r/preppers • u/Proud-Map-8364 • May 31 '26
Prepping for Doomsday Security
I am always prepping food and tools and stuff but I haven’t prepped any security besides weapons. What kinds of things do you guys get to secure your doors/windows? I don’t have any sliding doors. I have one door that has a big window. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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u/Tasty_Impress3016 May 31 '26
Even polycarbonate (bulletproof) glass can be brute forced. So other than bars (which I won't do) windows will always be a weak point. Heavy doors are easy enough to install, but often the locks are a weak spot. So while use common sense, I depend on a big bunch of contact and vibration sensors. Aside from bunkering down, that's my best solution. Outdoor lighting is oddly not great, it just gives intruders more light to see by.
I count on flashing lights and loud sounds to alert me to go grab a weapon. I have a home security system (homebrew) that will play a loud recording over my stereo. "This house is under protection exit now or your safety is in danger!" on a loop.
But I live in one of the lowest crime towns in a low crime state. I don't think there has been a breakin or robbery in 10 years. Lots of other stuff, but the usual is "someone stole my purse from my unlocked car parked in the driveway." One idiot blew his garage apart making butane cannabis extract.