It is and unfortunate fact that the nature of home invasion has changed in recent years. Large groups of criminal actors bursting through the door to take control of the home through violence and speed of action is more common. Security measures must be in place, and should invaders make it into the home, an... Continue Reading →
Home Security Part V: Defend
All else has failed. The criminal element was not deterred but the detection tools have provided warning; now what? There is a common saying among the self-defense community: “If you can’t protect it, then you don’t own it.” Many well-off people in contemporary America work hard and acquire a large home and family, diligently securing... Continue Reading →
Home Defense: Strengthen and Deter
I think we would all agree that waking up in the middle of the night with a home intruder standing over us is not the optimal outcome. Much better would be waking up well in advance to the sound of the break-in and being prepared to defend hearth and home. Better yet, harden the home... Continue Reading →
Home Defense: Limitations of the Safe Room Strategy
There is much ado regarding the term “safe room” pertaining to home defense. The concept of the safe room is that a household will designate a particular room, be it the master bedroom or perhaps a different room, in which to gather and secure during a home invasion. The theory here is that this designated... Continue Reading →
