The Home Invasion. Could you be Better Prepared?

[Lobster Picnic]

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........

I have done the same thing several times, and I'm not in a great area of Florida. Just got lucky that nobody decided to come in. Also woke up to the front door being wide open once - it didn't latch properly and got blown open.

Here's a company that makes some good door reinforcements that don't cost a lot.

Beyond Locks Llc - Home Security Products

 

[DevilDog72]

All of the tips and advise is all well and good, I have even picked up on one or so........ I have only one to add.
You must be willing.... to engage..... use all the force you have.... do not relent until it is finished. Then reload.

 

[Old cop]

What DevilDog72 said (post #42) is absolutely true. I learned this lesson on the street during my 30 year LEO career. It comes down to bring it and never quit.

 

[Whitwabit]

What DevilDog72 said (post #42) is absolutely true. I learned this lesson on the street during my 30 year LEO career. It comes down to bring it and never quit.

Totally agree ..

If someone breaks into your home while your home its not because what is in the home .. Its something they want that they think you have on your person or they mean you harm !! Might be a employment check you cashed and some one saw you or it may be prescription drugs someone saw you refill or know or think you have in your home ..

But if your home and they break in they will do you harm .. or they would have broke in while you were away !! So if it happens bring it hard and fast if you want to survive !!

 

[rwsmith]

I have.....

I have a burglar alarm on doors and with with motion detectors, double windows, doors enforced to the point it would take at least two good kicks to break into them. Deadbolts on all exterior doors and three very noisy dogs. If that's not enough I'm sitting on an S&W Shield and sleep by a 5943. I have other guns that I can spread around my house, too. I have shoulder holsters that I carry a J frame in, though I need to be more diligent about that.
My wife has a J frame she can use and my son is well covered, too.

Will all of this help us in the event a real home invasion. I hope so, but the invaders will have the element of surprise.

PS When we aren't here guns are in the safe. Not a great one, but better than leaving them lying around.

 

[Lee in Quartzsite]

This Thread has cost me a bunch of money! Yesterday I installed two door reinforcers and two new "Bump" proof deadbolt locks. I also ordered two more motion detectors from SimpliSafe to enhance my alarm system.

Think I'll go read the M&P Pistol forum instead.

Prime-Line 2-1/8 in. Double Bore Stainless Steel Door Reinforcer with 2-3/8 in. Backset-U 10539 - The Home Depot

Kwikset 980 Series Single Cylinder Satin Nickel Deadbolt featuring SmartKey-ZZ980 15 SMT RCAL RCS - The Home Depot

Extra Motion Sensor | DIY Home Security

 

[Muss Muggins]

This Thread has cost me a bunch of money! Yesterday I installed two door reinforcers and two new "Bump" proof deadbolt locks. I also ordered two more motion detectors from SimpliSafe to enhance my alarm system.

I just bought another Shockwave . . .

 

[Usmc5811]

A lot of excellent info on home security. Unfortunately with kids in the house I am unable to have a firearm unsecured in every room. However our Akita is an excellent 80lb threat deterrent. She is a baby for the most part, but also a good judge of character. I know I would not want to go up against her especially in the dark. She also sleeps on the landing on the stairs where she is able to watch the front yard and cover 2 out of the 3 doors. We also have a solid black male cat that is part Siamese. He loves to attack the back of your legs when you aren't paying attention. He usually doesn't hurt the family but I have never seen a cat wrap up on a persons leg like he does. Definitely don't want to be on the receiving end of his aggression either. Thanks again for all the great info.

 

[Lee in Quartzsite]

I think with a dog like her you would not need any locks, alarms, lights or cameras that could do a better job of protecting you and your family! The cat would be another story.....

 

[kcphelps]

I guess I could lock the doors and stop leaving the keys in the cars, I dunno, something to consider.

 

[Eddie Southgate]

Yes . By sitting at home 24 hours a day seven days a week parked in a strategically perfect spot between the kitchen and dining room . From this spot I can see all 3 outside doors , all windows on the lower floor except my bedroom windows . As the entrance to and exit from my bedroom is into the kitchen the point is moot . I can also see the stairs to and from the upper floor from this same spot so all entrances would be covered . If I quit working for a living , did not bathe and quit enjoying the occasional taking of A dump I could be much more prepared for a home invasion than I currently am . I guess though that I'll just have to stick with the same old plan ( always armed ) I have always depended on cause I am Really unwilling to give up taking a dump !!... ...

PS: I can easily and quickly have a gun in my hand while in the shower or on the throne .