duckkisser Posted October 4, 2015 Report Share Posted October 4, 2015 I recently got my home broken into and they cut out my copper pipes and took some of my hand tools. they took my new grizzly track saw...left the tracks, drills, tv, arbortech mini carving disc, wrenches, my tiny inlay router and a few other odds and ends. if any of you find those there mine and ill buy them back so with this happening i decided that i need to get a security system so i am looking for something that i can use to secure my home and garage. anyone know of a system that i don't need to pay a monthly fee? I prefer a system that will call my cell phone if someone breaks in. always have my phone with me anyways so i can keep track of my security myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Eric. Posted October 4, 2015 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 4, 2015 Say ello to my little friend. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Trip Posted October 4, 2015 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 4, 2015 Eric's solution is great if you're a hand's-on kind of guy... And when you're away from the shop... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted October 4, 2015 Report Share Posted October 4, 2015 Careful guys. Some images are flashback inducing. Flash bang inducing? Eh, whatever. My choice have four legs. They do cost a little to feed, but daaang do they look impressive with hackles up and teeth bared. There's the noisy one and the quiet one. Don't get distracted by the noisy one... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted October 4, 2015 Report Share Posted October 4, 2015 +1 on the four leggers. Pity the fools that trys to come in to our house uninvited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted October 4, 2015 Report Share Posted October 4, 2015 Homeowners cover it? My dog would be all over a stranger in the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strasberry Posted October 4, 2015 Report Share Posted October 4, 2015 Double ought works for me! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted October 4, 2015 Report Share Posted October 4, 2015 I hear small, noisy dogs are better deterrents. Burglers that get bitten by larger dogs have been known to sue the homeowners, and win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted October 4, 2015 Report Share Posted October 4, 2015 Something wrong with this country.I agree with Shakespeare , " first thing let's do Kill all the Lawyers " 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisphr Posted October 4, 2015 Report Share Posted October 4, 2015 There might be a gadget that sounds an alarm and alerts you, but what are you going to do when you get there? I recall you live in an area where only the criminals are armed. What about security cameras? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cancelleri Posted October 4, 2015 Report Share Posted October 4, 2015 I hear small, noisy dogs are better deterrents. Burglers that get bitten by larger dogs have been known to sue the homeowners, and win.The correct answer is to not let them leave, dead men can't sue. You don't belong in my house and you're posing a threat. As for protecting your shop, you can get a Nest Cam and hook it to your wifi and if movement is detected, it will alert you through the Nest App on your phone. You can also have it set to record and send to your phone. I think they are about 200 bucks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted October 4, 2015 Report Share Posted October 4, 2015 Burglers that get bitten by larger dogs have been known to sue the homeowners, and win.Sorry, call me naive - but this has never happened...or there was more to the story. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted October 4, 2015 Report Share Posted October 4, 2015 I hear small, noisy dogs are better deterrents. Burglers that get bitten by larger dogs have been known to sue the homeowners, and win.Let them get bitten by my Kimber and I guarantee you they won't be around to sue anything. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Trip Posted October 4, 2015 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 4, 2015 ==>there was more to the storyYea, probably happened in California... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodger. Posted October 4, 2015 Report Share Posted October 4, 2015 We don't have "household" firearms here in Canada, so we just beat the burglars with whatever is handy. I don't think my shop pug (who is almost deaf) will be very effective in deterring burglars.On a serious note though, I have been considering adding some more security to my shop. I am currently looking at better ways to secure the garage door (the only exterior entry to my shop). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beechwood Chip Posted October 5, 2015 Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 How did they get in last time? That would be the first priority. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneymack Posted October 5, 2015 Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 110lb dogo argetino. She does the trick. No one in their right mind would come in this house without a loaded weapon. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted October 5, 2015 Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 No chance in hell I'd have that maniac anywhere near my kids. Statistically speaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted October 5, 2015 Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 Sorry, call me naive - but this has never happened...or there was more to the story. Could just do like my colleague's grandpa from up in the mountains of East TN -after hearing reports of a thief roaming the county, he bought a new front door, painted it to match the existing door, had curtains on the glass, matching knob, etc. When my friend saw it in the shed while visiting one day, he asked about it. Grandpa showed him the short-barreled 12 gague pump stashed under his living room recliner, and explained that the new door was to replace the one he planned to blast a basketball-sized hole through, should the #%-$$@& ever step foot on his front porch. After dragging the body INSIDE the living room, of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted October 5, 2015 Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 Duck, sorry to hear about your experience. I had something similiar happen 3 years ago. It just happened to be a turd neighbor with a drug problem. He got time but I didn't get my s*#t back. We ended up getting a system that is monitored and cost a few bucks a month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Posted October 5, 2015 Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 I go four-legged route as well. My dog is actually on the small side for her breed, only 150 lbs. Sweetest girl in the world, unless someone she doesn't know comes to the door or inside the house. The mail man refuses to come to the house if the inner door is open. Terrified that she will jump through the glass door and attack. Of course, this is useless for my shop area as it's in a detached garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrrhode04 Posted October 5, 2015 Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 (edited) I have a 85lbs all black German Sheperd named Kimber that will worn you with a loud bark when you are outside, but if you get inside you will not hear her until she is right next to you (which is to late). If she doesn't do the job then the Springfield .40 that I have next to my bed will.I do like that nest cam idea. Edited October 5, 2015 by mrrhode04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weithman5 Posted October 5, 2015 Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 The correct answer is to not let them leave, dead men can't sue. You don't belong in my house and you're posing a threat. As for protecting your shop, you can get a Nest Cam and hook it to your wifi and if movement is detected, it will alert you through the Nest App on your phone. You can also have it set to record and send to your phone. I think they are about 200 bucks. but their dependants sue, and then you are paying college tuition for a bunch of derelicts i have two 12 pound poodles that go crazy making noise and bite the hell out of your ankles if anyone, myself included come in the front door. i am fine coming through the garage.my 60 pound old lady would lick you to deathour previous 65 pounder would bark at you like crazy and would slam in to the window beside the door scare the hell out of you. if you came inside he would bark from the top of the stairs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 I have a 85lbs all black German Sheperd named Kimber that will worn you with a loud bark when you are outside, but if you get inside you will not hear her until she is right next to you (which is to late). If she doesn't do the job then the Springfield .40 that I have next to my bed will.I do like that nest cam idea.A Kimber at your door and a Springfield by your bed, great combo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immortan D Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 I'm well guarded. 110lb dogo argetino. She does the trick. No one in their right mind would come in this house without a loaded weapon.That one could have a pitbull for breakfast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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