Something that the average person does not even think about when considering operational and home security but in the 21st Century OPEN SOURCE INTELLIGENCE is the first thing criminals (and spies) do think about.
Learn How to Both use it and EDIT it to your advantage.
For the armed citizen, knowing how to properly and safely “Clear your Home” room by room, is an integral skill-set.
I recommend practicing clearing your house at least once a month with a “dry run” (unloaded weapon when everybody is out of the house) to maintain the edge.
Having lived in a rural area most of my life I can tell you from experience the Top 3 “excuses” burglars who are “casing” homes give when confronted by home owners or Law Enforcement:
Lost
Fake Door to Door Salesman
House Hunting (Although there are no Real Estate Listings in the area)
The most important thing you can do as a home owner for people you think are “Casing” your house is to make sure THEY know you are AWARE of their presence and are PREPARED to Act!
If a vehicle comes on my property unannounced, I always take a picture of their license plate and approach them ARMED, without exception!
Nothing says “Welcome” to would-be criminals than a pissed off middle aged redneck approaching them with an AK-47 while Dueling Banjo’s plays in the background I assure you. 😂
The Tactical Hermit 
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