CCW classes for Cass and Henry Counties in Missouri
Security-Stop/Midwest Security Institute is now approved to teach the Missouri CCW firearms training course required to obtain your permit.
Contact us at 888-828-2106 for info, please leave a message if we can’t take your call.
BURGLARY PREVENTION
12/20/07 23:39 , Categories: Home Security What does a BURGLAR like?
Experience has shown us that burglars like many things (mostly other people’s things), but two conditions are preferred by most thieves:
• An invitation, and
• A fast, easy, undetected entry and exit
Burglary invitations aren’t stuffed into envelopes as are birthday party invites; nor do we hang signs on our doors - “BURGLARS WELCOME” - the way we attach balloons to the mailbox. However, invitations are sent and signs are posted which are equally effective. Have you observed the pile of newspapers or how the mail overflows from your mailbox? Other invites you might recognize include:
· Non-maintained yard.
· Keys left in your vehicle while you run into the store.
· Dark or concealed hiding areas.
· Windows left open when you are away.
· Notes left on exterior doors explaining where you have gone.
· The spare house key on top of the door jam. (Did you think no one knew that key was there?)
· Messages on answering machines stating you are away.
· An open garage door.
· Sliding glass door, without auxiliary locks.
· A house unlit night after night.
· Privacy fence.
· Flimsy door latches and locks.
· Basement windows.
After receiving his invitation the burglar also looks for a quick, undetected entry and exit. He will choose the path of least resistance, which affords him the best chance of getting away without being caught. For this reason, most burglars work the night shift hiding under the cover of darkness. This is an opportunity afforded by nature; other access and escape opportunities, which we provide include:
· A large shrub in front of a window
· A dark alley behind the residence
· A privacy fence around the yard
· An unlocked door or window
· A sliding glass door
· An exterior door without a deadbolt lock
Omaha mall shooting kills 9
The 4th shopping mall shooting this year in this country. WOW, I thought as I watched the news, what if an armed citizen (ccw) would have been able to stop this disturbed man before he took so many lives. It took police 6 minuets to arrive on the scene and 6 minuets is an eternity in this type of situation, I know, I’ve been there!
Not at all blaming the police, just think that individuals need to be responsible for their own self-defense and protection.
Charity Fraud
CHARITY FRAUD
Charity fraud does a lot of harm. The con artist takes advantage of people’s good will and takes their cash - money that was meant for people in need. You can make sure that any money you give gets into the right hands. Just remember these tips when somebody asks you for a donation.
·Ask for identification - the organization AND the solicitor. Find out what the purpose of the charity is and how funds are used.
·Ask if contributions are tax deductible.
·If you’re not satisfied with the answers-don’t give.
·Give to charities that you know.
·Check out the ones you’ve never heard of before, or others whose names are similar to a well-known charity.
·Don’t fall for high-pressure tactics. If solicitors won’t take no for an answer, tell them NO anyway - BUT DON’T GIVE THEM YOUR MONEY.
·Be suspicious of charities that only accept cash.
·Always send a check made out to the charity and not the individual requesting the donation.
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