Category Archives: security

What type of Shredder do you own?

Posted on February 26, 2013 by admin

In the past while working in law enforcement, I have had to recover information that had been shredded. Fortunately, in this case they had used an inexpensive shredder It merely cut the documents in long strips. By removing it carefully …

Posted in Operational Secrecy, security, Uncategorized | Tagged crosscut shredders, Howard, shredders | 1 Comment

The Family Radio Service Can be Used as Tactical Radios.

Posted on February 9, 2013 by admin

The Family Radio Service (FRS) is an improved walkie talkie radio system that was first authorized for use in the United States in 1996. This system uses channelized frequencies around 462 and 467 MHz in the ultra high frequency (UHF) …

Posted in electronics, security, self defense | Tagged Family Radio Service, Howard, tactical radios | 6 Comments

Lock Your Doors and Load your Guns

Posted on November 30, 2012 by admin

Yesterday, the city attorney of San Bernardino, California made the statement in a public meeting that because of the large reduction in the police force and the increased crime rate that citizens should go home, lock their doors and load …

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What Type of Working Dog do you Need?

Posted on November 19, 2012 by admin

I have been watching the homeless in our area and have noticed how many have dogs. In doing a bit of checking on this, the dogs seem to be for a couple of purposes, companionship and protection. This set me …

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More on Securing Your Home

Posted on November 17, 2012 by admin

I received a few comments on yesterday’s blog that I would like to address. First is the subject of sliding glass doors. Personally, I would get rid of one as soon as I could afford it, but there are some …

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Things You can do to Increase the Security Around Your Home

Posted on November 15, 2012 by admin

Watching all the problems with layoffs since the election and now the war in the Middle East, I feel that now we will have increased security problems on both a personal and national level in the immediate future.

As I …

Posted in Operational Secrecy, security, Self sufficiency | Tagged Howard, security | 6 Comments

A Simple Concealed Compartment in Your Vehicle

Posted on October 13, 2012 by admin

My wife recently became concerned about people being able to see inside her SUV and see her get home bag. So she decided to do something about it. With a little help she got a piece of plywood cut to …