I hate this....

[RNB65]

1. Stop being paranoid. A house is probably at higher risk of break-in than a good apartment.

2. Carefully examine every means of entry into the apartment (doors and windows) and ask yourself how you can make it stronger and more break-in resistant. Think like a thief.

3. Make sure deadbolt lock are installed on all entry doors.

4. If the apartment has a wood door, ask the apartment manager to replace it with a steel door.

5. Replace all the screws on the hinges and strike plates with 3-4" screws that firmly anchor into the door frame.

6. Consider installing a Strikemaster strike plate on doors.

7. If you have a sliding glass door, install something in the upper groove so the door can't be lifted out of its track. Breaking in via a sliding glass door is as easy as using a crowbar to lift it out of it's track. Also, install a bar to prevent if from sliding.

8. Install a blocking device on all windows so they can't be forced open from the outside. I use little thumbscrew clamps that block the window from sliding even if someone jimmy's the lock.

9. Make sure you have adequate insurance coverage.

 

[ARK9mm]

Try Satellite Radio for some good format. One of our own, Tom Gresham, even has his own radio show for gun owneres on either Sirius or XM.

Don't want to hijack, but I would really like to know more about this!

Anyone?
CH

 

[statelineblues]

Wouldn't mind having a cat, though. They mind their own d@mned business for the most part until they want something. A patch of sun, a little kitty kibble, a litter box, a scratching pole, and they're happy.

230RN, it's obvious you've NEVER had a cat... (got 4 of my own )

 

[Working Man]

So far...

1. I'll be checking with the complex shortly to see what they will replace or reinforce.
2. Came up with what seems to be good blocks for the windows.
3. Attempting to make better contact with my neighbors without creeping them out.
Some of them seem like scared field mice scurrying from their cars to their
apartments when they come home. I'll keep an eye out for any activities postings
in the complex.
4. Will be checking with monitoring service for the already installed alarm system.
5. Additional accesses to work related systems so I can work from home more often
or at least change up my habits more.

A house would be great but not financially an option for another year or so.

After everything else I guess it does boil down to just getting adjusted to the new location
and having so many people around. Last place I lived had about 20 or so people on the whole
block.

 

[jackstinson]

Get a guitar case to move boomsticks to/from your vehicle.

Yep, I've been doing that for years! My neighbors know I play and they are used to seeing me carry guitar cases, amps, and band equipment in and out constantly. A Fender Strat soft case has been ideal for my purposes. Pistols get carried in and out using a soft briefcase.
As for living alone? You are never alone, someone is always watching you.
Jack