Home Security On my mind again

[pennwalk]

Having a solid door and deadbolt and a kick proof jamb does make me sleep a bit better

I haven't focused on doors yet except to make sure the the doors are locked and the deadbolts are in. One of our doors has a metal plate wrapped around the lock area. If I remember right one thing to do is is check to see that there are long screws in the strike plate. That would be easy enough to change. I have seen how useless the normal short screws that come with lock hardware are when the kids busted into the barn this winter. I am wondering if I need to think about replacing the old wood doors with modern metal doors. This whole situation is taking a lot of getting used to,

Chris

 

[pennwalk]

I've always wondered about whether the always-on security lights actually make you more secure I have noticed that all the stores and businesses stay lit up all night and it is what the police are recommending, One thing that the guy at the gun shop stressed is that I can't go hunting a prowler out in the yard with a gun. Or at least I can't shoot him. I guess the theory is that with the lights on the bad guys feel too visible from the street.

Chris

 

[pennwalk]

Ours has gone off once in 22 years and that was because someone broke into the garage

Moss,
I was wondering about the garage door. Our house has an attached garage so if you are in the garage you are almost in the house and you would be out of sight. How did they get through your garage door?

Chris

 

[pennwalk]

I have been reading about shotgun loads. Here is an interesting web site. The Box O' Truth - Ammo Penetration Testing

Chris

 

[RoyJackson]

"I didn't realize you had to have a background check to buy a shotgun. Hope I can pass"

When I bought my last rifle (an AR15), I had to go through an NICS check. That should only take about 10 minutes. This was 6 or 7 months ago.
Who's telling you you need a background check?

You do get a criminal check when you apply for a concealled handgun license. That takes a couple weeks.

 

[Soundguy]

AFAIK any non ffl holder is going to have a NICS check for any post 1898 firearm purchase... and that includes shotguns..

Soundguy

Well there haven't been any arrests yet. Neighborhood is still pretty nervous although it seemed that there were a few less houses with all their outside lights on. My wife turned our outside lights on last night and she had every one lit. My girls aren't saying too much but there was a little girl in our bed the last two nights. Those bunkbeds in their room are surprisingly comfortable. I locked myself in the garage this morning. When all the locks are locked it is possible to get out but not back in My wife had a good laugh to start the day cause I am always telling her not to go out without a key. Hope to show the girls how to use the pepper sprays I got for them today. I have been looking at Shotguns and found a gun shop I like. The Benellis feel pretty good in my hands although the Remingtons are heavier. I have the name of a guy that gives shotgun courses. I didn't realize you had to have a background check to buy a shotgun. Hope I can pass. When people try to down play the need for home security and defense all I can think about is that three of our neighbors were murdered in their home. The new reality.

Chris

 

[Soundguy]

The long screws for the strike plate is part of the kick proof jamb setup. Any solid wood door should work well for a safety interior door. Even if you had metal.. the jamb abd hinge side will still be the weak points.. even the reinforced ones.


Soundguy

Having a solid door and deadbolt and a kick proof jamb does make me sleep a bit better

I haven't focused on doors yet except to make sure the the doors are locked and the deadbolts are in. One of our doors has a metal plate wrapped around the lock area. If I remember right one thing to do is is check to see that there are long screws in the strike plate. That would be easy enough to change. I have seen how useless the normal short screws that come with lock hardware are when the kids busted into the barn this winter. I am wondering if I need to think about replacing the old wood doors with modern metal doors. This whole situation is taking a lot of getting used to,

Chris

 

[Soundguy]

Ahh.. you must not live in a self defense friendly state that gives extra rights to the victom, vs giving extra rights to the attacker.

That's why i live in Florida... gun owners and victoms still have a few rights here...

Soundguy

, One thing that the guy at the gun shop stressed is that I can't go hunting a prowler out in the yard with a gun. Or at least I can't shoot him. .

Chris

 

[Soundguy]

Neat page.. however hothing I read there would incline me to change anything that i have planned for self defense in my home.

His comment about bystanders not flinching when he racked the shotgun slide was um.. well.. stupid to say the least. There is a HUGE difference in being a bystander watching a guy shoot a box of sheet rock, VS being the guy that is going to get shot after the shotgun makes that cha-ching sound.

Also.. listening to the wound descriptions of the birdshot.. it still sounds impressive to me... 1" entry wound, with a 5" trauma area? ( who here want's to volunteer for that?? Any hands going up? I did'nt think so.... ) That wound sounds good to me.. talk faster. If we are looking at a 5' 120# burgler and not a 7' 300# monster. then that entry wound and damage area that was measured on 'lou ferigno 'may just well be a kill shot... In the odd instance that 'lou ferigno' does show up to rob you, and decides to keep walking towards you after the 1" entry would and 5" damage area.. well.. that's why you have a pump action.. just load another round and let him have it again.. in fact.. let the stupid brute have as many as he can take as long as he is still placing you in danger. The fact that the first load is a very minimal wall penetrator seems like a great idea... a 'missed' first 'distance' shot is less likely to kill your kids in the next room... however if the idiot still wants to attack you after knowing that you have a smoke stick in your hands.. well.. then you know he's there not to rob you or do you any favors, and that's why your next load(s) is/are heavier..

On the odd chance that you are using a single shot shotgun for your home defense weapon.. then i guess prudence would suggest a buckshot round...or a backup weapon.. etc.

Soundguy

I have been reading about shotgun loads. Here is an interesting web site. The Box O' Truth - Ammo Penetration Testing

Chris

 

[MossRoad]

All I'm looking for is that critical few extra seconds to get me home defender ready.

My kid's toys all over the place will slow anyone down that doesn't have night vision. I can hardly make it to the bathroom without tripping over some toy with wheels. Legos barefoot is no treat, either.