When emergency response is delayed or unavailable, personal preparedness becomes critical. This guide looks at defensive awareness and home safety planning using lessons drawn from past disasters, civil unrest, and infrastructure failures. It covers understanding different threat behaviors, reducing visibility and risk, improving basic home resilience, choosing lawful self-defense options, and the importance of trusted neighbors working together. Educational only — focused on awareness, prevention, and legal preparedness, not vigilantism.
Home Defense Against Looters, Thieves & Marauders (When SHTF)
