Warning owner armed decals on home?

[2kansam]

Happy Sunday patriots I have another question was hoping to hear from some of you your thoughts on these warning/attention stickers to have throughout the house. Mainly at entry points. Maybe the garage door a couple windows in the backyard etc. I'm sure they'll be pros and cons but really interested in seeing where the majority stand on them. Thank you in advance!

 

[Chuck24]

I don't put anything on my house or truck that would even hint that there are firearms inside.

 

[ameridaddy]

Con for me. To me, it says to a n'er-do-well passerby "scout this place, and when they go out, steal some guns."
I think a "Beware of Dog" would be more effective.

 

[Rustyt1953]

Never advertise.

 

[DWalt]

Anyone doing that shouldn't be surprised when he returns home to a ransacked house. Not graduate-level thinking to advertise you have guns in the house.

 

[waffles]

At best, I'm a wannabe bad***. At worst, hey everyone, I've got easily portable, valuable, and in demand items in here. Help yourself when I'm at the grocery store!

 

[Bro. Dave]

No, nope, negative, don't do it. All the wisdom given above applies.

 

[coltle6920]

You're advertising that there's something of value in your home. I'll just wait until you are gone.

Might even insult you by leaving by a note...

You weren't home but no problem. I found what I wanted.

Cameras and a monitored service are what I would recommend.

 

[2kansam]

Thank you gents I just recently purchased my first home in May and just wanted to make it as secured as possible. I hope my don't tread on me flag flying on my pole under old glory doesn't garnish the same attention as these stickers.

 

[DWalt]

Same applies to vehicles. NRA bumper stickers, etc., should NEVER be applied on your car or truck. In fact I personally have never and will never put any kinds of stickers, especially those that are in any way gun-related or political, on my vehicles. Extremely foolish, and serves no purpose.

Better to keep your mouth shut and be thought a fool than to put some politician's campaign sign in your front yard and remove all doubt.

 

[JohnRippert]

I don't advertise.

 

[Ricsen]

Congratulations on buying your first house. I absolutely agree with the others on no mention of firearms anywhere. As also mentioned, I'd recommend a good home alarm system as soon as you can. In conjunction with the system, one of the best deterrents is the use of several alarm company yard signs in highly visible areas around your home, along with the alarm company window decals they give you. Those decals should be put about eye level on your windows and not down in the corner where they can't be seen. Those are the kinds of signage that you WANT the crooks to see.
Again, congratulations on your first house. Exciting times for you I'm sure.

 

[CALREB]

I agree, no pro gun ads, but security alarms, camera and the good ol Beware of Dog signs are the best.

 

[Alk8944]

Anything that advertises that you own guns is a BAD idea, regardless where or how it is displayed.

 

[Engine49guy]

I like the yard sign that says
"MY NEIGHBOR WANTS TO BAN ALL GUNS, OUT OF RESPECT FOR THEIR OPINIONS I WILL NOT USE MY GUNS TO DEFEND THEM"

The other one I like says "WARNING MY DOG IS ARMED AND OFF HIS MEDS"

 

[Frank46]

Think you are asking for trouble when you use any kind of firearm related decal anywhere on your house. Every once in awhile, the NRA will send out decals and when I get them, in the trash they go. Have known at least two of my friends who had such decals on their trucks/ Trucks that were either broken into or outright stolen. So no decals for me. Frank

 

[StrawHat]

Thank you gents I just recently purchased my first home in May and just wanted to make it as secured as possible. I hope my don't tread on me flag flying on my pole under old glory doesn't garnish the same attention as these stickers.

I have an issue with the way you display the flags. I believe the Gadsden flag is still treated as an official flag of the United States and as such, no flag should be flown higher than it. Two US flags should not be flown on the same staff.

At least that is how I was taught.

Kevin

 

[CajunBass]

I found this interesting.

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[stansdds]

I advertise nothing. Nothing like that on my house or in my yard, nothing on my vehicle, not even an NRA member decal, and when I am out and about, I carry concealed. I prefer the element of surprise to be mine, not someone else's.

 

[theprincipal]

I advertise nothing. Nothing like that on my house or in my yard, nothing on my vehicle, not even an NRA member decal, and when I am out and about, I carry concealed. I prefer the element of surprise to be mine, not someone else's.

Same here.

 

[max503]

This is the same reason I DON'T TELL ANYBODY that I carry.

I have two shooting buddies who know. I told my wife about it 7 years ago but haven't mentioned it since.

 

[jeffrefrig]

I have an issue with the way you display the flags. I believe the Gadsden flag is still treated as an official flag of the United States and as such, no flag should be flown higher than it. Two US flags should not be flown on the same staff.

At least that is how I was taught.

Kevin

Thanks, I never knew this, and quite embarrassed I didn't.

 

[Donn]

Said it many times, here and elsewhere. No signature clothing or ball caps, no stickers on the truck, no "I dare you" signs around the house. No one needs to know what might be inside there or my truck.

 

[Old cop]

I was a detective in our Burglary Squad for a few years and stickers like this will get your home broken into. IMHO it's always better to be the Gray Man.

 

[Baxter6551]

Absolutely not !!!! And more food for attorneys should something happen.

 

[djohns6]

Thanks, I never knew this, and quite embarrassed I didn't.

Don't be embarrassed . I think it's a bit of a stretch to say that it's " official " . Historic maybe .

 

[Spajohn]

Here's a better one that may stop people from messing with your stuff.

 

[OLDSTER]

I removed my "gun owner" decals after I lost all my guns in a boating accident last summer.

 

[BLACKHAWKNJ]

"No Need To Know" as I heard in my Army days. Likewise no gun cabinets that can be seen from the outside, etc. If repairmen come, everything out of sight, don't mention them, etc. Discretion is the better part of valor-and many other things as well.

 

[2kansam]

Wow this has been very informal to me thank you everyone who is dropping knowledge on me! I'm on the younger side of this group (28) so I have a lot I can learn from other's experiences. Thank you and it looks like I'll be passing on these! Thank you for the advices on the cameras and alarms before we got the keys I went out and bought about 4 camera from ring and an alarm for the windows and doors if they were to be opened. As far as the flag flying under ol glory I truly didn't know that part and looks like I can now add a second flag pole to ensure proper flag etiquette. Thank you gents hope everyone has a safe week!