Yes, Mindset was one of the biggest and most important subjects I presented to every single customer both in Residential, Industrial and Commercial applications. In fact it was ALWAYS one of the biggest topics presented. And Yes, I totally believe in layered security and never once said I did not. In fact, my layered security is quite intensive. And I also believe in training with a firearm and knowing how to use one. I train very often and I spend a lot of money in training, practice etc. And I wish every one could do the same. I also know reality. And reality is that many folks cannot train with a firearm. I know there are many folks that cannot own a dog, I know many that cannot have trained Guard dogs. I know there are needed extra layered protection but not everyone can even afford those.
But for those folks, you can bet your sweet A(( that I would always talk about mindset. Even from the basics in a Home Security System. And I emphasize that.I did not Poo Poo IDPA, what I said was it is not realistic for everyone.
Examples of Basics. Alarm the system during the day, even WHEN HOME. Have a plan if the alarm goes off, Do not leave garage door open during the day even on weekends, keep alert to any strange cars or people in the Neighborhood. Be part of a Block watch if possible, NEVER OPEN A DOOR FOR ANY ONE YOU DO NOT KNOW. Ask for credentials from a tradesmen s, keep your bushes cut, use your key fob from the Security company every time you walk to your car. Keep alert at all times.
My 90 year old Mother is active and alert. She HAS a layerd security in her house and knows how to use it. I am sorry that she cannot handle a shotgun, AR, or any firearm and she will not try. And regardless of whether I agree with some folks, they do not like guns in the House and and they do not like guns period.
These forums go into the absurd. Even if a firearm is advocated, of course you will have 10 people saying you made the wrong choice. You will now have a caliber war. Or a choice of firearm war, or a trainingg war. Regardless of all the opinions, every application for security was treated on a Individual basis, custom designed for the customer. If you had 18 trained attack guard dogs than of COURSE that would be taken into consideration. And if you lived in the Country, had one dog and a budget then fine. If we could tailor a security system to include the dog as a alarm, which they are great at doing then fine. If not, have a plan if the dog does go into alarm.
And just like a firearm, one size does not fit all.
And of course if you do not believe in good Home security system, lighting, CCTV, Intercoms and on and on, then that is fine as well. If you believe in having 50.cal mounted on your roof in a observation tower then great.
Personally,and like I said. I am so glad I am not in the business any longer. Other than my own family and myself, I could care less what others do for security.
***One note-- the Schools in our area have the worst security designs I have ever seen. A total joke, a embarrassment. And yet the School board and the city, will fill the air with how great it is and how well the students are protected. Amazing how they can lie to such a degree. And of course this is the City that believes No Gun Zones are a good thing.(even more so after a mass shooting in a No gun Zone.) Talk about lack of mindset. Sorry, but you cannot fix stupid no matter what is available.