Saftey questions?

Question

I am a concerned about safety in my home. There are three levels in my home and two are at ground level. Recently there has been a increase in violence in the area that I live in and I have had a cracked window at the lower level. What type of things could I do to protect my home and myself in it. I have a dog(mini pincher) who barks at strangers, i am scared to wake up to a stranger in my home one day as they have been running into peoples homes lately. i have kids but should I consider buying a small gun?

Answer 1

Repair window.
Kids in house, gun = no.
Motion light installed outside.
There are sirens that can be installed on doors/windows if broken or opened. SECURITY SYSTEM. Also, receive discount on your homeowners insurance.

Answer 2

A gun would be a last resort unless you feel you or your family is threaten by the violence that is going on around you. First i would install some motion lights. Then maybe look into a security system, if affordable and doable. Maybe even a bigger dog that is more a threat to intruders. Maybe moving your family to a less violent neighborhood. If cost is the issue, think of the bigger picture, you family's safety and piece of mind. God Bless and Good Luck.

Answer 3

Install lighting around your home, if possible. If you do get a handgun, make sure you know how to use it. Take time to familiarize youself with it, so that you could even use it in the dark. If guns are daunting to you, purchase a can of mace or pepper spray. Install deadbolts on your door(but remember, door locks are only as good as your doorjamb is strong.

Answer 4

my neighbor had the power co. install street light onhis house. i keep knives and bats by the doors and in the bedroom

Answer 5

yup, u never kno wat could happen