SHTF/Camping Perimeter security?

[jerrymrc]

More thoughts. Many want to play what is legal or not but being an S&P forum sometimes the rules go out the window.

In this world nobody in there right mind would ever advocate breaking the law. Sometimes one must set aside this and wonder. If there was no "Law" what do I do?

So things to think about. Some items require no power and are purely mechanical devices. Some require batteries and assume that everything that was is still here.

I kind of take the middle of the road approach. Certain basics will always be there in my case. I am an old guy and love the simplicity of mechanical things but understand that some electronics must be available.

In this case I am in favor of watches and the 2"X4"/rat trap.

[rbeau30]

Thank you Omicron for getting this back on track. I do have the 18-20 motion sensor thing, Basically it is an IR sensor you put in your yard on a fence or tree, and when the IR sensor (which looks like much home alarm motion sensors you would have in your hallways) is tripped a Chime much like a doorbell sounds in another unit that I typically keep on my nightstand.

I have one in my back yard since my house is backed up to a geenbelt and it is the only one without a 6 foot wooden fence. Works good, range is nice, but batteries are annoying. Have to constantly check if the batteries are dead.

The mouse trap thing is awesome but there are legal rammifications to setting a booby trap I guess. In SHTF situation anything goes. I will probably look into that. I would prefer the intruder realize instantly that they are where they are not welcome and whatever they tripped to be loud enough to notify me.

I was just thinking that a 12 guage blank going off in my back yard would be enough... but being illegal and in the People's Republic of Aurora, probably not wise.

[Omicron]

Happy to help. Yep I think you're thinking along the right lines. Personally I'd get that fence up if ya can for another layer... no need to make yourself a bigger target than you need to be...

[Wulf202]

my batteries last over a year in mine. what brand are you using?

mine is from radio shack and has great range