Mr. Bruce
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I have not taken any tactical classes, but I was intrigued by the violent premise of the new movie, "The Strangers" and tried to watch it with an eye to what-did-the-good-guys-do-wrong.
Warning: possible spoilers.
Synopsis: After a friend's wedding, Guy and Girl return late to vacation home owned by Guy's parents.
Shortly after they arrive, Creepy Girl bangs on door. Guy opens door to talk to Creepy Girl, who apparently unscrewed outdoor lights by door.
Guy goes out to get cigarettes for Girl; Girl is freaked out by scary noises and calls...Guy, tells him to come home soo--hello? hello?
Guy comes home, more scary stuff, more scary stuff, more scary stuff, "my dad's got a shotgun! I wonder where he keeps it...and the ammo".
And when Guy said "Me and the shotgun are going out to the barn--you stay here", that was pretty much it. :banghead:
So. Home defense, lessons learned:
--Harden the house. If you can't harden the house, at least lock the freakin' doors. And don't open the door to anyone at 4 in the morning, just on general principle.
--Keep your cell phone charged. If something weird happens, call the cops.
--Have independent sources of light (big flashlights).
--Mobility and appropriate footwear. If you're going to change from your slinky nightie to jeans, put your shoes on.
--Have a weapon. And for the love of Mike, hang onto it!
--Try to see the big picture. The vacation house, while isolated, is right next to a two-lane country road and lit by streetlights on a non-interruptible power source. The woods around the streetlights is mowed back. It wasn't snowing and it wasn't raining. Once you've got the shotgun, grab warm clothing (hats!) and blankets, and abandon your indefensible position for one that you can dominate.
In the final extreme, set fire to your own house to deny the invaders any advantage they might get from the house!
Warning: possible spoilers.
Synopsis: After a friend's wedding, Guy and Girl return late to vacation home owned by Guy's parents.
Shortly after they arrive, Creepy Girl bangs on door. Guy opens door to talk to Creepy Girl, who apparently unscrewed outdoor lights by door.
Guy goes out to get cigarettes for Girl; Girl is freaked out by scary noises and calls...Guy, tells him to come home soo--hello? hello?
Guy comes home, more scary stuff, more scary stuff, more scary stuff, "my dad's got a shotgun! I wonder where he keeps it...and the ammo".
And when Guy said "Me and the shotgun are going out to the barn--you stay here", that was pretty much it. :banghead:
So. Home defense, lessons learned:
--Harden the house. If you can't harden the house, at least lock the freakin' doors. And don't open the door to anyone at 4 in the morning, just on general principle.
--Keep your cell phone charged. If something weird happens, call the cops.
--Have independent sources of light (big flashlights).
--Mobility and appropriate footwear. If you're going to change from your slinky nightie to jeans, put your shoes on.
--Have a weapon. And for the love of Mike, hang onto it!
--Try to see the big picture. The vacation house, while isolated, is right next to a two-lane country road and lit by streetlights on a non-interruptible power source. The woods around the streetlights is mowed back. It wasn't snowing and it wasn't raining. Once you've got the shotgun, grab warm clothing (hats!) and blankets, and abandon your indefensible position for one that you can dominate.
In the final extreme, set fire to your own house to deny the invaders any advantage they might get from the house!