how many "layers" of defense?

T

troy_mclure

New member
how many layers of defense do you have at home? IE: fence, dog(s), alarm, primary hd gun, secondary hd gun, dead bolts, iron bars, flood lights, ready phone, etc...

right now ive only got a deadbolt door, double paned windows, some hd guns, and a phone.
so thats 5.
since its not my house i cant add alarms and stuff.

how much would a robber/intruder have to go thru to get to your stuff/family?
 
Seven, or thereabouts. http://www.nononsenseselfdefense.com/pyramid.html
Click to expand...

Hmm. Number 6 seems interesting:
"Verbal boundary enforcement is communication. It is letting a would-be assailant know that you are aware of what is occurring and that you are committed to doing whatever it takes to protect yourself."
As I said, I would think that to be more of a tactic than a defensive layer. Going to have to think about it a bit, I guess.
 
Some of you guys are asking a lot of questions about my home defense that no one really needs to know. Think about what you're asking us to post to the world.
 
Some of you guys are asking a lot of questions about my home defense that no one really needs to know. Think about what you're asking us to post to the world.
Click to expand...

valid point. OPSEC should be #1

lets just say if someone tries to get in while I'm home that would be a mistake for them. if they get in while I'm gone they better be gone before I get back.
 
Last edited:
Some of you guys are asking a lot of questions about my home defense that no one really needs to know. Think about what you're asking us to post to the world.
Click to expand...

This is an anonymous forum. We dont know who you are.

I don't think they would be a layer, more like a tactic.
Click to expand...

Tactic -noun: a plan, procedure, or expedient for promoting a desired end or result.​

All of those layers are, in essence, tactics.
 
Keltyke
Some of you guys are asking a lot of questions about my home defense that no one really needs to know. Think about what you're asking us to post to the world.
Click to expand...


Nobody knows who you are or where you live. Don't worry about it.

I have 3 dogs, motion lights, and a long slippery driveway. If they get past that, I have a Blue and Gold Macaw that doesn't like to be woken up, and my benelli nova. So realistically about 3 or 4. The crap part is that I live near a dark highway so i've had to deal with breakdowns alot... My answer is always, go wait by your car, i'll call a state trooper and he'll help you out. works everytime, the people who are really broken down appreciate the help and the shady dudes realise it's not worth it. (My USP is usually in my hand during this though... Maybe that has a bit to do with it?????)
 
I just went over a lot of this stuff in a thread I posted yesterday here:

http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=344971

Exterior lighting (a lot and planning to add more now)
Double pane windows with reinforcing bars criss crossing them between the panes.
Deadbolts and night latches (up high) on the doors.
Added these last night based on recommendations from some forum members in that thread.
Monitored Alarm system with panic buttons if needed.
No dog at present.

Primary handgun varies based on what I am carrying when at home. Right now on my hip as I'm typing this is a Ruger SP101. Have a reload for it in my pocket (speedstrip). At night a Ruger P345 with Streamlight TLR-1 stays on a high shelf beside my bed. An 870 (one of three) stays loaded, chamber empty by the safe when I'm at home. When I'm not at home and the wife is it's a Mossberg 500 (she prefers those controls). Within 10-20 seconds I could lay my hands on a fair amount of firepower in various handguns/shotguns/rifles in the safe if needed.

Also, though I'm presently at home and armed, the doors are locked and the perimeter sensors for the alarm are armed (motions aren't of course).
 
Yard full of hunting dogs on chains that bark... house sits in the center of 5 acres. 3 indoor dogs, only one of which is a serious threat but only mildly serious... Armed folks at both end of the home. Junior isn't to draw unless called to service. Primary weapon is a 20 gauge shot gun... 2nd, third and fourth down the line needn't be mentioned...
Brent
 
Just a thought from the life safety aspect (from the INSIDE) of your home: be sure you're able to get OUT in the event of fire or other emergency. Deadbolt locks and window security bars, et al, can be tough to manipulate sometimes, especially in the confusion of a housefire.

Be safe, and replace your smoke-alarm batteries twice a year.

FM(Fire Marshal)12
 
Indeed ^.

Which is why when I had my alarm system installed i paid a little extra to have a hardwired and MONITORED smoke detector installed over and above the other smoke and CO detectors we already had.

Thanks for the reminder FM12. Other people aren't the only threats to health and safety after all.
 
IMO I think the dogs are the best deterent for first line of defense to ward off any intruder in the first place but pets are not practical for everyone.However as I said I have a little guy a chiuhua thats not the typical Yaper he barks when he hears something outside whch is a good thing even if its a rodent or cat roaming around outside I praise him and reward him for the warnings.IF he was the yapie type that barks just to bark then hey would be just a annoyance and wouldn't think twice of what the dog is barking at.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top