Defending your home is not as hard as you might think, but you have to think of all the various scenarios that could happen during and after a disaster. Angry mobs, thugs, hungry neighbors… you could wake up in the middle of a home invasion.
You have to take the security of your home very seriously, and go beyond installing an alarm system and a few cameras, and always have alternate ways to protect your home, and to escape it if need be.
Common wisdom indicates burglars avoid houses with dogs for a lot of reasons. Intruders are supposed to be put off by dogs of any kind, especially larger dogs or breeds traditionally used as guard dogs such as German Shepherds or Rottweilers. These large pooches are especially seen as a threat by burglars for a fear […]
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When in a survival situation, intruders are always a major concern… This could be looters, military, or just kids looking to vandalize a house. Having a home defense system is important, but early detection is the key to protecting your home. Unfortunately, this applies to everyday life as well. Home intruders are a major concern 24/7
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A couple of years ago, when my mother still lived alone and before it became evident that her dementia was worsening, I took my wife and two daughters for an overnight visit. She lived about four hours from where we do, and we often planned visits that allowed us to spend two days or more
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Let’s begin today’s article with a little known factoid. According to an official statistic from the US Department of Justice, 60% of rapes and 38% of assaults occur during or in the aftermath of home invasions. What’s worse, 1 in 5 homes (that’s 20% of US residences) will experience a home invasion or a break
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Intruders, like anyone else, tend to take the path of least resistance to enter your home. In the case of an intruder, it’s always safest to avoid a confrontation. But what is a safe room, exactly? A safe room is a room in your home where you can keep your family safe during a crisis
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Home defense is a concept never far from the minds of preppers. A home invasion is extremely dangerous, and while certainly not as spectacular as a major disaster or other event, you has better believe it will be disaster enough for you and your family. The stakes will be high, and your preparation and response
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