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I suppose that depends on where you live and what the local laws are. They are different everywhere so you would have to check in your area. With that being said, pepper spray products are okay in "most" places (at least in the US) but not all.

@@WarriorWisdom Virginia USA?

They are the same thing. It's just a new packaging/design.

@@WarriorWisdom in that case, I'm buying two right now and thank you getting back to me. One is gonna be for me to keep somewhere safe, the other is for me to find out how bad it feels to get hit with one

@@GraveDeep2 Awesome! Please come back and share your experience. I'd love to hear it, and I'm sure others would as well.

Awesome! I'd love to hear your experience if you want to report back.

To be honest, I don't know. I haven't had that happen or tested that possibility. However, I'm going to assume the answer is no, I don't think they will still function. Thank you for watching!

It's a pretty nice camera. I haven't had any issues with it thus far or found any real negatives to it. Certainly worth considering.

Yes, cheese whiz! Lol. Couldn't think of the name in the moment. And yeah, I was actually planning to mention the knife but totally forgot once I got going. It is a CRKT Vox Piet. Pretty good little knife. Especially for the price.

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Hard to say which is better. I think it probably just depends on your window frame. For me, the square dowels fit great, and are perfect. They aren't difficult to get out (at least mine aren't) -- I suppose that could be a concern, but I could easily do it in the dark. Just make sure you cut them a tad short so they aren't "jammed" in there too tight.

Yeah I've only tried this one lemon flavor, so I can't speak to how good the other flavors are, but I found this one to be decent. Certainly worth throwing in an emergency kit and knowing you have it for the next 5+ years if you ever need it.

You should always try them before you add them to your kit. You don’t want to be stuck with something you don’t like in an actual emergency.

​@@TraitorPotater no offense but in an emergency unless it tastes absolutely unbearable. I'd end up eating it

@@rdcdragonar4726 yeah, no shit you’re going to eat it regardless. Hence my entire point, you want to be stuck with something you like.

They have done quite well. I have no complaints. The only "false alarms" that I can recall were actually a good thing IMO. For example, I was building some shelves across the room and the hammering set it off. I chalked that up to the alarm doing its job. Have not had to replace any batteries yet, but there is one that I can tell is needing them replaced soon. I test them fairly often so the batteries would last even longer if I wasn't setting them off on purpose. Overall, a great purchase -- especially considering how inexpensive they are to begin with.

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I've pushed against it pretty hard and it definitely offers resistance, and I'm not a small guy. Although I don't personally want to try kicking in my door and cause any damage that I'll have to fix. I think a big part of it depends on the screws though. The ones it comes with are not great. If you use better screws, I don't see how you could get through it without a LOT of force.

Also make sure you are getting the one from Defender Security. There are a lot of cheap knock-offs that I would not recommend. It's possible the video you saw was one of those. Not saying it was, I have no idea, but it could have been. I wouldn't trust my home security to a cheap imitation product.

Yeah I was pleasantly surprised. It definitely exceeded my expectations.

Yes, there are some places that don't allow it. Always good to check on codes in your location. Although I personally doubt the two extra seconds it takes to grab the key -- which you should always keep nearby and always in the same place -- is going to be the difference between life and death in a fire. I'll take my chances on that rather than on the more likely situation of someone trying to break in, but that's just me. Not everyone is the same so that is something for each individual/family to think about and weigh the pros vs cons. Sometimes door reinforcements, window fortifications, and other home security methods come with certain risks. Appreciate your input!

I don't disagree with you on that. I thought long and hard about putting the Boerboel on the list. They certainly are among the best guards dogs in the world. However, they are a relatively rare breed and I already had the Cane Corso on there, which has a lot of similarities, so I made the decision to not include them. Thank you very much for the feedback!

Great idea! While I won't be getting a dog anytime soon...a "Beware of Dog" sign is a great substitute!

I can only imagine that he was a great dog. Sorry for your loss! They always go too soon. Glad he protected you as a wonderful guard dog for so many years.

I've never had any issues with the water barrier, but that does bring up a good point... something to consider. As far as the amount of lift to be burglar-proof, I can't really say for sure because every door is going to be different, but my guess is 1/8th of an inch is probably good. It's hard to get much less than that. Worth doing a test run yourself and see if you can lift it off, or maybe have friend help as well just to be sure.

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That might be true and it might not. No home security item is going to be effective 100% of the time but you don't know if the person breaking into your home will be scared off by this or not. Better to have it just in case. And most of the time someone burglarizing a home isn't a "professional" it's just someone committing a crime of opportunity, and they don't want attention drawn to them so a loud siren very well could send them running.

It also works well to alert whoever may be in the home to be able to neutralize the threat immediately.

Maybe you call it something different. That's fine. Still works the same.

@@WarriorWisdom dowels are round.

Where I bought them (home depot) they call them dowels even though they are square. Anyway, I don't think it matters what they are called, I just think having one in your door for extra security is a good idea.

Thank you! And yes, I like that catchphrase. Gonna start using it even more. Definitely recommend some food storage -- that is a great idea!

Yeah, it seems really strange that they would put it in the other way, but I guess it does happen from what I've heard.

Yeah I definitely think this is something that should be in every vehicle. Dead batteries are never fun and are always unexpected. I'm SO glad I had my jump starter!

If you have a double sliding door there are some locks you can get to secure them. A simple search will find them. I didn't realize how many places had sliding doors that go both ways. They are not common where I am from.

@@WarriorWisdom There's just one moving door and other is fixed. I got that. Thanks for replying.

Yes that's always a concern with glass. There is security film that you can put on the door that makes if MUCH more difficult to break through - not impossible (nothing is) - but certainly helps. Also, glass break sensors (see my video on that) are great for home security... they can't stop the glass from being broken but they will set off alarms if it is. And yes there are shutters you can buy and/or security doors. The key is to layer various home security/defense to make your home as secure as possible. Unfortunately there isn't any ONE thing that is going to stop everyone.

@@WarriorWisdom Thank you for your response. I checked into that film. Looks pretty good to me. At least it will give me time…..Thanks again!!

Yeah the window security film is pretty legit. Of course, with enough time/effort, it will not stop someone. However, it does give you time and/or might make a potential intruder decide it's not worth the trouble, and leave.

I'm not sure what "Gil" is. Can you elaborate? I'd love to help.

No. The door has to swing in.

They sell a different product for door that swings out.

Yes, I agree, it's important to MAKE SURE you have your keys. Even if you have an automatic garage door that you always come in, you could come home some day and find the power is out and it won't open. You could also hide a key outside somewhere just in case, but don't put it anywhere obvious or easy to find -- I can't stress that enough -- it needs to be virtually impossible to find, and not hidden somewhere close to your door, it should be a "last resort" thing that is not used unless absolutely necessary. And you should definitely add some additional security to your sliding door if it was that easy to get in!

I've been asked this before. I guess some sliding doors go both ways. Is that what you mean? I have not seen that so hard to say. However, I have seen people say there are certain security locks you can get that will prevent it from sliding both ways.

Thanks for the tip! Always appreciated when we all help each other out with additional security advice.

@@WarriorWisdom deviantollam has some good talks on this kind of stuff if you've seen them

@@scentybeast9531 Cool, I'll check it out!

Thank you!

I'm no expert on construction or putting in doors but that seems very strange. No idea why they would do it that way. There are some various sliding door locks out there that you could look into. Some are like pins that go through the frame and other options. If I were you, I would search around and see what looks like it would work with the way your door is installed. You'll definitely want to secure it because it sounds to me like it would be quite easy to break into.

Some of the things mentioned in this video, such as door armor and longer screws would help keep it from being kicked in. Make sure it has a very good lock. A security door in itself is much more secure to begin with, so that's good.

I guess it would depend on the exact window, but I'd think you should still be able to put a dowel in it (or something similar) to prevent it from being slid up.

I'll look into that. Seems like it could be effective for sure. Though I haven't seen it before.

Awesome! I've seen those but haven't used one. Good to know they work. Thanks for sharing.

what is the name of this pin iwould like to find one?

Thanks for the info! I had never heard of that before. Good to know.

Yeah for sure! It would be especially great to have if you don't have a deadbolt, and still extra reinforcement for after you install a deadbolt. Thanks for watching.

That is a good question. I don't exactly have an answer because I've never seen a window that opens on both sides. I'd think there must be a way to secure both sides. Might just need to look into some other options.

You are smart, not paranoid. There are around 1.5 million home break-ins each year in the United States alone. I bet none of the victims thought it would ever happen to them, but it did. Always be prepared!

Don't know what that means but thanks for watching!

You could use round dowels as well if you can't find any square ones. I just prefer square because they look better and fit nicely - at least in my windows they do.

Worth getting one or two for sure. You're welcome!

Yeah they are pretty nifty little safety devices. Worth carrying for an added layer of self defense. I definitely agree with you on advocating for pepper spray! The personal alarm would be something I'd recommend carrying in conjunction with other protection/defense options.

Oh yes, I completely agree! Those things are just broadcasting to the world that nobody is home so the house is free game. Thank you for the comment.

For sure!

I agree. Thanks!

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Yes, I definitely recommend carrying a portable pepper spray with you at all times (wherever possible). SABRE makes several great options for that as well. Thank you for your comment!