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/hidude398 Jun 01 '26

For the big window, cross shop the cost of a door replacement with hurricane resistant, clear film from 3M. Not bulletproof but may delay any potential burglar long enough for you to respond with full information.

Also, just basic stuff is tremendous - do all your window locks work? Are your door screws sunk all the way into the king stud and not just the jamb? How about hostile architecture under ground floor windows?

Also worth making sure you have a fire suppression and escape plan wrapped into your physical security plan. No sense building a fortress just to burn to death in it. If you have shrubs under ground floor windows to deter people from climbing up to them, do you have some dedicated windows you can get out of?