On a video tape is there a way to make a protected tape recordable?

Question

Say if I buy a film from the store how can I record on it?

Answer 1

Yup, just put tape over the hole on the front next to where the label goes.  

Answer 2

Laura p's got it

Answer 3

Put tape over it or take the tape apart if its a digital tape and remove the plastic slide or cut a hole...