Tips for Home and Personal Security

Dear Shadow Tribe,

Our dystopian world grows more deadly everyday. Its not just doing so in far off places, but in our own communities. We cannot depend on the authorities to protect us. We must depend on ourselves. In today's letter, I want to give you a series of tips, ideas and suggestions to jump start your planning and preparations. 

Foundation #1 - Situational Awareness and the OODA Loop

* Much more than just "paying attention," it is active scanning with purpose.
* Calmly assess ever-shifting situations.
* Use your assessments to make smar decisions and decisive actions.
* OODA = Observe. Orient. Decide. Act.
* Loop = Keep going through OODA, reassessing the situation.
* Dive deeper with my detailed guide: https://www.dystopiansurvival.com/2024/09/situational-awareness-and-ooda-loop.html

Foundation 2 - Fitness

* You don't need to be a world-class athlete; few of us are.
* You do need a basic level of fitness.
* We all can improve regardless of age, infirmities. 
* No personal trainer or gym membership needed.
* Walking daily is fantastic exercise. 
* Other ideas: yard work, gardening, mowing with push mower, hiking, bicycling, running, free weights/dumbbells (Amazon link), stretching, tai chi or yoga (find videos on YouTube).
* Do what you can. Improve over time. 

Home Security Upgrades To Consider

* Security doors.
* Dead bolt locks. (Amazon link)
* Chain locks. (Amazon link)
* Outdoor lighting, perhaps motion-triggered? (Amazon link)
* Dogs.
* Security cameras. (Amazon link)
* Be cautious of Ring and other Internet-based systems (hacking, privacy issues).
* Fences/Gates.
* Don't forget about security for garage, outbuildings, vehicles.
* Consider your landscaping. Does it provide hiding places/cover for bad guys?

Personal Security and Self-Defense

* Again, starts with Situational Awareness.

* Right to self-defense is 100% moral and legal, granted by God, enshrined in Bill of Rights.

* Man wrongly doesn't always acknowledge this, so know the laws in your area.

* Be armed and trained (more than just target practice at the range).

* If guns are present, all members of the household should take age-appropriate gun-safety course.

* Teach your children to respect guns, not fear them.

* Locally owned gun stores are a great source of suggestions, safety courses, training sources, and other information.

* Everyone in your family should also take an age-appropriate non-lethal self-defense course. 

* Personal Security Alarm for key chain. (Amazon link)

 

Between Shadows and Light,

   Cade Shadowlight ☠

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