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By his own admission, he is "not a mechanical guy, just an idea guy" — but the idea was sound: a floor-mounted barricade that uses physics and high-strength steel to make forced entry extraordinarily difficult.</p> <h2>How the Device Works</h2> <p>The <a href="/products">Bolo Stick</a> consists of three components: a mount that attaches to the inside of the door with two stainless steel screws, a safety anchor that extends an inch and a half into the floor, and a 5.5-inch steel pin that locks the door in place. All components are manufactured from 1045 cold-rolled steel.</p> <p>Independent testing has confirmed the device can withstand more than 4,200 pounds of force — a figure that puts it in a different category from standard commercial door hardware. In one widely cited anecdote, a SWAT team spent 20 minutes attempting to breach a door equipped with a Bolo Stick. They destroyed part of the door itself, but the device held.</p> <p>The Bolo Stick is currently deployed across 39 states and 6 countries. The company is an Associate Member of the National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO).</p> <h2>Affordability as a Core Principle</h2> <p>One of the most striking details from Barna's interview is the pricing history. The Bolo Stick launched at an MSRP of $99 per unit — within the median range for door barricade devices. But after consistent feedback from school administrators at trade shows, Barna restructured the manufacturing process and cut the price to $69 per unit.</p> <blockquote>The Bolo Stick's mission is quite simple. It's not about making millions of dollars. It's about making millions of products and safeguarding lives.</blockquote> <p>That pricing decision reflects a philosophy that prioritizes deployment volume over profit margins. For schools operating on razor-thin security budgets, especially in an era where every dollar is scrutinized, an affordable barricade that protects an entire classroom is an easy decision.</p> <h2>The Tagline: Strong, Simple, Safe</h2> <p>Barna describes the company's tagline as a direct reflection of the product: "Strong" refers to the 1045 cold-rolled steel construction. "Simple" means a one-step operation — no special training, no fine motor skills required under stress. 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