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Originally Posted by Chip
1. Closed in yard, if possible.
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That's good.
On the other hand walls prevent others to see what happens behind them... and attackers may like that.
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Originally Posted by Chip
2. Bars on windows and doors.
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That's good.
However, the quality of the welded joints and/or the fixing to the walls in most cases leaves much to be desired. For burglar proofing of better craftsmenship a small 0.5 ton hydraulic jack comes handy...
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Originally Posted by Chip
3. Have a dog and/or an alarm system, such as infrared that will sound and alarm and cut on bright lights in the yard.
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That's good.
Recent developments in the area have led to projects and villas built in remote and isolated places. There criminals can take all the time they need and you better not wait for the police to come to your help. Certainly, the alarm noise is 'incomodo'...
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4. Have a bat handy.
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That's good.
Of course, if the attackers are already within your bat's range it's a bit late to defend yourself, especially if they don't believe in a good cavemen style fight and have more spophisticated weapons...
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Originally Posted by Chip
5. Get to know and be very open and friendly with your closest neighbors and get their phone numbers, especially the ones who have a pistol - have these entered into speed dial on your phone - they will be the first responders.
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That's good.
Better yet to organize a chain of neighbours with comm radios (quick communication, independent of telephone infrastructure, etc.)
[We use C408's which are as small as a pack of cigarettes and work more than two months on two AA batteries.]
6. Get to know a policeman or military person of at least captain's rank in the area. Visit them give them a bottle of Johnny Walker Black every once in a while...[/quote]
That's good.
For the police guy...
m'frog