Props? Adler Planetarium. You don’t want to invite them back to steal your guns while you are out. That’s pretty impressive service. Again for security measures for our neighbors, because let’s face it: anyone can say the words “I’m one of Jehovah’s witnesses.” And that leads me to add this point to the last sentence. It meets my needs much better. Daytime knockers can be dangerous. No one dictates to me. My grandfather used to ride the rails when he was young. The second time was tonight. Agree. @Antique Collector, just so you know, ‘ring’ does not require Alexa (which I too would not have in my home because of privacy concerns). you would not pollute lake Michigan like that. @Joe C, The Ohio Prepper, It is called a glass break alarm and can sound at 120 decibels which is very loud. They should also practice drawing and engagement until they can do it in the dark while blindfolded. I went out & brought a stun gun & two containers of pepper spray. Yes, have a big dog bowl/huge dog bones outside door (front and back). Selective enforcement. A number of years ago, I was driving down by the creek and saw a stray Pitbull roaming on my property so I took out my .45 to rid the world of the cur when 2 young boys came crashing out of the woods calling for their lost dog. BRINKS Door Security Bar(potential amzn commission at no extra cost to you). Our world is going to Hell in a hand basket. Never saw them again after that, as well my house was the only one they seemed to ring the door bell at. Ken Hell im liable of shooting him if he hadn’t even made it inside my house and would take any sentence with honor and pride for protecting mine. In 20 years we have had maybe 3 people come by and they were lost. All I could see was a little old man who was standing in front of the door so I opened it. @me, thanks for the heads up about your issue with the reply to comment. She picked up a decorative rock and turned around and said "this?" Had I been an unmarried man she probably would have converted me. This made the 20-something, questionable looking Unknown Knocker act even more nervous! Pluss I am always armed when I open my door. Good reminder article. They will get a surprise. Also perhaps you can sit at your door and as the person knocks you can set the alarm off this may deter them. I guess they felt a little out numbered. That could have been a bad situation. Not with a huge, tricked out chunk of state of the art iron, but with an easily accessible sub compact, capable, concealed handgun. Can’t say that I blame you. As well, If someone ever crosses that line, I have no mercy for a home invader as such I treat all home invasion as a threat, and personal malicious intent, and will have no problem using such a person as a plinking target in which I will rapidly fire at until they drop where they stand and maybe a few more to ensure they are a threat no more. Just read this, I sympathise with you, you must be feeling very worried and I do not blame you. Drawing and presenting it should be as seamless and natural as brushing your teeth, requiring no conscious thinking about the process. Don’t be so condescending & insulting. !” or something like that. We don’t have a peephole. Thinking it was a dead deer/road kill I said an animal control officer would come pick up the body soon. People come here a lot, but invited. Don’t ‘automatically’ open the door. Even when the door was locked, the door was pretty useless for security as someone could just push really hard and the door would open. Quick update on the Ring Doorbell… evidently it was Operator Error! About the noise of a jumbo jet racing down the runway. ‘What do we want Alaska to be?’: Lawmakers consider unplanned spending from the permanent fund. Few remember how Al got his start with the fraudulent, fabricated, gang rape by a fictitious gang of racist cops of Tawana Brawley. We had a guy call once because a branch from his neighbors yard went right next to his window, and an owl would sit on it and the "hoo"ing of the owl would annoy him. I’m not a pushover; but, some of the comments I’ve seen here seem to be a bit over the top, with people thinking that past SHTF it will be all WROL and they get to play vigilante with no repercussions. The conscious thought process should be reserved for the decision of the need to present the weapon, which in turn should be predicated on the knowledge that deadly force is not only justified, but no other option is reasonably available. Shitcago!!! When asked how fast I can draw, I respond that I really don’t know. Folks wunt have to tolerate all them theevin’ addiks stealin’ an a robbin’ all the time. Field museum (my personal favorite) Thing is going off and on all night every night because of the outside cats or the occasional raccoon or possum. Very uncluttered and neat, and small. Spiers was unable to testify at a trial against the accused, David Kearsay, … True, but they could also use posted material as a means of shutting down “hate speech” that they attempt to inspire. Yeah, that just means your address is red flagged internally. Here is a fun stat for ya “3.7 million homes are broken into each year. I don’t like anyone to think they can come back at another time and get in because no one is protecting the home. I hear civil court lawsuits can really drain bank accounts. If you don’t answer the knock, they might think you are not home and proceed to “B & E”, so please be aware of that. Works great. If there is a knock at the door, we automatically know it is no one we know (since there was no call). The last one predicates some of my prep practices. Do the Right Thing! I always call out from my bedroom window see who is at my front door if I am not expecting anyone then the front door doesnt get opened. Hi We live in a small town and know each other. During the interviews, Ravnsborg repeated that he did not know what he struck on the dark highway, but assumed it was a deer "because what else would there be." We’s wid ya bro’. restoringBrad, Tip: A ‘dummy’ (fake) security camera is excellent burglar deterrence, even for solicitors! If they need to talk to you, step outside, close and lock the door behind you. Guy in my PTSD group with numerous deployments in the national guard gets shot while doing a traffic stop, He survived but no longer wants to serve and protect. SEVEN HOMES A MINUTE, and we wonder what the hell is wrong with people now-a-days……, “The DOJ reported 1 million burglaries occurred with people in the home. Delivery personal, Repair-Men, Sales People, (even neighbors) or anyone you do not know WILL look around your home looking at all they can see, and even in places you don’t want them. After partaking in this exercise in futility for many years, we just don’t answer the door for them anymore. That said, currently, most of the ‘regulars’ here are quite helpful, constructive, and provide great addition to a given article’s content. This indicates you’re home, and you’ve not opened the door (which sends the message that you’re not gullible). Many years ago I had an incident with a lady selling Comcast. There must be something good about Chicago but I’m not aware of any – never been there and never will go. Most women are not as physically strong as men, and may be vulnerable in that regard. He even gave me his info in case I had any issues. We also saw the shedd aquarium and field museum and took a trip to the top of the Sears Tower, where my 2 meter radio hit more repeaters than I could count. This maybe more of an Eastern US problem. By now I know everyone who has legitimate business down here. if you are home alone (or even not alone), and you feel there is a criminal outside the door (trying to get in), or such, please call the police emergency number. Both were two large strange men. Repair is a summer project. Hopefully they won’t come back anytime soon. Why? Ladder on one of the cars took most of his head off. My parents have a motion light on the garage. I never speak and never answer. We live in the country. No I am not a male jigalow ;P. White Cracker. It was dark outside and I had been working in a very well lit area therefore I could not see where the tapping was coming from. Sad as he is a definite asset to the community and his department. Give a few shouts to George, Tom, Dick to bring their extra guns/rifles. COLUMBUS, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – Ohio just wrapped up its biggest deer hunting season in eight years. Be careful of delivery people, even the pizza guy. I have been to Chicago numerous times giving training seminars. Absolutely. It is definitely getting harder for the departments to get good people. Ken, The Ohio Prepper; Living out in the country has eliminated the uninvited guest completely. Someone knocked and I ignored it, I heard heroin users and strangers come in and out all the time. The way people treat telemarketers was the last one; but; handling intruders by dragging them behind a vehicle with a cable, etc. I am a female alone. What is it doing? She did not have her phone but luckily had her rolling walker. Both components are battery powered and the remote alarm is small enough to carry in your pocket. Kamloops couple surprised to find frightened deer in house A Kamloops couple was left with quite the mess after an uninvited visitor made an unexpected call … NOTE: Elderly are particularly vulnerable. They tried to turn my door handle. In Michigan we get hotels that put plastic swans with movable heads on their grass area to keep the Canadian Geese away (Swans are really mean birds). I left a note on the door and later one of her relatives contacted me. I always have my sidearm at the ready but probably not the best coarse of action… if you do not know them or are not expecting a delivery guy, do not open the door is the best option. — A 70-year-old man arrested Wednesday in the hit-and-run death of rapper Nicki Minaj’s father stopped briefly to ask the injured man if he was OK but didn’t call for help, police said. You sound like your sour because your a loser druggie or a criminal, so take a hike, Same song, umpteenth verse. Respectfully, The Breakaway Homesteader. Same alarm same length of signal alarm and light. If I go over 100 mph in the dark…. One person at the door claiming to need some assistance while others are off to the side waiting for the door to open so they can burst in. I’ve heard of the travelers before. Okay I had a knock on my door I said hello n my husband and no one said anything and no one was outside or what not what should we do we have same kids and no money for any of this stuff? I simply added more specifics about the “at night” aspect because many people were landing here from search engines based on that…. We know they can hear us inside but we just don’t care. All the while we were keeping an eye on them. I use to be a people person, BUT NOT ANYMORE!!!! But if so, I mention this is public, multiuse land. Kind of like a long term ground hog day. Advertise with us of snow winter night. Police report . Not because she should, but because there’s more lawyers than ticks in Texas (one and the same?). I have been having a lot of break ins as of late. There’s an issue along with your website in internet explorer, may check this? We took the phone outside for them to use where they used the phone and had someone pick them up. At my front door I have a storm door that locks and then my interior door. We don’t. Piles of spent cases strewn around and fake blood! We use another model for intrusion detection in our outbuildings with those remote alarm units also in the house; but, indicating someone in with the machinery, instead of just the driveway. Burglars, especially those that have continued their education in jail, will scout a target. DON’T OPEN THE DOOR! Once when I was working 2nd shift and home while my wife was at work a solicitor from well-known group knocked on the door and it was a young lady in short, short, shorts so tight she would have to have a razor blade to remove them. Among the six residences down here on the last half mile there’s always someone home and there are about 11 noisy dogs. I didn’t go to the door, because even though I could only sneak a peak at him through a window, if it had been a friend of my parents he would have called or made himself known instead of driving by and singing and hissing creepily! And lest your tongue give you away, being super discreet when talking with anyone who is not part of your household is another thing to mind. It is hard living in a cave but you do with what you have. Certainly, if I were to write an article advising of options for a secure closed door, it would NOT include the traditional wimpy chain. Since every single person in your life is, was a stranger at some point you must be a very lonely person. I may need to rethink those windows in that room and keep my gun within reach. The first time was 2 years ago and it was the County Sheriff. Note the caveat listed above: Thus the general public has no access to our unit doors. Got a call from a lady that had called 911 previously and was told to call our number. Yes, vehicles. Anyone who is ringing your doorbell or knocking on your door late at night or early morning hours is very likely up to no good. Nahh, (And the doors are always locked. The comments on a blog will certainly tend to vary in opinion, personalities, etc.. Commenters also come and go. For those who have one of these chain locks I would advise securing it first before opening the door to speak with the stranger (if one even chooses to open the door itself). So when they saw us they wanted to know who we were. Some panicked lady had called 911 about an owl in a tree that couldn’t fly. Most robberies occur during the day. Self protection is not a sin! No problem. With their coupon, you can get them for $10.00. If the answer is no, then guess what? Slippy Subject went to back door and began trying to break in. We can’t even get anyone around here to sign up to be a census taker as so many people come out with rifles raised saying get out. If any one knocks after the lights are out they better have a good reason to be there. I am a 5’2″ senior citizen. Well, he got busted when undercover. For example, at times we invite people to special events with printed invites. HAHAHAHA, PS; Trying to lighten the mood a little…. He said he called 911 and looked around a ditch with a cell phone flashlight, but didn't discover Boever's body until returning the following day to survey the debris. In my circumstances, a knock on the door is rare, as in almost never, but it does happen. We have dogs. Sad, how propaganda is allowed to go on with no repudiation or real punishment of these actors and the media. (even if you don’t have a dog). We do not personally return without permission. That happened to me the police came and the guy came back trying to open the door he was drunk and tried to push past the officer! They were respectful even when I got caught breaking the law (speeding). lol. Sad, but they are good for a laugh. I got her inside wrapped her in a blanket and handed her the phone to call her son. kind of showed me the instincts of at least some of the folks posting here. Yup, even back in the day when Alas Babylon was written, a female trickster “rum dumb” was used to decoy the unsuspecting doctor. Livin’ in the city has many challenges! Cry Havoc & Keeper, Got thrown into the side of a freight train. Everything you hit hits back. Everyone who knows us knows to call BEFORE they start driving our way. Plain white trucks, vans, cars. So I labeled each unit and placed them together in an open area of the house for a quick visual. Good luck, stay safe. She retreats to closet and calls 911. They called me from multiple numbers repeatedly. Because that will attract attention that the householder isnt home. But not always. They need to make an appointment or leave a valid business card that properly identifies their business, contact info and name. Knock Knock… Even people we know must enter and exit the front door.. Yeah, me too. Junk. Skills take repetition to develop. Joe c It was a snatch and grab but in an organized and methodical calm manner. Police were called just after 5:30 p.m. Tuesday after a boy was seen unattended in the upper pond section of Grace Lord Park in Boonton, the Morris County Prosecutor's Office said. SD - Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg, involved in fatal hit and run, Sioux Falls, 12 Sept 2020. I recall reading smewhere abut a lady who looked out her peep hole and a bullet came through it. When we have had service people come, we are given the persons name by the company and that service person will text or call just before they arrive at your house with ID in hand. MRP, Ha It’s a scary world out there! Carrying of a weapon should be as natural as carrying your wallet. I also have a pit bull that lets me know if any one is there and lets them know that she is there. Fits this topic. South Dakota attorney general faces call to resign over fatal crash as impeachment proceedings begin ... but assumed it was a deer "because what else would there be." Montreal police received a 911 call alerting them to the crash near the intersection of Joseph-Versailles Boulevard and Sherbrooke Street at 4:45 p.m. … Why waste your time telling a solicitor no thanks… Most of the time the poor guy walks away looking pretty sad. We’ve been there twice. Scary, but becoming more prevalent. It would take some effort to open the door. Nice & sturdy. If the cops are there to take you in, you’re going; locked door or not. 170 degree car backup cameras are $23 online. He said in a call to 911 that he but did not see what he had hit, and thought it might have been a deer. Be sure you keep your ‘storm door’ locked! The was a TV story on them several years ago. The question is, what should you do when a stranger knocks on your door? As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Sometimes low tech is the better choice. Darn cops keepin’ us from havin’ fun takin’ care of bidness. Elderly may also be more vulnerable to opening the door. !..would you? I wore my badge around my neck. While theft is not unheard of in my large rural neighborhood, our stats are significantly lower than those in urban and suburban areas, and nearly every adult I know, goes armed nearly everywhere all of the time. That experience did make me smile. We couldn’t speak each other’s languages so she wouldn’t open. Instead look out from a different or adjacent window – away from the door (they won’t see you that way). by Ken Jorgustin | May 24, 2019 | 190 comments. I thought those had gone by the way side when the doorbell with visual camera came into popularity. Then there was the ex-husband of a nurse friend, Poor lady couldn’t go anywhere without being ticketed by is buddies after she divorced him. They appreciate the heads up for their own personal security too. Doors are always locked, Staffordshire terrier is trained to be docile towards people but hogs are attacked with ferocity. I’m tweaking some additional ‘caching’ software – which is a pain in the you-know-what. some of you guys crack me up!). As you practice, it becomes smoother and easier. This bunch here are probably not in the illegal drug game, so it’s highly unlikely you will be a target (this most certainly will change after a societal breakdown). Does anybody know about the NRA firearm use insurance? very much gray people. I told him politely I was a Christian and was not interested in his religion. But the one in the alcove, in front of my entrance, is big, dome shaped, old school and glows in the dark. Did not recognize the man, so she ignored him. Others: This type of poster is a ‘seminar’ poster, they are paid to do this and don’t believe in the statements they make, it is a script. He pointed to the "dead animal" and told her to take care of it - she walked over and didn't see anything - he called her an idiot and told her it was right in front of her. i overheard my neighbor calling the animal control because because she saw a type of bird she had never seen before. Quote, “I’m new to this site; but, still have a hard time believing the low regard many here seem to have of the public at large.”. We’ve had a total of 2 “uninvited” guests that I can remember. That gave me an idea, In the past I have had someone knock on my door at like 10:30 at night, scared the crap out of me. In today’s world, it’s always better to be on the safe side and NOT blindly open the door for just anyone. If that’s the chance a thief wants to take then that’s a chance he’s also playing w his life. Your presentation in your tighty whities may be just the male virility they are looking for. Certainly if your gut is telling you something’s wrong, DO NOT answer the door. This is always helpful and a good deterrent for home burgles. Lastly, I must touch on home invasions. Answered the door as Fed Ex driver was going back to his truck after leaving a package on the porch) As I was saying, when you are at home, in most localities, there is no reason (or excuse?) If you know it’s a stranger (having looked out a side window) and if that barking dog doesn’t deter or scare off, and if your door handle starts turning – then you know there’s a bad situation about to unfold…. Hitting a deer at 35 mph and the impact expressed in foot pounds is much less than hitting the same deer at 65. He did leave a pamphlet. Check secruity cameras (if you have). Benign visitors would think nothing of it. That changed when my sister had her running car stolen at a gas station. Although if it’s your trusted neighbor with an emergency, that’s okay! from me, if they wanted something and got all doped up or drunk. This poor woman had gone outside to get something from her garage in her nightgown and the door to the house closed and was locked. We told them that we are Jehovah’s witnesses. Neighbors across and one up from me have dogs that bark at everyone so always know if someone’s on the road. But even then, while we MUST do so, we do so with caution and respect for our neighbors. She will face no criminal prosecution in Texas, I’m sure, but most likely will face a civil suit. The Bible says that we are to “Go therefore and make disciples…preaching and teaching…” (Matthew’s 28:19, 20). OHHHH BTW, I’m originally from Ohio, did my 10 year prison term in CA, (GOD I’m happy to be out of there) and now live on a rock in the land of Sand, Sun, Cactus and Rocks :-). We also have a 40 cal in cabinet by the door but the absolute best deterrent is the German Shepard standing next to her. It lets you see, hear and speak to visitors from your phone, tablet and PC. Be sure that your door chain mounting bracket is attached well with LONG (~ 3 inch) screws into the door frame to help resist a ‘push in’. We use one set of units for the driveway and perimeter with several remote alarms around the house. Late to the party, but I want to add something. No one comes down here without all of us being woken up. If it is someone I don’t know, especially at night, I don’t answer. You might simply ignore the knock and continue to go about your normal activities inside the home. Probably have spent about 1 month total time there. So the moral of this post. I also live at the end of a 1300′ driveway and about 300 feet from my gate, so no one can just drive up to my house without me knowing. After coming back to the door, they appeared to have left. not to have a force multiplier on your person, especially when anti-social behavior by more and more folks becomes the reality of our times. That said, when force is applied to a chained door as such, the force required to “break in” comparing 3/4″ screws to 3″ screws would be quite substantially different in my estimation. Putting up the Video Surveillance Cameras In Use sign seems to have stopped their incursions altogether. Keeper, Thank you for what you do. Note that many ‘cheap’ door chain’s may break easily if the door is slammed with the body weight of an intruder. I live in a small town crime is rare but I have seen crime happen before. 3. We have a jet black cat with huge round yellow eyes and to be honest is the police cat of our family! Soon no one will want to work for the protection of our population and it will be increasingly up to each of us to protect our own. One day in the witnessing work my partner and I were working a building. I wondered what her real business was. Yes, I’m talking about the Rever Und Al & Jesse and of course young Jesse who made the transition from congress to a 30 month stint in federal prison. I remember getting a speeding ticket from a cop on Oahu . I’m also wearing a life protection. As a woman who is living alone in a condominium building that is open to all during the day and supposed to be secure by night I have been dealing w someone knocking on and off for weeks now.