Cameras
 

Wow better smile when we go thru Trish , and make sure proper Attire is worn!

Interesting read on the Camera study. Probably a very good idea. In NY it stopped a lot of trouble on School Bus.

Even without home invasions think about walking in on a burglary in progress. The guy could be a two strike criminal who will kill to not be caught again. This is not an uncommon situation and why some carry their legally concealed guns even in TV. It sure beats pleading for your life. :) TV's streets are open to anyone so we are subject to the same crime that anyone else in our counties are. I never understood why so many think we are secure although many still think we are a gated community. Senior citizens are prime targets for criminals as most cannot defend themselves. Heck, almost half of the homes are occupied on and off by people I do not know. They could be robbing the place for all I know. :)

There are those here who advogate carrying guns at all times and there are those that feel it is not necessary here in The Villages.

Both sides feel strongly, passionately, seriously, obsessively, religiously, politically, completely, and outspokenly that they are right.

This is the first time in my whole life, and in case any of you have forgotten this, I was born in '39, that I personally have run into the gun carrying philosophy.

Heated discussion to follow.

p.s. It wouldn't have deterred either of these burglaries ...but...A really good hidden safe embedded in something like concrete might have. I dunno. I only have my wedding rings, my Miraculous medal and a couple of grandmother charms.

2d Admendant
 

"Both sides feel strongly, passionately, seriously, obsessively, religiously, politically, completely, and outspokenly that they are right."

I agree Gracie. I don't think anyonw should own a pistol with a safety training course and a class on how to operate and shoot the weapon they purschased.

http://www.youtube.com/all_comments?v=t9p5hlQCicI

I got this sent to me by e-mail not sure how I feel about it. Waiting for my professional self defense gun safety instructors to weigh in please

H

If you are thinking of getting a safe don't get a safe that is designed for cash or gold. Get a big gun safe.
Anyone that sees a normal safe will think that you have cash or gold to hide.
Anyone that sees a gun safe will think that you have a lot of guns.

Never had either, never have seen either, never have needed either or guns.

security measures to take
 

Put various lights on your home on timers. Set them to go on and off at varied times - not at the same time.
Leave a radio station on a timer that has talk especially if you are gone for an extended time. Burglars don't want to be there when they think people are home. Stand out side your house and make sure you can hear it well enough so that it sounds like people talking but not quite loud enough to hear it clearly.
Put a large water bowl on your lanai if you are going to be gone for a while so Fido can get a drink and a couple of big bones. Give the perception of a large dog's presence. Burglars don't want to mess with dogs if they don't have to.
Don't make your lanai an advertisement for your not being home. Furniture removed or stacked.
Walk around your house before you leave and notice if it looks like someone is going to be gone for awhile.
Just some thoughts. My brother was a police officer and said you can fool the amatuers. You won't fool the professionals.

Gov. Of Minnesota
 

I still like the sign that the ex Gov. [Ventoria] of Minnesota posted on the entrance to his ranch.. It was "We don't call 911!".:bigbow:.

Story from a Kansas State
Highway Patrol officer :
I made a traffic stop on an elderly lady the other day for speeding
on U.S. 166 Eastbound at Mile Marker 73 just East of Sedan , KS.
I asked for her driver's license, registration, and proof of insurance.
The lady took out the required information and handed it to me.
In with the cards I was somewhat surprised (due to her advanced age)
to see she had a conceal carry permit. I looked at her and ask if
she had a weapon in her possession at this time.
She responded that she indeed had a .45 automatic in her glove box.
Something---body language, or the way she said it---made me want
to ask if she had any other firearms. She did admit to also having
a 9mm Glock in her center console. Now I had to ask one more
time if that was all. She responded once again that she did have
just one more, a .38 special in her purse. I then asked her what
was she so afraid of.
She looked me right in the eye and said, "Not a ****ing thing!":coolsmiley:

Another Reminder
 

These type reports are just another reminder that no matter where you live, always lock your doors regardless of how long you plan to be gone. Also, double check (periodically) to insure your windows are locked. We occasionally open windows for fresh air and (at my age) forget to lock them back! :)

We always think this only happens to the other guy. REMEMBER, to me, YOU are the other guy!
:spoken:

ADvise
 

JGbama- Good common sense Advise. I love the Titantic joke

Shadow- Good one also!

this is classic! Only on TV would I read this!!!