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Superhouse 15 · August 12, 2008, 05:49 PM

I have ordered "bomb blankets" for a homeowner to install in his walls in a split-plan. I have myself built in a couple of large bookshelves in my house. I have a gun safe positioned for cover, as well as a solid heavy timber bedframe. My locks, heavy door, and 4 legged alarm system are in place, and a baby monitor makes a great whole-house system, for a fraction of the cost of a "tactical system" I also have a set of Tactical Balls (yes, really) to help me clear some of the open areas of my house as I cross to the boy's room. A thread on the balls here:
http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/...tactical+balls
I'm also working on controlling all the house lights from my bedroom. And also as a firefighter, be careful what you put in place, and remember you'll need a smoke detector more often than a burglar alarm. Beware of security bars and get some "Tot Finder" stickers, too.

And as for the shotgun, it's hard to move a kid with a two-hand gun, but (and please lets not open old wounds about it) birdshot wont penetrate much drywall, much less improved walls or furnishings. An ounce or so of #6 or #4to someone's face or crotch will change the direction of the fight.
Reference here:
http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/bot1.htm
http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/bot3.htm
Birdshot is about the only thing I could shoot and miss with in my house that would not end up in my neighbor's kitchen.

August 12, 2008, 05:49 PM	#17
Superhouse 15 Senior Member Join Date: September 13, 2007 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 844	House I have ordered "bomb blankets" for a homeowner to install in his walls in a split-plan. I have myself built in a couple of large bookshelves in my house. I have a gun safe positioned for cover, as well as a solid heavy timber bedframe. My locks, heavy door, and 4 legged alarm system are in place, and a baby monitor makes a great whole-house system, for a fraction of the cost of a "tactical system" I also have a set of Tactical Balls (yes, really) to help me clear some of the open areas of my house as I cross to the boy's room. A thread on the balls here: http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/...tactical+balls I'm also working on controlling all the house lights from my bedroom. And also as a firefighter, be careful what you put in place, and remember you'll need a smoke detector more often than a burglar alarm. Beware of security bars and get some "Tot Finder" stickers, too. And as for the shotgun, it's hard to move a kid with a two-hand gun, but (and please lets not open old wounds about it) birdshot wont penetrate much drywall, much less improved walls or furnishings. An ounce or so of #6 or #4to someone's face or crotch will change the direction of the fight. Reference here: http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/bot1.htm http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/bot3.htm Birdshot is about the only thing I could shoot and miss with in my house that would not end up in my neighbor's kitchen.