Home Invasion in my Neighborhood

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Originally Posted by Irving

I've had a similar situation and producing a firearm while stating "I think you have the wrong house," has immediate and desirable effects.

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I found that having my S&W 686 in hand and asking "Can I help you?" has about the same effect.

I'm with TFOGGER. I live in a quiet neighborhood and either don't answer the door at all or answer it armed.

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Originally Posted by Gman

I found that having my S&W 686 in hand and asking "Can I help you?" has about the same effect.

I'm with TFOGGER. I live in a quiet neighborhood and either don't answer the door at all or answer it armed.

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If I answer the door at all . . . it's usually with my 100 lb German Shepherd by the collar with one hand. Tends to get the visitors' attention.

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Originally Posted by Ramsker

If I answer the door at all . . . it's usually with my 100 lb German Shepherd by the collar with one hand. Tends to get the visitors' attention.

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"Could you shut that dog up so I can sell you some magazine subscriptions?!"

Like that?

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Originally Posted by Irving

"Could you shut that dog up so I can sell you some magazine subscriptions?!"

Like that?

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Did he look like this?
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Kind of jumping back to the topic of cameras and what not, I had a question for the experts on here:
We move into a new house next week, and there's a window next to the front door that's about 3" wide and 4' tall- my wife wants to put some "frosted glass" film on it so people can't just look into our foyer and see into the dining room/kitchen area. I'm on board, except then there's no way to look out and see who's at the front door. Aside from the obvious compromise- a curtain of sorts- is there a more inconspicuous approach, like a wireless camera with a small screen to mount next to the front door? I only ask wireless because I'm not sure we want to drill through the wall.

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Originally Posted by Ronin13

Did he look like this?
Attachment 69545

Kind of jumping back to the topic of cameras and what not, I had a question for the experts on here:
We move into a new house next week, and there's a window next to the front door that's about 3" wide and 4' tall- my wife wants to put some "frosted glass" film on it so people can't just look into our foyer and see into the dining room/kitchen area. I'm on board, except then there's no way to look out and see who's at the front door. Aside from the obvious compromise- a curtain of sorts- is there a more inconspicuous approach, like a wireless camera with a small screen to mount next to the front door? I only ask wireless because I'm not sure we want to drill through the wall.

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Doorbell camera.

https://ring.com

Do people really use the doorbell that much with that going around so much? Seems like everyone has one these days or recommends getting one to everyone. I have a doorbell and no one hardly uses it, they just bang on the door, I check the peep-hole on the door and then decide to open or not. And being that they are so popular, if a "bad guy" had some sort of a brain, notice I said if, why would you push the doorbell and risk your picture being taken?

Now that I actually clicked the link 00tec posted I see the details on the new ones have motion detection and no need to press the button. I may be a buyer now! [Flower]

Tons of the RING devices around my hood - according to everyone that posts on nextdoor about the one they are using. Seems like they work good though.

So many social security fails in my hood. Posting when they will be gone, need dog sitters, security cameras, times they work or don't etc.

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Originally Posted by Ronin13

Did he look like this?
Attachment 69545

Kind of jumping back to the topic of cameras and what not, I had a question for the experts on here:
We move into a new house next week, and there's a window next to the front door that's about 3" wide and 4' tall- my wife wants to put some "frosted glass" film on it so people can't just look into our foyer and see into the dining room/kitchen area. I'm on board, except then there's no way to look out and see who's at the front door. Aside from the obvious compromise- a curtain of sorts- is there a more inconspicuous approach, like a wireless camera with a small screen to mount next to the front door? I only ask wireless because I'm not sure we want to drill through the wall.

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https://www.google.com/shopping/prod...GXgaArkH8P8HAQ

Went to a call recently and the victim had this. I had them give me a full on demo as I am really interested myself. I have wireless cameras around my house but I really like this option in addition. The picture was clear. There were options that could make it chime in your house or just your phone. You could talk back to the person. And so on. It was very good clarity.

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Originally Posted by gnihcraes

So many social security fails in my hood. Posting when they will be gone, need dog sitters, security cameras, times they work or don't etc.

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This is a very real issue. It happens on this site, too. A member of this site mentioned the concept of gathering intel this way a few years ago when we were meeting to sign his Will. I've always been careful and somewhat aware, but I've been more careful since his reminder.

I'm still social and friendly on the various social networking sites, but I make it a point to mention how completely variable and unpredictable my schedule is. I'm equally likely to be home on Saturday at 2pm as I am on a Tuesday at 2pm. Somebody could sit at the curb and take detailed notes 24/7/365 and still not be able to discover any pattern.

This discussion of home invasions and the techniques used by bad guys has been very helpful to me. I've already changed several things around my house and am planning a few more to guard against this potential threat. Thanks again to this valuable resource and the people who take the time to post.