A majority of U.S. homeowners probably don’t have an alarm system. People have many reasons for not installing a security system: the unwanted expense, thinking they’re too complex, no perceived need…

No home can be made completely burglar-proof. If someone is willing to risk his or her life and liberty, he or she will get in. However, a less determined “target of opportunity” burglar can be…

Without a doubt, the AR-15 platform is becoming increasingly popular. It’s now finding its way into the hands of people for use primarily as a home-defense option. And it can be an ideal tool for…

If you interpret “home defense” in the broadest sense, the objective is to protect your people and your home from threats of any kind. That would include not just home invasions but also simple…

So you’ve committed to defending your home, and a firearm seems like the best choice. There is a lot to consider. Here are some important things to keep in mind as you begin choosing a home-defense…

Recent attacks on synagogues, churches and mosques have brought into painfully sharp focus the fact that people of all faiths need to consider adopting defensive measures for the places they…

In 1988, a physician in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, installed a new alarm system at his practice. It had an exciting new feature: motion detection. This seemed like a great idea. However, it was so sensitive…

My wife and I have started watching a Netflix series about “preppers.” As it turns out, we did not fully realize the extent of the strategies and varieties of prepping before the first 44-minute…

Planning is a crucial component in maintaining the safety and security of your home. However, you must also keep in mind that nothing ever goes exactly as planned. The same holds true for even the tightest home-security plan. Years ago, my SWAT team was dispatched to raid a drug house.

The Castle Doctrine has been around for a long time — literally since the time of castles. Beginning as a part of English Common Law, it continued as an accepted legal precept after America won its…

Not all self-defense incidents happen during the day. In fact, most problems occur at night. A flashlight is one of the best tools you can use to search and identify potential threats. Watch this…

The first step in solving a problem is admitting you have a problem. What if the people around you don’t see the problem or disagree about the problem? How can you bridge that gap? How do point out a…