Small beans I know but we have a strategically located small desk lamp on a remote control keyfob that can lend a lot to defusing a situation and mainly softening an adrenaline pump.
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Small beans I know but we have a strategically located small desk lamp on a remote control keyfob that can lend a lot to defusing a situation and mainly softening an adrenaline pump.
Why put yourself in harms way?
Just send your wife out to clear the house.
I'm curious if you and your wife have ever had strategy conversations about what to do when and/or drilled?Most of these aren't even doors. Just passageways. Any door that can close , stays closed for this very reason. Most of the risk comes from the Kitchen hallway and upstairs hallway. My house is not the kind to clear alone. Looking back, it was incredibly stupid of me to even attempt this because I left my wife unarmed. But I take it as a learning experience and now I know where deficiencies are in my plan that I did not anticipate. This is why I write these things down as soon as possible.
Because no one knows my house like I do, and I can clear it faster (and arguably better) than they can. Because I don't want to bother them for a cat that knocked over a vase. Because I still have to expose myself to risk in attempting to make that exit. Because I have dogs [STRIKE]I don't want shot[/STRIKE] that help me determine if it's a real threat and help me deal with it.Gotta ask....what about instead of having a plan to "sweep" your house, you have a plan to GTFO of any room in the house and let the police do what they're trained to do?
Gotta ask....what about instead of having a plan to "sweep" your house, you have a plan to GTFO of any room in the house and let the police do what they're trained to do?
I'm curious if you and your wife have ever had strategy conversations about what to do when and/or drilled?
I'm a big fan of a guard dog for these kinds of things. Their contribution to the efforts is well worth the hassle of keeping them.
That's a common complaint. Just to make sure you know, I wasn't criticizing. I was genuinely curious.I do talk to her about these thing, but she is kind of stubborn in her belief that "nothing can happen to us". It's unfortunate that it takes legitimate scares to convince her of listening to my strategies and running drills, but this is better than nothing.
I do talk to her about these thing, but she is kind of stubborn in her belief that "nothing can happen to us". It's unfortunate that it takes legitimate scares to convince her of listening to my strategies and running drills, but this is better than nothing.
I would love to have a dog, but our work schedules leave us away from home most of the day. The cat pretty much takes care of itself. I would love to get a German Shepard and a dachshund, though. (Kudos to anyone who gets that reference)
That's a common complaint. Just to make sure you know, I wasn't criticizing. I was genuinely curious.
That's a common complaint. Just to make sure you know, I wasn't criticizing. I was genuinely curious.
Clearing any structure alone sucks. There is no way to cover your 6 or secure areas you are not in. Perhaps train with your wife to clear the house together? Even if one of you provides rear security while the other clears a room, it's better than leaving yourself exposed.
do you and your husband plan and drill together?
Problem can be easily fixed with a dedicated SD gun always loaded in a bedside safe (if kiddos around) or leaning against the side of a dresser. A cujo alarm system also works wonders.