"Uncuttable" chain or cable

[sdkubota]

Very effective...but then you are left with an annoying disposal problem....or a lot of paperwork.

That's the counties responsibility to dispose of bodies. Paperwork is simple: I caught him stealing my stuff, I thought he pulled a gun and now he is dead. End of story.

 

[TCJatko]

Ask George Zimmerman about self defense.

 

[SoGeorgia]

Ask George Zimmerman about self defense.

Not exactly the same situation.

 

[RobertBrown]

That's the counties responsibility to dispose of bodies. Paperwork is simple: I caught him stealing my stuff, I thought he pulled a gun and now he is dead. End of story.

Might work in South Dakota...depends on who the unlucky "ne'er do well" is or who he is related to.
South Carolina... on the other hand, might have a few more questions.

I would go the cable/lighting route as the primary, with the large bore as the secondary....er uh... don't forget the throwaway, unregistered backup.

 

[Soundguy]

ditto this.

make your stuff less attractive.

I do not know of a chanin or cable that will withstand an OA torch or abrasive cutter.. if the cheain was made by man.. it can be seperated by man.. given enough time. look at firemens tools and industrial tools. abrasive blades.. silicon carbide based.. .. etc. that cuts just about anything.. cable or rope. same with OA... you can 'cut' concrete with OA torches... a big set of demo torches can cut Ibeam like butter....

Technology has made this stuff easier for grab n go artists. 18 and 20+ v bat powered abrasive blade cutters are quiet and carried ina small duffle or backpack and have enough power to cut everel high grade chans or lock hasps or 1" steel cables. i saw a demo of a abrasive saw cutting a 1" dragline steel cable. the demo didn't last long.. at all... less than a minute... add to that that pony torches can be carried in a caddy the size of a large backpack.. Most things yeild to an OA torch.... given time...

pay your insurance. put the equipment in a palce it is inconvienient or risky for the perp.. etc.

odd schemes like taking tires off and such just mean the perp will case your area a couple times, then bring a rollback.. and then drive off with your stuff.

The secret for security is to delay them beyond the point that it's worth their effort, or expose them to the point they are uncomfortable taking the risk. Nothing is going to stop a dedicated thief, but most are just out for a quick score that they can sell for drugs. A good chain and high quality lock go a long ways in deterring them, but never underestimate the creativity of a crack head. Night lights are their worse enemy, as are dogs and alarms. Motion sensors are alright, but not overly reliable. A light on all night long is one of the best ways to keep thieves away.

Eddie

 

[hawkeye08]

dogs, motion lights, video recording, cables are all nice.... most of the neighbors here put up gates across driveway after a rash of robberies. We have dogs that bark at noises and will be putting up gates soon.

 

[sdkubota]

Might work in South Dakota...depends on who the unlucky "ne'er do well" is or who he is related to.
South Carolina... on the other hand, might have a few more questions.

I would go the cable/lighting route as the primary, with the large bore as the secondary....er uh... don't forget the throwaway, unregistered backup.

Put it this way...we don't have bands of roving thieves in this state for long.

 

[Scooby074]

What are you trying to secure?

No chain or cable is uncuttable if a thief has time. Battery or gas grinders and abrasive chop saws can cut anything. Some hardened chains are bolt cutter resistant but they are no match for an abrasive cutter or torch

Best thing is to remove the batteries, hidden switches, change the ignition switch to a unique keyed one etc etc.

And keep your insurance up to date. Nothing will stop a determined thief with time.

 

[Egbert]

I'm a little surprised that no one has mentioned "LoJack." Hidden GPS tracking for theft recovery.

 

[Ken45101]

Very effective...but then you are left with an annoying disposal problem....or a lot of paperwork.

I have a backhoe and lots of land.....


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