Triggernosis
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Your dog has it backwards. He should trust no one OVER the age of about 12.
The Home Invasion. Could you be Better Prepared?
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alaskavett
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Parinoid= alive
I wish to know who walked into my woods and found all my rusty fish hooks at eye level, just feet after the no tresspassing sign and the shot up camera.. Love my dog, but even she did not hear THAT! Kyle
I wish to know who walked into my woods and found all my rusty fish hooks at eye level, just feet after the no tresspassing sign and the shot up camera.. Love my dog, but even she did not hear THAT! Kyle
oneounceload
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I am NOT COMPLETELY exposed..........I wear my gym shorts.........
dubshooter
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My typo. Had it right in my head. Fingers got it wrong.
He was abused by the local children with rocks and sticks before he was brought in and exposed to the world of couches and pillows. Very few children (or people for that matter) that he actually likes. He tolerates a few more than that though.
bigggbbruce
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As a truck driver I've found myself in wrong places waiting for daylight to get my load.
One evening in the Oakland, CA port I was standing outside my truck with my German Shepard at my side. A crazed black man was slowly working his way towards me ranting and raving, at about 50 yards away my dog stepped up and warned him to back away.
He did and quickly.. I love my dog..
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Many years ago, had a female Shepard/collie mix. Loved everyone. Really. Stranger rang the doorbell. Wife opened the door (I know). Dog was at her side. Guy pulled open then screen door and in a pretty violent voice said "I'm coming in." Dog went from fun and cuddly to Kujo on steroids in a nanosecond. Guy ran off and just as quicky the dog was back to fun and cuddly. Dogs are great companions.
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federali
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May I Use Your Phone?
Another age-old ploy I forgot to mention although this may be falling into disuse with all the cell phones in circulation. If someone is at your door asking to use the phone because of some emergency, offer to make the call for them. Don't let them in.
A friend of mine was spring cleaning at his hunting camp set back about 100 yards from a paved road. A car pulls up. Someone is knocking at his door needing to use his phone claiming car trouble. My friend saw them pull up and the driver remained in the vehicle. It didn't take much for my friend to figure out that the car was running and sounded pretty good for car with car trouble. When the female stranger outside the door heard him rack the side of his pump gun through his door, she made a hasty retreat, returned to the car and off they went, so-called car trouble not withstanding.
Another age-old ploy I forgot to mention although this may be falling into disuse with all the cell phones in circulation. If someone is at your door asking to use the phone because of some emergency, offer to make the call for them. Don't let them in.
A friend of mine was spring cleaning at his hunting camp set back about 100 yards from a paved road. A car pulls up. Someone is knocking at his door needing to use his phone claiming car trouble. My friend saw them pull up and the driver remained in the vehicle. It didn't take much for my friend to figure out that the car was running and sounded pretty good for car with car trouble. When the female stranger outside the door heard him rack the side of his pump gun through his door, she made a hasty retreat, returned to the car and off they went, so-called car trouble not withstanding.
Dogs are the best! We have 2,an australian sheppard that will run right up to people she knows,or doesnt know,all the while emmiting the nastiest snarl/bark Ive heard.But she is not the one to worry about.About 20 feet behind her,edgeing her way up in a sideways,head down creep,is the black/silver siberian husky,not makeing a sound,but with neck hair raised straight up!Now,she wouldnt bite a person,even if they bit her first,but she is one scary looking canine!The two of them developed this method of attack for coons ,skunks porkys and cats,which the husky DOES kill immeadiately upon engagement!
I'm sure I'm about to be ridiculed - but I have one more suggestion. Twice, in the last year or so, I have left both our outer and inner main entry doors unlocked. It's a geezer thing I guess ... 
. So - here's what I have done - I have set a daily reminder on my iPhone calendar to "Check Doors" at 9PM - with reminders 15 and 30-min before. In my defense, if I get busy with life ... sometimes I forget the basics!
. So - here's what I have done - I have set a daily reminder on my iPhone calendar to "Check Doors" at 9PM - with reminders 15 and 30-min before. In my defense, if I get busy with life ... sometimes I forget the basics!
Lee in Quartzsite
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Lots of interesting reading in this Thread. My house is pretty well protected with motion lights all around, an alarm system that has its own cell phone and battery backup, and a rescue dog that is always on alert. I recently installed a Ring Doorbell that activates when someone is within 30' of my front door and begins recording 1080p video, whether the doorbell is rung or not. The door bell camera works so well I am soon going to install one of their remote video cameras as well.
The NRA offers a class titled "Refuse to be A Victim" that my wife and I attended. It is well worth the time and nominal fee and you will learn things you have never even thought about in regards to personal safety at home and on the street. It is not a gun class and firearms are just briefly discussed. Check it out.
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The NRA offers a class titled "Refuse to be A Victim" that my wife and I attended. It is well worth the time and nominal fee and you will learn things you have never even thought about in regards to personal safety at home and on the street. It is not a gun class and firearms are just briefly discussed. Check it out.
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When my younger son was home from college I got a call one morning at 6AM. He had realized he was being followed on his way home the night before and instead of coming home drove clear out of town. Still being followed and realizing now that there was no doubt about it he stopped at the next 24 hour big box store, went inside and drank coffee until he was sure he wasn't waking me (not the best tactics, but considerate). Cut to the chase his tail was the regional narcotics unit who mistook his recently repainted car for that of one of their targets. If he had driven to the PD instead we could have all had a good laugh and he would have had a decent night's sleep.
Yes, we talked about tactics, but I was proud he was paying attention.
The comment about blinds/shades brought back memories from decades ago. The one I'll share involves a shift on foot patrol in a tony enclave that was laid out as someone's idea of rustic English villages. Houses on streets were laid out in rough circles, with a commons in the middle with many old trees left in place. It was around Christmas, the snow was falling, it looked like a Christmas card and quite beautiful. I took a short cut through a common area and was astounded at what I could see. And some of what I devoutly wished I hadn't seen.
For an allegedly security aware community, it was mind boggling. BTW, just because you live on a floor above ground level doesn't mean you can't be seen.
For an allegedly security aware community, it was mind boggling. BTW, just because you live on a floor above ground level doesn't mean you can't be seen.
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Let's not forget those of us who live in apartments and/or have financial constraints. For example, there are limits to what I can do to my apartment to enhance security. However, with a little creativity and forethought, some things can be done to improve security without violating a lease or going broke.
For general tips, I actually posted some advice in another thread which I've copied here:
Make your home as much of a hard target as you can. How much depends on the nature of your home (apartment, small house, big house, multi-floor, etc.) and your budget. Solid-core exterior doors with good quality, deep deadbolts, hinges and locks secured with longer-than-standard screws; exterior lighting, including motion detection if possible; clear shrubs and trees from blocking the view of doors and windows (gives thieves the ability to break in without being seen); make sure windows and doors are locked; place wooden dowels in window/sliding glass door tracks to keep them from being opened from the outside; install a security system; etc. For more budget-restricted options you can get inexpensive braces that wedge between the inside of the door and the floor to make it more difficult for intruders to break in. Additional options are available if you want to seek them out. These things can make thieves/intruders decide to seek easier targets elsewhere (CPTED: Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design). If intruders do decide to invade your home, these measures can slow them down and alert you of danger.
Come up with a plan. Without your gun, go through your home and determine potential lines of fire, especially in relation to your kids' rooms. You may be able to arrange your furniture to mitigate the risk of wall pass-throughs, but also be aware that you won't likely be able completely eliminate that risk. You may even be able to arrange your furniture such that it would make it difficult for intruders to make their way through your home without making any noise. Work out how you plan to get to your kids and possibly bring them back to your designated "safe room" (this can be your master bedroom with extra reinforcement on the door, or possibly even one of your kids' rooms). Do this process with your home well lit, in the dark, with your glasses, and without your glasses. You may identify issues that might not have occurred to you otherwise, such as placing night lights in strategic places. Give some forethought as to what you'll do if an intruder gives up (Do you hold them at gun point? Call police? Tell them to get out?); this will depend on the laws in your state. Very important: Know the laws regarding self defense and use of force in your state. Also, develop contingency plans in case your primary plan doesn't work (i.e., if your plan is in response to someone coming through your front door, have a plan in place in case someone comes in through the kitchen window). Do try to keep the plans simple and consistent; that will help make them workable under stress. Note: You can also apply this to other emergencies, such as fires.
Keep your gun, a fully-charged cell phone, a flashlight, and your glasses (if needed) close by. If you want the option of a less-lethal tool like pepper spray (that's specifically designed for self defense), keep that handy, too. Don't rely on landlines, as clever thieves have cut phone lines before breaking in. The flashlight is necessary to help identify intruders, as well as make them visible if you need to shoot.
Rehearse your plan(s). Physically do whatever it is you've planned, ideally multiple times. This will help reinforce it as well as help to identify potential issues. Incorporate your tools from #3 in your rehearsals (a triple-checked unloaded gun can be used, or for improved safety you can get a plastic blue gun, toy gun, or just use your finger...*pew pew pew*
). I've put my cell phone in airplane mode and practiced dialing 911. "People don't rise to the occasion, they sink to their lowest level of training." If you have kids, depending on their age you can make it into a game to help prepare them without freaking them out. You also don't need to make a big production out of it. Spend a few minutes running through everything, maybe a couple times a week. And don't be afraid to revise something if things change, i.e. the kids get older, other changes in your life, etc.
Don't stop learning. This applies to life in general as well as self defense.
For general tips, I actually posted some advice in another thread which I've copied here:
Make your home as much of a hard target as you can. How much depends on the nature of your home (apartment, small house, big house, multi-floor, etc.) and your budget. Solid-core exterior doors with good quality, deep deadbolts, hinges and locks secured with longer-than-standard screws; exterior lighting, including motion detection if possible; clear shrubs and trees from blocking the view of doors and windows (gives thieves the ability to break in without being seen); make sure windows and doors are locked; place wooden dowels in window/sliding glass door tracks to keep them from being opened from the outside; install a security system; etc. For more budget-restricted options you can get inexpensive braces that wedge between the inside of the door and the floor to make it more difficult for intruders to break in. Additional options are available if you want to seek them out. These things can make thieves/intruders decide to seek easier targets elsewhere (CPTED: Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design). If intruders do decide to invade your home, these measures can slow them down and alert you of danger.
Come up with a plan. Without your gun, go through your home and determine potential lines of fire, especially in relation to your kids' rooms. You may be able to arrange your furniture to mitigate the risk of wall pass-throughs, but also be aware that you won't likely be able completely eliminate that risk. You may even be able to arrange your furniture such that it would make it difficult for intruders to make their way through your home without making any noise. Work out how you plan to get to your kids and possibly bring them back to your designated "safe room" (this can be your master bedroom with extra reinforcement on the door, or possibly even one of your kids' rooms). Do this process with your home well lit, in the dark, with your glasses, and without your glasses. You may identify issues that might not have occurred to you otherwise, such as placing night lights in strategic places. Give some forethought as to what you'll do if an intruder gives up (Do you hold them at gun point? Call police? Tell them to get out?); this will depend on the laws in your state. Very important: Know the laws regarding self defense and use of force in your state. Also, develop contingency plans in case your primary plan doesn't work (i.e., if your plan is in response to someone coming through your front door, have a plan in place in case someone comes in through the kitchen window). Do try to keep the plans simple and consistent; that will help make them workable under stress. Note: You can also apply this to other emergencies, such as fires.
Keep your gun, a fully-charged cell phone, a flashlight, and your glasses (if needed) close by. If you want the option of a less-lethal tool like pepper spray (that's specifically designed for self defense), keep that handy, too. Don't rely on landlines, as clever thieves have cut phone lines before breaking in. The flashlight is necessary to help identify intruders, as well as make them visible if you need to shoot.
Rehearse your plan(s). Physically do whatever it is you've planned, ideally multiple times. This will help reinforce it as well as help to identify potential issues. Incorporate your tools from #3 in your rehearsals (a triple-checked unloaded gun can be used, or for improved safety you can get a plastic blue gun, toy gun, or just use your finger...*pew pew pew*
). I've put my cell phone in airplane mode and practiced dialing 911. "People don't rise to the occasion, they sink to their lowest level of training." If you have kids, depending on their age you can make it into a game to help prepare them without freaking them out. You also don't need to make a big production out of it. Spend a few minutes running through everything, maybe a couple times a week. And don't be afraid to revise something if things change, i.e. the kids get older, other changes in your life, etc.Don't stop learning. This applies to life in general as well as self defense.
hkcavalier
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To dovetail the mention of Jeff Cooper and the conditions...
You have to know when to ratchet up to orange and then to red/black. Being late = being hurt or dead. Awareness is great but you have to know when to act, and of course how to act. Decisiveness and training.
You have to know when to ratchet up to orange and then to red/black. Being late = being hurt or dead. Awareness is great but you have to know when to act, and of course how to act. Decisiveness and training.
Triggernosis
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^^^ This is excellent advice.
However, I am always reminded of a saying we had in the Army that goes "The best laid battle plans go all to hell after the first shot is fired".
Let's hope we never get to that point.
However, I am always reminded of a saying we had in the Army that goes "The best laid battle plans go all to hell after the first shot is fired".
Let's hope we never get to that point.
oneounceload
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I'm sure I'm about to be ridiculed - but I have one more suggestion. Twice, in the last year or so, I have left both our outer and inner main entry doors unlocked. It's a geezer thing I guess ...
I have left my garage door up all night many times, sometimes with the light on, sometimes not - nothing stolen (and the door from the garage into the house is never locked). Just all depends on where you live........
pittpa
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And, so have I - at least once with the entry door open. Neighbor across the street just had a new opener installed - it can be set to auto-close after XX minutes and has a camera + motion detector. $500-ish installed. I just need more money ...
Whitwabit
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If someone would try to break into my home Eko my 75 pound GSD would meet them at the door before I was probably awake if it was at night during sleeping hours .. If anyone would like to go against her very strong bite force .. [ the bite of a German Shepherd has a force of over 1,060 newtons (238 lbf) ] they would be on the losing end .. if they were to get by her a firearm is always next to my bed or on my hip if I am up ..
