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Riverrat68

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I am new to the forum, so I apologize in advance for any protocol breeches. I would like to start a discussion on home security recommendations. I have some ideas that I can start on soon. I would like some help. I live in a rural area, and have recently, over the past five to six years, been targeted by the local hoodlums for break-ins. I have been to El Salvador, and other nations, with the military, and see where I believe we could be headed. I do not expect you to vilolate any of your own OPSEC requirements. What are you guys doing that works....
 
Anything you do to add to the security of your home help, be it dummy cameras, fences, burglar proofing ect, here we say as long as you do a bit more than the neighbour they are probably gonna try his place first, cause its a bit easier, but that still is no garentee. It is also going to depend on what you are willing to spend and if you are willing to compromise the astetics of your home.
 
As my colleagues point out go for any and all home security upgrades you can get, BUT I reccomend going as NATURAL as possible for two reasons, Natural protection takes care of itself So vicious thorny shrubs can often be better that a steel or timber fence, a dog can be better than a burglar alarm. planting thorny shrubs in from of ground floor windows, use clear safety laminating film on your windows it stops the windows from falling out if broken and makes a helluva noise, Keep you crops, tools, vehicles, firewood etc out of sight of the main road, ensure that when the curtains/ blinds / shutters are drawn at night no light leaks out to tell people the house is occupied.

Dont make the place look High security that just tells the scum you have something worth stealing.
 
living in the burbs makes it slightly easier,but one of the first things I did,was to install a sec-lock,and as I have this furry friend living with me,put up a small poster on the door,clearly telling everyone;enter without my permission this friend will use you as a chew bone ;)
despite that I'm never far from something I can use as a weapon.
 
Remember this old adage you CAN take security to far from turning a house into a secure home to turning it into a coffin. Never forget to ensure you have an absolute minimum of one escape route not relying on the door.
 
having a house dog of any size,and will at least bark when someone at least goes past the home,.to actually coming into the yard.is a added pluss.on account you know that someone is out there.i have a Pomeranian.in which she takes notice to things outside.including another dog simply going across the yard.
 
Alarm
Window shutters
Window Laminating film
Stored Water Supply
Multiple Fire Extinguishers
High Security Doors ( Laminate composite )
Extrnal PIR/IR activated security lights
Bullet resistant crouch down area ( in some light weight US houses not built from brick people line the external walls of one room with sheet metal often behind sheetrock or wood panelling)
Escape route
Extra Coms ( Cell, CB, Ham gear) .
Secure external fencing / walls, hedges.
Locked gates
Measured out distances home to spots where shooters could hide.
Safe room?
Lockable internal doors.
 
Alarm
Window shutters
Window Laminating film
Stored Water Supply
Multiple Fire Extinguishers
High Security Doors ( Laminate composite )
Extrnal PIR/IR activated security lights
Bullet resistant crouch down area ( in some light weight US houses not built from brick people line the external walls of one room with sheet metal often behind sheetrock or wood panelling)
Escape route
Extra Coms ( Cell, CB, Ham gear) .
Secure external fencing / walls, hedges.
Locked gates
Measured out distances home to spots where shooters could hide.
Safe room?
Lockable internal doors.

The window laminating film is interesting. I need to research that a little more. All are along the lines I'm thinking Silent Earth. The crime rate in my area has been on an alarmingly sharp increase over the past several years. Perpetuated by meth...

Thanks.
 
The good window laminating film is clear or tinted as you choose, self adhesive with a glue coating not friction fit, its UV, IR stable so it dies not go brittle nor change colour.
When fitted properly if makes the window SLIGHTLY stronger, but mainly it means if someone puts a brick through it............. well in generally they can not. The glass would break but is held in place by the film and it makes a god damn awful noise if you try and rip it out.

Another option many folks now use is to stop using curtains and use internal or external solid folding shutters, or roller shutters, I prefer the nicely painted UPVC or solid timber shutters as they look nicely colonial rather than Fort Knox.

A few with money line their curtains / drapes with kevlar to act as a bullet stop.
 
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A large dog (or dogs) is certainly good. If for no other reason, they'll typically sense an intruder before you do.

Motion sensor lights are probably one of the biggest deterrents. Criminals hate to work in the light, and there may be uncertainty as to whether it was a sensor, or someone hearing them, etc. who turned on the light.

Plenty of reinforcing ideas you can do to external doors. Some of the easiest and best are also the cheapest. Using 3" screws for your hinges and latches, for example. Kickplate kits. Top and bottom locks.

Another one (previously mentioned), is to switch out your internal door locks with actual external locking doorknobs. This way, can make a bedroom kind of a safe room while you sleep. Anything that adds time, noise, and a barrier between you and an intruder is a good thing.

Windows are trickier. The film is a good idea (and fairly inexpensive). Bars are better of course, but have visual pitfalls. Best measures though, depend on the type of window. If you can use some kind of a bar to prevent them from opening, all the better. Another idea is to have spiky, thorny plants growing under each window. Makes it less appealing as an entry choice.

Fake security sign. So, you don't pay a monthly fee. A sign can fool folks into thinking you do. This alone could cause one to simply skip to the next house. Even if they think it may be fake, they'll think twice. For best effect, use an actual sign from a known company (especially if the same as a neighbor's), or at least one that looks real.
 
A large dog (or dogs) is certainly good. If for no other reason, they'll typically sense an intruder before you do.

Motion sensor lights are probably one of the biggest deterrents. Criminals hate to work in the light, and there may be uncertainty as to whether it was a sensor, or someone hearing them, etc. who turned on the light.

Plenty of reinforcing ideas you can do to external doors. Some of the easiest and best are also the cheapest. Using 3" screws for your hinges and latches, for example. Kickplate kits. Top and bottom locks.

Another one (previously mentioned), is to switch out your internal door locks with actual external locking doorknobs. This way, can make a bedroom kind of a safe room while you sleep. Anything that adds time, noise, and a barrier between you and an intruder is a good thing.

Windows are trickier. The film is a good idea (and fairly inexpensive). Bars are better of course, but have visual pitfalls. Best measures though, depend on the type of window. If you can use some kind of a bar to prevent them from opening, all the better. Another idea is to have spiky, thorny plants growing under each window. Makes it less appealing as an entry choice.

Fake security sign. So, you don't pay a monthly fee. A sign can fool folks into thinking you do. This alone could cause one to simply skip to the next house. Even if they think it may be fake, they'll think twice. For best effect, use an actual sign from a known company (especially if the same as a neighbor's), or at least one that looks real.
Good stuff. Thanks for the help.
 

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