HKaltwasser
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I don't know what your surroundings are like, if you have land, urban, suburban, rural or what so it's hard to suggest solid info based on that because it varies. A lot of it does apply to all areas though.My current home feels almost indefensible by just 2 occupants. Every one of the 4 walls have large windows.
If things hit the fan, this would not serve as a fortress at all. If under attack, I won't turn on the lights inside the house of course, but I have my hands full here. Installed a couple if cameras, but that's only good as long as you have wifi and power.
Any suggestions, or what are you doing if you're in a similar situation?
I would say if you're rural or semi rural, have it in your plans to not let anyone get within 100 yards of your house. I have rolls of barbed/concertina wire so I can funnel invaders to lanes of fire or avenues that are easier to watch. Work with natural barriers, keep cinder blocks, earth bags/sand bags on hand. Have a good relationship with your neighbors so you can have check points and security rotation that keeps people far away from your area.
Know what your neighbors skills are and who is armed. Have a way to communicate with your neighbors, designated runners if necessary. If someone can get within throwing range or shooting range of your house, I would be worried. You don't want to be burned out of your house.
I've heard many people say they will leave their house run down looking to detour people. In a SHTF WROL situation, people will ransack whether it looks occupied or not, just see if something can be scavenged. Of course all of this varies on the level of SHTF scenario we're in.
The best answer is to buy bugout property within a couple hours of your house, or move while you can. I know that's not always realistic for most people. At the least having a secondary location to bugout to if you just can't control the situation.