it quick. Though if someone wants in, a shoulder into the door rips them right out (unless installed with sex bolts) Merry-yacht safelok thumb turn is just a electric switch, deadbolt is always out when door is closed. Rad designs on the merch.

[@aguy3896]

The velcro strap seems more than adequate for securing myself inside the room. Is there a secondary device that will keep the door secure from unwanted entry if there are valuables inside when I'm out of the room?

[@DeviantOllam]

That's a harder nut to crack.

[@igorgrodzki]

thanks for being awesome! 🩵🩷🤍🩷🩵

[@DeviantOllam]

☺️👍💚

[@heatherryan9820]

If I ever see you around, I'm definitely gonna say hi.

[@DeviantOllam]

Please do!

[@samuelswayze]

Love it

[@heroslippy6666]

I am surprised people are not hand sewing there own. You could have all sorts of wacky fabric patterns.

[@CaptainTechnical]

Ok great product, but why is a black piece of Velcro a “restricted item”? Shouldn’t everyone have access to discrete protection and privacy if they feel they need it?

[@securitysocks]

Also wondering this. Can't think of nefarious things that other velcro straps or even more common zip ties couldn't do. And maybe you could pass the pride or rainbow straps off plainly as a wristband of support, bag strap, or hook a Keychain through the notch for the deadbolt latch like a key strap.

[@d33p345]

love the flags! cheers!

[@teh-maxh]

I get why there's a plain black version, but I still don't get why it's restricted.