Security overload leads to apathy. How often do you hear a car alarm go off and roll your eyes hoping the owner would disable the blasted thing before the incoming headache comes a knocking? The primary objection I have to such systems is they work too well. Every week I … [Read more...]
What Are the Most Important Home Security Improvements to Make?
It's no news to preppers that keeping your home safe is important. We've got that part down. What's a little more tricky is knowing which home security improvements are the most important for you to do, so you don't end up spending money buffing up security in areas that … [Read more...]
The Act of Killing: Not So Easy; Is It Something You Can Live With?
This is going to be a different kind of article. No gear or techniques to aid in survival, but nonetheless - it's a topic I want to discuss because it relates to something that is often brought up, though rarely do we discuss its consequences. I have been musing about this … [Read more...]
Fear Matters to Security: Control & Use It to Your Advantage
If aliens exist and by happenstance were to glance down on our tiny planet, I think they would be shocked by the order of things. We humans are the dominant species on this little blue planet. Not lions, tigers, or bears, but us. Relatively small with inferior muscle mass … [Read more...]
5 Things You Should Never Do During a Home Invasion
Home security is serious business. Every day we see new articles circulated, tips, tricks, and the latest security hardware that can give you an edge against would-be home invaders. Seldom, however, do I see the mindset - ways you should be thinking about home invasion and … [Read more...]
Home Security 101: Last Ditch Plans Are Not Enough – What to Do Instead
Last month I wrote about my own experiences with home invasion and how the whole deal played out (spoiler alert: Good Guy 1 - Bad Guy 0), but I wanted to write some more on the topic with a focus on home security and the reality of intruder deterrents. There's no one-stop … [Read more...]
My Home Invasion Story: Break In & Robbery Attempt – While I Was Home
When I was 16 or 17, I was home whilst someone attempted to break in. The experience ended well for me (not so much for the perp), but I figured it would be interesting to discuss, since enough years have passed and I can look back on the situation critically. Before I … [Read more...]