I live in a safe neighborhood in a town with a below-average crime rate, so I don't really have to worry about burglars. However, I still have a lot of home security measures in place, and for two reasons: 1) Better safe than sorry. Just because there isn't much crime in my area doesn't mean I'll never be robbed. … [Read more...]
10 Tips for Apartment Preppers
I'm gonna be honest: An apartment is not a great place to be when disaster strikes. Not that you can't be a prepper while living in an apartment. You certainly can. In fact, I lived in an apartment for several years after getting into the prepper lifestyle. But the fact is, apartments are filled with lots of people … [Read more...]
How to Prepare for a Home Invasion
Your home is your castle, but what use is a castle without guards or a gate? A home invasion can refer to a wide array of events, but what they all have in common is that the incident is taking place on your territory. When someone comes into your home with the intent of stealing from you or doing harm, you must … [Read more...]
9 Ways To Fortify Your Home Before All Hell Breaks Loose
Your home is your fortress, and it is your first and most important line of defense against someone who intends to do you harm. In the current world, locked doors and perhaps a home security system is more than enough to deter most burglars. However, disaster breeds desperation, and once the SHTF, many people will … [Read more...]
DIY Perimeter Trip Wire Alarm
There's really not much need for a perimeter alarm when you're out camping, but in a survival scenario, it's a whole other story. If lots of hungry and dangerous people are pouring out of the cities in search of food and supplies, you'll need to make sure they don't catch you off guard. To that end, Sensible … [Read more...]
35 Techniques Guaranteed to Turn Your Home Into a Fortress
The vast majority of preparedness articles are about stockpiling food, water, and survival gear. And while these things are certainly important, having all the survival supplies in the world won't do you any good if those supplies are stolen by looters, or if you're killed in a home invasion. So in a way, home security … [Read more...]
7 Best Plants for Home Security
Plants for home security? Yes, you read that right. If you're serious about home security, there are certain plants you'll want to grow in your yard. Especially in front of your fences and windows. Any serious prepper knows the importance of security and setting up a solid defense plan to resist the inevitable … [Read more...]
8 Secret Gun Safes You Can Hide Around The House
Previously, when it came to gun storage, you had to choose between keeping your guns secure (by keeping them in an actual gun safe) or keeping them concealed somewhere in your home. But as the firearms industry has grown, so has the number of firearm storage options, and today you no longer have to choose between those … [Read more...]
How To Defend Your Apartment From Looters After The SHTF
While there are many preparedness articles about home defense, most of them are about defense for someone living in a house. Very few articles explain how to defend an apartment or condo, but it’s an important topic for the many preppers who live in them. While you obviously can’t survive in your apartment forever, … [Read more...]
17 Things That Are Making Your Home a Target for Burglars
Everybody loves the holiday season, including burglars. Every year, the rate of theft and property crime skyrockets between Thanksgiving and New Years Day. There are two main reasons for this: 1) Burglars know that after Black Friday, most homes contain expensive gifts and gadgets. 2) Burglars know that many people are … [Read more...]
11 Home Security Tips for Life After SHTF
I've said it before and I'll say it again: one of the biggest threats during any type of disaster is people who are unprepared. At first, they'll stay in their homes and wait for the government to send help. But after several days, when they start running out of food and realize no one is going to save them, you'll … [Read more...]
When Can You Shoot An Intruder in Your Home?
Although having a firearm for self-defense is a good idea, hopefully, you'll never have to actually use it against someone. Having to pull the trigger on an intruder can lead to tragedy, with some homeowners going to jail for killing people who broke in. It's easy to think that your right to defend your family and … [Read more...]
