Jason do you have any tips on defending myself while asleep? In my area there's a very serious drug and rapist problem. Currently I have literally nothing but looking to get some future ideas to stay ahead of aforementioned scum creatures. Thanks.
I live in a very peaceful, semi-rural area in Northern Ireland, and a couple of years ago, two men broke in at 4am, armed with a machete and a crowbar. I was very, very lucky; I got knocked around a bit, but they left after I gave them cash and car keys. The police basically told me to get a dog and a ring door bell. There are very few legal options for weapons here. Mace and pepper spray are illegal. If I even tried to import a stun gun, I'd be looking at 10 years in jail. We have some of the strictest gun laws in the world here, gun ownership is less than 5% of the population and that's mainly farmers who own a shotgun or two. Handguns are totally illegal unless you can demonstrate a 'verifiable and specific' threat to your life. Even with those laws, there were over 60,000 shooting incidents in Northern Ireland during the Troubles. So, yeah, bad guy wants a gun, he'll get one. Me? I now have a Doberman. I love him, but I don't fancy his chances against a gun, or a machete for that matter. Guard your freedoms fiercely, folks.
My ex neighbor was a single, frail , elderly woman who was a real homebody. The full extent of her home security system was: 1: a HUGE 14" stainless steel dog bowl, and 2: a size 14 pair of beat up sneakers; both of which sat just outside her front door... ;)
@@calebstimson5467 Haha, good question. I never asked her, but I would imagine it was just the luck of the draw as to what were the largest items she could find at the thrift store when she was shopping for home security products... Who knows what other 14" items she owned? ;-)
Recommendation...get a dog for the bowle, and switch the size 14 sneakers for size 14 steel toed, muddy work boots, also have a 12 gauge ready to rock and roll🤟
Good content. I had a home invasion by four masked and melee armed criminals when I was seventeen. My mom had witnessed a crime and they probably wanted to silence her. She saw them running up to our front apartment door, panicked and i really had to man up. I had an axe, picked it up, told my GF to close all curtains and hide, told my mom to call 911, then ran to the door and saw how they looked through the peep-hole, then chose our hallway chokepoint as my last stand and visualized how i would strike, retrieve the axe and retreat slightly to regain momentum. Crazy enough, they didn't get it even with a crowbar. It tought me a great deal about my character.
You went into that special zone that no one wants to go into but it is needed during such times. I was attacked when on a mission by three persons was in bathroom (not using at the time) two on either side me one directly in front I was able to flip the two on either side me right into bath tube and third guy somehow I threw into tube as well it ended quickly but that special focus and zone you can go into really serves you well and you just have to trust yourself and your training and always visualize what you might do in many different circumstances and you will amaze yourself but believe in yourself and practice. Glad they didn’t get into your house. It’s a terrible thing to have to deal with bad guys and need do everything can to avoid in the first place but sometimes you simply cannot.
Great information. The only thing that I do in addition is to keep spare sets of all car keys in the bedside table. My wife’s role is to activate all car alarms in the event of an intrusion. We live in a neighborhood with zero lot lines and that additional sound will wake all neighbors .
Great advice! Being prior military, I follow many of these rules and then some. My wife used to think I was a crazy doomsday prepper. After seeing how this country has changed in recent years, she doesn't think it's so crazy anymore.
"Doomsday Preppers" was a TV show that tried to make "Common Sense" preppers look crazy. EVERYONE should have enough preps to last 1 month without leaving the house. I personally recommend enough to last 3 months without leaving the house but, it depends on space & motivation. The world is getting crazier & crazier & (I hope I'm wrong) it's probably going to get worse before it gets better.
My family has had two home invasions--one of which resulted in a death. Your tips, in my view, would have prevented the trauma experienced in each case. This video is solid work from you, as usual!! One more to your list--get your lights on if you have to go out your doors at night, backyard or front door, even if it is just to let the dog out. It can give you crucial seconds to respond.
My condolences. I'm glad that you are now more prepared than ever. Thank you for the support. It's stories like these that let me know that my work is not done and that we need to educate and help those who are willing to learn.
@Phil M I read a story about a guy going out into his backyard with firearm and a flashlight, responding to some disturbance, and had a shootout with another flashlight... Who was a cop looking for a suspect who ran. Thankfully they were both horrible shots and nobody was hurt. IIRC, he was arrested, but charges were dropped.
I m completely agree with you. Great tip. I m living in Canada.... very bad country for all about self-defense, but I do what I need to do .... better be judged by 12 than carried by 6.
@@valr852 Wrong, Canada is up to its ass in police corruption and gangstalking. Born-and-bred Canadian for 47 years, it's a HORRIBLE country to live in.
I took a gun licensing class & the retired cop who did the training said rely on the police for nothing, their job is follow-up after a crime has happened. Most entries happen through doors. If possible get the metal security doors, and one of the outter storm doors they make, has unbreakable glass looking, polycarbonate, or another high-tech shatter proof material. My car was broken into, & the cop who came to do the report had a home break-in & she gave this advice: always leave lights on, inside and out, always lock up, even when working in the back yard, the authentic looking dummy cameras are better than no cameras, leave talk radio on loud if u are out, don’t have doors or windows where a person can easily see right into your home. I had a security system, but it was only for door, and windows need alarms as well. And I think that being agreeable and forking over money and /or property is the best survival tactic if a person gets in. You can’t shoot a person in my state unless u can prove that they had deadly intent.
MOVE! No need to live under communism. Most of the country is free. There are warm states, cold states, water, deserts, mountains and forests. Take your pick at GTFO of the shothole you live in.
You missed a layer. In addition to camera / alarms / etc., you need to physically reinforce the building envelope. Stronger locks, long screws through strike plates and hinges, security film on windows, etc., etc.. You can't make it impossible for an invader to get in. But you can make is much slower, harder and noisier. If it's hard enough, they'll likely just give up.
He also forgot about the property perimeter having a fence with locked gates and about the neighborhood layer including human intelligence and active monitoring along with a reputation which discourages unapproved behavior. The best place to stop the home invader is before they enter your neighborhood.
@@kolobkolobkolobkolob 100% agree. I like having doors which control movement between the guest areas and the private areas, such as a multi-level home with a door at the stairwell and then locks on all bedroom doors. A safe room on the ground level, such as a secure pantry provides protection if you are downstairs when something happens.
@@kolobkolobkolobkolob Just do this with the master bedroom. Replace the cheap, thin, weak interior door with a steel exterior door. Put in an exterior deadbolt. At night, when the owner goes to bed, they should lock the deadbolt. This way, if a burglar gets into the house, he can't get to the owner easily or quietly.
Good info. My glock .45 stays with me every minute of my life now all the time. Wife has her 38. But without question the three best things you can do are # 3. Sticker or thorn plants around back or side windows make it difficult to get in. #2 motion sensor light in front and rear walkways work fantastic. #1 the absolute best thing for home protection. That gives the best advanced warning....is a Doberman, a Rottweiler, a German shepherd, Or a pit bull. Having a big dog will prevent most home invasions. Those 4 breeds are the best and are naturally protective. But any barking dog gives advanced warning someone is coming.
I have one secured entrance option only (but 2 exits). Nobody will kick it in, guaranteed. Doesn't look wealthy from the outside. No guns (illegal where I live) . No German shepherd or any other German dog like Rottweiler or Dobermann. But we are a German-American family - will do the job. Most importantly: my neighbors home's are less safe.
That's what saved myself and my family our dog warning us. A bunch of people were comin in with bad intentions around 1am, I shot the first guy in the neck with a tazer he had to get it surgically removed. They left after this. I didn't even get time to get dressed. Police arrived couple hours later.
4 layers for home defense: 1. Exterior that causes bad folks to choose another house….. cameras, lighting, dogs etc 2. Fortified or secure structure to slow entry…. Locks, etc 3. Alert/alarm to warn you of invasion…. Alarms, dogs etc 4. Tools to confront an intruder if they get in…… pistol, rifle, shotgun…. Etc
5 layers, actually. 1)Safe neighborhood which has monitored and controlled or limited vehicle and pedestrian access. The exterior in layer 2 should include a perimeter fence and locked gates.
@@luno1301 You will find out soon enough. Too many easy to obtain weapons in the US makes the likelihood of bad outcomes much higher. In Canada I’ll be liable for defending my home (dumb, I know ) so German Shepherds it is. 😊
@@luno1301 Home invasions in the USA tend to target certain demographics who often keep large sums of money money and easily liquidated valuables in their homes. Gangs composed of illegal aliens from Southeast Asia and Central America are the most violent and don't like to leave witnesses.
The auditory exclusion is such a real thing. It’s hard to explain unless you have experienced it. I have unfortunately been involved in two critical incidents, once in the military with IEDs and once as a law enforcement officer involved in an OIS. Both times my training took over and I was able to avoid the “amygdala hijack” But that auditory exclusion is so real.
Dude, I was in my daughter's Cub scout class last year and her instructor began to rip tape for a project they were working on, and just the sound of the tape ripping tripped me into a dissociative episode. Afterwards I figured out that on every single 911 job I've ever been on I always performed the same ritual before inserting an IV, the first step of which was to tear the small role of tape in the ivy start kit into four or five pieces and then stick them wherever I happened to be on the floor or in the bus. First the sound started becoming very loud, then echoey and then I actually started to experience tunnel vision before slowly getting back. Had to stumble to the bathroom. Human beings are the weirdest creatures on the planet for sure - and a consciousness that is aware it is aware, well, that's just God letting us partake of an awesome sense of humor A la Mike Tyson with the tiny voice, or the draft who has a 25 ft neck and no vocal cords. Much love to you and yours brother
I have a 4 channel solar powered motion sensor system that ring a doorbell device. Different sound from each sensor. The range is pretty good. Have cameras aiming at cameras as well. Talk with neighbors create a network of survillance systems. I disagree about the bird shot. At 10' that is going to be devistating. The last thing you want is a bullet penetrating walls and hitting a neighbor.
Tips were good. No reason to have the fanciest gun. A4 year old canik or rugar sr9 are only $250 in places used. Most used guns haven't been abused. I even got a used SR45 and sent it to rugar because it shot funny. They returned it 2 weeks later working great. Never told them I didn't buy it new. Great company. Spend the other $300 on ammunition and training.
You touched on 3 of the 4 D's of home defense. Deter. Detect. Defend. Please consider the last D: Delay. Long screws tying the hinges and strike plates back to the exterior door frames. 3M security film on windows (which doesn't thwart a glass break sensor). Decorative bars on the windows. There are many measures a home owner can implement which Delay a persons entry. This is important. My goal: if a person is going to break into my house, I'm going to be right there to Defend it. That means Detect before entry, and Delay entry.
@@richardnott9587 Excellent point. When asked, I advise people without young children to purchase multiple of the same, reliable gun to keep throughout the house so when needed and the adrenaline is pumping, they don't have to remember where the safety is, how many rounds it has, etc.
@@JI7NKJ Let me google that for you: "Target hardening is a security technique that aims to make a building or structure less attractive to attackers by making it harder to penetrate."
Good evening Jason, I have purchased 2 kukris and 2 tomahawks from you. I have so much stuff from you. Training videos you have are excellent. All tips you have are spot on. My home is lit up at night. No one doing bad things like light. I am getting extra cameras and a backup power supply. On at dusk, off at dawn. Automatically. I use to say "those found here at night will be found here in the morning". I park both my vehicles in the garage. "Survive a shooting" was interesting. Chilling actually. I am a 73 year old veteran. I believe in you Sir. God Bless.
God Bless you and thank you for your service brother. I have another home defense video coming out in May along with a number of other topics that are critical in our current climate. Out of curiosity, which do you prefer for immediate access? My Kukri or my Tomahawk?
@@JasonHansonSpyBriefing Sir, I have both ready but my first choice is the kukri. It is intimidating but the tomahawk is at the ready. After 3 bouts with cancer, I have lost alot of muscle. I am trying to practice your videos, by myself. I finally found out how to watch your videos on line. In the event of a major event, your books with 4Patriots are ready to go with me. I wish all your videos were on DVD , I would pay extra. The VA has me at 100 % but I still get around. Thank you.
@@JasonHansonSpyBriefing Thank you Sir, BTW, I have given 2 of my Tactical pins away to family. Just received from you 3 more. Always with me. Can't wait for the new video. Just keep keeping on. I'm your greatest friend.
I'm pretty sure it's going to be hard to have time to read something over and over . Thank you for your service ! And thank you for all your information and support ! Hope I didn't mess up my order again . Keep up the good work ! We're going to need it theses days !
Great video! I train regularly and own many firearms, that being said, my bedside gun is a revolver. If I am half asleep, the last thing I want to worry about is if I'm hot or not. That gives me 5 rounds until I get to my 20 round xdm or AR or something else. I've not seen all of your videos, but one thing that isn't talked about enough is staging your home. I have at least one weapon in every room of my house.
Lots of people have concerns about loaded ready to shoot fire arm ( chambered, and strike/hammer pulled back). I would suggest getting a double action pistol, for example Bretta PX4 storm. You can keep the round chambered, use decocker to keep the hammer down, put safety to ready to shoot mode. Less chances of accidentally discharging the gun because you have to pull the trigger all the way with slightly more effort for it to fire. Training, lots of training is the key.
I've seen "people walking dogs" referred to as a very good neighborhood block watch system, especially if one randomizes the walking times instead of same-time-each-day.
Love that you show a rottie! We have one, and he is very protective of his pack. He does perimeter yard checks daily, he has a deep, scary bark that he uses when he hears a vehicle he doesn't know come into the driveway. Yes, he knows what our vehicles sound like and never barks when we come home. He does not like people he doesn't know just coming up to him without asking us. This all came naturally to him, we have not done any protection training. Rotties look scary, and when needed, they can run fast, jump and knock someone down, and deliver a bite with a force of about 330 pounds per square inch. And with that big head comes a big mouth and muscles, so they can hang on for quite some time despite any flailing around a person does.
As far as home invasion goes, it always amazes me when I hear someone yell (for example) "Bob is that you?" I always ask them, "what if the answer to that question is 'no?'" If the person in your home is not who you hope it is, then you just let them know exactly where you are. Jason announces that he has a gun, and hopes that the intruder leaves. I myself would wait quietly in hiding and wait until I ascertain the location of the intruder, get my gun pointed at him, and then announce that I have a gun. I never want to let an intruder know my location when I don't know his. Personal preference. I also expect that I'm between the intruder and my family. I also never put my finger on the trigger until I'm ready to fire. I never want to get startled by a cat, a falling box, etc., and accidentally pull the trigger. In all dozen or so times I ever got my gun and searched my home in the dark at night, I so far never put my finger on the trigger. One more thing - when walking around with your gun, looking for an intruder, if you do it like in the movies, with your arm sticking straight out, with the gun held about as far from you as it can be, then you are just asking for a broken arm, when the intruder hits your arm woith a pipe in order to knock the gun out of your hand. I hold that gun flat against my body. You would have to hit me with a car in order to get me to drop it, and I don't expect that there are any cars moving around in my home at night.
Well, I have actually been in that situation. First of all, when you ask that question, you typically don't wonder if it's a) the person you expect or b) an intruder but rather c) wind or something else that causes a noise. Secondly, in most countries guns are simply not a (legal) option, including where I live. Thirdly, you're assuming the intruder is not afraid of a physical confrontation. But most actually are and will do everything to avoid it. Most want to steal, not fight. If they hear you, they will run away. You probably just scared the shit out of them because they thought they were alone and can enjoy an easy smooth burglary. Now they are suddenly confronted with somebody behind a door who they haven't seen yet. So they have no idea who they are dealing with and how prepared that person is. In my case, the guy ran off quicker than I could realize what is actually going on. But I often wondered what would have happened if he had suddenly walked into my room. But I can assure you I prefer the outcome I experienced. In short, I'm sorry, but your advice is not good for most people and most situations. That's not just my impression but also what the cops told me: make noise because it will scare away most intruders while a sudden confrontation is extremely unpredictable and dangerous.
This is all extremely straight forward vital information, and common sense. All of the these applications and choice of weapons are adequate if you're a reasonably fit young to middle aged man and husband. However, NOT applicable for the majority of the population's demographics... 🤔 You DON'T address the following demographics: 🤔 i.e. the very vulnerable and disabled senior citizens, veterans, single women and single female parent household's and young teenage children home alone, while their Mother's and Father's are at work, on how to prevent and protect themselves from home invasions...🤔 My second concern that's NOT addressed, that I would like to see addressed here is: Every state's gun laws are different and strickly enforced or NOT strickly enforced...🤔 contingent on a case by case incident... i.e. Regardless of a home invasion and you are protecting your family and personal property, if you shoot and kill the intruder, and you call the police and tell them exactly what just took place... .. . 📱📲 ...when they get to your house... 🚔 🏡 [you are the individual being hand cuffed, arrested and your gun's confiscated‼ So everyone really needs to know your STATE'S GUN LAWS... with regard to home invasions and if you kill someone in the interim of said home invasion...🚔🏡🚔 I suggest that you speak to a lawyer within your state or home town and also have a lawyer that you TRUST on retainer, should you find yourself in said life threatening circumstances in the future...🤔 So your NOT the one being arrested and charged with 1st DEGREE MURDER...🚔🏡🚔 Even though, it is our fundamental God given Birth Right and 2nd Amendment right's to carry arms and protect our's and our families lives and property from said criminals...🤔 Extremely critical to think about and do one's due diligence in researching and knowing exactly what your rights are prior to a home invasion Sir... I know and have seen first hand when individual's have been the VICTIM'S of horrendous crimes...victimized all over again by the BROKEN justice system and had to prove they were INNOCENT... while they're PERPETRATOR'S were innocent until proven guilty by the justice system‼‼ Knowledge is powerful weapon... God said, "my people will parish for lack of knowledge!!"
Also change the hinge screws and plate screw from the 1/2 inch standard ones to 3 inch screws. Virtually impossible to kick the door in. Do it on both sides of the door though, hinges and strike plate.
3 seconds for safe access is a loooong time in a hot situation.Any fumbling you’re up to 8-10 seconds plus the noise….safes are more to give your killer the advantage…..love from Texas,B
Two tips, to add onto yours. 1) Being able to traverse through your house in complete darkness while maintaining little to no noise! I feel like noise discipline gets overlooked a lot. Hunters know how to stay quiet when hunting their prey, so as to not scare them off. In your home, you *ARE* the hunter. The intruder is your prey. I know my layout like the back of my hand, but in darkness, it can feel completely different. I can walk through every room on both my floors and the steps without a single light on. If someone is in your house, you might not want to give away your position, especially if there is only 1 way to get into a certain area or a choke point, like stairs. My wife and I have lived in the same house for the same amount of time and she can’t for the life of her, walk through our house in the dark. 2) The guy who didn’t have one in the chamber. If that’s how you roll, due to personal reasons or the wife is giving you a hard time, fine. But now you *NEED* to train as such. When you’re in a situation where you need to pick up your gun, you need to train that muscle memory where your unconsciously racking/loading a round. The sound of loading a round can also do a few things. Some good, some bad. It can scare off a subject. Or, it can make that subject prepared by allowing them to have their (possible) weapon ready and also give a general location as to where you’re at in your home. If you want to try to “silently” load a round, cool. But some guns might not like it and malfunction with a feeding issue. Some guns like to be abused a little. So, whatever your situation is, you need to learn how to work around it/with it to give you the edge on an intruder. Train. Prepare. Place yourself in the most uncomfortable situation. Think out scenarios. Think what you’re going to do in such scenarios. Act out those scenarios with dry runs. Once you got your training down, good. DO IT AGAIN!
PERFECT PRACTICE makes perfect!! Work on the troublesome areas over and over WHILE DOING THEM PROPERLY so you remember the RIGHT way to do each part. I would recommend keeping the chamber of your defense gun loaded, as ANY loading action on your part will alert the intruders to your location. You want the intruders to have as little information about you as possible.
I was going to comment about your first tip 🙌 my ex husband is military. Every time we moved, we practiced clearing the house incase of an intruder. I’ve only had to use it one time (poor pest control guy came into our apartment unannounced…I didn’t shoot him, just made him piss himself). I wasn’t scared, because it was day time, I was armed, and my dog was my backup. If it happened at night, that would have ended differently. Now, I always make sure I know how to properly clear the house from every room.
This is not proper or recommended by home defense experts (tactically and legally). The only time you need to "hunt" is if you do not have family or guest safely accounted for and you should have a plan to do that so that you gather everyone or have them in a secure hidden location. You should secure your own location, while notifying 911 and making sure you have a defensive location where killing the intruder is the last and only if necessary step. This includes states with Castle Doctrines. You notify the intruder(s) you are armed and will shoot. You don't use a flashlight until you need to blind or aim at the intruder otherwise your light just gives away your location. You should know your own house better in dark than anyone. Why would you light the way for the intruder? The man in this video echos these recommendations. You do not go outside to fire on them or hunt them down in the street. You will have tremendous legal trouble if the police and/or DA decided that you went on a "hunt" for your prey. My recommendation is to go to Wilson Combat for other sensible self defense videos.
Agree with everything you said, except... I keep electronic ear muffs on bedside. I can put them on and turn them up in less than 3 seconds. After a career flying fighters in the Navy I've lost my high frequency hearing and with my muffs turned up I can actually hear much better. Great video, like your style. Thumbs up.
Wow after watching the video I'm very impressed. You use the same weapons that I do. My tomahawk is a RMJ and my battle blade is a Kershaw camp 10 but very similar. I live alone so one pistol isn't locked up but the rest of my guns are hidden throughout the house.
This guy knows his stuff! I attended one of his courses over 10 years ago and still use most of the tips & skills taught. Jason, so glad you started the channel.
Everyone please listen to this man!!! South Africa here. Been on receiving end of two home invasions. It comes down so fast. Its not a movie. Make the house a harder target and give yourself early warning so you can bring your defence to bear. Also, the gun in the quick safe is useless. I have one on me in the house at all times. The bad guy chooses the timing. Not us. Even a shoot thru bag in the shower for the Sig
My neighbors had their back patios broken into by criminals, mostly during the day when people are gone at work. (I live in a condo complex). On my patio fence I have posted a sign that has a huge .357 revolver pointed at you and states "I don't dial 911". Needless to say, I have never had my place broken into.
Love this guy! Outstanding need to know coverage. No matter what weapon you chose to use, it’s useless unless you know how to utilize it effectively, efficiently and with the proper attitude in a given situation. Training and practice is a must. Using the window alarm is prime for auto glass since the car alarm isn’t effective on windows. Smash n grab has escalated exponentially now. Know the laws and your rights when it comes to home invasions. You can do everything right and still land yourself in jail. My personal law is, “If you beak in my house, the criminals no longer has rights”. That, in itself should be a new law.
If you haven't already, would you consider a Home Defense video for Apartment dwellers only? Especially those that live on first floor, to include sliding glass doors, windows and main door access points? How you'd handle non preppers seeking help, lack of toilet function, etc? Thank you.
Myself I've tried to tell everyone around me and my family who live in the state but not near me, what is coming a to prep for food and supplies. Not a single one of them listened to me or they offered a lot of excuses. I explained that they were on their own, They still have done Nothing at all so when their town homes and suburb living is invaded for whatever reason, they are not going to be running to me. They should have listened but to this day, they refuse. If they show up, I will turn them away because my home is only big enough for me. I used my paychecks to prep for what I knew was coming and neighbors and family failed to listen. Sucks to be them. Sad but TRUE.
I live in Brasil. Here, we install steel bar doors and windows in our homes to prevent people breaking in. Fragile wooden doors like those installed in American homes is just for heavily protected gated comunities (armed security).
Exterior, you may also add another layer of defense to the front door, a security screen door. Another reason I like my security screen door, is that if someone is at the door and knocks, I can open my regular door and still have a barrier between that person and I. During the summer I can leave the door open for the cool breeze as well.
Things just don’t happen at night either. I have always taught my grandchildren to never answer the door when they were younger and able to open the door. One day i went to the washroom, I had my granddaughter here, reminded her don’t answer the door, nana will be right back. I came out of the bathroom and a man was standing in my front hall. I said to her I told you not to open the door, he says that’s good advice. I said to him, the good advice here is you should not be going into peoples houses when a small child is answering the door. You never know what protection someone has close at hand! It was scary to see him standing there. She never opened the door again, just yelled until I came. Kids are kids, but to protect the little ones stop them from answering doors. Anything can happen and happen fast as I experienced.
I like your tips. I've lived and worked in countries where even running away from an attacker could result in criminal charges against me ("you endangered the public!") and I'm grateful that in America I have the right to defend myself. It's not an unlimited right but I'm not required by law to be a victim.
Alan - Thanks for the support. This is all too common and unfortunate overseas. What's the worst predicament you found yourself in that you were able to get out of?
@@JasonHansonSpyBriefing Long story--I was in France by age 3 as an Air Force brat. I've had a 27-year military career over a 35 year period (half active duty) and worked as a security guard for three decades--retired now. While in base housing at Spangdahlem AFB in Germany and all of five years old an Air Force K-9 named Suzie was placed in my family because she had puppies. There was also the base housing gang of bullies. Because my family wasn't command sponsored, Mother was overly sensitive about me getting in trouble. One day I was walking Suzie--really, I couldn't keep up so I let her romp while I waited for her near the fence--I was jumped by more than six other boys. They were beating on me and tearing my clothes off when Suzie jumped out of the woods and scared them off. Saved by the dog. Traditional cultures sometimes used dogs to babysit small children. Suzie was something special. She had a reputation as a biter--and her job was guarding nuclear-armed fighter-bombers on the alert apron. The only reason Suzie didn't pursue and tear into those boys was that K-9's were and still are trained to stay with their handler when the handler goes down. I got out of being beaten senseless (again) and then being punished for "causing trouble" because the Air Force K-9 I was supposed to be caring for protected me. Dogs can be weapons and when properly trained--as Suzie was--they are both effective and limited degrees of force. Suzie wasn't bluffing. She didn't pursue because I was down.
@@alancranford3398 Thanks for sharing stories like this are valuable for our community to understand how truly blessed and fortunate we are to live in this blessed country. Suzie is a guardian Angel. And I second that, Dogs are some of the best companions in the field that you can ever have. Loyalty, Obedience, and Protection in one package. Have you trained other dogs to be like Suzie since?
@@JasonHansonSpyBriefing I was only five when Suzie came to live with me. She had puppies and she was placed with my family until her puppies were old enough to adopt. I think Suzie adopted me as one of her puppies and she trained me. I've had other dogs until I joined the Marines--and haven't had pets since because there was no place for them when I was on active duty.
Great advice!!! You didn’t mention several things. A good cleaning mop and sponges. A roll of heavy plastic and tape. Touch up paint and maybe spackle. An empty trunk or a pickup truck. Some type of weights and rope. And never…never call anyone. Keep your mouth shut! I got these helpful tips from my Uncle Anthony long ago. Now on a more serious note: Having hand held non firearms weapons is an awesome idea if you’re not afraid to use it close up and you know how to use it. Nothing is worse than being disarmed by an intruder and having him take your weapon and use it on you.😮 Remember that it’s always better to be judged by 12 than carried by 6. Thanks again for giving people some great advice!👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Hi great content...sadly here in Canada 🇨🇦 we've been disarmed and are not allowed to protect ourselves...even with an alternative weapon. Could land us 10 yrs in prison. It's disgusting. As a single mom I wish we were permitted weapons ...even going out in daylight is getting risky due to hard drug use in the population.
@@rugger1009: excuse me! That’s the typical placid “ nice” attitude in Canada!!! What do u think would happen seeing you’re being “ compliant” and “ defenceless” when a huge guy gets in in the night ready with a rope to strangle? Better Have a Big Dog!!🐕. My dog saved my very Life recently and we found the invaders implements left outside! Including what he had “ intended” to use for strangulation!!! I worry about Canadians and their “ niceness, innocence and naivety!”
Great content, Jason. You get right to your message, too. I'm old (78) but still go to the range regularly. One additional point: If you live in the US, move to a "Stand Your Ground" state.
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Great info. Unless people really train regularly with a tomahawk I would suggest one without a spike. That is still a blade pointing back at you and any bounce or push back could get you spiked.
Put windows security steel grills inside your windows, use thick glass, put additional windows protective film for security (mil std). Use thick full wood or steel for your doors, put a good quality lock and additional good steel hinge. Panic button with high decibel sounds and sirens can alert your neighbours and also frightening the intruders.
For a shotgun, #4 buck offers enough penetration with the greatest frontal area. In cold areas, consider #1 buck for better penetration through thick clothing. Skip the 3" magnum shells, for the home, there's not much improvement, but more kick (possibly less capacity). My 2 cents. Also, if possible, keep it "cruiser ready."
I have a Mossberg 835 with 20" counter-bored bbl & IC choke loaded with 3.5" #4B. That gives 54 pellets @ 1050 fps, rather than 27 with the 2.75". Sure, it is a lot more kick, but twice as many pellets.
I'm an old lady. My dog, cameras & alexa announce when someone's getting close. I use braces against the doors. Alexa controls my lights. My ex taught me to stay in the dark. I've got a shot gun mounted to my side of the bed, and nunchucks hung up in various rooms. They'll never expect what they're walking into, if they break in here.
I barricade my front door with a security bar and used to add a extremely tight travelers lock. The door stops can set alarms and be a physical deterrent for door openings. Next to the nightstand I’ve got my hard plate armor carrier and FN Herstal chambered with AP rounds.
We live very rural! I mean no cell service rural! Lol We both have weapons at our side at night and carry them thru out the day! I like having a "bump belt" hanging by my bedside! My Sig with a tac light, 2 20 rd spare mags, tourniquet, knife, etc... Using a landline to call 911 here could be anywhere from 2 minutes to 20 minutes for help to arrive! We also keep a key fob with us at night to activate the trucks alarm if we experience an emergency issue! ( as do most of our neighbors) This guy knows his stuff! Awesome videos!!
Thank you for your video. In Bulgaria, people don't have firearms (pistols), some people in remote areas have old AK-47's....and they don't hesitate to use them.... And many have a lot of big dogs in their yards, not just one. Burglars have a hard life over there. Stay safe and thank you for your video and for sharing your knowledge. Subscribed and liked.
Great video. I have proper measures (cameras, glass sensors, motion lights, fencing, alarm system, K9 marked vehicle (I'm a govt security contractor K9 handler), obviously a trained K9 in the house, interior cameras, interior motion sensors etc. I also sleep with a pistol under my pillow (with WML), and my wife has one on her nightstand. I have a semi auto shotgun staged next to my side of the bed, and ARs in a locked gear locker. All that and I still don't feel like I've done enough to secure my home.
@Rick Schlessenger No. Because I was a cop and saw firsthand how often it happens when people think that it'll never happen to them so they take no precautions.
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We can learn a lot from these guys. I respect professionals who give real world solutions. I respect men who have so many kids and are able to care well for all.
Excellent series.... one never knows..My house is in NW Italy, in a quiet tourist valley, but, being ex-military security, I have the whole terrain prepared.. just in case.
Hi, I have a plate carrier that goes on like an apron and one Velcro belt to hold it in place. It has a level lll soft plate just FYI and I have motion activated porch lights
A really harmless point as well. Sharp plants around the perimeter of your property. They have no physical impact but research in the UK shows spiked things around a property has a psychological impact. So a Yuka plant and your fence having spikes on actually makes it more likely than an opotunist burglar will target someone else. Even if they can walk straight past the sharp items.
To take the [round in the chamber] idea even further, in a high-stress situation you might even forget to operate the safety. For home defense I prefer revolvers (I have Ruger 8-shot .357 under my nightstand). No safety, no slide, always one in the chamber, no jams, nothing to think about - just point and pull. Hopefully that will neve be tested; my biggest concern is getting the safe open in a panic.
Excellent choice, sir. My bedroom gun is my old reliable, a S & W Model 36-3" barrel 38 Special. It has been my faithful companion for the past 30 years.
Living by myself with 5 dogs there is no gun safe. I've never had one of my dogs mess with my guns. They are instantly accessible with a round in the chamber.
Just surround your house with those gray rectangular devices that have "Front Toward Enemy" written on them. Make them motion activated on a timer. Make sure your family is home prior to the "curfew" and you're good to go.
I would just LOVE to get a couple dozen Claymores for perimeter security!! I do not think BATFE will approve, however. If I had them, i would hide them in the thorny bushes I would plant around my residence. 9I rent my apartment, so I really can not do much for external perimeter security.)
All great tips. My gun stays out of the safe on my nightstand while we’re sleeping. I can’t risk the safety of my family by putting trust into any kind of traditional or biometric safe.
I installed plates in the walls next to doorways and ouchies in likely cover:) Little flags 🇺🇸 throughout my property that tells my windage and way more ways out then in:) even a lil a foxhole 25 yrds from my side door lol.. couple holes dug by the creek too.
Very well presented sir. you are definitely a brother in good company! Had an interesting experience with a young man showing up attempting access to backyard at same moment our young child was going out side door. The man was dressed down in full black ops covering finger nails face eyes etc full on. Our kids are taught well. He was able to close door lock and run up to me. I was out in vehicular all total time about 45 seconds from time of contact I timed how far he would have been able to get away on foot distance wise as I understand have cased things out of course for years. I drove around the distance and finally drove parked in front of house and before I could turn headlights off or shut engine down a pickup truck then a car drove very fast and attempted to drive into side of my vehicle . Well I chased him in attempts to get plate numbers of course. He even drove into a fast food line against the arrows going wrong way and made it through lol. Anyways long story short he never was able to make it back again guess he decided not worth it. Please do not chase or follow intruders in most cases due to liability and lack of training though. Call the police and stay within your home if someone is crashing in your front door stand back and wait for them to step clearly inside as you are calling out warnings for them to stop and leave. Great videos and instruction. I would encourage the viewership to continue watching these videos and learn to protect your family. But do not chase the bad guys normally unless you have authority to do so. This guy in black ops entered our property at 7pm in evening with our front curtains wide open and kids laying on the sofa with full camera system visible everywhere. Navy seal friend from Team 1 confirmed the guy was a bad one but he has never returned that we know. Due to the time of day it was determined it would have likely led to a home invasion. This training is spot on be aware of your surroundings and know where everything is and teach your kids what they are to do and say in the dark to you at night as well to identify bad guys in the dark of your home very very important. I’d hate to see someone try to enter this gentleman’s home.
Jason Hanson Love your video series! I always learn something useful and the rest are friendly reminders. Nice group of commenters--creative and sensible.
We're finishing up the construction of our house. Our front door is an entry way. In other words, there are TWO doors they have to breach before they are inside. I half considered adding a klaxon alarm, strobe lights and a sprinkler system in the foyer to go off should door #1 get breached. I suspect door #2 wouldn't be nearly so tempting while having to deal with all that.
The flashlight statement is so true. The other day there was someone in our home when we got home. I have a small pocket pistol for ccw, but when searching my home for this potential intruder I had to try to hold a flashlight with my right hand pinkie finger so I had an open hand to open doors and move clothes etc. A larger dedicated home defense pistol with a flashlight attached would have been way more comfortable and safe.
Every act of so called "terrorism" within the USA has been committed by a 3-letter government agency, especially "school shooting" operations. WTF makes you think that they are on our side ?
Good video, great explanation. Practicing with your firearm until it becomes a battle drill is essential.. I had my firearm lock and loaded without deliberately thinking when we crossed the gates.
@@JasonHansonSpyBriefing Alone and unafraid and Spy secrets,Sleeper cell secrets of spies and our founding fathers,Spy secrets that can save your life,also quick & dirty combat, all very good reading. Thank you for taking time to share.
I worry about over penatration with Center fire rifles I don't want my ammo going through and hitting a non target so I stick to my Remington 870 12 gage and my 9mm pistol with two 16 round mags at the ready and I study the RAT. Thank you Jason for introducing me to Paul V.👍👊
@@ashtonmarshall3933 yes I keep both at the ready, I am a hunter so I have several shotguns my preference is the Remington 870 12 gage with buckshot and my pistol is within reach of where I sleep. Also keep a tactical knife with my pistol you can't be over prepared. Stay safe.
I have a old model 12, 12ga cut off (barley legal) with the stock trimmed like a duster for this reason. I’m in a lesser populated area and have equipment to dig a hole deep enough they will never find them.
Another negative to using hearing protection, is that you need to hear where the invader is fumbling around at in your home. Those sounds help direct you to their location.
Have you EVER used the electronic muffs 95% of shooters use? They amplify sound so you can hear BETTER with them than no muffs. What decade was it when you last went to a shooting range? Probably never!
@@robertgoodrich8953 Though I tend to be out or the loop of what's trendy, I appreciate the info about the electronic muffs. However, I did not appreciate your sarcasm over how often I go shooting. My old muffs serve me just fine.
Appreciate the info but I live in California and no matter how fortified my house is and how many self defense tactics I learn or use, the perpetrator is always protected by the law win court cases. Legislation towards criminals in Gavinfornia is horrible and we still cannot protect ourselves.
I lived in Pacoima ( disgusting armpit of the world) one block away from the Foothill Police station during the Rodney King riots. We slept on the floor with loaded guns. My husband and I realized we had to move out of that neighborhood as fast as we could. I now live in rural Idaho. Unfortunately, I am now a widow, but I love Idaho. I just wish we could have moved here sooner. I NEVER want to set foot in California again. I went back for a funeral 3 years ago and was completely disgusted by how far down the toilet Los Angeles has been flushed.
General convention teaches us not to have one in the chamber when stored in a lockbox. What I do is I have my slide back and mag next to the firearm. So that I just drop my mag in of speer gold dot and be ready to go. Great video
In your video you say you have a P365 in your pocket at the time. Well, I am a faithful Glock guy, but recently fell into temptation and in a weak moment purchased a P365. Took it to the shooting range and was shocked at how accurate I was able to shoot it. So much more comfortable to carry than my G26. Such a slippery slope... Not getting rid of any of my Glocks, but this does change things.
Great video. I live in a state where getting a firearm is next to impossible. But, if a person can get a firearm, particularly a handgun, may I suggest a revolver. Reason: a double action revolver is super simple to use: point and pull trigger. That's it. By definition, it's always got a round in the chamber. In a high stress situation, particularly for Jean and Joe Average, a pistol may simply be too complicated, even with round in chamber the safety has to be released. Again, a double action revolver, for Jean and Joe average, is simply point and pull trigger. They aren't going to get in a shoot out so the fast firing and fast reload of a pistol isn't worth the risk of messing up when a person is terrified.
You may also consider a Safe Room, however, these are not great if you have lots of family members living at the property. They only work best for 1-2 people. I live in UK, gun ownership is rare/uncommon in urban living locations. The tomahawk is okay .... unless the intruder has a gun.
wow people who are not aware of these kind of situations and only professionals of your calibre could motivate the vulnerable communities. Knowledge and information are key 🔑 factors for self defence. We feel that all those who watched this and other briefings should make aware their groups so that they could maintain situational awareness and protect themselves and the following generations. You are doing great service to all those communities who need this in this era of anti social elements.
a friend owned a new sig365. 1st time at range,fired 1 mag.,when mag exited mag well,a small part came out from inside gip. gun was out of action till repaired.
Audio motion detecter positioned to so i know well before person(s) gets to the door and windows to buy time to be ready with my desired weaponry and phone and backed up with motion detected lights and cameras. It gives me a chance to see if they are openly armed but of course not concealed. Either way. Its also fun to open the door just as a someone i know is going to knock or ring.
About having the round in the chamber I keep one in the chamber at all times, and I carry my g19 on me even inside the house In my mind there's a difference in being armed, and just having a gun Sometimes you may be surprised and taken hostage inside your own house If you can teach to your gun in time you need to have it ready You won't think about chambering a round, and you definetly will mess up your safe password
@S3xOnWheels being paranoid and being prepared are different things. It's not abnormal to carry a phone one you while around the house for the same reason. Someone who carries a gun every day doesn't mind or notice the extra bulk.
We have aa 75 lb black lab security dog. He hears a Amazon truck at 50 yards. I like my S&W 649 357 for home defense. I also have a few other guns that are always at the ready. My Mossberg Mariner is a great short 12 gauge that is easy to use and short enough that it wont get grabbed from my hands by an intruder if they are really lucky too make it that far. I lso have a wife that can shoot, so I have backup. She is not affraid too use a gun and she carries one everywhere she goes. She carries a Ruger LCR in 22 magnum because at her age, she doesnt handle recoil like younger people but she hits what she aims at. Great Video, Thank you.
I am trying to help the algorithm and support your channel. I really liked the tips and hope you can share more like these. I am in a wheelchair, and I would love to see some tips for self-defense and more home protection. thank you for the video. great content and I just subscribed and liked the video. have a great day sir.
My dad is a retired police officer and when I turned 6 he had my cousin teach me Karate and when I turned 13 he taught me how to shoot his Taurus 1911 .45, S&W .357 and .38. Every summer and Christmas break for 4 years in a row he made sure I get to shoot at least 100 rounds in the range doing it properly. By the time I turned 16 I know how to handle assorted handguns and rifles, to keep them safe and clean them. In our house now, we have multiple locks on entry and back doors and my dad sleeps in the ground floor with his guns and a machete. I sleep on the 2nd floor with sw .357 and a machete too. All our neighbors know he's a retired policemen and I work in security so nobody tries to mess with us and hopefully no one would dare to. But if somebody was foolish enough to do so, well good luck.
Instant subscription. Thank you sir because what you explain are the same precautions I take but the headset and body armor clarification were the best 👌 thank you!
I have heavy Window grilles everywhere and the inside of doors have heavy bars at least 2 of them... The burglars tried their best but could not open them! My double housedoor locks they destroyed in seconds! Housedoor locks are B. S. Get heavy bars from inside and outside I do have 3 locks, one with a bar that you can't break, because of the steel frame.
I have 3 layers of protection at all doors and windows. It looksikeva decorative wood wall then it folds over the door and bolts into the concrete and rafter. The frame around the door is metal with 3 " screws and there are braces that bolt to the floor and wedge under the handle.
I like a lot of the advice from this video. I’ve alway told people to carry their pistol hot. And to load buckshot into their shotgun. I have glass breaker alarms on all the windows. We have security storm doors. And the main entry steel doors have double door blockers built into the floor. A swat team couldn’t get these doors open in under a minute. I’m older so I can hunker down in the bed room and train my 12 guage on the door while my wife dials 911. She is backing me up with a Taurus Judge loaded with buckshot. I feel like we have a very good chance of surviving a home invasion. I don’t like the invaders odds of survival nearly as much.
@@robertgoodrich8953 I’m a glock guy. I’d never allow a sig in my house.😉I don’t understand how buckshot can be considered underpowered? Also We are an older couple and she struggles with a slide so a revolver is more practical for her.
Great ideas. I love all the choices you provided. In addition to what you listed I also have a small cross bow and cans of bear spray around the home and vehicles. What you call a "kukri knife" is a similar on sale $8 machete from Harbor frieght tools. Its as intimidating as your knife and real cheap ( and sharp!)
Outstanding video, thanks for sharing, subscribed!
Thanks brother. I appreciate your support!
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America is such a backward country with their hilarious gun-ho attitude.
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Jason do you have any tips on defending myself while asleep? In my area there's a very serious drug and rapist problem. Currently I have literally nothing but looking to get some future ideas to stay ahead of aforementioned scum creatures. Thanks.
I live in a very peaceful, semi-rural area in Northern Ireland, and a couple of years ago, two men broke in at 4am, armed with a machete and a crowbar. I was very, very lucky; I got knocked around a bit, but they left after I gave them cash and car keys. The police basically told me to get a dog and a ring door bell. There are very few legal options for weapons here. Mace and pepper spray are illegal. If I even tried to import a stun gun, I'd be looking at 10 years in jail. We have some of the strictest gun laws in the world here, gun ownership is less than 5% of the population and that's mainly farmers who own a shotgun or two. Handguns are totally illegal unless you can demonstrate a 'verifiable and specific' threat to your life. Even with those laws, there were over 60,000 shooting incidents in Northern Ireland during the Troubles. So, yeah, bad guy wants a gun, he'll get one. Me? I now have a Doberman. I love him, but I don't fancy his chances against a gun, or a machete for that matter. Guard your freedoms fiercely, folks.
You can keep a can of wasp spray. Some of them shoot a stream 25 feet or so. I keep a few in my rv when traveling to places that don't allow firearms.
@@stephenmerten5266 Thanks for that tip!
So only the criminals are allowed to be armed. That’s messed up.
You can buy a crossbow in the UK.
@@andrewcarter7503 but what happens to you if you use it in self defense? I’ll bet you end up in prison for life.
My ex neighbor was a single, frail , elderly woman who was a real homebody. The full extent of her home security system was: 1: a HUGE 14" stainless steel dog bowl, and 2: a size 14 pair of beat up sneakers; both of which sat just outside her front door... ;)
What’s her obsession with the #14?
@@calebstimson5467 Haha, good question. I never asked her, but I would imagine it was just the luck of the draw as to what were the largest items she could find at the thrift store when she was shopping for home security products... Who knows what other 14" items she owned? ;-)
Recommendation...get a dog for the bowle, and switch the size 14 sneakers for size 14 steel toed, muddy work boots, also have a 12 gauge ready to rock and roll🤟
@@oldnatty61 then someone would steal the boots
@@MrBeachDoctor Naw. You got a dog & a 12 gauge.
Good content. I had a home invasion by four masked and melee armed criminals when I was seventeen. My mom had witnessed a crime and they probably wanted to silence her. She saw them running up to our front apartment door, panicked and i really had to man up. I had an axe, picked it up, told my GF to close all curtains and hide, told my mom to call 911, then ran to the door and saw how they looked through the peep-hole, then chose our hallway chokepoint as my last stand and visualized how i would strike, retrieve the axe and retreat slightly to regain momentum. Crazy enough, they didn't get it even with a crowbar. It tought me a great deal about my character.
Damn that's intense. How old were u dawg?
Glad you are safe. Thanks for sharing!
You went into that special zone that no one wants to go into but it is needed during such times. I was attacked when on a mission by three persons was in bathroom (not using at the time) two on either side me one directly in front I was able to flip the two on either side me right into bath tube and third guy somehow I threw into tube as well it ended quickly but that special focus and zone you can go into really serves you well and you just have to trust yourself and your training and always visualize what you might do in many different circumstances and you will amaze yourself but believe in yourself and practice. Glad they didn’t get into your house. It’s a terrible thing to have to deal with bad guys and need do everything can to avoid in the first place but sometimes you simply cannot.
@@coreyamond7480 He says he was 17.
Great . Whats a hallway choke point ? 👍🇦🇺
Great information. The only thing that I do in addition is to keep spare sets of all car keys in the bedside table. My wife’s role is to activate all car alarms in the event of an intrusion. We live in a neighborhood with zero lot lines and that additional sound will wake all neighbors .
Excellent idea!
Great advice! Being prior military, I follow many of these rules and then some. My wife used to think I was a crazy doomsday prepper. After seeing how this country has changed in recent years, she doesn't think it's so crazy anymore.
Thanks! It's good to be always prepared.
"Doomsday Preppers" was a TV show that tried to make "Common Sense" preppers look crazy. EVERYONE should have enough preps to last 1 month without leaving the house. I personally recommend enough to last 3 months without leaving the house but, it depends on space & motivation.
The world is getting crazier & crazier & (I hope I'm wrong) it's probably going to get worse before it gets better.
We have an aluminum sign that states: I am a Marine. Any questions! ( Both of our cars have Military License plates to back up our claim.)
I agree, in what sense has it changed though Im curious to hear from you @Autowhisperer
Same with my wife. Now I own two shotguns, an AK and two handguns, and more guns to come haha
My family has had two home invasions--one of which resulted in a death. Your tips, in my view, would have prevented the trauma experienced in each case. This video is solid work from you, as usual!! One more to your list--get your lights on if you have to go out your doors at night, backyard or front door, even if it is just to let the dog out. It can give you crucial seconds to respond.
My condolences. I'm glad that you are now more prepared than ever. Thank you for the support. It's stories like these that let me know that my work is not done and that we need to educate and help those who are willing to learn.
Wow so sorry.
Dogs are great alarm and first line of defense.
@Phil M I read a story about a guy going out into his backyard with firearm and a flashlight, responding to some disturbance, and had a shootout with another flashlight... Who was a cop looking for a suspect who ran. Thankfully they were both horrible shots and nobody was hurt. IIRC, he was arrested, but charges were dropped.
2 home invasions??
Here is a tip: move.
I m completely agree with you. Great tip. I m living in Canada.... very bad country for all about self-defense, but I do what I need to do .... better be judged by 12 than carried by 6.
But crime is low in Canada,how about all the shootings in USA,schools,business ,it’s out of control. I’m all for self defence but take other measures
@@valr852 Wrong, Canada is up to its ass in police corruption and gangstalking. Born-and-bred Canadian for 47 years, it's a HORRIBLE country to live in.
I took a gun licensing class & the retired cop who did the training said rely on the police for nothing, their job is follow-up after a crime has happened. Most entries happen through doors. If possible get the metal security doors, and one of the outter storm doors they make, has unbreakable glass looking, polycarbonate, or another high-tech shatter proof material. My car was broken into, & the cop who came to do the report had a home break-in & she gave this advice: always leave lights on, inside and out, always lock up, even when working in the back yard, the authentic looking dummy cameras are better than no cameras, leave talk radio on loud if u are out, don’t have doors or windows where a person can easily see right into your home. I had a security system, but it was only for door, and windows need alarms as well. And I think that being agreeable and forking over money and /or property is the best survival tactic if a person gets in. You can’t shoot a person in my state unless u can prove that they had deadly intent.
What state?
MOVE! No need to live under communism. Most of the country is free. There are warm states, cold states, water, deserts, mountains and forests. Take your pick at GTFO of the shothole you live in.
Thanks!
You missed a layer. In addition to camera / alarms / etc., you need to physically reinforce the building envelope. Stronger locks, long screws through strike plates and hinges, security film on windows, etc., etc.. You can't make it impossible for an invader to get in. But you can make is much slower, harder and noisier. If it's hard enough, they'll likely just give up.
He also forgot about the property perimeter having a fence with locked gates and about the neighborhood layer including human intelligence and active monitoring along with a reputation which discourages unapproved behavior. The best place to stop the home invader is before they enter your neighborhood.
It’s also best to create a safe room which can be as simple as one bedroom having a special door and ev one goes into there.
@@kolobkolobkolobkolob 100% agree. I like having doors which control movement between the guest areas and the private areas, such as a multi-level home with a door at the stairwell and then locks on all bedroom doors. A safe room on the ground level, such as a secure pantry provides protection if you are downstairs when something happens.
@@kolobkolobkolobkolob Just do this with the master bedroom. Replace the cheap, thin, weak interior door with a steel exterior door. Put in an exterior deadbolt. At night, when the owner goes to bed, they should lock the deadbolt. This way, if a burglar gets into the house, he can't get to the owner easily or quietly.
@@bbmw9029 that’s assuming there’s no other bedrooms i.e. kids
Good info. My glock .45 stays with me every minute of my life now all the time. Wife has her 38. But without question the three best things you can do are # 3. Sticker or thorn plants around back or side windows make it difficult to get in. #2 motion sensor light in front and rear walkways work fantastic. #1 the absolute best thing for home protection. That gives the best advanced warning....is a Doberman, a Rottweiler, a German shepherd, Or a pit bull. Having a big dog will prevent most home invasions. Those 4 breeds are the best and are naturally protective. But any barking dog gives advanced warning someone is coming.
Someone threw my dog a bone. It wasn't me.
I have one secured entrance option only (but 2 exits). Nobody will kick it in, guaranteed. Doesn't look wealthy from the outside. No guns (illegal where I live) . No German shepherd or any other German dog like Rottweiler or Dobermann. But we are a German-American family - will do the job.
Most importantly: my neighbors home's are less safe.
My 15 lb chihuahua mix chased an intruder out of my livingroom.
I like the thorny barrier idea. Beach plumbs flower all summer, and they have the thorns from hell.
That's what saved myself and my family our dog warning us. A bunch of people were comin in with bad intentions around 1am, I shot the first guy in the neck with a tazer he had to get it surgically removed. They left after this. I didn't even get time to get dressed. Police arrived couple hours later.
4 layers for home defense:
1. Exterior that causes bad folks to choose another house….. cameras, lighting, dogs etc
2. Fortified or secure structure to slow entry…. Locks, etc
3. Alert/alarm to warn you of invasion…. Alarms, dogs etc
4. Tools to confront an intruder if they get in…… pistol, rifle, shotgun…. Etc
5 layers, actually.
1)Safe neighborhood which has monitored and controlled or limited vehicle and pedestrian access.
The exterior in layer 2 should include a perimeter fence and locked gates.
am not American but really ? do people who try to steal kill you
@@luno1301 where do you live?
@@luno1301 You will find out soon enough.
Too many easy to obtain weapons in the US makes the likelihood of bad outcomes much higher.
In Canada I’ll be liable for defending my home (dumb, I know ) so German Shepherds it is. 😊
@@luno1301 Home invasions in the USA tend to target certain demographics who often keep large sums of money money and easily liquidated valuables in their homes. Gangs composed of illegal aliens from Southeast Asia and Central America are the most violent and don't like to leave witnesses.
The auditory exclusion is such a real thing. It’s hard to explain unless you have experienced it. I have unfortunately been involved in two critical incidents, once in the military with IEDs and once as a law enforcement officer involved in an OIS. Both times my training took over and I was able to avoid the “amygdala hijack” But that auditory exclusion is so real.
Dude, I was in my daughter's Cub scout class last year and her instructor began to rip tape for a project they were working on, and just the sound of the tape ripping tripped me into a dissociative episode. Afterwards I figured out that on every single 911 job I've ever been on I always performed the same ritual before inserting an IV, the first step of which was to tear the small role of tape in the ivy start kit into four or five pieces and then stick them wherever I happened to be on the floor or in the bus. First the sound started becoming very loud, then echoey and then I actually started to experience tunnel vision before slowly getting back. Had to stumble to the bathroom. Human beings are the weirdest creatures on the planet for sure - and a consciousness that is aware it is aware, well, that's just God letting us partake of an awesome sense of humor A la Mike Tyson with the tiny voice, or the draft who has a 25 ft neck and no vocal cords. Much love to you and yours brother
Did you find any of these tips useful? Let me know.
Glass breaker alarm.
I have a 4 channel solar powered motion sensor system that ring a doorbell device. Different sound from each sensor. The range is pretty good. Have cameras aiming at cameras as well. Talk with neighbors create a network of survillance systems. I disagree about the bird shot. At 10' that is going to be devistating. The last thing you want is a bullet penetrating walls and hitting a neighbor.
Tips were good. No reason to have the fanciest gun. A4 year old canik or rugar sr9 are only $250 in places used. Most used guns haven't been abused. I even got a used SR45 and sent it to rugar because it shot funny. They returned it 2 weeks later working great. Never told them I didn't buy it new. Great company. Spend the other $300 on ammunition and training.
You touched on 3 of the 4 D's of home defense. Deter. Detect. Defend. Please consider the last D: Delay. Long screws tying the hinges and strike plates back to the exterior door frames. 3M security film on windows (which doesn't thwart a glass break sensor). Decorative bars on the windows. There are many measures a home owner can implement which Delay a persons entry. This is important. My goal: if a person is going to break into my house, I'm going to be right there to Defend it. That means Detect before entry, and Delay entry.
@@richardnott9587 Excellent point. When asked, I advise people without young children to purchase multiple of the same, reliable gun to keep throughout the house so when needed and the adrenaline is pumping, they don't have to remember where the safety is, how many rounds it has, etc.
As someone who makes target hardening recommendations for a living, I can tell you this guy is spot on. Great recommendations.
Thanks! Glad you like it!
What are target hardening recommendations?😊
Target hardening recommendations ?? that some sort of glue.
@@JI7NKJ Let me google that for you: "Target hardening is a security technique that aims to make a building or structure less attractive to attackers by making it harder to penetrate."
Good evening Jason, I have purchased 2 kukris and 2 tomahawks from you. I have so much stuff from you. Training videos you have are excellent. All tips you have are spot on. My home is lit up at night. No one doing bad things like light. I am getting extra cameras and a backup power supply. On at dusk, off at dawn. Automatically.
I use to say "those found here at night will be found here in the morning". I park both my vehicles in the garage.
"Survive a shooting" was interesting. Chilling actually.
I am a 73 year old veteran. I believe in you Sir. God Bless.
God Bless you and thank you for your service brother. I have another home defense video coming out in May along with a number of other topics that are critical in our current climate. Out of curiosity, which do you prefer for immediate access? My Kukri or my Tomahawk?
@@JasonHansonSpyBriefing Sir, I have both ready but my first choice is the kukri. It is intimidating but the tomahawk is at the ready.
After 3 bouts with cancer, I have lost alot of muscle.
I am trying to practice your videos, by myself. I finally found out how to watch your videos on line. In the event of a major event, your books with 4Patriots are ready to go with me. I wish all your videos were on DVD , I would pay extra. The VA has me at 100 % but I still get around. Thank you.
@@henryskinner1092 You're a warrior. Keep battling and winning.
@@JasonHansonSpyBriefing Thank you Sir, BTW, I have given 2 of my Tactical pins away to family. Just received from you 3 more. Always with me. Can't wait for the new video. Just keep keeping on. I'm your greatest friend.
I'm pretty sure it's going to be hard to have time to read something over and over . Thank you for your service ! And thank you for all your information and support ! Hope I didn't mess up my order again . Keep up the good work ! We're going to need it theses days !
Great video! I train regularly and own many firearms, that being said, my bedside gun is a revolver. If I am half asleep, the last thing I want to worry about is if I'm hot or not. That gives me 5 rounds until I get to my 20 round xdm or AR or something else. I've not seen all of your videos, but one thing that isn't talked about enough is staging your home. I have at least one weapon in every room of my house.
Glad you like it. Thanks for sharing. God bless!
Lots of people have concerns about loaded ready to shoot fire arm ( chambered, and strike/hammer pulled back). I would suggest getting a double action pistol, for example Bretta PX4 storm. You can keep the round chambered, use decocker to keep the hammer down, put safety to ready to shoot mode. Less chances of accidentally discharging the gun because you have to pull the trigger all the way with slightly more effort for it to fire. Training, lots of training is the key.
If it’s sitting in a safe it doesn’t matter if it’s chambered.
@@echofoxtrotwhiskey1595
Unfortunately, it happens more often than we realize. Why have a gun if not readily reachable when you need it.
Also walking dogs is another way to case a place. We have a lot of dog walkers in this town.
Excellent advice. One of the easiest and most effective methods.
I've seen "people walking dogs" referred to as a very good neighborhood block watch system, especially if one randomizes the walking times instead of same-time-each-day.
Sometimes I sit out front of my house. In the circle drive and clean my weapons. Makes people think twice.
Love that you show a rottie! We have one, and he is very protective of his pack. He does perimeter yard checks daily, he has a deep, scary bark that he uses when he hears a vehicle he doesn't know come into the driveway. Yes, he knows what our vehicles sound like and never barks when we come home. He does not like people he doesn't know just coming up to him without asking us.
This all came naturally to him, we have not done any protection training. Rotties look scary, and when needed, they can run fast, jump and knock someone down, and deliver a bite with a force of about 330 pounds per square inch. And with that big head comes a big mouth and muscles, so they can hang on for quite some time despite any flailing around a person does.
As far as home invasion goes, it always amazes me when I hear someone yell (for example) "Bob is that you?" I always ask them, "what if the answer to that question is 'no?'" If the person in your home is not who you hope it is, then you just let them know exactly where you are. Jason announces that he has a gun, and hopes that the intruder leaves. I myself would wait quietly in hiding and wait until I ascertain the location of the intruder, get my gun pointed at him, and then announce that I have a gun. I never want to let an intruder know my location when I don't know his. Personal preference. I also expect that I'm between the intruder and my family. I also never put my finger on the trigger until I'm ready to fire. I never want to get startled by a cat, a falling box, etc., and accidentally pull the trigger. In all dozen or so times I ever got my gun and searched my home in the dark at night, I so far never put my finger on the trigger. One more thing - when walking around with your gun, looking for an intruder, if you do it like in the movies, with your arm sticking straight out, with the gun held about as far from you as it can be, then you are just asking for a broken arm, when the intruder hits your arm woith a pipe in order to knock the gun out of your hand. I hold that gun flat against my body. You would have to hit me with a car in order to get me to drop it, and I don't expect that there are any cars moving around in my home at night.
Or they peer out their windows fully back lit. Perfect target.
GREAT POINTS!
Well, I have actually been in that situation. First of all, when you ask that question, you typically don't wonder if it's a) the person you expect or b) an intruder but rather c) wind or something else that causes a noise.
Secondly, in most countries guns are simply not a (legal) option, including where I live. Thirdly, you're assuming the intruder is not afraid of a physical confrontation. But most actually are and will do everything to avoid it. Most want to steal, not fight. If they hear you, they will run away. You probably just scared the shit out of them because they thought they were alone and can enjoy an easy smooth burglary. Now they are suddenly confronted with somebody behind a door who they haven't seen yet. So they have no idea who they are dealing with and how prepared that person is.
In my case, the guy ran off quicker than I could realize what is actually going on. But I often wondered what would have happened if he had suddenly walked into my room. But I can assure you I prefer the outcome I experienced.
In short, I'm sorry, but your advice is not good for most people and most situations. That's not just my impression but also what the cops told me: make noise because it will scare away most intruders while a sudden confrontation is extremely unpredictable and dangerous.
This is all extremely straight forward vital information, and common sense.
All of the these applications and choice of weapons are adequate if you're a reasonably fit young to middle aged man and husband.
However, NOT applicable for the majority of the population's demographics... 🤔
You DON'T address the following demographics: 🤔
i.e. the very vulnerable and disabled senior citizens, veterans, single women and single female parent household's and young teenage children home alone, while their Mother's and Father's are at work, on how to prevent and protect themselves from home invasions...🤔
My second concern that's NOT addressed, that I would like to see addressed here is:
Every state's gun laws are different and strickly enforced or NOT strickly enforced...🤔 contingent on a case by case incident...
i.e. Regardless of a home invasion and you are protecting your family and personal property, if you shoot and kill the intruder, and you call the police and tell them exactly what just took place... .. . 📱📲 ...when they get to your house... 🚔 🏡 [you are the individual being hand cuffed, arrested and your gun's confiscated‼
So everyone really needs to know your STATE'S GUN LAWS... with regard to home invasions and if you kill someone in the interim of said home invasion...🚔🏡🚔
I suggest that you speak to a lawyer within your state or home town and also have a lawyer that you TRUST on retainer, should you find yourself in said life threatening circumstances in the future...🤔
So your NOT the one being arrested and charged with 1st DEGREE MURDER...🚔🏡🚔
Even though, it is our fundamental God given Birth Right and 2nd Amendment right's to carry arms and protect our's and our families lives and property from said criminals...🤔
Extremely critical to think about and do one's due diligence in researching and knowing exactly what your rights are prior to a home invasion Sir...
I know and have seen first hand when individual's have been the VICTIM'S of horrendous crimes...victimized all over again by the BROKEN justice system and had to prove they were INNOCENT... while they're PERPETRATOR'S were innocent until proven guilty by the justice system‼‼
Knowledge is powerful weapon...
God said, "my people will parish for lack of knowledge!!"
Also change the hinge screws and plate screw from the 1/2 inch standard ones to 3 inch screws. Virtually impossible to kick the door in. Do it on both sides of the door though, hinges and strike plate.
3 seconds for safe access is a loooong time in a hot situation.Any fumbling you’re up to 8-10 seconds plus the noise….safes are more to give your killer the advantage…..love from Texas,B
Thank you! God bless!
Two tips, to add onto yours.
1) Being able to traverse through your house in complete darkness while maintaining little to no noise! I feel like noise discipline gets overlooked a lot. Hunters know how to stay quiet when hunting their prey, so as to not scare them off. In your home, you *ARE* the hunter. The intruder is your prey.
I know my layout like the back of my hand, but in darkness, it can feel completely different. I can walk through every room on both my floors and the steps without a single light on. If someone is in your house, you might not want to give away your position, especially if there is only 1 way to get into a certain area or a choke point, like stairs.
My wife and I have lived in the same house for the same amount of time and she can’t for the life of her, walk through our house in the dark.
2) The guy who didn’t have one in the chamber. If that’s how you roll, due to personal reasons or the wife is giving you a hard time, fine. But now you *NEED* to train as such. When you’re in a situation where you need to pick up your gun, you need to train that muscle memory where your unconsciously racking/loading a round. The sound of loading a round can also do a few things. Some good, some bad. It can scare off a subject. Or, it can make that subject prepared by allowing them to have their (possible) weapon ready and also give a general location as to where you’re at in your home. If you want to try to “silently” load a round, cool. But some guns might not like it and malfunction with a feeding issue. Some guns like to be abused a little.
So, whatever your situation is, you need to learn how to work around it/with it to give you the edge on an intruder. Train. Prepare. Place yourself in the most uncomfortable situation. Think out scenarios. Think what you’re going to do in such scenarios. Act out those scenarios with dry runs.
Once you got your training down, good. DO IT AGAIN!
Thanks for sharing those wonderful tips! God bless!
Great comment!
PERFECT PRACTICE makes perfect!! Work on the troublesome areas over and over WHILE DOING THEM PROPERLY so you remember the RIGHT way to do each part. I would recommend keeping the chamber of your defense gun loaded, as ANY loading action on your part will alert the intruders to your location. You want the intruders to have as little information about you as possible.
I was going to comment about your first tip 🙌 my ex husband is military. Every time we moved, we practiced clearing the house incase of an intruder. I’ve only had to use it one time (poor pest control guy came into our apartment unannounced…I didn’t shoot him, just made him piss himself). I wasn’t scared, because it was day time, I was armed, and my dog was my backup. If it happened at night, that would have ended differently. Now, I always make sure I know how to properly clear the house from every room.
This is not proper or recommended by home defense experts (tactically and legally). The only time you need to "hunt" is if you do not have family or guest safely accounted for and you should have a plan to do that so that you gather everyone or have them in a secure hidden location. You should secure your own location, while notifying 911 and making sure you have a defensive location where killing the intruder is the last and only if necessary step. This includes states with Castle Doctrines. You notify the intruder(s) you are armed and will shoot. You don't use a flashlight until you need to blind or aim at the intruder otherwise your light just gives away your location. You should know your own house better in dark than anyone. Why would you light the way for the intruder? The man in this video echos these recommendations. You do not go outside to fire on them or hunt them down in the street. You will have tremendous legal trouble if the police and/or DA decided that you went on a "hunt" for your prey. My recommendation is to go to Wilson Combat for other sensible self defense videos.
Agree with everything you said, except... I keep electronic ear muffs on bedside. I can put them on and turn them up in less than 3 seconds. After a career flying fighters in the Navy I've lost my high frequency hearing and with my muffs turned up I can actually hear much better. Great video, like your style. Thumbs up.
Glad you liked it! Stay safe.
3 seconds might be the difference between life and death. I live in South Africa- do I need to say anything more..
@@margaretmeaker2830 And so can not being able to hear so I put on my muffs so I can hear better. Need I say anything more?
Thank you Dr. Jason.. Pay the Doctor when the patient is healthy. ..
Thanks for your prayers too !
Wow after watching the video I'm very impressed. You use the same weapons that I do. My tomahawk is a RMJ and my battle blade is a Kershaw camp 10 but very similar. I live alone so one pistol isn't locked up but the rest of my guns are hidden throughout the house.
Thank you for that! God bless you!
Camras outside, hooked up to the tv, and alarm system, a gun handy in every room, and building, and a shovel !
😂🎉❤
Can you please explain the need for a shovel - 😂
This guy knows his stuff! I attended one of his courses over 10 years ago and still use most of the tips & skills taught. Jason, so glad you started the channel.
Appreciate your support over the years, Tad.
Everyone please listen to this man!!! South Africa here. Been on receiving end of two home invasions. It comes down so fast. Its not a movie. Make the house a harder target and give yourself early warning so you can bring your defence to bear. Also, the gun in the quick safe is useless. I have one on me in the house at all times. The bad guy chooses the timing. Not us. Even a shoot thru bag in the shower for the Sig
My neighbors had their back patios broken into by criminals, mostly during the day when people are gone at work. (I live in a condo complex). On my patio fence I have posted a sign that has a huge .357 revolver pointed at you and states "I don't dial 911". Needless to say, I have never had my place broken into.
Wow! That's great for you! Thanks for watching!
@@JasonHansonSpyBriefing And thanks for your content Jason we appreciate what you do.
Love this guy! Outstanding need to know coverage. No matter what weapon you chose to use, it’s useless unless you know how to utilize it effectively, efficiently and with the proper attitude in a given situation. Training and practice is a must. Using the window alarm is prime for auto glass since the car alarm isn’t effective on windows. Smash n grab has escalated exponentially now. Know the laws and your rights when it comes to home invasions. You can do everything right and still land yourself in jail. My personal law is, “If you beak in my house, the criminals no longer has rights”. That, in itself should be a new law.
Thanks for the insight! God bless!
New laws for legalized theft are making criminals bolder. VOTE NO.
If you haven't already, would you consider a Home Defense video for Apartment dwellers only? Especially those that live on first floor, to include sliding glass doors, windows and main door access points? How you'd handle non preppers seeking help, lack of toilet function, etc? Thank you.
Myself I've tried to tell everyone around me and my family who live in the state but not near me, what is coming a to prep for food and supplies. Not a single one of them listened to me or they offered a lot of excuses. I explained that they were on their own, They still have done Nothing at all so when their town homes and suburb living is invaded for whatever reason, they are not going to be running to me. They should have listened but to this day, they refuse. If they show up, I will turn them away because my home is only big enough for me. I used my paychecks to prep for what I knew was coming and neighbors and family failed to listen. Sucks to be them. Sad but TRUE.
I live in Brasil. Here, we install steel bar doors and windows in our homes to prevent people breaking in. Fragile wooden doors like those installed in American homes is just for heavily protected gated comunities (armed security).
That sounds great! Thanks for sharing!
Exterior, you may also add another layer of defense to the front door, a security screen door. Another reason I like my security screen door, is that if someone is at the door and knocks, I can open my regular door and still have a barrier between that person and I. During the summer I can leave the door open for the cool breeze as well.
Thanks for sharing that! God bless!
Things just don’t happen at night either. I have always taught my grandchildren to never answer the door when they were younger and able to open the door. One day i went to the washroom, I had my granddaughter here, reminded her don’t answer the door, nana will be right back. I came out of the bathroom and a man was standing in my front hall. I said to her I told you not to open the door, he says that’s good advice. I said to him, the good advice here is you should not be going into peoples houses when a small child is answering the door. You never know what protection someone has close at hand! It was scary to see him standing there. She never opened the door again, just yelled until I came. Kids are kids, but to protect the little ones stop them from answering doors. Anything can happen and happen fast as I experienced.
put a sensor on the screen door so if they pull it open an alarm will sound
I like your tips.
I've lived and worked in countries where even running away from an attacker could result in criminal charges against me ("you endangered the public!") and I'm grateful that in America I have the right to defend myself. It's not an unlimited right but I'm not required by law to be a victim.
I've been there too. So many countries where the cops are in on it too and are just looking to take advantage of an American.
Alan - Thanks for the support. This is all too common and unfortunate overseas. What's the worst predicament you found yourself in that you were able to get out of?
@@JasonHansonSpyBriefing Long story--I was in France by age 3 as an Air Force brat. I've had a 27-year military career over a 35 year period (half active duty) and worked as a security guard for three decades--retired now. While in base housing at Spangdahlem AFB in Germany and all of five years old an Air Force K-9 named Suzie was placed in my family because she had puppies. There was also the base housing gang of bullies. Because my family wasn't command sponsored, Mother was overly sensitive about me getting in trouble. One day I was walking Suzie--really, I couldn't keep up so I let her romp while I waited for her near the fence--I was jumped by more than six other boys. They were beating on me and tearing my clothes off when Suzie jumped out of the woods and scared them off. Saved by the dog. Traditional cultures sometimes used dogs to babysit small children. Suzie was something special. She had a reputation as a biter--and her job was guarding nuclear-armed fighter-bombers on the alert apron. The only reason Suzie didn't pursue and tear into those boys was that K-9's were and still are trained to stay with their handler when the handler goes down. I got out of being beaten senseless (again) and then being punished for "causing trouble" because the Air Force K-9 I was supposed to be caring for protected me. Dogs can be weapons and when properly trained--as Suzie was--they are both effective and limited degrees of force. Suzie wasn't bluffing. She didn't pursue because I was down.
@@alancranford3398 Thanks for sharing stories like this are valuable for our community to understand how truly blessed and fortunate we are to live in this blessed country. Suzie is a guardian Angel. And I second that, Dogs are some of the best companions in the field that you can ever have. Loyalty, Obedience, and Protection in one package. Have you trained other dogs to be like Suzie since?
@@JasonHansonSpyBriefing I was only five when Suzie came to live with me. She had puppies and she was placed with my family until her puppies were old enough to adopt. I think Suzie adopted me as one of her puppies and she trained me.
I've had other dogs until I joined the Marines--and haven't had pets since because there was no place for them when I was on active duty.
Great advice!!! You didn’t mention several things. A good cleaning mop and sponges. A roll of heavy plastic and tape. Touch up paint and maybe spackle. An empty trunk or a pickup truck. Some type of weights and rope. And never…never call anyone. Keep your mouth shut! I got these helpful tips from my Uncle Anthony long ago.
Now on a more serious note: Having hand held non firearms weapons is an awesome idea if you’re not afraid to use it close up and you know how to use it. Nothing is worse than being disarmed by an intruder and having him take your weapon and use it on you.😮
Remember that it’s always better to be judged by 12 than carried by 6.
Thanks again for giving people some great advice!👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thanks for sharing and having the time to watch! God bless!
Np Jason, I enjoy every video that you make. I hope your heart is true to your brother man and not the CIA.
That is a great saying! I love it!
Hi great content...sadly here in Canada 🇨🇦 we've been disarmed and are not allowed to protect ourselves...even with an alternative weapon. Could land us 10 yrs in prison. It's disgusting. As a single mom I wish we were permitted weapons ...even going out in daylight is getting risky due to hard drug use in the population.
Do something about it -
Changing voting habits would be step 1 to fixing that
At the very least then you need dog(s), probably big dogs.
Then work as hard as you can to eliminate the totalitarian and get a real government. 🇺🇸
Frozen leg of Lamb. Cast Iron Skillet.
@@rugger1009: excuse me! That’s the typical placid “ nice” attitude in Canada!!! What do u think would happen seeing you’re being “ compliant” and “ defenceless” when a huge guy gets in in the night ready with a rope to strangle? Better Have a Big Dog!!🐕. My dog saved my very Life recently and we found the invaders implements left outside! Including what he had “ intended” to use for strangulation!!! I worry about Canadians and their “ niceness, innocence and naivety!”
Good advice. I would also add secure, hardened door strikes which makes is harder to kick in doors.
Thank you! God bless!
Great content, Jason. You get right to your message, too. I'm old (78) but still go to the range regularly. One additional point: If you live in the US, move to a "Stand Your Ground" state.
Great tip
South Dakota is one of those good states. Stay armed and vigilant.
Bless you.
If a man breaks into your house, he values the things he wants to steal less than his own life
Richard that is one reason we live in Texas. Oh and the trespasser my BFF killed. She had zero charges placed against her. She sleeps like a baby.
🙏 Thank You So Much Defense Teacher Jason Hanson for the Good Safety Advice! Yes , Strong Steel Fence , Strong Steel Gate , Strong Steel Grilled with Mesh , Strong Locks , Good CCTV on front , back & sides of house , Practical Door Alarm , Low Energy Consumption LED Night Lights on porch & back , keep Customised 4 Forked Steel Blades Arrow Pointed Head steel rods with Shield in front of hand holder as decorations & Self~Defense weapons in a big standing vase in All rooms & Good Archery~ Standard Steel Bow & Arrow sets in all rooms! ... 🐕
Thanks! Glad you like it. Stay safe!
Great info. Unless people really train regularly with a tomahawk I would suggest one without a spike. That is still a blade pointing back at you and any bounce or push back could get you spiked.
Put windows security steel grills inside your windows, use thick glass, put additional windows protective film for security (mil std). Use thick full wood or steel for your doors, put a good quality lock and additional good steel hinge. Panic button with high decibel sounds and sirens can alert your neighbours and also frightening the intruders.
Great to know thank you I have a starter pistol that has blanks it is extremely loud freaks a lot of people even though there's no lead on it
That's great for you! Thanks for sharing!
For a shotgun, #4 buck offers enough penetration with the greatest frontal area. In cold areas, consider #1 buck for better penetration through thick clothing. Skip the 3" magnum shells, for the home, there's not much improvement, but more kick (possibly less capacity). My 2 cents. Also, if possible, keep it "cruiser ready."
I have a Mossberg 835 with 20" counter-bored bbl & IC choke loaded with 3.5" #4B. That gives 54 pellets @ 1050 fps, rather than 27 with the 2.75". Sure, it is a lot more kick, but twice as many pellets.
I'm an old lady. My dog, cameras & alexa announce when someone's getting close. I use braces against the doors. Alexa controls my lights. My ex taught me to stay in the dark. I've got a shot gun mounted to my side of the bed, and nunchucks hung up in various rooms. They'll never expect what they're walking into, if they break in here.
Sounds like you can't wait for a break in, god help them haha.
I barricade my front door with a security bar and used to add a extremely tight travelers lock. The door stops can set alarms and be a physical deterrent for door openings. Next to the nightstand I’ve got my hard plate armor carrier and FN Herstal chambered with AP rounds.
We live very rural! I mean no cell service rural! Lol We both have weapons at our side at night and carry them thru out the day! I like having a "bump belt" hanging by my bedside! My Sig with a tac light, 2 20 rd spare mags, tourniquet, knife, etc... Using a landline to call 911 here could be anywhere from 2 minutes to 20 minutes for help to arrive! We also keep a key fob with us at night to activate the trucks alarm if we experience an emergency issue! ( as do most of our neighbors) This guy knows his stuff!
Awesome videos!!
Thank you for your video. In Bulgaria, people don't have firearms (pistols), some people in remote areas have old AK-47's....and they don't hesitate to use them.... And many have a lot of big dogs in their yards, not just one. Burglars have a hard life over there. Stay safe and thank you for your video and for sharing your knowledge. Subscribed and liked.
Thank you so much for the support! God bless and stay safe as wel!
Great video. I have proper measures (cameras, glass sensors, motion lights, fencing, alarm system, K9 marked vehicle (I'm a govt security contractor K9 handler), obviously a trained K9 in the house, interior cameras, interior motion sensors etc. I also sleep with a pistol under my pillow (with WML), and my wife has one on her nightstand. I have a semi auto shotgun staged next to my side of the bed, and ARs in a locked gear locker. All that and I still don't feel like I've done enough to secure my home.
Nice!
All that for a house in the suburbs huh?
@@bumponlog Yeah, and...?
@@scout3058 Have you had a bad experience and that is why you do not feel safe? Be well.
@Rick Schlessenger No. Because I was a cop and saw firsthand how often it happens when people think that it'll never happen to them so they take no precautions.
How is you're channel not blowing up with followers! Great content! Thank you for putting all this info out for us!
We’ve gotten about 16k in 3 months of posting. Normally it takes about 50 videos for TH-cam’s algorithm to start to categorize and recognize the channel. Commenting helps so thank you. We are getting close to that so we feel that it’s right around the corner. Thanks for the support and God bless.
@@JasonHansonSpyBriefing Also: TH-cam is led by hardware leftist,so they basically hate any form of self reliance,because it makes you less dependable on the political leadership.
I hope I'm wrong, and this channel goes big,but shadowbanning is a thingie, just as "me no likey!" lists.
I love the bubble-popping sound effects.
Cuz they aren't many catch-a- predator videos
@@JasonHansonSpyBriefing The algorithm doesn't like freedom as much as the average American. So it will be a tough journey. Good luck brother!
Thanks sir
Thanks for finding your vlog sharing knowledge and expertise on home defense. 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭 God bless you and family
Glad you like it and find it helpful! God bless you and your family too!
have a kukri I use to clear brush on my place. It is razor sharp and will take down a 3 inch tree with a diagonal swipe. It is kept in a handy spot.
We can learn a lot from these guys. I respect professionals who give real world solutions. I respect men who have so many kids and are able to care well for all.
Glad you've found this information valuable. Appreciate your support, Angel.
Excellent series.... one never knows..My house is in NW Italy, in a quiet tourist valley, but, being ex-military security, I have the whole terrain prepared.. just in case.
Sounds great! Thanks for sharing!
Hi, I have a plate carrier that goes on like an apron and one Velcro belt to hold it in place. It has a level lll soft plate just FYI and I have motion activated porch lights
It's hard to believe all your basic information is FREE. Thank you, Mr. Hanson and God Bless.
You are doing a great service to All of us. Thank you brother! My 10 year old Son and I watch your videos from India.
A really harmless point as well. Sharp plants around the perimeter of your property.
They have no physical impact but research in the UK shows spiked things around a property has a psychological impact. So a Yuka plant and your fence having spikes on actually makes it more likely than an opotunist burglar will target someone else. Even if they can walk straight past the sharp items.
Great Info! Thanks for sharing!
As a first line of defense, I have heavy security screens on all my doors. I have motion detector lights, a dog, and lastly, my pump 12 gauge shotgun.
To take the [round in the chamber] idea even further, in a high-stress situation you might even forget to operate the safety. For home defense I prefer revolvers (I have Ruger 8-shot .357 under my nightstand). No safety, no slide, always one in the chamber, no jams, nothing to think about - just point and pull. Hopefully that will neve be tested; my biggest concern is getting the safe open in a panic.
Excellent choice, sir. My bedroom gun is my old reliable, a S & W Model 36-3" barrel 38 Special.
It has been my faithful companion for the past 30 years.
Living by myself with 5 dogs there is no gun safe. I've never had one of my dogs mess with my guns. They are instantly accessible with a round in the chamber.
Revolvers may jam less often, but when they do, God help you.
I didn't know u could get glasses alarms I HV some on my window so if it opens the alarm goes of 👍
Thanks for watching!
Fabulous presentation. Thank you from your fellow Utahn!
Just surround your house with those gray rectangular devices that have "Front Toward Enemy" written on them. Make them motion activated on a timer. Make sure your family is home prior to the "curfew" and you're good to go.
Good to go out with a blast?
LOL! I remember 1971 DaNang.
Claymores!!! Yes!!
I would just LOVE to get a couple dozen Claymores for perimeter security!! I do not think BATFE will approve, however. If I had them, i would hide them in the thorny bushes I would plant around my residence. 9I rent my apartment, so I really can not do much for external perimeter security.)
All great tips. My gun stays out of the safe on my nightstand while we’re sleeping. I can’t risk the safety of my family by putting trust into any kind of traditional or biometric safe.
Thanks!
Absolutely!
You’re awesome. I appreciate you. Honestly it’s to bad more people don’t care about safety like you do.
I installed plates in the walls next to doorways and ouchies in likely cover:) Little flags 🇺🇸 throughout my property that tells my windage and way more ways out then in:) even a lil a foxhole 25 yrds from my side door lol.. couple holes dug by the creek too.
Baretta PX4 Storm is another red headed step-child. So under appreciated...
Thanks for sharing. God bless!
Outstanding as always. Be safe, and pray for our country.
Thanks! Stay safe and God bless!
Very well presented sir. you are definitely a brother in good company! Had an interesting experience with a young man showing up attempting access to backyard at same moment our young child was going out side door. The man was dressed down in full black ops covering finger nails face eyes etc full on. Our kids are taught well. He was able to close door lock and run up to me. I was out in vehicular all total time about 45 seconds from time of contact I timed how far he would have been able to get away on foot distance wise as I understand have cased things out of course for years. I drove around the distance and finally drove parked in front of house and before I could turn headlights off or shut engine down a pickup truck then a car drove very fast and attempted to drive into side of my vehicle . Well I chased him in attempts to get plate numbers of course. He even drove into a fast food line against the arrows going wrong way and made it through lol. Anyways long story short he never was able to make it back again guess he decided not worth it. Please do not chase or follow intruders in most cases due to liability and lack of training though. Call the police and stay within your home if someone is crashing in your front door stand back and wait for them to step clearly inside as you are calling out warnings for them to stop and leave. Great videos and instruction. I would encourage the viewership to continue watching these videos and learn to protect your family. But do not chase the bad guys normally unless you have authority to do so. This guy in black ops entered our property at 7pm in evening with our front curtains wide open and kids laying on the sofa with full camera system visible everywhere. Navy seal friend from Team 1 confirmed the guy was a bad one but he has never returned that we know. Due to the time of day it was determined it would have likely led to a home invasion. This training is spot on be aware of your surroundings and know where everything is and teach your kids what they are to do and say in the dark to you at night as well to identify bad guys in the dark of your home very very important. I’d hate to see someone try to enter this gentleman’s home.
Jason Hanson
Love your video series! I always learn something useful and the rest are friendly reminders. Nice group of commenters--creative and sensible.
Awesome, thank you!
We're finishing up the construction of our house. Our front door is an entry way. In other words, there are TWO doors they have to breach before they are inside. I half considered adding a klaxon alarm, strobe lights and a sprinkler system in the foyer to go off should door #1 get breached. I suspect door #2 wouldn't be nearly so tempting while having to deal with all that.
Thanks for sharing! God bless!
The flashlight statement is so true. The other day there was someone in our home when we got home. I have a small pocket pistol for ccw, but when searching my home for this potential intruder I had to try to hold a flashlight with my right hand pinkie finger so I had an open hand to open doors and move clothes etc. A larger dedicated home defense pistol with a flashlight attached would have been way more comfortable and safe.
First off, thank you for your service to our country. Great video with great information.
Glad you like it! God bless!
Every act of so called "terrorism" within the USA has been committed by a 3-letter government agency, especially "school shooting" operations. WTF makes you think that they are on our side ?
Good video, great explanation. Practicing with your firearm until it becomes a battle drill is essential.. I had my firearm lock and loaded without deliberately thinking when we crossed the gates.
Thank you!
Yes I've been listening to you for several years and have several of your books 👍
Thanks for the support Bruce. Which books do you have?
@@JasonHansonSpyBriefing Alone and unafraid and Spy secrets,Sleeper cell secrets of spies and our founding fathers,Spy secrets that can save your life,also quick & dirty combat, all very good reading. Thank you for taking time to share.
Also I give you credit for my R.A.T by Paul Vunak.
@@bruceesterline3170 Thats great. God Bless.
Ballistic window film on my windows, helps slow down attempt of entry.. or hail!
I worry about over penatration with Center fire rifles I don't want my ammo going through and hitting a non target so I stick to my Remington 870 12 gage and my 9mm pistol with two 16 round mags at the ready and I study the RAT. Thank you Jason for introducing me to Paul V.👍👊
Which do you prefer? Im thinking about getting the Remington 870 12 gauge but I love my 9mm. You think its worth while having both?
Thats a valid concern. Both options are great. Are you keeping your training sharp?
@@JasonHansonSpyBriefing Every day.
@@ashtonmarshall3933 yes I keep both at the ready, I am a hunter so I have several shotguns my preference is the Remington 870 12 gage with buckshot and my pistol is within reach of where I sleep. Also keep a tactical knife with my pistol you can't be over prepared. Stay safe.
I have a old model 12, 12ga cut off (barley legal) with the stock trimmed like a duster for this reason. I’m in a lesser populated area and have equipment to dig a hole deep enough they will never find them.
Another negative to using hearing protection, is that you need to hear where the invader is fumbling around at in your home. Those sounds help direct you to their location.
But electronic earpro literally enhances your hearing ability and amplifies quiet sounds.
Do you need to spend some money on new electronic earmuffs.
Have you EVER used the electronic muffs 95% of shooters use? They amplify sound so you can hear BETTER with them than no muffs. What decade was it when you last went to a shooting range? Probably never!
@@robertgoodrich8953 Though I tend to be out or the loop of what's trendy, I appreciate the info about the electronic muffs. However, I did not appreciate your sarcasm over how often I go shooting. My old muffs serve me just fine.
Appreciate the info but I live in California and no matter how fortified my house is and how many self defense tactics I learn or use, the perpetrator is always protected by the law win court cases. Legislation towards criminals in Gavinfornia is horrible and we still cannot protect ourselves.
I lived in Pacoima ( disgusting armpit of the world) one block away from the Foothill Police station during the Rodney King riots. We slept on the floor with loaded guns. My husband and I realized we had to move out of that neighborhood as fast as we could. I now live in rural Idaho. Unfortunately, I am now a widow, but I love Idaho. I just wish we could have moved here sooner. I NEVER want to set foot in California again. I went back for a funeral 3 years ago and was completely disgusted by how far down the toilet Los Angeles has been flushed.
Yes, we’re pretty screwed here depending on what county you live in. I’m in a pretty good County as far as the LE and judges go.
That sucks. Yet the hell out of that state.
Unless you have compelling reasons to stay (family, job, children) move elsewhere. There is plenty of life outside California.
They can't sue you if they're dead, bud
General convention teaches us not to have one in the chamber when stored in a lockbox. What I do is I have my slide back and mag next to the firearm. So that I just drop my mag in of speer gold dot and be ready to go. Great video
Glad you like it. Thanks for sharing too!
In your video you say you have a P365 in your pocket at the time. Well, I am a faithful Glock guy, but recently fell into temptation and in a weak moment purchased a P365. Took it to the shooting range and was shocked at how accurate I was able to shoot it. So much more comfortable to carry than my G26. Such a slippery slope... Not getting rid of any of my Glocks, but this does change things.
Great video. I live in a state where getting a firearm is next to impossible. But, if a person can get a firearm, particularly a handgun, may I suggest a revolver. Reason: a double action revolver is super simple to use: point and pull trigger. That's it. By definition, it's always got a round in the chamber. In a high stress situation, particularly for Jean and Joe Average, a pistol may simply be too complicated, even with round in chamber the safety has to be released. Again, a double action revolver, for Jean and Joe average, is simply point and pull trigger. They aren't going to get in a shoot out so the fast firing and fast reload of a pistol isn't worth the risk of messing up when a person is terrified.
Thanks for sharing!
You may also consider a Safe Room, however, these are not great if you have lots of family members living at the property.
They only work best for 1-2 people.
I live in UK, gun ownership is rare/uncommon in urban living locations.
The tomahawk is okay .... unless the intruder has a gun.
wow people who are not aware of these kind of situations and only professionals of your calibre could motivate the vulnerable communities. Knowledge and information are key 🔑 factors for self defence. We feel that all those who watched this and other briefings should make aware their groups so that they could maintain situational awareness and protect themselves and the following generations. You are doing great service to all those communities who need this in this era of anti social elements.
a friend owned a new sig365. 1st time at range,fired 1 mag.,when mag exited mag well,a small part came out from inside gip. gun was out of action till repaired.
Audio motion detecter positioned to so i know well before person(s) gets to the door and windows to buy time to be ready with my desired weaponry and phone and backed up with motion detected lights and cameras. It gives me a chance to see if they are openly armed but of course not concealed. Either way. Its also fun to open the door just as a someone i know is going to knock or ring.
Thank you, for your service and your teaching!
Steve.
Any time! Thank you
About having the round in the chamber
I keep one in the chamber at all times, and I carry my g19 on me even inside the house
In my mind there's a difference in being armed, and just having a gun
Sometimes you may be surprised and taken hostage inside your own house
If you can teach to your gun in time you need to have it ready
You won't think about chambering a round, and you definetly will mess up your safe password
I to keep A1 with me at all time, never know when you’ll have beef around to take care of.
Sounds like you live in a country where yo are always scared of important next attack. This is not a life thT anyone I know would choose to live.
It sounds like this guy is a Mormon, why doesn’t he just pray the intruder away?
@S3xOnWheels being paranoid and being prepared are different things. It's not abnormal to carry a phone one you while around the house for the same reason. Someone who carries a gun every day doesn't mind or notice the extra bulk.
@@nickloven6728 I bet this dude above still wears a mask everywhere even if he has 6 boosters 😂
Great video Sr. !! I’m in mexico and now i have very helpful tips to protect me and my love ones !!❤
Glad you like it! Stay safe and God bless!
We have aa 75 lb black lab security dog. He hears a Amazon truck at 50 yards. I like my S&W 649 357 for home defense. I also have a few other guns that are always at the ready. My Mossberg Mariner is a great short 12 gauge that is easy to use and short enough that it wont get grabbed from my hands by an intruder if they are really lucky too make it that far. I lso have a wife that can shoot, so I have backup. She is not affraid too use a gun and she carries one everywhere she goes. She carries a Ruger LCR in 22 magnum because at her age, she doesnt handle recoil like younger people but she hits what she aims at.
Great Video, Thank you.
Excellent video I’ve always wondered about
Fyi Forget beware of dog sign I take it a step further I have danger German shepherd sign
I am trying to help the algorithm and support your channel. I really liked the tips and hope you can share more like these. I am in a wheelchair, and I would love to see some tips for self-defense and more home protection. thank you for the video. great content and I just subscribed and liked the video. have a great day sir.
Awesome thank you!
My dad is a retired police officer and when I turned 6 he had my cousin teach me Karate and when I turned 13 he taught me how to shoot his Taurus 1911 .45, S&W .357 and .38. Every summer and Christmas break for 4 years in a row he made sure I get to shoot at least 100 rounds in the range doing it properly. By the time I turned 16 I know how to handle assorted handguns and rifles, to keep them safe and clean them. In our house now, we have multiple locks on entry and back doors and my dad sleeps in the ground floor with his guns and a machete. I sleep on the 2nd floor with sw .357 and a machete too. All our neighbors know he's a retired policemen and I work in security so nobody tries to mess with us and hopefully no one would dare to. But if somebody was foolish enough to do so, well good luck.
Instant subscription. Thank you sir because what you explain are the same precautions I take but the headset and body armor clarification were the best 👌 thank you!
Thanks for the sub!
I have heavy Window grilles everywhere and the inside of doors have heavy bars at least 2 of them... The burglars tried their best but could not open them! My double housedoor locks they destroyed in seconds! Housedoor locks are B. S. Get heavy bars from inside and outside I do have 3 locks, one with a bar that you can't break, because of the steel frame.
Thanks for sharing! God bless!
I have 3 layers of protection at all doors and windows. It looksikeva decorative wood wall then it folds over the door and bolts into the concrete and rafter. The frame around the door is metal with 3 " screws and there are braces that bolt to the floor and wedge under the handle.
I like a lot of the advice from this video. I’ve alway told people to carry their pistol hot. And to load buckshot into their shotgun. I have glass breaker alarms on all the windows. We have security storm doors. And the main entry steel doors have double door blockers built into the floor. A swat team couldn’t get these doors open in under a minute. I’m older so I can hunker down in the bed room and train my 12 guage on the door while my wife dials 911. She is backing me up with a Taurus Judge loaded with buckshot. I feel like we have a very good chance of surviving a home invasion. I don’t like the invaders odds of survival nearly as much.
Get rid of the Judge. They’re inaccurate and underpowered. Just get her a SIG 365 and she’ll do great.
@@robertgoodrich8953 I’m a glock guy. I’d never allow a sig in my house.😉I don’t understand how buckshot can be considered
underpowered? Also We are an older couple and she struggles with a slide so a revolver is more practical for her.
Whatever she's practised with and comfortable with is the gun for her.
Great ideas. I love all the choices you provided. In addition to what you listed I also have a small cross bow and cans of bear spray around the home and vehicles. What you call a "kukri knife" is a similar on sale $8 machete from Harbor frieght tools. Its as intimidating as your knife and real cheap ( and sharp!)
That's great! Thanks for sharing and God bless!