Imagine some burglars break into your home while you're at work or away on vacation. How long would it take them to find your most valuable possessions (cash, jewelry, electronics, etc)? Would they find those things in a matter of minutes, or would it take them hours? If the former, then it's time to start looking … [Read more...]
7 Unusual Home Security Tips You Probably Didn’t Know
Whether you’re an experienced home defense guru or a complete amateur, the best way to prepare against a burglary or home invasion is to prevent it from happening in the first place. But no matter how watchful you are, sometimes you have to sleep, and some thieves know how to get around the standard home security … [Read more...]
7 Home Defense Tips for Seniors
Sadly, seniors tend to be common targets for criminals. They are frequently targeted for scams, fraud, and financial abuse. They are also targeted for burglaries. If you've never been the victim of a burglary, great. But that doesn't mean it won't ever happen to you or a loved one. In fact, it means you're probably … [Read more...]
Here’s How To Hide Your House From Google Maps
The first time I typed my address into Google Maps, I was surprised to discover a picture of my house with the garage door wide open. I could see all my tools, my generator, the empty box from my 50-inch television, and even my car's license plate number. It felt like a huge invasion of privacy. Most people don't … [Read more...]
Would You Survive A Home Invasion?
Those of us who live in the United States are lucky to live in a nation where home invasions are relatively rare. ABC Australia news and the Daily Telegraph Australia have reported a sharp increase in home invasions recently, going as far as to call the rise in crime a fad. Again, we are lucky we haven't seen a rise in … [Read more...]
17 Common Home Security Mistakes
Having your home burglarized can be a terrifying experience. Even if you aren't there when it happens, it can shatter your sense of security and make you feel violated. And if you are there when it happens, your very life could be at risk. According to the FBI, there were 1,928,465 burglaries in the United States in … [Read more...]
10 Easy Ways To Deter Burglars
What will be the greatest threat after the next disaster? Thirst? Hunger? Medical emergencies? Hopefully, you've prepared for these possibilities by learning to store and purify water, learning to store and cook food, and building a good first aid kit. Once you have those things covered, the next biggest threat … [Read more...]
Home Invasion Defense 101
The home invasion is one of the greatest dangers after a major disaster. You've probably thought about what you're going to eat and drink after the SHTF and what other supplies you still need to acquire, but none of it will matter if someone invades your home, steals your stuff and possibly murders you and your family. … [Read more...]
First Line of Defense: The Front Door
Although it's a good idea to keep a gun in your home for self defense, ideally you don't want to have to use it or even show it to anyone. You're far better off and safer if your home is too difficult to get into in the first place. This is one of the first rules of urban survival. Unless you live in an upstairs … [Read more...]
