These two posts were originally published on sites I ran years ago and were from a time when I was writing about crime and crime prevention. I’m republishing them here as I finally get rid of those sites and because both have useful information for people preparing for the high crime environment food shortages will cause. I post with the dates and byline so you can understand how old these posts are. Also in the second I mention wasp spray as self defense but since then have seen demonstrations that prove wasp spray is much less effective than pepper spray.
Posted on March 8, 2011 by Rob Taylor
The other day a couple of 20-somethings were wondering around my sub-division after dark knocking on doors pretending they were canvassing for a charity. They were very offended when I made them talk to me through the shut door and more offended 20 minutes later when I was watching them continue their supposed volunteerism with my precious .327 Charter Arms Patriot on my hip. Fact is no one sends to pot smokers out to collect money from sub-divisions (that have visible “No Soliciting” signs) after dark so clearly this was a scam. I deduced they were looking to see who was in each house, maybe for home invasions or just plain old petty theft.
Coincidentally I was up late on the catching up on the Zombie Squad forums when I saw this post which I thought I’d share. this list goes around a lot but people never seem to really take heed so I’ll use what little influence I have to get you to think about how you operate. Enjoy:
1. Of course I look familiar. I was here just last week cleaning your Carpets, paint ing your shutters, or delivering your new refrigerator.
2. Hey, thanks for letting me use the bathroom when I was working in Your Yard last week. While I was in there, I unlatched the back window to Make my Return a little easier.
3. Love those flowers. That tells me you have taste… And taste means There Are nice things inside. Those yard toys your kids leave out always make Me Wonder what type of gaming system they have.
4. Yes, I really do look for newspapers piled up on the driveway. And I Might leave a pizza flyer in your front door to see how long it takes You to Remove it..
5. If it snows while you’re out of town, get a neighbor to create car And Foot tracks into the house. Virgin drifts in the driveway are a dead Giveaway.
6. If decorative glass is part of your front entrance, don’t let your Alarm Company install the control pad where I can see if it’s set. That makes It Too easy.
7. A good security company alarms the window over the sink. And the Windows On the second floor, which often access the master bedroom – and your Jewelry. It’s not a bad idea to put motion detectors up there too.
8. It’s raining, you’re fumbling with your umbrella, and you forget to Lock Your door – understandable. But understand this: I don’t take a day off Because of bad weather.
9. I always knock first. If you answer, I’ll ask for directions
Somewhere or Offer to clean your gutters. (Don’t take me up on it.)10. Do you really think I won’t look in your sock drawer? I always check Dresser drawers, the bedside table, and the medicine cabinet.
11. Here’s a helpful hint: I almost never go into kids’ rooms.
12. You’re right: I won’t have enough time to break into that safe where You Keep your valuables. But if it’s not bolted down, I’ll take it with me.
13. A loud TV or radio can be a better deterrent than the best alarm System.
There’s more at the post, including the advise to use wasp spray as a self-defense weapon. While it’s true that wasp spray is seemingly more effective than pepper spray at disabling a person, the fact that it’s a known poison that has warning labels telling you to never spray it on a person means using this technique may get you in hot water in a blue state or anywhere trial lawyers can win big judgments. Unless civilization breaks down, save the wasp spray for bugs.
November 14, 2011
Kind of a follow up on my earlier post, being a snub nose guy I have come to appreciate speedloaders and the techniques for getting a gun reloaded and back in the fight without resorting to the “New York reload” strategy. That’s of course dropping your empty gun and pulling out a second. I don’t normally carry multiple guns around so learning the Stressfire techniques is a good idea.
This is obviously for double action revolvers only, single action carriers are better off with a second piece somewhere on them – even if you’re just out woods-loafing. After all feral dog packs can number more than six. Enjoy:
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