Warning owner armed decals on home?

[Smoke]

Aircraft carrier facility enough?

OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY FILE PHOTO OF SAILORS ABOARD THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) RAISING THE DON'T TREAD ON ME FLAG FIRST NAVY JACK. ALL SHIPS WILL BEGIN FLYING THE FIRST NAVY JACK AT MORNING COLORS ON SEPT. 11, 2002.

USS Bowfin, Pearl Harbor

The U.S. Navy's Jack

That's not a Gadsen flag. That's the original flag of the Navy

 

[sheepdawg]

No stickers, I prefer my robber to be surprised when he looks down the barrel of my Winchester Mod. 12 riot gun.

It's the only one left after the Mississippi River boating accident.

 

[coltle6920]

"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.

And I'm guessing that huge safe in the corner is where you keep your ribeyes and bacon??

 

[old tanker]

That's not a Gadsen flag. That's the original flag of the Navy

The United States Navy originated as the Continental Navy, established early in the American Revolution by the Continental Congress by a resolution of 13 October 1775. There is a widespread belief that ships of the Continental Navy flew a jack consisting of alternating red and white stripes, having the image of a rattlesnake stretched out across it, with the motto "Don't Tread on Me."

The Gadsden Flag

Journal of the South Carolina Provincial Congress, 9 February 1776: "Col. Gadsden presented to the Congress an elegant standard, such as is to be used by the commander in chief of the American navy; being a yellow field, with a lively representation of a rattle-snake in the middle, in the attitude of going to strike, and these words underneath, "DON'T TREAD ON ME!"

Dixon and Hunter's Virginia Gazette, Williamsburg, Virginia, 11 May 1776: "The colours of the American Fleet to have a snake with thirteen rattles, the fourteenth budding, described in the attitude of going to strike, with this motto, "Don't Tread on Me!"In early 1776 Commodore Esek Hopkins, the first and only commander in chief of the Continental Navy fleet, used a personal standard designed by Christopher Gadsden of South Carolina. This flag consisted of a yellow field with a coiled snake and the motto "Don't Tread on Me." There is no doubt as to the authenticity of Hopkins's personal standard, usually

Seems like depending on the captain, both versions were in use as a jack and also mistakenly or otherwise, referred to as "the Gadsden flag."

 

[bigwheelzip]

Skip the stickers. Just harden the building envelope.

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[quikdraw67]

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.

Exactly.

I do have the Vector Security sign in the yard, along with stickers on the front, side, and basement doors.

I also have a camera system.

Agree with the other posters regarding the suggested stickers.

Why advertise?

 

[austintexas]

new house

Just a note on new house, If brand new it will have builder key tumblers. That is it is built with master keyed locks, realtor, builder, sub contractors will all have a key to your house. Thieves know this and they can get a set of keys and enter your house. I had a friend buy a new house and i cautioned him and he never got around to rekeying his house until after it had been broken into. they used builders keys to get in. When I bought my house the original owner was less than a week away from foreclosure, he was pi--ed at the closing and said he would bring the spare keys by. I didn't wait, I changed and rekeyed all the locks that day.
SWCA 892

 

[GypsmJim]

I have stickers on every entry point to my house. They merely state that the house has an alarm system wired directly to the police. It's true, and in fact that system gets me a good discount on my homeowners insurance.

 

[MrG5122]

The only sticker I ever put on a vehicle said "Geissele" Let them figure that one out.

 

[quikdraw67]

The only sticker I ever put on a vehicle said "Geissele" Let them figure that one out.

Maybe they think you have a thing for the soon to be ex-Mrs Tom Brady

 

[BC38]

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

Yup, not at my house.
My thought is that for every miscreant that it scares off it probably attracts 2 more that specifically want to commit burglaries where they might score guns.
Dunno if that's how it really works, but I'm not interested in advertising, just in case.

 

[BC38]

I have stickers on every entry point to my house. They merely state that the house has an alarm system wired directly to the police. It's true, and in fact that system gets me a good discount on my homeowners insurance.

Yessir. Same here. Burglar alarm warnings seem like the better idea to me too. They sure don't give the impression that I'm looking for someone to shoot.

 

[Golddollar]

And I'm guessing that huge safe in the corner is where you keep your ribeyes and bacon??

At today's prices why not?

 

[anoblefox]

How about "You are on camera" signs? I have pondered this but also think it would be better if the crooks were not aware to look and see where the cameras are?

 

[Smoke]

The United States Navy originated as the Continental Navy, established early in the American Revolution by the Continental Congress by a resolution of 13 October 1775. There is a widespread belief that ships of the Continental Navy flew a jack consisting of alternating red and white stripes, having the image of a rattlesnake stretched out across it, with the motto "Don't Tread on Me."

The Gadsden Flag

Journal of the South Carolina Provincial Congress, 9 February 1776: "Col. Gadsden presented to the Congress an elegant standard, such as is to be used by the commander in chief of the American navy; being a yellow field, with a lively representation of a rattle-snake in the middle, in the attitude of going to strike, and these words underneath, "DON'T TREAD ON ME!"

Dixon and Hunter's Virginia Gazette, Williamsburg, Virginia, 11 May 1776: "The colours of the American Fleet to have a snake with thirteen rattles, the fourteenth budding, described in the attitude of going to strike, with this motto, "Don't Tread on Me!"In early 1776 Commodore Esek Hopkins, the first and only commander in chief of the Continental Navy fleet, used a personal standard designed by Christopher Gadsden of South Carolina. This flag consisted of a yellow field with a coiled snake and the motto "Don't Tread on Me." There is no doubt as to the authenticity of Hopkins's personal standard, usually

Seems like depending on the captain, both versions were in use as a jack and also mistakenly or otherwise, referred to as "the Gadsden flag."

So NOT a Gadsen Flag

 

[Beemerguy53]

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

Post a sign saying...

"John, don't come in the house! One of the pitbulls killed the mailman, and I'm not sure which one did it!"

 

[John Patrick]

And I'm guessing that huge safe in the corner is where you keep your ribeyes and bacon??

With today's stagflation, that's not a bad idea.

 

[BLACKHAWKNJ]

How about a sign that says "We love Soylent Green".
How about hiding the safe in a locked closet ? One thing I learned in my Army days was the importance of cover and concealment. On another board there was a discussion of proudly displaying firearms, I argued that day is past,between more crowded living conditions, single parent homes, both parents working, growing numbers of latchkey kids, etc-"My dad has..." greater discretion-secretiveness-is the wiser course.

 

[Electraclyde]

Nothing on my home. One car has a personalized, U.S. Army license plate. The other car has small Army decals on both back windows. Both cars are parked in my garage.

 

[old tanker]

So NOT a Gadsen Flag

Correct it is NOT a Gadsen flag. Spelled correctly, it is a Gadsden Flag.

 

[corky52]

Naw, I don't think so.
Stealth is your friend.

 

[Buzzzer]

I agree with what most say here, just don't put up signs. However, I think the funniest yard sign I ever saw said "To hell with the dog, beware of the owner!"...

 

[BLACKHAWKNJ]

How about "Abandon all hope, all ye who enter here !"

 

[handejector]

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

Though it was used early in the Revolution by the Marines and the Navy, I do not think the Gadsden flag was ever officially adopted as an official flag of the US. There is only one official flag at any time.

 

[steelslaver]

Depends on where you live. Here stuff like that makes your truck and home look just like most of your neighbors. Plus, breaking into a house around here that didn't any guns in it would really be going against the odds. A study by the Rand Corp said Montana lead the nation in percentage of households with guns. But why advertise? Most break and enter thieve are not very high up on the IQ scale. Seeing such a sign does tell them you have guns, and most won't think very hard about any kind of consequences. That is the main reason the jails and prisons are overflowing.

I prefer several visible camera and smile you on camera signs. While most thieve are not that bright but they do know being caught on camera is not a good plan

 

[spin132]

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.

Ahh, the wisdom of Sam Clemens, love it!!

 

[Smoke]

Spelled correctly, it is a Gadsden Flag.

No, actually it's not.

At some point you've just got to admit you're wrong

 

[Patrick L]

I don't like things in that vein. As others have already said, never advertise. I also shudder to think what use the opposing attorney might put something like that to. Finally, it casts us in a light that frankly I don't think we need to be cast in. It's juvenile.

 

[bigwheelzip]

How about putting up a photo of SC patriot Christopher Gadsden? Ought to keep folks away.

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[coltle6920]

Just a note on new house, If brand new it will have builder key tumblers. That is it is built with master keyed locks, realtor, builder, sub contractors will all have a key to your house. Thieves know this and they can get a set of keys and enter your house. I had a friend buy a new house and i cautioned him and he never got around to rekeying his house until after it had been broken into. they used builders keys to get in. When I bought my house the original owner was less than a week away from foreclosure, he was pi--ed at the closing and said he would bring the spare keys by. I didn't wait, I changed and rekeyed all the locks that day.
SWCA 892

I have to question your post concerning keys handed out and their danger to the buyer. There shouldn't be any concern on the buyers part who has access to the home because it isn't yours until after closing and final inspection.

My understanding is that contractors are given what I term "generic keys". Here's my theory on what happens. Locks have several tumblers in them. These keys don't drop every tumbler but still allow access. At closing the keys I am given drop the remaining tumblers which sets the locks to negate the usage of any other keys. At least that's what I was told when buying my new home and no breakins after 34yrs.

I hope an actual locksmith sees this and will explain what happens.