Sheltering in Place against Violence : Things to Consider

We saw a man that had robbed a store on our game cams. He was on our property on foot. We sent location to authorities and they were able to find him. He had taken his life. We were prepared and notified our neighbors to stay in. He could have easily attempted to enter our home etc…. Always be prepared. Good advice guys. Appreciate all your videos!

My boss called our office a couple weeks ago, telling me to deadbolt the door and not let anyone in. Someone had been stabbed at a business a few blocks away and the perp. had run and they were searching for him. I called our neighbor businesses in our plaza and told the other receptionists the same info because they check the mail or have workers going in and out throughout the day. We already have to be vigilant leaving, esp. when it's late or dark. So that was a recent example of sheltering in place incident that made me consider more for "bugging in" whether it's at work or home.

I live two houses from where the Lewiston shooter left his car. We went to arms immediately upon hearing the car was left at the end of our road. We lived the events and after 24 hours we went door to door checking on neighbors because the police were chasing their tails. Reach out if you want to talk in depth about the incident. Love your show and watch all your videos.

Maine here. We live 15 minutes from the shooters house. Every grocery store in the surrounding areas were closed for 2 days during the shelter in place. With our stocked pantry and preps in place the only thing that we had to do was unlock the gun cabinet, sit and wait until he was found. Hopefully it was eye opening for more of the locals to prep up.

For years, I've stayed armed pretty much 24/7/365. Even at home.(All Home Invasions happen "At Home") The only time I'm Not Armed is when I'm in the shower. And then it's on the BthRm vanity. Unfortunately, I can't convince my kids of this necessity. I recently had to move in with one of my sons due to financial issues, so "I'm" the only one in the household paying attention to what's coming.

If you are building a home or replacing windows - Consider hurricane rated windows and even a hurricane rated garage door. They're extremely strong

If I’m at home my safe is opened. Always have my handgun but if I needed a rifle no matter where I am in the house I’d pass up 1 or 2 before I made it to the safe. Some ppl probably wouldn’t agree but my kids have rifles/ shotguns in their rooms. They are only 9 and 11 years old but have been shooting since they could hold a gun and can safely handle and operate them. Only time we put them up is if they have friends staying over.

If SHTF it would be wise to stay home and Arm Up and protect your family 🇺🇲

I would recommend a 3" screw in each hinge also.

Been in law enforcement for 15+ years. Some things we've been seeing (at least here in my area) lately, they cut the power first, then cut the phone lines if there are any. Many people keep their power box outside unlocked. They simply open it and flip the breaker to off. Make sure to put a lock on these. Another thing I do, I have a UPS for my modem/router, and another for my camera hub. In case of a power outage, cameras will still be recording. We've also seen quite a few of these guys using jammers that blocks wireless alarm systems, and cell phones. The most common mode of entry into the home recently has been the rear slider/door. Definitely reinforce front doors, and if you have a rear slider like I do, do what I did and get a security screen installed. From the outside it looks like a normal bug screen, but they are really tough. They are expensive, but worth the cost IMO. Security is done in layers. Start outside, with GOOD lighting, signage (alarm sign, beware of dog) , cameras, fencing, etc. FYI.. SimpliSafe is garbage. Easily hacked with a $5 ham radio.

My glock goes in every room I go too, doors stay locked. Had a guy come through my window years ago in my kitchen, with just me and my two children. He got away, its a l9ng story, but some how I talked him down and he left, and I stayed calm. The next week he raped and slit a womans throat. He duck taped both my little girls, before he woke me. Holy Spirit was with me, and guided me through it all. Praise God. 🙏 If this ever happens to you, stay calm dont scream, dont fight, you do that, it makes their drynaline go through the roof, dont feed it. Thats what saved me and my kids.

We had glass pane doors in our last home. My husband had plexiglass cut to overlap those windows and screwed them on the inside of the doors. We had curtains that cover the window. You could not tell we had plexiglass. You would have to take those doors down because you were not getting through that plexiglass.

I have had my home broken into and my identity stolen; have done all I can and became more prepared and train daily. Planning on launching a class to help others recover their identity and security in their home. Single moms and kids are being targeted by these creeps! Criminals are targeting us, and unfortunately some wealthy people are helping. The law has stopped several huge groups around us; and hopefully will be able to continue! Just wanting to help people walk through the steps they have learned in 30 days.

Would only barter ammo with someone I know. Why would you trade ammo to someone who might come back & use it against you?

Ferfal's book made something very clear: the police are not your friends. Quote: "They will not come to help you, but they WILL come to arrest you".

I had no idea there was 3m film for glass. Thanks! I just ordered some on Amazon.

Its called "night lock" its a kick plate that bolts into your floor. The wife and i had it on our old house we just sold and we loved them. Definitely is a added time buyer.

Someone asked me years ago where I might bug out to, thought I might head to the mountains, but as I thought about it more I said I’m staying right here at home where all my resources are plus it’s easier to defend.

I've been living in my off-grid bugout bunker for three years now. It's a lot of work to live 100% off-grid, and it's not for everyone, but if the grid goes down, I'm not affected. My food stock is impressive as well. I'm able to live on $160/mo. Mostly medication refills and propane. My well keeps me in water, but it's a propane powered pump.

My wife is armed as well and will defend her self we both have trained and will continue to train weekly. Don't underestimate a women that would be a mistake I promise you that.we have been fortifying our house as well.