Abstract: The present invention is a system and method which comprises a rotating securing plate mounded on a door knob which engages a door frame to facilitate quickly securing a door to a door frame to protect the occupants of a room from an intruder. The system comprises a rotating stop in the doorknob which allows a user to open the door from within the secured room with a minimum of movements and time in the event of a dangerous situation in the room such as fire or other hazards. Through the use of an opening in the door frame, embodiments of the invention are equally applicable to doors that open inwardly and outwardly relative to an area to be secured.

Abstract: The present invention is a system and method for quickly securing a door to a door frame to protect the occupants of a room from an intruder while still allowing a user to open the door from within the secured room with a minimum of movements and time in the event of a dangerous situation in the room such as fire or other hazards. Embodiments of the invention are equally applicable to doors that open inwardly and outwardly relative to an area to be secured.