“There’s this saying, ‘Try before you pry,’” Alloway told Coffee or Die Magazine.“Basically a reminder to check for alternate unlocked points of entry — like a window, for example — before you do an elaborate f… See more

Striking the right spot on the door is critical to success. “When you’re Donkey Kicking a door, it’s important to line yourself up on the opposite side of the door’s hinges and aim to kick just below the doorknob or handle,” Alloway sai… See more

“Depending on the door, you may have to kick the door several times in order to get it open,” Alloway said. “Light interior doors are significantly easier to kick in than heavier exterior doors, which can take a lot of effort. It’… See more

“The classic ‘standing in front of the door and kicking it’ doesn’t typically work as well,” Alloway said. “Nor does the classic shoulder block. Even for a grown man, more times than not, you’re gonna hit, and the door’s n… See more