OK, we all have the means to defend ourselves and our families at home if the situation arises. But, what do you do to make the odds in your favor? What do you do to make it harder for a bad guy get in and easier for you to take over the situation?
1. I make sure that the shrubs outside are trimmed low to give fewer places to hide.
2. I invested in a few rubber doorstops to place under the doors that do not have heavy deadbolts in the house.
3. I try to return all my neighbors stuff on time to keep a good relationship going where he will not be afraid to call over telling me of suspicious behavior.
4. I do not tell too many people in the neighborhood about my purchases and make sure the expensive stuff is put away when I have guests over.
5. Any maintenance calls also get the same treatment as number 4.
6. I do a nightly sweep of the house to make sure all windows are locked and nothing looks or smells funny.
7. I make sure all possible weapons are hidden at night including kitchen knives.
8. I give my terror 12 lb. dog run of the house. He is a good alarm.
9. I do systematic checks of the alarm system in our house.
10. Of course, I keep old reliable (my 870 magnum with surefire forearm, and a side saddle of federal premium home defense ammo in it) and an outside line (cell phone) next to me at night.
What about you?
1. I make sure that the shrubs outside are trimmed low to give fewer places to hide.
2. I invested in a few rubber doorstops to place under the doors that do not have heavy deadbolts in the house.
3. I try to return all my neighbors stuff on time to keep a good relationship going where he will not be afraid to call over telling me of suspicious behavior.
4. I do not tell too many people in the neighborhood about my purchases and make sure the expensive stuff is put away when I have guests over.
5. Any maintenance calls also get the same treatment as number 4.
6. I do a nightly sweep of the house to make sure all windows are locked and nothing looks or smells funny.
7. I make sure all possible weapons are hidden at night including kitchen knives.
8. I give my terror 12 lb. dog run of the house. He is a good alarm.
9. I do systematic checks of the alarm system in our house.
10. Of course, I keep old reliable (my 870 magnum with surefire forearm, and a side saddle of federal premium home defense ammo in it) and an outside line (cell phone) next to me at night.
What about you?
