Barr
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Drill a 1/4" dia hole in front of the doors in your home and insert an allen key flush against the door. Works great as a poor man's deadbolt and cannot be bypassed like a standard deadbolt.
What have you done in your home to give you a tactical advantage?
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As far as the floodlights are concerned, there isn't one; nor do I think one is necessary.
Lights are part of a layered strategy and while I do like having exterior lights, the truth is IMO they aren't nearly as important to security as the other measures I've taken. If the power went out for a protracted period of time, the inability to keep my exterior lights and up and running would not be near the top of my list of concerns (I'd be more worried about the lack of A/C or the inability to take a hot shower). I do think it's a good job to have a generator and/or a contingency plan in the event of a blackout, but not so you can keep your exterior lights running.
If something went wrong where I was, say, unable to lock my doors, that would worry me. But the lack of lights for a temporary period of time really wouldn't concern me. Mine is a layered strategy, but if I had to list the top 3 or 4 most important single elements of my layered strategy, those would include things like good locks, a firearm, a dog, and the presence of situational awareness/common sense. Exterior lights wouldn't be up there.
I really like SM's take here. That's my primary strategy. Second up is being on really, really good terms with the neighbors. They are my eyes and ears while I'm away.
Inside the home, I have layered defense. Weapons in every room. In addition to firearms, each room has some kind of powerful tool - staff, jutte, knives, swords - no matter what is happening, something good is within reach anywhere, at all times.
If I'm at some distance from a firearm, I've got a fighting chance to make my way to it. My martial arts skills give me an edge in any kind of hand-to-hand frivolities that might occur. At this stage in my development, I'm focusing hard on takedowns. If I can, I'm slamming you to the floor and while you're getting back up, Senor Mossberg is going "shick-shick."
Some people like having firearms all over the place: in the sofa cushions, tucked in light fixtures, etc. I figure that's a losing strategy. A layered defense follows the principle that if the BG is trying to get you, you are a ghost - vanishing before you can be grabbed. If you are going after the BG, you're all over him and he can't get away.
Ragnar Danneskjold
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So how about those who rely heavily on lights?
I have exterior door alarms, and also interior door alarms and motion sensors. When the alarm goes off my cell phone rings. I have three dogs, I'm in a rural. area. I have shooting targets on this property and across the street, in site of everyone. Long range 180-200 yds. Carry guns in cloth bags when shooting, no one see's guns or knows how many. I shoot enough that everyone knows this is a dangerous place to be. I have vibration sensors on some things outside, Motorcycle, scooter, lawnmower etc. One day the dogs set one off, that taught them a lesson. A friend set one off, he learned a lesson. I have big steel posts blocking back access across dike on pond. Spacing distance keeps things like tractors or lawnmower being removed that way. Every thing will have to be removed from the front. Don't need a light, if someone breaks in I'll shoot it doesn't matter who.
sm
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As I shared, I just moved...to a very rural area...
...so I am still accessing, and paying attention to the ebb and flow.
Add, "this ain't my first rodeo", meaning all my life, security had to be, a major concern, for not only myself, also for others.
I was, and to still some degree, a juicy target for some models of criminals, so I have life experiences, mine and others, in which to use.
New front door for instance, has been installed, with all the things one does, to make the new door as secure, as can. The truth is, nobody really used the front door, all these years. Perhaps, once, or twice a year. The only reason I have used it, what little I have, is in installation, and I have to finish some painting, and putting the trim back on.
Sound.
Sound is something most folks overlook, hence the "ebb and flow". A good example is, folks get used to sound of a fridge, then when the power is out, the LACK of the fridge making its normal noise, becomes obvious. This applies to so much more.
Now again, I am in a very very rural area. I hear the train, more than I do traffic on the country road, out front.
I have a gravel driveway, so in addition to lights of vehicles, and persons on foot with lights ( it is that dark, so one would need light to access property), I have the "Scrunch" of gravel to signal vehicles, and foot traffic, from one direction.
Lanes.
Just like shooting lanes, in the home, I have "lanes" on the property. To the North, is the road to access property, with a two story farm house, on a small hill, large two story barn, a large shed, and smaller shed. Further north, across the road, is a low field, bounded by Railroad track.
With crops in the field, one has to access from the country road. To the west, more low area, and a pretty good sized lake. To the East more crops, and woods.
South, a LOT crops in the field, (shy of 90 acres) with a "property road" to access crops, and woods further south. There is a Marsh out there, along with more woods. Now, I have seen an aerial view(s) of this place, without crops. It is going to take a helluva hike, or some real serious four wheel drive, to access me, from the south, where there is another road.
You can forget some access when wet, or for sure, with snow. It ain't going to happen, as history will share some situations. In fact, I have been told, when it snows, and I will get snow, to NOT try to access the driveway, from the country road, instead, just drive up the hill, onto the yard. So, another project, is to lop some tree limbs, and make this winter driveway, doable, before winter arrives.
It. Is. DARK.
It. Is. Quiet.
Which gives me some real serious advantages. Really!
Full Moon, (Smugglers Moon)...on a clear night, I have great visibility! Recently, I had over a dozen deer, within 10 steps of the house, and I was able to see clearly, from various windows in house and garage. Then, just for sake of doing so, I stepped outside. Using structures and trees, I was able to get within 10 feet of the deer. One eight point buck, was backing up, and wary, still I was able to get within 10 feet. This rascal, is the one, rubbing all the bark, off one of my little trees.
Some things I have in mind, include, but not limited to, using a baby monitor, for garage, as I/one accesses the house from the garage. This would allow me to listen before going into garage, in addition to hearing any glass breaking, or other "entry methods" from the safety on inside.
A simple "cow bell" will work for my front door, and the French doors which lead out of main/front room, and the door leading in from garage.
You see, I like simple, and things that work without relying on power. Meaning, I may do an alarm with battery backup at some point, still, based on experiences, there is something to old fashioned simple, that does not rely on any power source.
You know those string "flash bangs", one gets at the fireworks stand? Besides having been brought up with these as "trip wires" , and being a part of my "set ups and lessons" (training/ stages) beginning as a wee brat. These...make great "alarms" and sometimes "deterrents" on doors and windows.
These will scare the socks off someone, if you forget to remove them when company is expected, and they open French Doors, with a silver tray of appetizers.
Been there, done that, and had to clean the carpet.
...so I am still accessing, and paying attention to the ebb and flow.
Add, "this ain't my first rodeo", meaning all my life, security had to be, a major concern, for not only myself, also for others.
I was, and to still some degree, a juicy target for some models of criminals, so I have life experiences, mine and others, in which to use.
New front door for instance, has been installed, with all the things one does, to make the new door as secure, as can. The truth is, nobody really used the front door, all these years. Perhaps, once, or twice a year. The only reason I have used it, what little I have, is in installation, and I have to finish some painting, and putting the trim back on.
Sound.
Sound is something most folks overlook, hence the "ebb and flow". A good example is, folks get used to sound of a fridge, then when the power is out, the LACK of the fridge making its normal noise, becomes obvious. This applies to so much more.
Now again, I am in a very very rural area. I hear the train, more than I do traffic on the country road, out front.
I have a gravel driveway, so in addition to lights of vehicles, and persons on foot with lights ( it is that dark, so one would need light to access property), I have the "Scrunch" of gravel to signal vehicles, and foot traffic, from one direction.
Lanes.
Just like shooting lanes, in the home, I have "lanes" on the property. To the North, is the road to access property, with a two story farm house, on a small hill, large two story barn, a large shed, and smaller shed. Further north, across the road, is a low field, bounded by Railroad track.
With crops in the field, one has to access from the country road. To the west, more low area, and a pretty good sized lake. To the East more crops, and woods.
South, a LOT crops in the field, (shy of 90 acres) with a "property road" to access crops, and woods further south. There is a Marsh out there, along with more woods. Now, I have seen an aerial view(s) of this place, without crops. It is going to take a helluva hike, or some real serious four wheel drive, to access me, from the south, where there is another road.
You can forget some access when wet, or for sure, with snow. It ain't going to happen, as history will share some situations. In fact, I have been told, when it snows, and I will get snow, to NOT try to access the driveway, from the country road, instead, just drive up the hill, onto the yard. So, another project, is to lop some tree limbs, and make this winter driveway, doable, before winter arrives.
It. Is. DARK.
It. Is. Quiet.
Which gives me some real serious advantages. Really!
Full Moon, (Smugglers Moon)...on a clear night, I have great visibility! Recently, I had over a dozen deer, within 10 steps of the house, and I was able to see clearly, from various windows in house and garage. Then, just for sake of doing so, I stepped outside. Using structures and trees, I was able to get within 10 feet of the deer. One eight point buck, was backing up, and wary, still I was able to get within 10 feet. This rascal, is the one, rubbing all the bark, off one of my little trees.
Some things I have in mind, include, but not limited to, using a baby monitor, for garage, as I/one accesses the house from the garage. This would allow me to listen before going into garage, in addition to hearing any glass breaking, or other "entry methods" from the safety on inside.
A simple "cow bell" will work for my front door, and the French doors which lead out of main/front room, and the door leading in from garage.
You see, I like simple, and things that work without relying on power. Meaning, I may do an alarm with battery backup at some point, still, based on experiences, there is something to old fashioned simple, that does not rely on any power source.
You know those string "flash bangs", one gets at the fireworks stand? Besides having been brought up with these as "trip wires" , and being a part of my "set ups and lessons" (training/ stages) beginning as a wee brat. These...make great "alarms" and sometimes "deterrents" on doors and windows.
These will scare the socks off someone, if you forget to remove them when company is expected, and they open French Doors, with a silver tray of appetizers.
Been there, done that, and had to clean the carpet.
ChCx2744
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Since I live in an apartment, I can't really do any "tactical modifications" to the dwelling, but I have made some minor changes that help:
1) First and foremost, I have guns in the place. A handgun on my person at all times and when I'm home, an AR propped up against the wall.
2) I bought one of those cheap door stops for my main entrance, and it seems to hold up fairly well. I believe it should protect my door against at least 2-3 well positioned, hard kicks.
3) I got an apartment on the upper levels so patio access is just implausible.
That pretty much sums up everything. I hope to move out soon. The only thing I worry about is my rifle when I'm not home, but I take the bolt carrier group assembly out before leaving. The BGs are gonna have fun trying to figure out why the gun doesn't shoot, if they steal it hahaha
1) First and foremost, I have guns in the place. A handgun on my person at all times and when I'm home, an AR propped up against the wall.
2) I bought one of those cheap door stops for my main entrance, and it seems to hold up fairly well. I believe it should protect my door against at least 2-3 well positioned, hard kicks.
3) I got an apartment on the upper levels so patio access is just implausible.
That pretty much sums up everything. I hope to move out soon. The only thing I worry about is my rifle when I'm not home, but I take the bolt carrier group assembly out before leaving. The BGs are gonna have fun trying to figure out why the gun doesn't shoot, if they steal it hahaha
JohnBiltz
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If you are in an apartment the one thing I always do is replace the screws on the door strike plate. They will probably be an inch long. Put in 4 inch screws so they go all the way into the 2X4s framing the door. Those short screws hardly even reach the 2X4s.
I got some ideas from this thread but wanted to share that a good alarm system has back up power and can be connected to a wireless system offsite. So if power and phone are out, alarm still works. They're not nearly as expensive as you think. You may have to respond before LE arrives, but there's no way to miss the loud siren going off, no matter how deeply you sleep. They also have "panic buttons" you can carry on your person, like the "I've fallen and I can't get up" commercials.
sm: I forgot about those firecrackers. Thanks for the reminder.
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