Home Invasion

By Tom Beckstrand

If you ask gun owners why they purchase firearms, most indicate for home defense. This is a very good reason to own a firearm, but it’s far from comprehensive protection in that scenario. Having a gun in your possession is the first and very important step for surviving violent confrontation. However, just like owning a piano doesn’t make us a concert pianist, owning a firearm doesn’t make us proficient in its use.

There is no shortage of instructors standing by to take your money and train you on the ins and outs of home defense. Some are very good instructors with worthy input, but many are not. Our advice is to gain an understanding of sound home defense principles prior to seeking out expensive instruction. We’ll lay out some key home invasion survival concepts to help you on your journey.

1 HAVE A PLAN

No amount of expensive gear and piles of guns and ammo can ever overcome poor planning. A tricked-out AR-15, night vision equipment and lots of carbine instruction will never help as much as prior planning and sound decision making. Conversely, an individual with a solid plan that’s been rehearsed by all family members doesn’t need much equipment to repel …Read the Rest

Source:: Guns and Ammo