# Deadbolt-Disabling Keys The Shomer Tec Kwikset Killer Key Permanently Disables Locks By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-04-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/killer-key References: [odditymall](http://odditymall.com/killer-key-landlord-lockout-key) & [amzn](http://amzn.com/B00ABV7IOY) Whether for safety or protest reasons, the Shomer Tec Kwikset Killer Key is designed to permanently disable a [deadbolt](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kwikset-aura-reach-smart-lock). Working by being inserted into the lock, the key is barbed to prevent it from being removed from the keyhole. After being inserted, the key is then designed to be broken off, so no tries at removing it from the tumbler would be possible. The Shomer Tec Kwikset Killer Key can be utilized as a way to help keep unwanted tenants from returning to a property before the locks can be changed. Moreover, it can be used in a variety of other situations where [lock disabling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/residential-security-system) is desired. Once utilized, the lock will requiring drilling in order to be opened (although it can be unlocked from the other side). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Deadbolt-disabling Tools:** The creation of tools that can permanently disable locks presents an opportunity for safety and security professionals to address the limitations and vulnerabilities of traditional lock systems. - **Protest-inspired Safety Technology:** Innovations that are designed for protest scenarios, such as the Shomer Tec Kwikset Killer Key, could have broader applications in the safety technology industry, beyond just protest scenarios. - **Alternative Lock Systems:** The demand for innovative lock systems that cannot be easily disabled, such as biometric locks, is likely to increase as awareness of lock vulnerabilities like the Shomer Tec Kwikset Killer Key grows. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Residential Security:** Companies in the residential security industry could potentially develop targeted marketing campaigns around the Shomer Tec Kwikset Killer Key as a means of home defense and burglary prevention. - **Protest and Civil Rights:** Organizations concerned with civil rights and social justice could explore the potential uses of tools like the Shomer Tec Kwikset Killer Key in protest scenarios. - **Lock Manufacturing:** Lock manufacturers could use this news as a signal to innovate and market more advanced lock systems, such as biometric technology, that would be more reliable than traditional locks on the market today. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Next-Level Digital Lock Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proximkey.md) - [Ultra-Secure Connected Door Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netatmo-smart-door-lock-and-keys.md) - [Quad-Access Connected Doorknobs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcl-k1.md) - [Discreet Retrofit Smart Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yale-linus-smart-lock-2-lite.md) - [Multi-Access Smart Deadbolts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utec-ultraloq-bolt.md) - [Smart Touchscreen Home Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kwikset-1.md) - [DIY-Installed Smart Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alfred-db2s.md) - [Antitheft Car Key Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-key-faraday-shield.md) - [Palm-Recognizing Smart Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-deadbolt.md)