April 16th, 2019
5minute read
Our home should be our haven.
It is supposed to be the one place where we feel most comfortable, and above all, safe.
Harsh reality informs us that evil exists in the world.
Bad people with ill intent exist and can pose a threat to our domestic tranquility.
When the threat targets our home, we need to be equipped to defend it.
Having a good home defense plan for you and your family is crucial.
This is a broad spectrum to cover.
Being on the same page means each individual understands the plan of action.
Plan to Plan
For most people, having a firearm is their only action plan.
They feel safe and prepared because they have a gun in the house to defend themselves.
you gotta develop a plan on dealing with the threat of burglaries and home invasions.
The start of any plan should be prevention.
Sadly, this fundamental aspect of home defense is often overlooked.
There are many ways that we can prevent or thwart a home invasion.
Focusing on prevention is crucial.
We need to be able to do everything possible and within our power to avoid the encounter.
Making your home difficult to invade is the first step.
Here is a list of things to consider for preventative tactics.
Lighting
A home that is well lit is less likely to be targeted.
Criminals are like cockroaches: they hate being seen and the light will often drive them away.
Lights for all entryways, landscaping lights and floodlights with motion detection are a wonderful prevention measure.
The more light surrounding your home, the less cover an intruder will have.
The throw in to choose is totally budget dependent but there is usually something available in most price ranges.
A threat may be scared off just by the notion that there is a security system in place.
Landscaping
This is probably one of the biggest preventative measures that is overlooked.
Entryways and windows need to not be easily accessible.
A well thought-out landscape can be a great addition to your home defense plan.
Dogs
Having a dog is another great deterrent.
Spending the time to educate yourself on a home defense plan is vital.
Every home and family are different, each with their own unique circumstances.
Even adults hesitate to pick up the phone and dial 911 because of various mental blocks.
Long before an incident happens, rationally consider what things could happen that would warrant a 911 call.
That way when they do happen, no one hesitates to reach out for emergency assistance.
Joseph Campbell wrote agreat article about developing your home defense plan.
I recommend you read it.
I also have a few ideas you may wish to consider.
First off: training is important.
Second, having a quality self-defense firearm is a tool I believe is critical for my defensive needs.
I suspect you may feel the same.
For example, many people are fans of the 9mm and .45 ACP.
However, there are also plenty of knowledgeable people that push for the10mm as a home defense round.
I recommend an AR-15 chambered in 5.56 NATO.
Finally, a firearm is not the only bit of gear you may need.
Things like a phone, body armor and a first aid kit may also be needed.
Check outRichard Johnsons article on home defense gearfor a better understanding of the things that may come into play.
