Ugh. I wrote a whole response but my iPad erased it! In a nutshell I have many cameras, I never open the door for anyone I don’t know, I watch what they do after I don’t answer, and I am always armed when I open the door or even when I have known company in the house. Doors fully locked at all times and I have reinforced the front door. My wife does not open the door unless she knows who it is and sees them on camera.
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June 04, 2025, 09:26 PM
SigSentry
^unfortunately, times have changed.
June 04, 2025, 09:41 PM
12131
quote:
Originally posted by 220-9er: Never open the door for strangers. End of story.
^^^^^^^^ + one million
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June 04, 2025, 10:01 PM
goose5
My wife won't answer the door. I usually do. With my hand on the collar of my 80lbs lab, and my other lab behind him barking her fool head off. So far no one has tried me. Usually can't wait to get off my porch.
_________________________ OH, Bonnie McMurray!
June 05, 2025, 05:32 AM
sourdough44
Very few ever come unexpected. Just a few times a utility worker may come by. I think even the Jahova witness people gave up.
It’s quiet & private here. As posted above, I let my German Shepherd answer the door if needed.
June 05, 2025, 05:34 AM
Sig2340
A few years ago when I shot multigun, I was doing dry fire transition drills in my plate carrier, with a suppressed rifle and a pistol when there came a knock, knock at the door.
The Jehovah’s Witnesses freaked and have never been back.
Nice is overrated
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June 05, 2025, 05:49 AM
gearhounds
Nobody likes strangers showing up unannounced, especially these days. A couple of weeks ago, the missus and I were arriving home and found a couple of Jehovah’s Witness types ringing the doorbell. The Aussie inside was barking up a storm. We live in a private neighborhood with signage that clearly says “private property no soliciting” at the entrance of our dead end road. I pointed up the driveway and said “the exit is that way- you are trespassing”. The guy in charge started to blather something about “just wanting to talk to some of our neighbors…” to which I cut him off and said “you’re not neighbors, you’re trespassers. Leave”. I’m not a small guy and I’m sure my demeanor was sending them all kinds of subliminal messages. Flustered, they got into their car and left.
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June 05, 2025, 06:15 AM
cas
quote:
Originally posted by 220-9er: Never open the door for strangers. End of story.
June 05, 2025, 06:33 AM
vthoky
Dangit, guys! After reading this thread yesterday, I had a dream last night about three guys coming to the door. They clearly weren't who they claimed to be, and I had no method of defending myself against three.
Back to that Boy Scout motto: Be Prepared.
God bless America.
June 05, 2025, 08:23 AM
downeastnc1
If they can dress as a utility worker they can dress as a Jehovah’s Witness.
June 05, 2025, 09:20 AM
BOATTRASH1
I go out my garage door and tell them to step away from the door and ask them what do they want? I have a P-30 in my hand. Doors always locked when working in the yard and I have a 380 in my pocket also.
June 05, 2025, 11:04 AM
smlsig
I’ve mentioned it before in this forum but I’ll reiterate here.
This happened last year about 5 miles from where I live…. A homeowner, who lived on several acres of land noticed a guy walking along under some high voltage power lines along the back of his property taking pictures (with a telephoto lens, no less).Given the remoteness of his property the homeowner went out to investigate.
They had some words and the homeowner didn’t like what he heard and to make a long story short he shot him stone cold dead…
The homeowner is a Tier One operator out of Ft. Bragg. It turns out that the deceased was not an employee of the utility company he claimed to be and was a Russian here on a “Tourist” Visa.
No charges were filed.
------------------ Eddie
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June 05, 2025, 01:18 PM
bronicabill
quote:
Originally posted by P220 Smudge: <<snip>> These days, I don't have a good excuse to not have a doorbell cam setup, so I'll simply say this is a reminder to get after it.
Most definitely! I had already figured out what I wanted from Amazon but was waiting on the funds. This incident will most definitely push it to the top of my "wish list" that I have there!
____________________________ Bill R. North Alabama
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June 05, 2025, 01:20 PM
goose5
I work for a family business that is owned by a Jehovah, so when they come a calling I usually know one of them. If not I just say, "I'm secure in my faith, thank you." I've never had one try to push past that. My father in law is an ordained minister and when I tell them that they can't wait to get away from me. Don't know what's up with that, and I've never asked.
I might also add I have a steel security storm door both front and back, and are locked 24/7. So, no one is going to open that on their own. And, I have a ring door bell so everyone is on camera.
_________________________ OH, Bonnie McMurray!
June 05, 2025, 01:20 PM
lastmanstanding
quote:
Originally posted by V-Tail:
quote:
Originally posted by bronicabill, re doorbell camera:
I'm going to buy one soon, but wanted to shop for something that didn't require a subscription like Ring does.
We just got a Eufy video doorbell. No subscription required, video is stored on an SD card in the linked inside chime unit.
Can't give you a range report yet, I'm going to install it as soon as I have time, maybe tomorrow, but I picked the Eufy specifically because it does not require a subscription.
I have a Eufy wireless camera that monitors the front door. Pan and tilt, spotlight can be turned on when needed and two way voice communication and records events either in stills or video. WiFi and no subscription. Had it for over a year and I love it. I was worried about the performance at 20 below temps but it never skipped a beat. I love it when I'm at the lake place and I get alerts. I can see if it's a package delivery or one of the kids came to the house to pilfer our freezer! Oh it's also solar powered. One of the easiest things I have ever installed.
"Fixed fortifications are monuments to mans stupidity" - George S. Patton
June 05, 2025, 02:16 PM
PASig
I don't answer the door for strangers, can't tell you how many times I've just left them standing there. They can stand there until the end of time for all I care.
June 05, 2025, 02:38 PM
Icabod
Had a 20 something knock saying he was “ collecting for soldiers.” No ID, handouts, form or clipboard. I closed the door and called 911. The first question was “Is he still there?” While our city police are good, I was surprised at the response. One Sergeant and a patrol car. Then another drove past. They seemed to know him and I watch him being told haw cuffs went on. They seemed to know him and didn’t come and knock on my door.
“ The work of destruction is quick, easy and exhilarating; the work of creation is slow, laborious and dull.
June 05, 2025, 02:42 PM
bronicabill
quote:
Originally posted by V-Tail:
quote:
Originally posted by bronicabill, re doorbell camera:
I'm going to buy one soon, but wanted to shop for something that didn't require a subscription like Ring does.
We just got a Eufy video doorbell. No subscription required, video is stored on an SD card in the linked inside chime unit.
Can't give you a range report yet, I'm going to install it as soon as I have time, maybe tomorrow, but I picked the Eufy specifically because it does not require a subscription.
That is exactly the one I have chosen, and will add the remote chime so I don't have to rely on my phone for that feature. Total cost for both is around $140.00 so I just don't have the money right now, but will get it as soon as possible.
____________________________ Bill R. North Alabama
_____________________________ Classic West German P-Series Fan... Hammer-Fired Only!
June 05, 2025, 04:28 PM
uvahawk
Not intentional, but the barking of my two German Shepherds when someone shows up unannounced, causes most to back well away from my front door.
June 05, 2025, 04:40 PM
chellim1
quote:
Originally posted by 220-9er: Never open the door for strangers. End of story.
Dang... When I'm working at home, when the weather is nice, I often don't even close the front door. The storm door keeps the bugs out and my dog likes to watch outside.
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