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 →