Practical Prepping Blog

Window Defense - Precut Plywood Window Shutters for SHTF & Storms

by Superesse Staff October 26, 2024

1. Cut sheet wood to fit windows.

2. Label them if for various sized windows.

3. Store with bag of screws or hammer/nails and install prior to civil unrest or storms.

In the event of a life altering event (LAE), quic...

Posted in Home Defense, home security, Target Hardening

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Deter Looting & Marauding with the Appearance of an Abandoned House

by Superesse Staff August 11, 2024

Altering the appearance of your house to appear abandoned may deter looters or marauders following a life altering event (LAE) or SHTF emergence. Take steps to make your house look empty, rundown, uninhabited, and hardened. An abandoned house ty...

Posted in shtf, Survival Tips, Target Hardening

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SHTF Window Security Shutters and Homestead Defense

by Superesse Staff July 11, 2020

Consider "working" window shutters. They can still look decorative but actually serve a purpose by protecting from storms and intruders alike. This is just one aspect of hardening your homestead as it relates to security and self defense. Let's take a lo...

Posted in entry point security, Home Defense, Homestead, shtf, Target Hardening

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6 cues your homestead is being cased by criminals.

by Superesse Staff May 20, 2020

Let's breakdown 6 things you need to watch for to protect your home.

🚗1. Unfamiliar Vehicles: Take notice of the cars your neighbors drive. Watch the unfamiliar car, especially if the vehicle sticks around over an extended period of time and repeatedly shows up on an irregular basis.

🚷2. Strangers Walking Around the Street or Neighborhood: Take note of all strangers pretending joggi... continue

Posted in break in, burglary, home invasion, home security, Target Hardening

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Vehicle Self Defense - 9 Tips for deterring muggings, car hijackings, motor vehicle theft.

by Superesse Staff September 28, 2019

Prevent carjackings, muggings, kidnapping, and you get the idea; by simply locking your car door. Here are 9 tips...

Criminals lay in wait for a victim often at gas stations, parking lots, or even stop lights. An easy target is one who is preoccupied and lacking situational awareness. Maybe you are adjusting your radio, reaching for your phone charger, or passing a tot back to your kid. Sometimes our eyes may not be on approaching threats. So keep your... Read More

Posted in Car jacking, Door locks, Self defense, Situational awareness, Target Hardening, Urban survival, Vehicle safety, Vehicle tips

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