What to take to bed with you - not a joke.

[Patricia M. McBride]

This came from an Arlington Group member, and it seemed like something that should be shared with everyone!

 

This is a great idea.

Even friends & relatives & neighbors who could use this for help.

Pretty neat idea. Never thought of it before.

Put your car keys beside your bed at night.

Tell your spouse, your children, your neighbors, your parents, your Dr's office, the check-out girl at the market, everyone you run across. Put your car keys beside your bed at night.

If you hear a noise outside your home or someone trying to get in your house, just press the panic button for your car.The alarm will be set off, and the horn will continue to sound until either you turn it off or the car battery dies.

This tip came from a neighborhood watch coordinator. Next time you come home for the night and you start to put your keys away, think of this: It's a security alarm system that you probably already have and requires no installation. Test it. It will go off from most everywhere inside your house and will keep honking until your battery runs down or until you reset it with the button on the key fob chain. It works if you park in your driveway or garage.

If your car alarm goes off when someone is trying to break into your house, odds are the burglar/rapist won't stick around. After a few seconds, all the neighbors will be looking out their windows to see who is out there and sure enough the criminal won't want that. And remember to carry your keys while walking to your car in a parking lot. The alarm can work the same way there. This is something that should really be shared with everyone. Maybe it could save a life or a sexual abuse crime.

P.S. I am sending this to everyone I know because I think it is fantastic. Would also be useful for any emergency, such as a heart attack, where you can't reach a phone. My Mom has suggested to my Dad that he carry his car keys with him in case he falls outside and she doesn't hear him. He can activate the car alarm and then she'll know there's a problem.

Please pass this on even IF you've read it before. It's a reminder.

 

 

[Patricia M. McBride]

I always thought so too, but the shotgun is old and tired (and was already old when we got it).  Donald told me load it and aim.............it doesn't require much skill cause you are going to hit anything remotely in the direction the gun is pointed (and then, you can pick yourself back up off the floor).  Anyway, I found this which seems like a nice addition to racking the gun..........."If you want to use the sound to reliably intimidate people you ether need to issue verbals commands (“I am armed and I will shoot you…”) or begin shooting them."  Only argument I have with the suggestion is begin shooting them is not exactly what a shot gun is for............you definitely shoot them!

[amanda choate]

I prefer the sound of a shotgun being racked. Good deterent.

[amanda choate]

Not a bad idea, unless you sleep walk.