Home Security

[fallout mike]

Like strykervet said about the security system. But tell them up front what you want. Most of the basic residential panels won't do that. It's actually called partitioning. You can control certain parts of the house with a keypad in that area. You could leave a slightly used area of the house armed all the time until you go into that area. Most of the keyfobs has about a 250 ft range. That can be extended a little with a repeater though. Also I never recommend cell backups. I recommend cell primarys. The reason being is that if it is a backup then the alarm will have to fail to send the signal with the landline before before the cell unit kicks in.

 

[WoodyTX]

You mentioned windows. A window is easily broken, but in a situation like a home invasion (where Mom's present), some furniture in front of the window will make it difficult to enter, and the invader will present quite a target while trying to clear his landing zone.

This can also be used in a motel situation. Take that table and chair, and push them in front of the window. When the BGs try to come in the window, they may get tripped up in the dark room.

I also recommend using the bedroom as the defensive area. Hide behind the bed with both phones, the shotgun, and a pistol if she has it, and shout out that she's armed and to get out of her house. Anything moving in the doorway gets a lead welcome.