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A few weeks ago, I purchased this particular Ruger 10/22 for my collection. As of today, I haven’t had a chance to shoot mine but have had my eye on one of these for a long time.

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For many of us, the Ruger 10/22 was the first rifle we ever shot because it has been around for the past fifty years and has proven to be very popular. It is easy to shoot and comes in a variety of different versions. Plus, like the AR-15, there are all manner of accessories that can be added to it. In the near future, I plan on adding a scope to it since it has Picatinny Rail built-in already. The plan is to practice a lot on this particular gun in order to sharpen my rifle skills. There will be more posts on this subject later so stay tuned…

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Even new garage doors have inherent vulnerabilities which make them susceptible to thieves. One of these is the emergency release, which allows the door to be disconnected from the garage door opener. As you can see in this video, it doesn’t take long to break into a garage.

The good news is you can mitigate this threat and it will only cost you a few minutes and around $20.

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Most burglars break into a house via a door (56%), so it is important to make these entry points more resilient to forced entry. According to the FBI, over 1.5 million burglary attempts were made on residential structures in 2010. It makes sense to protect your home against this type of crime, one way to do this is by installing Door Armor.

Besides this; I also installed a new fiberglass door, lock hardware, and a single-side deadbolt to my front door. This has made my home more resistant to forced entry and a less-appealing target for a would-be thief. I strongly recommend that you install Door Armor on all your entryways in order to reduce your changes of being a victim of crime. For less than $80 a door, your home can have a superior level of safety and protection. Click here to order, you will glad you did!

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One technology threat that is becoming more evident this year is ransom ware. This is a particular type of malware that holds computers and data hostage until a ransom is paid. It has become a popular way of hackers to monetize cyber crime, which is why such incidents are on the rise. For regular computer users, the costs of ransom ware usually runs into the hundreds of dollars and/or the loss of data. For critical infrastructure though, the costs are much higher.

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I purchased my current house over six years ago and have made numerous improvements to it. Some of the security upgrades include installing new doors, reinforcing door jambs, installing better locks, adding a single-side deadbolt, purchasing a home security system, updated the exterior lights, replacing my front gate, and putting a peep hole in my front door. The one area that I didn’t have a chance to update was my garage door…until last week that is.

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Sometimes a hidden problem can cause issues over a long period of time. What’s maddening about this is that the damage is difficult to discern and the affects not immediately traceable to the root cause. I had such an issue that cost me a lot of money and frustration before I was finally able to get it resolved. Hopefully you can learn from my experience so you don’t encounter a similar problem.

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A while back I wrote about installing light-commercial grade locks at my house. Good locks are an essential layer to add to your home’s defenses, along with other measures. The reason is simple, most lock hardware is easy to defeat with a $3 bump key. Here is a video from my local locksmith that shows how lock bumping works as well as hardware that is resistant to it.

I purchased my lock hardware from this store, which cost me more than if I had purchased it from my local big box store. However, the higher quality components that you get are worth the extra marginal dollars you will pay. Plus, knowing that my house is more resistant to intruders gives me peace of mind that is priceless. So consider upgrading your locks if you have a chance to do so, I did and haven’t thought twice about it.

Invest in your home’s security, your safety is worth it!

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It’s evident that prepping has gone mainstream, which is a good thing. When center-right political blogs like Ricochet and PJ Media publishing posts on the subject, you know prepping has gained newfound acceptance. One recent post deserves more attention since it represents actionable steps we can all take to make our homes more secure. This post talks about how to make your home a harder target and it’s worth a read. Here are some posts I have done on the subject that go into greater detail on some of those steps:

The goal isn’t to make one’s domicile into a suburban Fort Knox, that is neither feasible nor desirable. The objective is to make your house less attractive to a criminal so that he doesn’t target your house. Take the first steps now and see which of these actions you can take to harden your home.

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Being prepared sometimes means planning for the worst, as in the end of you. We are all going to die, there is no getting around that. The only questions are where, when, and how you will meet your end. This isn’t anything to get upset about, it is a reality one has to deal with though. For the longest time I put this off due to laziness more than anything else. Preparing a last will and testament is a pain, takes time, and costs money…but every responsible adult should have one. A few months ago, I decided to correct this.

My employer offered a legal plan as a part of the benefits package, so I decided to avail myself of this service once my benefits kicked-in. I scheduled a meeting with a local attorney who was a part of the legal plan network, and within ten days, my will was done. I made multiple copies and gave one to the executor of my will so he would have it on-hand in the event of my demise. If and when my family situation changes, I will have it re-done to account for that. At least now, I have something in-place that provides clear instructions on how my assets will be disposed of.

In reality, preparing a last will is a courtesy for the friends, family, and loved ones that are left behind. It removes a burden from the survivors and can also help avoid probate issues. Of course, laws vary from state to state so before you create a will, make sure to consult an attorney who is familiar with the laws of your state. Like anything else, do your due diligence by researching the topic of will before having one created. Be sure to ask questions and know what are in the documents before you sign them.

Just remember that life will go on, just without you. Plan accordingly…