true short story, four of us were traveling from southern california to boulder colorado. We ended a long day of driving at some hotel in the middle of nowhere. As we were settling in the Viet Vet pulled out his .45 and then climbed into his sleeping bag under the table (serious) The private investigator pulled out his .45, I pulled out mine and then the damn hippie went freakin ballisitic on all of us. It still brings a smile to all of us when retold in it's full length version.
Motel Safety
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Bob F.
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Going to the Smokies this weekend; cut a couple wedges off a 2x4 this afternoon to throw in the bag, along with the pepper spray, surefire, and speed strip (taking the SP101, it conceals better than the G-19. I'm legal there, but no sense stirring up the sheeple.) Thanks for the tip, gang!
Stay safe.
Bob
Stay safe.
Bob
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If you have a pressurized toilet and it doesn't stop. Get a heavy metal object and bang on the circular round piece and it should stop. Next time you won't go floating.
For the wooden door wedges, drive about 4-5 8d nails thru them. Let them penetrate the wood by about 1/4". That way they will bite into the carpet.
From 1991 till 2003, I spent anywhere from 160 to 212 nights per year in motels. Usually bad motels in industrial areas. I was assaulted twice. Once while working at a TVA plant and once while working at a nuke plant. No way to carry a weapon, even in the vehicle. Both times around 2:00-3:00 am.
The first cost me a skull fracture, the second guy got a trip to the E.R.
Tips;
never pull up to any motel and exit the vehicle, circle at least once, look, look, look
When walking the hallway, watch any doors not completely closed.
Don't open the door to anyone without a badge.
Be armed!
Don't tolerate strangers encroaching your safety zone at night. Wait for them to move or ask them to step back. Politely.
Don't return to a motel under the influence.
Healthwise;
spray disinfectant. Clorox Wipes.
I carry a light sleeping bag and pillow.
From 1991 till 2003, I spent anywhere from 160 to 212 nights per year in motels. Usually bad motels in industrial areas. I was assaulted twice. Once while working at a TVA plant and once while working at a nuke plant. No way to carry a weapon, even in the vehicle. Both times around 2:00-3:00 am.
The first cost me a skull fracture, the second guy got a trip to the E.R.
Tips;
never pull up to any motel and exit the vehicle, circle at least once, look, look, look
When walking the hallway, watch any doors not completely closed.
Don't open the door to anyone without a badge.
Be armed!
Don't tolerate strangers encroaching your safety zone at night. Wait for them to move or ask them to step back. Politely.
Don't return to a motel under the influence.
Healthwise;
spray disinfectant. Clorox Wipes.
I carry a light sleeping bag and pillow.
RustyShackelford
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hotel/motel stays: security-safety concerns
I work as a security guard for a major hotel chain in what many call a "bad" area of a major US city. I also read a gun magazine article about this topic and I'd like to share some advice about staying in hotels/motels.
1) SPEND MONEY: If you plan to stay 1-3 days and can afford the extra $10-20.00/night then do it. I would pay a little more for a clean safe hotel room in a secure area then going to somewhere cheaper where you may not be safe. Is your safety/comfort more important than the extra money? I deal with many guests who say; "Is this place safe?" or "I don't like to stay in ____ I normally go to ____." I want to say: "Go there then!
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2) Before you check in or get a room, ride around the property to see what it's like. Does it have security lights/cameras/uniformed guards/fences/etc? How many access points/driveways are there? Do they have fire safety systems, emergency doors, exit signs?
3) Check the room before you sign for it. My hotel desk clerks let customers look over the room/hotel area before they check in. If your not happy, go to another hotel property.
4) Ask the front desk agent to be near the front office/lobby area if it's a single/2 story property. Badguys want to avoid the public and these areas have more people/traffic. You'll also be easy to find by any LE/EMS/fire/security officers too if you have a problem or accident. In larger hotels/resorts(06floors+) I would stay in a room not in the lower floors(1/2) but a few floors up. Criminals/thiefs do not want to roam around a hotel property. They want to get in/out quickly. I'd also avoid rooms next to stairs/elevators. These areas offer faster access to crooks and may have loud annoying noises at all hours,
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5) Keep track of your room keys and do not leave your hotel doors and/or windows open. This may sound simple but I see it often.
6) Do NOT leave high value items(tools, computer equipment, money, jewels, guns,
etc) out in your vehicles. It's not as secure as your hotel room and may draw some robbers/thiefs to you or your family members/friends. Many hotel/motels now have room safes or allow items to be kept in the main office.
Use common sense and good judgement when selecting a hotel or motel to stay in. It will make your trip(s) a lot safer, .
I work as a security guard for a major hotel chain in what many call a "bad" area of a major US city. I also read a gun magazine article about this topic and I'd like to share some advice about staying in hotels/motels.
1) SPEND MONEY: If you plan to stay 1-3 days and can afford the extra $10-20.00/night then do it. I would pay a little more for a clean safe hotel room in a secure area then going to somewhere cheaper where you may not be safe. Is your safety/comfort more important than the extra money? I deal with many guests who say; "Is this place safe?" or "I don't like to stay in ____ I normally go to ____." I want to say: "Go there then!
"2) Before you check in or get a room, ride around the property to see what it's like. Does it have security lights/cameras/uniformed guards/fences/etc? How many access points/driveways are there? Do they have fire safety systems, emergency doors, exit signs?
3) Check the room before you sign for it. My hotel desk clerks let customers look over the room/hotel area before they check in. If your not happy, go to another hotel property.
4) Ask the front desk agent to be near the front office/lobby area if it's a single/2 story property. Badguys want to avoid the public and these areas have more people/traffic. You'll also be easy to find by any LE/EMS/fire/security officers too if you have a problem or accident. In larger hotels/resorts(06floors+) I would stay in a room not in the lower floors(1/2) but a few floors up. Criminals/thiefs do not want to roam around a hotel property. They want to get in/out quickly. I'd also avoid rooms next to stairs/elevators. These areas offer faster access to crooks and may have loud annoying noises at all hours,
.5) Keep track of your room keys and do not leave your hotel doors and/or windows open. This may sound simple but I see it often.
6) Do NOT leave high value items(tools, computer equipment, money, jewels, guns,
etc) out in your vehicles. It's not as secure as your hotel room and may draw some robbers/thiefs to you or your family members/friends. Many hotel/motels now have room safes or allow items to be kept in the main office.Use common sense and good judgement when selecting a hotel or motel to stay in. It will make your trip(s) a lot safer,
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