Since a lot of American homes are easy to break into, homeowners have to be more vigilant when it comes to home security. First of all, measures have to be put in place. For instance, locks have to be changed and alarm systems installed. Homeowners have to be familiar with all the entry points of their home. However, even as meticulous as one might be when it comes to securing the home, intruders still find ways to get inside. When this happens, everyone in the house is put at risk.
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Fortunately, there are ways to defend one’s self and the people he loves when intruders are inside.
First off, always have a safe area that is hidden from plain sight. Some houses have panic rooms just for this reason. Trap doors, attics, and even huge chests can be good hiding spots. If homeowners sense there are people in the house, then they should head to these places calmly and quietly.
Second, homeowners should identify what objects in the room can be used as makeshift weapons. Anything from a hard boot, to an umbrella, to even a ballpoint pen can be used as a weapon.
Finally, homeowners should know how basic self-defense. If they don’t plan to have guns at home, knowing self-defense can be just as good.
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Adam Quirk is a private investigator who has worked side-by-side with the DEA and the FBI. He is also very knowledgeable when it comes to home security. For more about his work and his company, Stealth Advise, check out this website.
