How to Protect Your Home from Looters while Bugging In

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  • @johnfaramelli8138
    @johnfaramelli8138 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

    May I suggest everyone here should construct hidden rooms and spaces to hide your most valuable preps. A large part of my construction business is building hidden rooms and spaces for my clients. It's been a booming business for me since about 2008. More people are aware than you think. 😉

    • @reliableprepper
      @reliableprepper  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I'd love to talk to you more. I've actually got some ideas I'd love to run past somebody with experience in your field. dustin@reliableprepper.com

    • @johnfaramelli8138
      @johnfaramelli8138 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@reliableprepperHey Dustin I did reach out to you on the email you provided.

    • @phild8095
      @phild8095 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      How about us, a house of 800 square feet and a basement. Got a shed and small garage.
      We have a pantry that could fill a small bodaga. Then the guns, reloading equipment, fishing gear, fuel, houshold and garden chemicals, generators, mechanics tools, woodworking tools, power tools, chain saw, roto tiller, lawn tractor, electronics, chest freezer, home canning supplies, camping gear, boat, musical instruments. With everything we have we barely have room to step around the dog.
      Its a good life.

    • @EdZirul
      @EdZirul 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@johnfaramelli8138 nice post … but if you’re trying to keep the government from getting you’re stuff … you can’t have a contractor do your work…. Cause everything is filed with the government on how you’re house is built…. You need to build things that no one knows about…. Just remember …… building permits are not just for money to the government… it’s to know exactly everything about how a building is built and what and how much they can charge you…. But I will give some advice … stop using concrete…. The more cement you have the more your property taxes will be…. Less cement… lowers your property taxes….

    • @kurtrussell5228
      @kurtrussell5228 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      It's not hidden if 5 contractors know about it and they have mouths...

  • @CARefugee544
    @CARefugee544 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Dustin, your info is always timely and accurate. Don't forget about squatters, they are currently a major issue.

    • @reliableprepper
      @reliableprepper  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      i appreciate that...I did totally leave off the squatters, didn't I? It's so ridiculous in my opinion

  • @emilybalzano792
    @emilybalzano792 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    Thank you for this video, Dustin. Please understand that the information that you are sharing is GREATLY appreciated---at least by me but I'm sure that others appreciate it as well. Thank you again and stay safe.

    • @CARefugee544
      @CARefugee544 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      We would be pure fools to NOT take the info seriously! Thanks for supporting Dustin.

    • @reliableprepper
      @reliableprepper  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      That really means so much Emily! It really makes the hard work worth it!

    • @reliableprepper
      @reliableprepper  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Your support means the world!

    • @HatchetPlayz101
      @HatchetPlayz101 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Fr

    • @johnfaramelli8138
      @johnfaramelli8138 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes Dustin THANK YOU!👊

  • @gonefishing3644
    @gonefishing3644 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    In the aftermath of a major disaster that disrupts communication and food deliveries for weeks or months, law enforcement will be thinly stretched and may not be able to respond at all if the 911 call system is down. And the unprepared will become hungry and desperate within about three days. Desperate people, especially those who want to feed their children, will break into any building they can in a search for food, shelter and clean water. If they steal your food and drinking water, that greatly reduces your chances of not starving or dying of thirst, so you must be able to prevent this. Even if a building looks abandoned and derelict, someone will want to search it after all the shops and other recently occupied, poorly defended buildings have been searched and looted. And someone else, high on stolen liquor or drugs, may decide to set fire to that looted/searched building. And if fire departments are unable to respond, a building fire can quickly spread to nearby buildings and continue to grow until it runs out of fuel.
    In a worst-case scenario, you must be able to shelter inside a building that is hardened against break-ins and is not near other flammable structures. If it takes a long time to break into your dwelling and involves making a lot of noise, that gives you time to grab your firearm or other weapon and get ready to repel invaders should someone actually break in. And after you have killed or driven off the home invaders, you will need a way to quickly repair damaged windows or doors because there soon will be others willing to break in. Sheets of plywood or corrugated metal, pre-cut to fit every ground floor window and exterior door, battery-charged drills, wood screws, bolts, washers, etc. can be very useful for making temporary repairs/barricades (from the inside) that help to resist future break-in attempts.
    Even better is to shelter inside a building that was already hardened against break-ins before the disaster happened. If the exterior doors are steel security doors, each protected by a steel bar security screen door and dead bolt locks and sliding bolts, these doors will be much more difficult for the average looter to break through. If every window has shatter-resistant film and as well metal security shutters or security bars, it will be more difficult for a looter to break through them. If sturdy, thorny bushes (pyracantha, hawthorn, prickly pear cactus or whatever works best in your climate) were planted beneath each window years before the disaster and have matured this also discourages a looter from getting access to the ground floor windows.
    Having a medium size indoor dog that will bark loudly when trespassers approach is also useful -- most looters and home invaders do not want to get bitten. Many criminals are more afraid of an angry dog than they are of an armed and scared amateur. There is a difference of opinion on whether putting warning signs on the exterior of your dwelling or on your perimeter fence is a good idea.
    If you have the ability to quickly put up a sturdy perimeter fence, during the first three days post-disaster, that is much more robust that what the HOA or township allows, this will help keep looters or home invaders at a distance (or slow them down). The distance between the sturdy perimeter fence and your home could become the killing ground, especially if you can suddenly shine a strong spotlight down on trespassers at night. If you have solar panels and some deep cycle batteries, you could put up an electrified cattle fence between the perimeter fence and your home. Or you could stretch knee-high strands of barbed wire randomly in this area. This latter is an old defensive trick from WWI trench warfare. This way you can shock or trip any home invaders who get over the perimeter fence. Yes, such perimeter defenses are highly illegal during peacetime but could be life-saving for you and your family during a prolonged disaster.
    If you slow down the invaders after they get past your perimeter fence, they make easier targets. And you could leave the bodies where they fall to discourage others, if you can handle the smell of decay. Otherwise, you will need to find a safe time to go outside and drag the bodies into a pile, drench them with fuel and set them on fire. It is just too difficult, time-consuming and dangerous to use a shovel to slowly dig a grave for someone who is not a loved one. And you do want to limit how much time you spend outdoors so you do not become an easy target for someone with a rifle. So, you may also want to have some containers of diesel fuel or kerosene or lamp oil in a nearby locked shed for DIY cremations.

    • @reliableprepper
      @reliableprepper  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hi gonefishing3644, you've raised some really important points about what can happen after a major disaster. When law enforcement is stretched thin and people get desperate, things can turn dangerous quickly.
      It's crucial to make your home as secure as possible. Strong doors, window bars, and even thorny bushes can make a big difference in keeping intruders out. Having materials like plywood and metal sheets on hand for quick repairs can help you stay safe if someone tries to break in.
      Dogs can be great for security too. A barking dog can scare off potential intruders who don’t want the hassle or risk of getting bitten.
      The idea of using spotlights and setting up a sturdy perimeter fence is smart. It can slow down intruders and make them think twice before trying anything. And while some measures might seem extreme, they could be necessary in a worst-case scenario.
      Thanks for sharing your thoughts. It’s discussions like these that help us all stay better prepared. Stay safe and take care!

    • @phild8095
      @phild8095 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You want food from my garden or fruit trees, you work for it. You payment will include some meat with your meal. You can eat it or give it to the kids.
      In a full disaster I'll need an outhouse and a small pond dug. I have hand tools. When that's done, we will think about digging a well for the neighborhood, probably in the high part of the schoolyard. Have you ever laid brick? Ever fell trees? Got carpentry skills?

  • @iiinsaiii
    @iiinsaiii 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I keep hearing that “ make a community “ you know how hard is that? A high percentage of people don’t think like you. They just look at you as if your crazy. Plus you will be the only one getting prepped. This “ community “ is the hardest thing to make as a prepper. One of the most difficult thing to make.

    • @reliableprepper
      @reliableprepper  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@iiinsaiii I completely agree. I'm definitely not saying it's easy.

    • @iiinsaiii
      @iiinsaiii 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@reliableprepper I hear you. To find a person that thinks like you is like finding a diamond in water. ( really hard to spot ). You know we like to keep to ourselves. But I totally understand what you’re saying. A large group is helpful in many ways. But everyone needs to think a like and not sit back waiting for hands out.
      Just like the audible by A American Going Home. If you didn’t read or listen to it yet. Go get it. Trust me, I listen to it more then 3 times.

  • @RabbitHole-xyz
    @RabbitHole-xyz 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    PRO TIP: We have printed “Biohazard Infection Area “ signs and built wooden barricades with high visibility tape. Be sure to network with trusted neighbors.

  • @hotrodprepper656
    @hotrodprepper656 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Hey Dustin, thanks for making this video. I have been trying to secure my home but you have pointed out several areas that I need to work on that I have overlooked. This video really helped. Stay safe and God Bless you.

    • @reliableprepper
      @reliableprepper  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@hotrodprepper656 hey hot rod, that's exactly what I was hoping for. If I can give somebody just a couple of ideas or reminders of accepting that will help, then I feel accomplished. Hope you're ready for the weekend

  • @NWcpl
    @NWcpl 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for another informative video

    • @reliableprepper
      @reliableprepper  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      you ready for the weekend?

    • @NWcpl
      @NWcpl 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@reliableprepper Yeah buddy. Going to be honest everyday now is weekend for me! Already hearing fireworks going off last night! Hope you are ready and have a very nice weekend yourself Dustin. Just sent you a super thanks $$. Bummer it didn't post here for you. Just wanted to say thank you for your work..

  • @mikekolczynski5665
    @mikekolczynski5665 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Get some trip wire alarms from Fith Ops with different shotgun loads. Get some Guardline perimeter alarms for the property also. Set up the alarms to ring different tones for different areas.

    • @reliableprepper
      @reliableprepper  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Great tips on securing the property! Trip wire alarms with different shotgun loads from Fith Ops and Guardline perimeter alarms sound like excellent ways to enhance safety. Using different tones for various areas is a smart strategy to stay aware of specific threats. Thanks for sharing!

  • @catalhuyuk7
    @catalhuyuk7 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I don’t know if this is true, but it seems to be- karma might come into play too. My neighbours are thieves and they always get broken into or stolen from.

    • @reliableprepper
      @reliableprepper  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@catalhuyuk7 yeah, birds of a feather flock together. Probably their own friends stealing from them

  • @a.r.r.5626
    @a.r.r.5626 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great insights. These videos are repeats of some obvious protection steps...but I always pick up something new. Thanks!

  • @NWcpl
    @NWcpl 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    If you can send RP a super thanks cash for his hard work in making these videos for us folks. I just did. first time I ever done that for any TH-camr! I may join his basic survivalist monthly sub for just $2.99 a month too. Help reward those who help us with our lives.

    • @reliableprepper
      @reliableprepper  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hey boss, you really are amazing. Thanks again for the support, I'm here for ya anytime brother

  • @garrettlundy3959
    @garrettlundy3959 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    42” outdoor monitor playing a loop of Ring™️ doorbell camera of the “future scholar” kicking my front door in back in February 2019 in St. Louis and catching some Federal Flitecontrol 00Buckshot for his effort.

    • @reliableprepper
      @reliableprepper  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Wow, that sounds intense! Stay safe out there.

  • @phild8095
    @phild8095 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    We have a big dog that is typically quiet unless there is someone coming to either door. Even when we go fishing there is still a car in the driveway.
    Nighttime lights on motion activated sensor, our yard, yards on either side. Together they illuminate much of the yard, windows and doors. We are in our 60's, our neighbors know us and keep an eye on the place. They also know we have guns. We've taken some of them to the range, they see us loading up for the range. Some of us have spare keys to other homes, just in case.
    Fire hydrants within 200 feet in both directions. Street lights near fire hydrants. All bushes and trees removed from around the home and garage and the power and communications lines. Clear line of sight and nothing can fall on the place.
    The yard, half acre, fruit trees, fruit bushes, a grape vine, couple masonry raised beds, a few herb plots and a fourteen hundred square foot garden.
    We don't look rich. We are known in town, my wife ran a bakery and restaurant in town, I've been walking my dog around town for 4 years. I'm a fixture in town.
    The town, one of ninety nine county seats in Iowa. Quiet small town feel. In 17 years we had one kid tagging things with a marker for a couple months until the football team straightened him out. No smash and grabs, no carjacking, no gangs, a well recognized high school, lots of churches. Lots of chain saws in action after the 2020 derecho, lots of people helping.

    • @reliableprepper
      @reliableprepper  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hey Phil, I remember that derecho going through. That was so wild. Having a big dog, motion sensors, and good relationships with neighbors definitely enhances your security. It's awesome that you and your neighbors look out for each other and are prepared for various situations. Your setup with the garden and clear visibility around the home is impressive too. Stay safe and keep up the good work!

  • @ShadowScoutSwede
    @ShadowScoutSwede 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great video and a very good topic as well and i agree you should have some cameras to keep an eye on your property but i was thinking of something. That just popped up in my head and if you overdo it with your cameras and other security items people can see it ohh his/her must have some really good stuff in his/her house so that might not be as a good deterrent as you want to. So, don´t overdo it and try to keep it discreet as possible. I might be right or i might be wrong.

    • @reliableprepper
      @reliableprepper  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      You make a great point about balancing security with discretion. It's true that too many visible cameras can sometimes attract unwanted attention. Keeping things discreet can be an effective strategy to avoid drawing too much interest.

    • @ShadowScoutSwede
      @ShadowScoutSwede 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@reliableprepper I agree with you about that one .

    • @ednutter7653
      @ednutter7653 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Unbalanced/unhinged neighbors might also be attracted to motion activated lights, and come down to accuse you of taunting them after you took a flag they had on their front porch. They might then come back and dump a bag of human waste on the sidewalk after a week or two...

  • @brucecranford0824
    @brucecranford0824 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Sand bags stacked inside against exterior walls and doors not used are cheap and easy to quickly set up without major modifications to your home. This will provide ballistic protection to those inside. Just have bags purchased beforehand and have sand dumped on your property in preparation.

    • @reliableprepper
      @reliableprepper  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@brucecranford0824 That's an excellent tip. I actually don't have sandbags but I'm going to look them up now.

    • @21stcenturycaveman33
      @21stcenturycaveman33 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      What a really good idea. Thanks very much

  • @supremegodemperorpalpatine4872
    @supremegodemperorpalpatine4872 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    If you do have a security system, get the loudest alarm you can legally set up on your property; something that's going to make would-be burglars brown their trousers and nope out.

  • @KarenLee-bs5ms
    @KarenLee-bs5ms 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    All of the stuff is not going to last forever..most of the video is spot on..out of sight out of mind..people are going to think no one lives here on the property..the landlord hasn't done anything to the property..and I've fallen more than once around here..the weeds are higher than I am..complaining don't help any..people are not afraid of the cameras hear..or the beware of dog signs..i have no place to go to or I'd move away

    • @reliableprepper
      @reliableprepper  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hi Karen, I’m really sorry to hear about your situation. It sounds incredibly tough. Have you tried reaching out to local community groups or neighbors for help with the yard? Sometimes they can lend a hand. Also, documenting the issues and presenting them to your landlord in writing might get a better response.
      If your landlord still neglects things, seeking legal advice could help. And for security, maybe starting a neighborhood watch could make a difference. Stay safe and take care!

    • @KarenLee-bs5ms
      @KarenLee-bs5ms 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@reliableprepper nope they don't care about people around here

  • @subdawg1331
    @subdawg1331 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    really security sign? Wow maybe now not in a shtf or looting!! Lets get real ... ok come on really? dog great idea... yes you want people during looting to think you are armed and ready .. look at LA the Korean roof tops , looters are cowardly .. a few people with 870 shotguns etc..

  • @scott3221
    @scott3221 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Another great video brother. Appreciate ya ✝️🙏🇺🇸💯

    • @reliableprepper
      @reliableprepper  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Hope your ready for a great weekend

    • @reliableprepper
      @reliableprepper  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      btw, did you catch the debate? lol

  • @EdZirul
    @EdZirul 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A 50 ft section around your house with a tone of spikes buried in the yard….. another 50 ft of bear traps….. a moat with poisonous snakes….. and then another moat with rats …. Snake food as well… and the snakes are your food as well… yeah ….. no one will get in … and I would have a tunnel to come and go from….. so ya think I thought of things clearly….

    • @reliableprepper
      @reliableprepper  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Heck yeah. Lol🤓😂😜

  • @Karen-ew9zn
    @Karen-ew9zn 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you yet again.
    Excellent info, as usual.
    Much appreciated

    • @reliableprepper
      @reliableprepper  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so much! I'm glad you found the information helpful. If you ever have more questions or need further advice, feel free to reach out. Take care and stay safe!

  • @MEANLILSHT
    @MEANLILSHT 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Don't believe it. Live out in the country. Have motion lights. Dogs. Had a shoot out with one. Others broke windows.

    • @reliableprepper
      @reliableprepper  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Stay safe and keep those defenses strong. Hopefully, things calm down and you don't have to deal with any more incidents like that.

    • @zanneizzo8113
      @zanneizzo8113 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's a hard one. In the cities the looters will be one or two trying to find food for their families, but when the cities are ravaged then they will form gangs to purge the county of their resources. ​I've wondered a lot about which is safer to own - a place in the city where we could band together or a place in the country and hope the gangs don't find us. What do you think? @@reliableprepper

  • @lisabibby6274
    @lisabibby6274 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is one of the best content videos on home fortification that I have seen, appreciate your thoughts and insights All of these applications could also be utilized on sheds, garages or any other outbuildings.

    • @reliableprepper
      @reliableprepper  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@lisabibby6274 you are the best Lisa. If you ever have any suggestions I will do my best to cater to you

    • @lisabibby6274
      @lisabibby6274 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much, I appreciate and am honored good sir. ​@@reliableprepper

  • @EdZirul
    @EdZirul 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Build a home under your home…. Lock it up tight … and who cares who enters the house … with nothing in the top house … they leave. ….

    • @reliableprepper
      @reliableprepper  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'd love to have an underground bunker

    • @EdZirul
      @EdZirul 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@reliableprepper then build one … it’s not that hard … cement is easy to work with …. Dig a hole put up cement blocks and then fill the cement blocks with cement…. You can do pretty much anything as long as you can read a book on how to do it….

  • @CARefugee544
    @CARefugee544 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks!

    • @reliableprepper
      @reliableprepper  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      wow! Thanks Gary!!! jeez 🙃 Did you here trump just got shot in the ear?

    • @CARefugee544
      @CARefugee544 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @reliableprepper Yes. Close call. I feel the gov is behind it, could be wrong. There have been threats, even from some in the gov. Violence in our future?

    • @reliableprepper
      @reliableprepper  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I feel ya on that. It's so wild. Things are probably going to get even crazier

  • @11ccom
    @11ccom 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I want taco crickets.

  • @NWcpl
    @NWcpl 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks!

    • @reliableprepper
      @reliableprepper  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Wow, you are the best. I appreciate that Cpl. Hope you're enjoying this beautiful Saturday morning

    • @NWcpl
      @NWcpl 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@reliableprepper You are so welcome Dustin well deserved.

  • @mikebandw186
    @mikebandw186 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Anyone notice some other videos published by this page that don’t exist when you try to watch them?

    • @reliableprepper
      @reliableprepper  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@mikebandw186 which ones are you talking about specifically?

    • @reliableprepper
      @reliableprepper  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@mikebandw186 there's a few that had published that had mistakes in them and I had to unlist them but that's generally not an issue

    • @mikebandw186
      @mikebandw186 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@reliableprepper oh, I thought I had seen some location specific videos and added them to my queue. But then TH-cam “hid” them. And then one today that wasn’t there when I went to watch it later.