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@markhuber83453 жыл бұрын
Chris, I am currently month to month with SimpliSafe. I am going to convert my service over using your link. I don’t care if it costs a few dollars more per month. I VALUE the content you provide here and would like it to continue. If paying the same or even a little more to help the channel out. I’ll be glad to do it. The comments WOW, people really feel strongly about being sold something don’t they. I love my system. I’m sitting here at work and can see, hear and speak into every room of my house. Peace of mind in chaotic times is priceless.. Thank you.
@That1ufo3 жыл бұрын
@@markhuber8345 Has it got a cell transmitter or is it useless if they cut the power and the is no wifi?
@markhuber83453 жыл бұрын
That1ufo I believe the base unit has that capability in the event of a power outage or if a physical line is cut. I’m gonna check and verify that in about 30 mins when I get home. That was a main concern I had when comparing to the old hardwired system that I previously had with Adt. If you want to know for sure, check the link that CP has provided. It can probably confirm right there. I think it may have been an additional option when I set up the service last year.
@panamafred13 жыл бұрын
I was looking at the SimpliSafe until I saw the LockPickingLawyer on KZfaq disable the system for $2. I learned lock picking by watching him (and Bosnian Bill also) and made my own lock picks from hacksaw blades. It was a fun project and they work well. Anyway, living in my own house as I do, I chose to go with an old school DSC hard wired alarm system with an IP network phone dialer. Power for my network, security cameras, and alarm is backed up by solar and a significant battery bank. But if I lived in a city in an apartment building, I would probably use the SimpliSafe system because of its portability and ease of installation. My security philosophy is to keep someone from entering the property or my house in the first place, and in an apartment where the exterior perimeter can't be protected, the alarm won't sound until someone has broken in. I want to dissuade them while they are still outside. I have an idea for a touch sensitive door knob that connects to the alarm system -- based on the touch-sensitive on/off/dim light switches on some metal lamps. Time to plug in the soldering iron.
@lynchsleigh89923 жыл бұрын
THOSE WHO FAIL TO PREPARE, ARE PREPARED TO FAIL.
@benbreakfast43143 жыл бұрын
Layering security is always the best way to plan. A well trained dog is often missed and seriously underrated. A good dog will wake you from a deep sleep and investigate before anyone is even close to breaking in, mine has proven that in the past.
@stardust9493 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! My Sheltie is young, but has now matured enough that he knows HIS Home is HOME---and he Will BARK. Even though he is a sweet and friendly dog, not an attack dog ~ Sheltie's are "herd protective" and that extends to his family, his "pack". Barking is like breathing to Shelties! lol
@Saint696Anger3 жыл бұрын
It's nice when they can hang from a jugular
@sbdr.12413 жыл бұрын
@@Saint696Anger my Chihuahua is like a weedwacker with teeth beware ankles..lol & already proven as a home alarm he saved my fiance by waking her up when 5 idiots were trying to break in yrs ago & got caught red handed by the bluegang. "cops".
@Saint696Anger3 жыл бұрын
@@sbdr.1241 I got attacked by one of those little macho mofos when I was skateboarding as a kid, ripped my baggy pants up 😅
@sbdr.12413 жыл бұрын
@@Saint696Anger imagine a Chihuahua weighing 80-100lbs they'll make pitbulls look like pansies..lol
@RaininMortars3 жыл бұрын
Put nails thru boards facing up, camouflaged by leaves, dirt, sand, rocks, etc, place boards under windows where intruders would stand when looking thru ur windows at night....
@xk11193 жыл бұрын
Got that set up with a camera to catch all the gore!! I promise to share video with you guys when it goes down.
@jaredmackey45113 жыл бұрын
I’ve heard of folks hooking car batteries to their windows. I don’t how effective it would be
@EricRedbear3 жыл бұрын
Hope you have good homeowners insurance and/or extremely conservative courts.
@robolasher3 жыл бұрын
Good idea!
@daveb86793 жыл бұрын
@@EricRedbear this is meant for WOROL. Nobody will be looking out for you. Insurance and courts will be gone.
@lynchsleigh89923 жыл бұрын
THOSE WHO FAIL TO PREPARE, ARE PREPARED TO FAIL.
@aspitofmud62573 жыл бұрын
A dog is the number one deterent to criminals even if its a small yappy one. A large dog is even more of a deterent.
@aspitofmud62573 жыл бұрын
Good review CP!
@marlenabaker98943 жыл бұрын
We have a small dog with a very loud bark. She scares people all the time. She b.v will lunge at you too. I've decided I do not want to train her to stop doing that. I want people scared of my dog.
@Peace-ju9us3 жыл бұрын
if they would kill you, your dog has already been shot, or poisoned days before
@panamafred13 жыл бұрын
Someone I don't know asked me if my dog bites. I answered, "Not very often."
@conway5733 жыл бұрын
Necron99 My dog is my first alarm...if he confronts a intruder(s) and dies or is injured...I begin shooting...no questions asked...what your intent is...8 + 1 hollow points @ 124 grain should handle the problem....and if my dog is dead...I go after the next-of-kin😎
@mookeystinks1903 жыл бұрын
I have questionable neighbors on all sides so we are moving soon. But the yappy little dog is definitely pulling her weight. :)
@robolasher3 жыл бұрын
Wish you well my fellow human
@andnorr77383 жыл бұрын
Layers of security are good but you need to be prepared to blow away those who threaten your life. It sucks to have to do that but it sucks even worse to be dead.
@akforge3 жыл бұрын
No, killing attackers doesn’t suck, it’s just another natural part of the life cycle for our species same as eating, sex, et al.
@mrmrsk2193 жыл бұрын
I know what you're saying. No one wants to take a life. But play stupid games win stupid prizes
@andnorr77383 жыл бұрын
@Ryan G. Christian Using deadly force against someone threatening your life isn't confined to just a gun.
@donovan29133 жыл бұрын
@Ryan G. Christian You can use a spork if you are dumb enough to have only that.
@thinkforyourselfjohn31633 жыл бұрын
✔✔🎯
@mrwhitten77043 жыл бұрын
My main floor has 13 accessible windows from the ground and back deck, plus a french door, and a walkout basement with french doors and 3 more windows. Purchasing glass break sensors and door/window sensors is too expensive when you can cover a room/area with a motion sensor. Don't get sucked into buying something for every entry point. At a minimum, all doors should have their screws, ALL of them, replaced with 3 1/2" or longer screws. Walk around your house at night and identify all the dead zones on your exterior camera/floodlight sensors and other areas with zero light. Most people just but camera floodlights w/sensors in the front and back, forgetting about the sides of the house. If you're game for an extended perimeter sensor, driveway or yard perimeter, look at a driveway sensor system, like Guardline or Chamberlain.
@akforge3 жыл бұрын
Home security is about layers. First thing everyone needs to do in their home or apartment is to replace the builder grade industry standard short screws in their exterior door(s) hinges with 4” wood screws that go into the actual door frame and or the wall stud. This is the number one vulnerability that criminals exploit by simply kicking in the front/back door in home burglaries/home invasions. Next replace your builder grade industry standard hollow core exterior door and or doors with large windows in them with a solid core security door. Next install security film on windows, film allows the glass to shatter but it will not give, US embassies use 3M security film on their windows that are high explosive rated but there are many levels of films for different budgets. Other layers include what was mentioned cameras, alarms, motion sensor lights, glass break censors. Other considerations are dogs, small breeds like Jack Russells are great alert dogs while larger breeds such as German Shepard’s/Belgian Malinois’ are good at protection as well. Poultry fence aka chicken wire is good to keep on hand as you can install it on the inside of exterior windows to prevent entry but also protects from having rocks, landscaping stones, bricks, Molotov cocktails, etc. from being thrown into your home.
@Fatelvis23 жыл бұрын
I am hoping to buy a solid core and am debating window film thanks for the tip about the chicken wire
@truthdogschell84733 жыл бұрын
Isn’t the window film expensive?
@Escapeofthebride7773 жыл бұрын
I bought a bunch of window film about 6 months ago but haven’t even thought about installing it yet. Too busy preparing food and water. Crazy times!!
@kimpreston36283 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for mentioning to consider threats coming from outside your community. Living near some large cities, I had never thought about the effects of people coming into my community would have.
@basspig3 жыл бұрын
My house was constructed during the cold War. Its designed as a bomb shelter and looks like a concrete monolith with almost no windows. The doors I have are equipped with security screen doors outside. Any windows are blast resistant and too small for a person to climb through. We've survived forest fire, tornados and hurricanes over the past 55 years. Our only real threat is a tax sale.
@BasementBerean3 жыл бұрын
The "cold war" was from 1947 to 1991 which covers untold millions of houses. Your house was likely designed by a "prepper" of that time period who wanted to survive. That's very cool, by the way. But you won't survive city hall if you don't pay your property taxes. 😎
@basspig3 жыл бұрын
@@BasementBerean I was the designer and builder. took close to forty years to complete it. Now I cannot afford the taxes on it.
@BasementBerean3 жыл бұрын
@@basspig Well, that's just sad. You built a house to survive the zombie apocalypse but not an increase in land value? I'll bet it's a cool house too. Sorry to hear about that.
@basspig3 жыл бұрын
@@BasementBerean They started in 1999 with this new "revaluation" every ten years. In 2000, my taxes quadrupled. And they've been rising ever since. They've gone from one week's pay, to my entire annual social security pension income today. The only way to survive is moonlighting for additional income. I retired in 1985, but I'm still working because of the property taxes!
@BasementBerean3 жыл бұрын
@@basspig Your house must be worth a lot of money. Perhaps you could sell it and buy another prepper house in a small town somewhere. Or at least a house you could have modified to be something like what you've got.
@Saltygravy1173 жыл бұрын
I live in the UK so guns arnt much of a problem so I'm thankful for that lots of love to my American Prepper brothers 🇬🇧 💪 🇺🇸
@silverbladeTE3 жыл бұрын
just knives, axes, etc. Stab resistant vest, very good buy, IMHO
@dianegriffen27563 жыл бұрын
They're certainly not as common here in households, but some people do still have them. I would want to be prepared for anything.
@That1ufo3 жыл бұрын
Im sure the police officer shot last nigh in the uk police station thought he was safe from guns as well.
@Doorknobs113 жыл бұрын
cant you buy an air gun
@silverbladeTE3 жыл бұрын
@@Doorknobs11 air guns are limited to 12 foot/pounds of power in UK, unless you have a fire arm certificate and get a "FAC" version, firearm licences are very difficult and expensive to arrange, takes months, lots of checks, a safe etc 12 ftlbs is only enough for rabbits. etc close range. iirc a punch is like 10 times as powerful
@onerightousdude3 жыл бұрын
In my adult life I have always been prepared for any disaster. Now in my old age my theory is if they get through 19 bullets and a shotgun blast, the 20th bullet is for me and they can have at it.
@markhuber83453 жыл бұрын
Hey Chris, Thanks again for providing some great, well thought out content. Your information is always appreciated and given in a way that is thought provoking and easy to understand. 👍👍👏🏼🙏🇺🇸
@CityPrepping3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that! Thanks.
@lisaclaar313 жыл бұрын
I was once told to sleep with a can of Raid flying insect spray next to me. Shoots further away than Mace should you be awakened by an intruder.
@Saint696Anger3 жыл бұрын
Yeah that's stuff works really well
@Saint696Anger3 жыл бұрын
Have a flash light system rigged to it
@michaelodonnell63613 жыл бұрын
Wasp spray shoots about 25 feet and will burn in the eyes badly.
@pewpeww5563 жыл бұрын
You misspelled gun.
@confusedparticles3 жыл бұрын
alex r. You misspelled flamethrower
@mrmrsk2193 жыл бұрын
Here in Montana we have the wagons ready
@michaelodonnell63613 жыл бұрын
I just drove through Montana yesterday. I DOUBT few if any libtards will bother you out their. I saw MANY TRUMP flags flying along the I-90. Heard some truckers taking as a rest stop. Very refreshing since I just came from Washington state. Lib-ville.
@mrmrsk2193 жыл бұрын
@@michaelodonnell6361 stay safe in libville. Head this way if you need to
@acajudi1003 жыл бұрын
I love you Kalispell! The big sky!
@SniperLogic3 жыл бұрын
Mr & Mrs K If i bring a well armored wagon, can I join the circle? Will pull my weight. Coming from rural GA.
@julezee65003 жыл бұрын
This episode brought to mind some simple things I could do today or plan and complete tomorrow, security measures I’d never thought of. So I will get busy now but wanted to first thank you again for your focus that is helping those of us who believe our preparation matters! I never thought about locking the circuit box but that’s an easy fix and valuable security measure.
@yves98933 жыл бұрын
Keeping car keys next to the bed to use the panic button is an excellent tip, thank you! With two car alarms going at once in the driveway I can imagine that would definitely bring unwanted attention to anybody trying to get in our house or being too close.
@vivianp59623 жыл бұрын
I keep my purse with keys in it right by my bed. My stepmother died years back in a trailer fire. She got the cats out 1st then ran back in to get her purse. She never came out. She was burned alive they found her under the blankets in the back bedroom with her purse , half burned. There were witnesses too. Saw her come out with the cats & she screamed "i have to get my purse". And that was the last time anyone saw her alive.
@darlenone62863 жыл бұрын
Love the car alarm idea
@wilber5043 жыл бұрын
no one pays any attention to car alarms. - get real.
@yves98933 жыл бұрын
@@wilber504 If you think that the car alarm is to call for help or get assistance from neighbors - get real. This is to make an additional layer of stress, annoyance, and problems for the burglar who is more on edge (than the next door neighbor who might be sleeping tight). And although he may be aware of that, he still won't like a car (or cars) in the driveway next to him going on forever while he tries to break in. And I think it goes without saying that "breaking in" should take more than a few minutes IF you took some basic responsible steps in securing your home (relying on the alarm alone is very foolish). It also goes without saying that it depends on where you live. This is a prepping channel after all and a good portion of this community lives in tight knit areas where most do look after each other (yep values, still a reality in many parts of this country). Heck, I don't even consider myself a prepper and I'm at the window if a car alarm goes off at 2AM, and I know many of my neighbors are as well (though not all). And no; I do not live in a rich or gated community - quite far from it. In the end I respect your opinion (to "get real") but why discourage people about putting an additional piece of advice to practice when it doesn't even cost a thing to begin with
@VestaLouise3 жыл бұрын
These are crucial steps to guard your well being yet the most effective is the unseen, As a believer in Jesus Christ there is a benefit of spiritual warriors on your side, who got your back. I like to depend on that first of all and also use the normal cautions available to everyone else. Like the Bible says: unless the Lord guards the home, the watchmen guard it in vain.
@darlenone62863 жыл бұрын
Nice! Well put.🌹
@MrJoseyess3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for that reminder ❤️
@RaininMortars3 жыл бұрын
Hang bells, cans, chimes, etc on strings/rope and hang at entry points to ur home. Like if a window was opened you'd hear noise from that string of items. Maybe even hang at a back gate, in ur backyard or where they might jump ur fence. Just a thought
@50kArchipelagos3 жыл бұрын
You can mostly close your curtains and just put mirror film along one edge very cost effectively. See out without announcing yourself, they can't see you.
@advancedrescue40833 жыл бұрын
Excellent tip on locking the breaker box. Thanks for your videos you are one of my favorite You-tubers.
@jopiaspieder11843 жыл бұрын
FACES...it is all about faces when it comes to your neighbors and neighborhoods. You do not have to know anything about any that lives in the neighborhood you reside in, not one shred of info you need. Though just get familiar with people's faces far as who comes in and out of what house/apartment, who delivers the mail, who works were, the face a of patrolmen in the area, the face of the kids playing in the area and even faces or the usual homeless people around. Once that is in your memory new faces will stick out easy and draw your attention.
@pledgeyourallegiance85303 жыл бұрын
Im Old School. Yappy lil dog with a big ol' shotgun. Always habe a pistol on my body and can fight like no tomorrow. Try if ya want.
@PP-uv1kw3 жыл бұрын
@iPac9mm Bet ya aint bigger than a 3030
@lynnbrocius79763 жыл бұрын
This was such an eye opener. I never thought about the larger picture... I live 15 minutes from Portland Oregon. Yeah the city where murder/violent crimes has gone up 800% in 24 months 😳😳😳 Great strategies for weapons in the home. But what blew me away was the closest under the stairs. For me it would be a perfect place to build a safe room. I just never thought about it. So TY!
@effeojnedib72083 жыл бұрын
I never thought about the bus stop. Thanks for the heads up.
@markloren21333 жыл бұрын
SimpliSafe, Excellent product, outstanding customer service and easy installation, a class act.
@steveb643 жыл бұрын
A very good informative video about layered defensive strategies for those unfamiliar with such matters. Along with layered or defense in depth strategies, careful and well planned offensive strategies should be on the ready in case your defensive layers are breached and an armed response becomes necessary . Army and Marine veterans understand the term "Shoot, Move and Communicate".
@anchorageprepper90083 жыл бұрын
Another well done video. Just thinking about your rings of security will set you on the way to protect your family and your property.
@denisedevaughn5446 ай бұрын
I live in Lakewood. 10 minutes from Denver CO. I’m already freaking out as crime is growing in crazy amounts.
@gonefishing36443 жыл бұрын
Protecting yourself from a roaming mob of looters and arsonists is very different from protecting yourself from the typical mugger or burglar or other kind of career criminal. If an angry mob is heading in the direction of your home or place of business, just evacuate. This is safer than "making a stand" and having a shoot out with armed thugs in the mob. If you are protecting yourself against an increase in the usual activities of thieves, rapists and other thugs, then you start with situational awareness and you avoid doing things that make you an easy and predictable target. Here are some basic things you can do to lessen the chances a criminal will target you: 1) Vary your route and the time you start your trip on your daily commute to and from work. 2) Be especially vigilante during the time you are just leaving your home or workplace and the time you are just arriving at your home or workplace. Because these are the places someone can be sure of finding and targeting you. 3) When driving in slow-moving, congested traffic allow enough space between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of yours, so that you do not get boxed in -- drive up onto the sidewalk if that is what it takes to avoid a group of criminals that are targeting stopped vehicles. And always keep vehicle doors locked and windows closed when inside a vehicle. And pay attention to what is going on around your vehicle. Find some other time to have your head buried in the message traffic on your smart phone. Pay attention to your surroundings. Spot the approaching danger early so you can take evasive action. 4) Park your vehicle in a well-lighted place in clear view of other people who are using nearby buildings. Ask for an escort if you feel it is unsafe to walk alone to your parked vehicle. Check underneath and inside the vehicle for a concealed criminal before getting inside the vehicle. Lock the vehicle doors immediately after getting inside the vehicle and BEFORE buckling the seat belt or starting the engine. 5) Do not leave your home after dark unless it is for an essential errand. Criminals like the cover of darkness. 6) Carry a means of self-defense with you. Perhaps that is a vial of pepper spray in your hand and a hammer in your handbag. Perhaps it is a conceal carry firearm. If your local laws forbid citizens to carry self-defense items you will have to make the choice of whether you want to be defenseless and law-abiding or able to defend yourself and just risk arrest. For those who cannot afford a fire arm, a hunting knife is just as deadly at 10 feet or less but a lot of jurisdictions forbid concealed carry of hunting knives. Whether you chose to obey such laws is up to you -- just be prepared to face the consequences if caught disobeying a law. My opinion: It is better to be alive and need an attorney than to be dead and need a funeral. 7) It is always better to keep criminals from getting inside your home than to rely upon the police to respond to a burglar alarm that has been triggered by a criminal getting inside your home. Usually criminals have done their worst and are long gone before police arrive. It is up to you to provide the first line of defense for your home and its occupants. 8) Criminals are lazy. If your home is strengthened against break-ins, criminals will usually just move to easier nearby homes. 9) If you have an attached garage with an automatic garage door opener, then use that garage as a safe area when loading or unloading anything from your vehicle. And keep the garage door closed while doing the loading or unloading. Do not do your loading and unloading in the driveway. That includes putting your child into or taking him/her out of a car seat. 10) Make sure the door between your home and your attached garage is a steel security door with a peephole and is fitted with kick-resistant hinges and kick-resistant door plate/door handle. Install two, keyed dead bolt locks on this door. 11) Know how to unplug the power cord to the garage door opener and use pad locks on the rails of the garage door to prevent anyone from breaking into the garage through that vehicle door. If there is an exterior side door to your garage, make sure that door is just as solid as the door that goes to your house. 12) Keep sheer curtains closed during the day and opaque curtains or blinds closed at night so a criminal can never see inside your home, even if the criminal is using binoculars from across the street or from another building. 13) Strengthen your windows and exterior doors against break-ins. Keep doors and windows locked. Shatter-resistant film over window glass is a good thing. So are security screen doors over exterior steel security doors. Do something about patio doors and glass exterior doors -- those are easy break-in points. 14) Never leave unsecured outside your home something a burglar can use to break into your home: ladders, landscaping rocks the right size to pick up and throw through a window or patio door, unlocked garden sheds with handy crowbars, chisels, screw drivers or sticks of firewood.... Never ever leave a door key hidden in the landscaping around your house -- burglars know all the common hiding places. Use a lock box for a door key if you are worried about getting locked out of your house. Think twice about leaving a house key with a neighbor -- if they get a break-in, the burglar could get the key to your house. 15) Vary your daily patterns. Think twice about getting into the habit of leaving your home at the same time each morning or afternoon to go jogging, walking or bicycling. Make it hard for a criminal to guess when you will leave home. 16) If you have multiple adults living in your home, try to make sure there is always at least one adult at home at all times. 17) Medium-size, short haired dogs kept indoors make excellent burglar alarms and the dog alarm works even when the local power grid is down. Many burglar will avoid homes that have dogs. Original definition of the word "alarm": a call to arms. So make sure you can immediately arm yourself when your dog alarm starts barking.
@xk11193 жыл бұрын
Bad ass post! Thank you.. I'm in Jacksonville Florida and am in the thick of it. We are definitely the most dangerous house to break into in our neighborhood!
@polarisnebro20743 жыл бұрын
My family members are pretty shitty when standing up for themselves. I on the otherhand have a quite strong plan to defend my home with hundreds of hours of brainstorming behind it. However, I personally think that protection of my community should be paramount. I live in a gated society and the community is pretty tightneat. That's what I'm relying upon to keep myself and my family safe.
@stardust9493 жыл бұрын
Polaris Nebro ~ correct. I live in a fairly peaceful 'village' ----surrounded by a lot of wimpy (loving) folks, the majority of whom are going to be utterly helpless in the face of authentic danger and probably in any kind of extended power blackouts, if they continue for more than a week or so. I've been thinking I need to find more folks who are at least a LITTLE more prepper minded, if not a lot more.
@PP-uv1kw3 жыл бұрын
UNLESS A COMMIE-CRAT GETS IN AND CALLS IN A RED-FLAG DUMP ON YOUR A55.
@darlenone62863 жыл бұрын
I live in western Colorado where we just voted in Lauren Boebart pistol packing restraunt owner 'Shooters ' to help protect our 2scd amendment rights. My community is up on a mesa with 3 entrances. Your not getting in unless you live here. This is oil&gas country. Badasses live here.
@johnpoole83213 жыл бұрын
Good to know. Our son is thinking of moving to Colorado. Looks like I will talk to him about your area.After his mom retires soon we may follow. Hope you would welcome a few more 2A votes :)
@darlenone62863 жыл бұрын
@@johnpoole8321 we have wonderful hot springs here! Grand Junction is a good small city. About 60,000. If you want city. But close to Moab and plenty of river rafting. Glenwood Springs use to be small. Haa turned very liberal. And then there is Aspen. Very nice,pretty. Pricey and over the top liberal. The worlds elite converge here. Corporate criminals and politicians. For the most part western CO is great. Taxes are tough on retirees. I'm looking at TX, ID, SD in 5 years. Best wishes wherever you go.🌹
@johnpoole83213 жыл бұрын
@@darlenone6286 I was thinking SD or TN also because TX been bitchin too many liberals moving in. Enjoy your pick ... peace...
@palapalak.89073 жыл бұрын
@@johnpoole8321 c
@steimystein43683 жыл бұрын
I live in an upstairs apartment with only one entrance. You would need a ladder to go through a window. And the staircase is enclosed on both sides. Good luck.
@cherylperkins7538 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the way you deliver your information. There's an A prepper and a C Prepper. They both scare me and cause anxiety so I don't watch them. Information lost. Blessings to you.
@daze43413 жыл бұрын
What a crappy time to develop several medical conditions at once.
@kerrynight32713 жыл бұрын
I'm really sorry you're ill and hope you have great insurance, but at least you won't be running around thinking you're Superman. You'll probably be safer than the ones aching to get out there and fight.
@stardust9493 жыл бұрын
hello Prepper Daze ~ ~ if you are referring to yourself (or anyone you know) please do not discount the power of prayers. I was incredibly ill last winter (BEFORE the Covid crap---and it wasn't Covid) and the doctors were of nearly zero use (except to keep taking blood samples!) and then the lock-downs happened. But about a dozen friends and family began praying for me---guess what? It took several months for me to regain my strength back---but I'm nearly 100% well now! Spiritual Preparation goes along with health too!
@BasementBerean3 жыл бұрын
@Ian from FNQ God has healed me, but that does not include Jesus' powers, silly goose.
@adamaj743 жыл бұрын
I've always had a non-doorhandle, inside the door/room lock on my bedroom door. Nobody's getting in my bedroom while I'm asleep and most vulnerable without waking me up. I don't like doorhandle locks because they can be picked and bypassed. I use this type of lock on my bedroom and inside my exterior doors: amzn.to/3mWmi5y You're not getting in unless you knock down the whole door frame and part of the wall.
@mmartinez52283 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much
@Escapeofthebride7773 жыл бұрын
Please explain the sandbags. Do you place them inside or outside? You said you keep empty sandbags in your garage. How in the world could you fill them fast enough in an emergency and what would you fill them with? Just curious if I should really consider adding this to my plans. Thank you!
@jenniferhart91642 жыл бұрын
GOOD QUESTION
@sherimatukonis6016 Жыл бұрын
Even better... Make flower boxes on vulnerable sides of your house. The taller the better and thick(front to back) enough to fill with 7 inches sand. Most ballistics will shatter or deform and not penetrate. Not storing And effectively bullet proof barrier tall enough to crouch or lay behind.
@Thedumbtruckdriver3 жыл бұрын
Just installed shatterproof security film on all windows and slider door and installed garage door locks.
@shastina54933 жыл бұрын
You have good informative videos! It's nice to have a refresher and pick up a few more tips! Thanks for all you do! Much appreciated!
@robolasher3 жыл бұрын
My 300 win mag begs to differ! But i hear your point
@robolasher3 жыл бұрын
And buck shot is always a goog deterrent!
@robolasher3 жыл бұрын
And the .22 revolver will srop them if the mace or bear spray dosnt
@conniegilstrap86943 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for your videos you really give a lot of great information
@melw35183 жыл бұрын
American's don't seem to have security windows and security doors. These look like fly screens but you can't kick them in or cut them. In Australia these are much more predominant and also stop/deter any potential break ins. And we also have more locks on the door, not just the turn lock most American doors seem to have, we have something called deadlocks which only lock/open with a key. Sensor lights are good but don't necessarily deter criminals and a locked 6 foot fence around the perimeter of your home is also good to stop people from looking in to see any vulnerabilities. And finally, even if you car is in the garage, always keep your car locked unless you are in the car, and even then lock the car as soon as you are inside so no one can try and car jack you, and ladies - keep your handbag around the gear stick so if a criminal is able to open the door and tries to steal your bag, it makes it harder for them to access it because they can't just grab it and run, they have to unhook it from the gear stick (sorry if that's not the right American term).
@stanmarsh71493 жыл бұрын
Technology won't do squat for you if the grid goes down.
@richerich8533 жыл бұрын
I'm fortunate that I live in a rual area, everyone knows everyone, I have plenty of exterior lighting and motion lights, security system with cameras, anti-shatter film on all windows, 3.5 inch screws in all doors and use extended strike plates, two Coonhounds, and then last but not least the bang sticks..
@Gloria-mm2dj3 жыл бұрын
Wow Thank God We Live in the Country. 🙏
@juliec38193 жыл бұрын
We have SimpliSafe. They’ve saved our basement on a couple of occasions from flooding. Well worth the investment!
@panamafred13 жыл бұрын
I had a wonderful dog until recently. At twelve-years-old he was bitten by a wolf spider and didn't make it. I don't think I will get another, though, as I have automated his job with motion detectors, cameras, and an alarm. A driveway alarm is in the mix, too. But an alarm can't bring you your slippers in the morning.
@nadjalolita60303 жыл бұрын
I’m so sorry for your loss. 🐶 r.i.p Take care be safe 🤗
@panamafred13 жыл бұрын
@@nadjalolita6030 Thank you. You are very kind. Be well.
@familyguy15523 жыл бұрын
We have younger persons coming thru the woods circling our home at night! So far they haven’t hurt us and seem to become more active when riots are occurring. Not fun, don’t know what to do. Thx.
@ryan12743 жыл бұрын
Let them know you see them. A good flashlight and a big boy voice would scare away anyone who isn’t a threat, maybe even a threat. If it continues I’d call law enforcement and make them aware
@aspitofmud62573 жыл бұрын
I'd get a large aggresive dog first. Then a shotgun with a high lumen flashlight. Yep.
@romeg69133 жыл бұрын
@HOOCH D Not great advice 😕
@66block843 жыл бұрын
Is your yard fenced? If not, start with that. A dog would be great, but they take time & money & live on average of 12 years. Motion lights. Agree with Ryan 12, call the cops if they are on your property. If you shoot someone that was not about to cause you bodily harm, you better have a good lawyer & lots of money. IF you are in a WROL situation, it's your call. There could be repurcussions from their family & friends.
@romeg69133 жыл бұрын
@HOOCH D Thats great but Google that shit and youre going on a watch list lol
@jennifersmall40273 жыл бұрын
I'd appreciate any additional insight you might have for those of us who live in a city apt. building. Thanks!
@markhuber83453 жыл бұрын
Jennifer Small, not sure exactly about your comment but I can give you an honest opinion about simply safe. I love mine. The system itself is completely customizable for your needs/wants. Plus, it is wireless and no contract. You can take it with you if you are renting and cancel or activate at anytime without penalties. It isn’t like the old systems that are designed to lock you in forever. Hope this helps.
@That1ufo3 жыл бұрын
Run to the hills?
@PP-uv1kw3 жыл бұрын
5$ BIG RAT TRAPS ... NOT ILLEGAL BUT A HUNTING TRAP WILL BE.
@breezybird4033 жыл бұрын
Cities like Mpls are calling for no police Dept. Move out of Portland, Seattle, or any city that doesn't protect it's citizens. Support law enforcement and never vote Democrat. I would have a lock or jam on my bedroom door. You can call the cops with a cell phone if someone breaks in the apartment. Active Self Protection is a good YT channel. Take a self defense course and maybe get a stun gun! Can you find an apartment with main area security doors?
@chrisgarciart3 жыл бұрын
Door jammers, one standing that is angled from the doorknob to the floor, and one that is a pressure activated door stopper alarm to alert you. Also a doorbell camera or pet camera on amazon is only $30 and is great about sending you motion alerts in case you are allowed to install one outside your door Get a dog and a gun, or at least a bat or knife and some bullet proof armor if you don’t like guns. A strobing defense flashlight would be helpful if they break through to your bedroom before police/help arrives. Also learn jiu jitsu cause it’s good for you in general 🤓👌🏻
@thecommonsenseconservative55763 жыл бұрын
Its times like this im glad I was TAD with EOD team 2. I told everyone on my street if shit hits the fan come to my house.
@tracey25783 жыл бұрын
I live in a small town of 30,000 people but only 25 minutes straight up the hwy from a larger city of 600,00 plus. I know for a fact that people from the larger city come here to go to the bars- for whatever reason. Am I crazy in thinking I should be prepared for this? No one around me talks or thinks like this but I have several lives in my home that only have me to rely on for protection and so I do think about this. I lock my doors when I leave. Those around me think im a bit paranoid.
@MrJoseyess3 жыл бұрын
Not at all, you have the ability to see the big picture. Some people just can’t think that way. We were about to purchase a nice property close to a highway...but in my minds eye prior to turning in the contract I saw a highway full of stalled vehicles and hordes of people going to the nearby houses. I KNOW God was warning me. So even though no one sees what you see prepare to the best of your ability. Take care.
@roughroadstudio2 жыл бұрын
People who don't lock up their house when they leave are absolute morons.
@scottanddebranelson84193 жыл бұрын
good advice as always. some hints to further deter burglar or home invader is 3 inch screws in deadbolt catch on jamb and (providing you have solid to begin with) as well as in the hinges both on the door and the jamb. on both doors. always keep curtains close especially if you aren't there in the case of a burglar cause they don't like to break in while someone is home but also for tactical advantage when you are there and someone is wanting to invade while you are there. keep the tv or radio playin loud enough to hear from outside your door when you aren't home. i got this info from burglars who filled out surveys for new crews wantin to know what they look for when the chose a home to steal from. so as for the sand bags do you have them filled already? cause just having empty ones stored aint the best especially if you aint got sand to put in them just layin around. and there are fairly cheap options on alarms for windows and doors that are real simple to install yourself or you can just use the ole rock in a can routine. have a great day.
@wval43793 жыл бұрын
Logical and sensible information. Thanks!
@marchelleceryes35423 жыл бұрын
Yes it would be nice to know safety about apt buildings. Blessings
@motocattie52423 жыл бұрын
Is all this gonna work when the electrical power and interwebs go down? Agree w/ the neighborhood connections. Priceless. Know the people around you, and help protect them. They are your community, they are your anchor. Everyone has skills, whatever they are. Everyone can help as long as they are not antagonistic toward the people. Remember the lesson of King Louis et Marie Antoinette and don't be an asshole.
@beachblond19683 жыл бұрын
We have guns and are getting a dog soon, most likely. I’ve ordered dummy ADT signs and dome cameras. I just can’t have an actual alarm system because when we did have one, the false alarms had me on edge 24/7.
@acajudi1003 жыл бұрын
Save your Pasta jars, stack and cover them, so they will be knocked over and make noise. Never let anyone know what you have, and keep money in the bank and use credit or debit cards. Avoid ATMs. The banks need to give you an emergency code, by changing you last passcode. 1234 good, but if attacked put in 1235, which is a signal to keep your card and say insufficient funds. Never put balance on ATM slips!
@kahvac3 жыл бұрын
A good security system rarely has a false alarm.
@oldschooljeremy81243 жыл бұрын
Yes, sandbags...but can you get sand readily? ( I am given to understand that plain dirt does not have the same ballistic stopping quality as sand. )
@dbrown27283 жыл бұрын
Home depot sells it. Sure it is a local areas selling soil, landscaping rocks etc. I have not checked availability. Someone mentioned going to another country. Where? Where would you go?
@oldschooljeremy81243 жыл бұрын
Though storage-wise it's not as easily stored as the bags! 100 sandbags takes up little space, 110 bags worth of sand takes up quite a lot
@BalladofJanine3 жыл бұрын
Caught a man coming out of my backyard huge dude it so happened when I had a text from my son 30 mins earlier to walking into this disturbing situation when I opened the front door thinking it was him and this guy came out of the Abyss from my back gate, I had cow bells on the gate which I turned around and he walked out instead of my son. Stuff happens fast God must of changed this dude's mind from literally knocking my head off with the object in his hand, bc I'm here making this comment. Dont know why or who he was he was in disguise biracial and ready to kill someone that night. He says "sorry wrong house" , I ran fast back inside. Never been so scared in my life.
@dwaynepeter47363 жыл бұрын
im not even from the states i from roatan if you don't know search it on google i wonder if your information will help me ? but i do have family member in florida and texas
@dososos3 жыл бұрын
Does simply safe have doorbell camera?
@carolwolf40993 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this great video! I thought we were prepped, but NO! Sharing with all family members. AND: GET A BARKY DOG!
@joanjean39043 жыл бұрын
THUMBS UP!
@leticiaurbach17203 жыл бұрын
Thankyou.
@leyenda61493 жыл бұрын
CityPrepping for President. Canadian Prepper for Prime Minister
@PistolPackingPilot3 жыл бұрын
Your strongest layer of protection is a firearm!
@PistolPackingPilot3 жыл бұрын
Karl Schubert Okay, I just have multiple guns in every single room of my home hidden in key locations that I can access in two seconds or less. But I ain’t hating your comment at all either. 😂🤣
@PistolPackingPilot3 жыл бұрын
Karl Schubert Quick access safes. Lots of them. I have young kids so that’s what I use. I get the doors sprung open in less than 2 seconds.
@basspig3 жыл бұрын
a 400 watt up laser is effective at burning approaching intruders. Must be careful because it will start fires if the beam strikes anything flammable like a tree trunk or non metallic objects. The laser can only be used with uv filter glasses as the reflected light will cause permanent blindness. Being able to incinerate a person at 100 yards is a big advantage.
@robertagu55333 жыл бұрын
@@basspig if the attacker or attackers are dangerous enough you want to burn them... they're also dangerous enough to shoot, beat, shock or stab too should the means and need both present themselves. You dont necessarily want a fire hazard to battle too an if they're on something a mere light may not effect them at all.
@basspig3 жыл бұрын
@@robertagu5533 A 400 watt UV laser is not a "mere light". It will ignite a tree trunk at 100 yards. I don't think an attacker will do much with third degree burns all over his body.
@jc_one923 жыл бұрын
Yea all thiese theft deterrents are good if you still have power...but if the grid goes down or they cut the power to your house your screwed...
@44Mag3 жыл бұрын
SimpliSafe is a good wireless system, but it has several detractors to being an only security system. One is that any siren you have mounted outside must be high enough that someone can not easily slide it off the mount and remove the batteries, or simply take it and come back later.....Another really big problem with it is that it can be defeated with a $30 ham radio (or even a small $10 Amazon device) - Of course, this is a problem with any wireless system. It is a trade-off for an easy install. (SimpliSafe did recently upgrade their firmware so now the base station will give an audible alert if it detects interference - a step in the right direction, but they really need to move to a frequency hopping system to further reduce the issue) Most common street thieves will not be aware of these issues, but any experienced burglar will. Of course, even with a professionally installed hard-wired system, it can still be circumvented. As it is pointed out in the video, layering is the key... SimpliSafe or any other alarm is one layer....Don't forget outdoor lighting, cameras (I just installed 4 wireless cameras for a total of about $380 plus $4/mo for cloud storage of up to 30gb), longer screws in your door latch, perhaps a dog, a couple of lamps plugged in to a random timer, stopping your mail when gone more than one day, a quality peep-hole in your doors, a simple door jamb (something as simple as a wedge you put in place in front of your door to keep it from opening more than a couple of inches), and a firearm if you are competent with one (or a bat, knife, hockey stick, or anything else besides just harsh words and stern looks). In urban areas, you may be on your own for 10-20 minutes before police will arrive, in the burbs, you are luckier, as most police calls get a response in 4-8 minutes. In the country, it may be up to an hour before a deputy arrives. You are the first responder always, whether at home or when you are out....Be as prepared as you practically can. Even with the issues above, I can endorse the SimpliSafe alarm system as an economical addition to your home. (I have had one for almost 3 years now) - another caveat though, be sure to check with your local police department if you have a monitored alarm system. Many departments will not respond unless you have a permit on file with them. (usually $10-$20 per year)
@donnaroberts1643 жыл бұрын
Super video! Thank you!
@altha20083 жыл бұрын
Been wanting to get simple safe. Know a lot of home owners ins will reduce you rates if you have an alarm system wonder if they will do it for simply safe
@jennysroad3 жыл бұрын
Simplisafe is awesome!
@137bob3d3 жыл бұрын
a mistake is hiring yard / landscape /roofing/ handy-man help. these people are often ex-cons. they more than likely cant get a fulltime job via fail a bk-gnd check. thus turn to selling / using drugs for money. plus they look for items with easy theft / resale potential . turning your back on them or anyone else on your property invites learning what 'sociopath' means.
@StephanieJoRountree3 жыл бұрын
Great info!
@CityPrepping3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@billhayward15853 жыл бұрын
Sand Bags are not a practical means of protection. It takes too long to fill them. Where are you going to store your sand? (Plywood & a little Barbed Wire ). Enjoy your show. Many very helpful ideas. Thanks.
@billhayward15853 жыл бұрын
@herr3945 yes you've got a good point there!
@lauraleecreations32173 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Sounds great!
@BasementBerean3 жыл бұрын
You can get tactical flashlights now with thousands of lumens and strobe function that you can carry in your pocket. A great non-lethal self defense weapon that's not considered a weapon. But nobody can look at you and that strobe at the same time.
@That1ufo3 жыл бұрын
Have you got sand for the bags?
@TheBlackSheepDiaries3 жыл бұрын
Willing to gamble he has a shovel.
@Phoenix_Atlas3 жыл бұрын
I really like your videos. You have a lot of great info that a lot of KZfaqrs don't seem to talk about.
@Volfemulx3 жыл бұрын
I know my area, but am pretty reliant on my phone to navigate outside of it. Think I'll get a new road atlas.
@catherineshaw33883 жыл бұрын
Great Video, Your Video's Are The Very Best On UTube.
@fancythat5136 Жыл бұрын
This video was done 2 years ago. It’s 2023 and now looking more likely to occur....
@mat100ca3 жыл бұрын
I installed aluminum sheeting on my garage door its light and the motor that operates the door workes unimpeded but it would slow a brute force attack on the door i have deadbolts on all exterior doors and keep tools in the garage that are used on a regular basis but most if not all are capable of use in a self defense situation
@mat100ca3 жыл бұрын
There is 3 floors on my home the landing by the front room is small and has been moderately ignored for this purpose all the windows have censors and locks only one door in the house does not have atleast a simple lock (laundry room) i have a variety of simple bladed weapons located throughout the home, simple personal water filters are also stored both in the home aswell as in a shed about a mile past the home in the forest on my property alongside food and other basic necessities i dont store more then 2 flats of waterbottles in either location because there is a marsh on my property and i have tested for use in 3 ways direct (unadvised) boiled and filtered (through cloth) better and usable and with proper water filters clean but still carries a flaver
@mat100ca3 жыл бұрын
I have a few more sheds on the property stocked with supplies that i rotate out less frequently due to the primary being a location of regular use (i will not go into detail about there construction besides the primary appears at first inspection little more then a tool shed and the backups being built to intentionally appear run down
@mat100ca3 жыл бұрын
I have no firearms located in or around the home due to local perception being... problematic i have well trained dogs who are naturally aggressive towards strangers some are rescue others are a form of family heirloom (small pack of large sudo huskys) that are relatively self sufficient and have been raised on the property for generations and the border of my property is lined with signs every 1/4 mile both beware of dog and no trespassing signs that i have personally put up due to my grandfather having only maintained trespassing signs and we had an interesting legal conflict with a poachers family
@mat100ca3 жыл бұрын
How would you rate my security from what has been posted judging from a farm style homestead (besides preparing emergency supplies and keeping the idea of preparation for the unexpected in mind during repairs, maintenance of a large property i have yet to properly make any solid planning regarding large scale SHTF situations) (the property is maintained but hasn't been used as a farm besides a mid scale garden for 2 generations)
@handlethis223 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@MAZINKAIFER3 жыл бұрын
ooh it was a commercial!!
@homemclaughlin78303 жыл бұрын
If the STHF, do you really think someone will be sitting somewhere monitoring SimpliSafe alarms and calling to check on customers??? Highly unlikely. Have learned quite a few things from you, but this advice leaves me very skeptical.
@YoooItsRex3 жыл бұрын
If it’s the End of the world, you’re right. But leading up to that is a process that can take a few years. In the meantime I’d rather have an extra layer of protection.
@ejames64313 жыл бұрын
Another good video.
@babycentral16633 жыл бұрын
Awesome video
@goldcicvibefel99663 жыл бұрын
Infra red for night, recorder - how much space/resolution?
@namename31393 жыл бұрын
u could check how viet nam used in the wawr , how they made traps in there places
@altha20083 жыл бұрын
Please remamber the Crooks are Us motto, Stay away from simply safe houses
@klounpound69453 жыл бұрын
I live on the road. But my german shepherd has proven a great layer of security. I also keep a gun on me. And if I have to fight with my hands. I at least have experience in doing so. Besides hundreds of people pass my home every day and never know it's even a home.
@brendamoser35013 жыл бұрын
I'm safe I live rite next door to the state police dept
@Romin.7773 жыл бұрын
Today me frontyard hedge got lowered from 2 meters to 1 meter. No more place to hide for crooks and a free view for me. Next is a sheep fence at the side. With pointy ends. ;) Luxaflex are a bitch to go through. Don't ask me how i know. ;))
@GHOST-hp2ji3 жыл бұрын
Do you know if this system is compatible with arlo cameras?
@BigCityCountryBoi3 жыл бұрын
I have 3 well trained French mastiffs (turner and hooch) so looters are welcomed
@GellyNose3 жыл бұрын
I keep noticing R+ on your channel. Did you catch them before COVID by chance?
@jackieeastom87583 жыл бұрын
Uber‽ The bus‽ You really think that they will be reliable in a societal collapse‽ Guess I’ve been in the country too long!
@cjg90513 жыл бұрын
do you think a motorcycle would be useful during a crazy thing happening
@Saint696Anger3 жыл бұрын
@Maui Caui agreed
@altha20083 жыл бұрын
Block the roads if you can if there is no police no government and going to be that way for a while put cars in road cut trees