Home Defense
Home defense is a good practice to keep your family and property safe from criminals, but protecting your home during a crisis or when SHTF may require another level of fortification and preparedness.
Home defense is the set of steps you take to keep your home and family safe from intruders and other threats. Many people take it seriously, especially those with families. The ways to protect your home range from physical security measures, such as security doors and windows, to a home security system. Protecting your home during a crisis may call for another level of fortification and preparedness.
Home defense is an important part of keeping your family safe. Securing your home and working with your neighbors on a neighborhood watch helps make your home a safe and secure place for you and your family. Preppers treat it as one piece of a wider preparedness plan, alongside food, water and power.
Home Defense Guides for Families
- Law: Know where your rights stand before you need them. Our guide to castle doctrine shows how the law shapes a home defense plan.
- Kids: If you keep firearms in a home with children, read about safe storage laws and what they ask of parents.
- Holidays: Travel plans and gifts under the tree can draw thieves. Our guide to holiday home security covers anti-theft measures for the season.
Read each guide for the full answer, and build a home defense plan that fits your home and your family.
