This is part of the reason I belive in having some type of hardened entry or foyer. A locked storm door would allow you to open your front door but not allow a forced entry while the door is being opened. Even better if there was some distance between doors. But simple Ring doorbells or a security camera would allow you to at least see the person knocking before you open up. With double doors the outer door needs to be pulled open which makes it hard to bust open.
Also keep a garage door opener handy. When someone knocks open the garage door first - this totally distracts the whoever is at the door. They tend to back away from the front and turn around to see WTF is with the garage opening thus distracting them and giving you the upper hand.
Good advise.
A short standoff distance is very comforting.
I have seen fences, and hardened porches which work well.
Cameras are becoming cheap and very useful.
This is part of the reason I belive in having some type of hardened entry or foyer. A locked storm door would allow you to open your front door but not allow a forced entry while the door is being opened. >>> Real security doors open out with pins at the hinges to prevent taking the door off. I have a steel one with 3/8 inch plexiglass. Battering ram will do nothing to the actual door.
Very informative and wise post. Thanks for the safety tips.