Alexa Horror Story #100
Another horror story of “smart” technology making your life not just easier but more transparent to complete strangers.
Be Smart. Dump “Smart” Technology from your home.
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Category Archives: Home Security
Dose of Truth: Don’t Open your Door to Strangers
Just another example of why you should NEVER open your door to a stranger. Plus, the guy chasing the dogs had absolutely ZERO situational awareness of the black guy! This could have gone much worse and turned into a home invasion and/or homicide very quickly. Your Home is your Castle, treat it as such!
Stay Alert, Stay Armed and Stay Dangerous!
Armed Citizen Corner: Fighting From The Bed
Fighting From The Bed
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Although the author promotes the use of revolvers versus semi-auto’s due to “reliability” issues, the advice in the article is sound. The author also touches on the very important, but often neglected fact of understanding the need of having to work around physical injuries in our routine and also adjust to our bodies getting older in order for our self-defense readiness to stay realistic.
I also highly promote using a light/laser unit for home defense. It is really a no-brainer having a light on any fighting weapon, but especially on a home defense handgun. I have been using Streamlights TLR-2 series for years now with great results. They are priced reasonably enough for the average working stiff and are tough as hell. Also as a side note, for a handgun setup AROUND THE HOME you want to sight the unit in for around 7 yards or 21 feet, this might seem a bit long for a shot you take in your house, but remember you have to measure for the LONGEST shot you are gonna take not the SHORTEST, and this includes not only IN your home but also AROUND the OUTSIDE of your home as well.
I would also recommend every once in a while running through a set of “rehearsal” drills where you practice drawing, presenting and dry-firing your weapon from the bed. Simulate everything down to the last detail. Can you access your gun quickly irregardless of how you are laying in bed? On your Side, On your Back? On your stomach?Can you access your gun with either hand if needed? Always Drill in the dark because it is going to be dark when trouble comes calling 9 times out of 10. Also include in these drills taking shots from other common positions you might find yourself in while at home: Shooting from your favorite recliner in the living room to the Front or Back door, From your Dining room chair to the Front or Back Door, etc. You get the ideal.
Also, regardless if you have a hard line phone in your bedroom, keep your cell phone where you can get to it when you are asleep. You don’t want to have to get up or go THORUGH the bad guy to have comms before or after a self-defense shooting! In fact it is just a good rule of thumb in addition to your weapon to always keep your cell phone and a good flashlight on your person or within arms wherever you are in your house.
Stay Alert, Stay Armed and Stay Dangerous!
Armed Citizen Corner Video: Home Invasions On the Rise In the Deep South
From the Description:
Peachtree Corners, Ga. – Gwinnett County police are now releasing video from a home invasion at the 3500 block of Spring Drive that happened around 4 a.m. on Sept. 16th.
The Homeowner can be seen charging at the men and opening fire, ultimately hitting and killing one. The deceased was later identified as 28-year-old Antonio Leeks.
The video shows that all three suspects were armed and because they are not wearing masks officials are hoping someone recognizes the remaining two who are currently still at large.
Another Home Invasion with an identical MO and outcome occurred in Choctaw, County Mississippi Thursday night.
If there is one assured fact in life, it is this:
Most Rural Southerners are Salt of the Earth folks. They will go out of their way to help you. But make no mistake, they are HEAVILY ARMED and will defend their lives and property to the last bullet. Choosing to break into their homes therefore is one of the most dumb-ass things you could ever do!
Needless to say there seems to be a rash of Home Invasions in Rural areas all across the Deep South right now and if you live in any of these area, the time to prepare was yesterday.
Short List:
- Keep ALL your DOORS Locked at ALL TIMES. Regardless of what time it is, day or night.
- Reinforce your Doors to withstand a “kick-in” type attack
- Installing an Alarm System and CCTV Cameras is never a bad ideal, however, NEVER rely on an alarm system to Notify and/or “Protect” You (I say this because of how many “Urban Sheeple” believe this!)
- Although Irwin suggest Keeping weapons “concealed” near entrances/exits in your home, for some folks due to having kids in the house, this is not an option. Best option here is to stay armed 24/7 and have ability to keep a weapon close while you sleep.
Stay Alert, Stay Armed and Stay Dangerous!
Home Security: Deadbolt Selection
THREAT MODEL-BASED DEADBOLT SELECTION
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A Great read for any home owner or any Civilian Operator who takes his domicile security seriously!
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