Posted on 12/10/2023 8:08:54 PM PST by Boomer
Very interesting. Do you have any more information about that? Thank you
Not sure what you’re referring to (re information).
I’ve been frustrated for years at the expense of simply securing a hard-wired connection for security monitoring.
I find it hard to believe that I’m the first one to make such a proposal as it’s rather academic.
The problem is that some business interests might align against it because it would narrow the market for the wide range of cheap wi-fi security devices...
Same here. I also have a high intensity light on the barrel. I know it gives my position away once on, but while they fumble about with their little flashlights, this sucker lights up the entire downstairs living room and dining room and it is literally blinding anywhere its pointed. I’ve had the Wife try it on me with a basic flashlight, and by the time they positioned their weapons they would be splattered across the room with 00 buck. Yes, I check the batteries.
I used to do that with a shell in the chamber until my son educated me. Apparently shotguns (most?) aren't designed to handle being dropped and may accidentally discharge - even with the safety on.
Mine are now stored unchambered. The pistols are chambered however.
Never heard of a Remington 870 going off when dropped. I suppose if dropped at a certain angle and a protruding object hit the safety button and another object fit in the trigger guard and also pulled the trigger...maybe.
I don't believe that's the case. During the day they just look through windows and/or watch for routine car movements. At night they look for all lights off, which most people do and is a mistake.
Like mentioned above, a dog that barks is best and first warning. We have a little yapper chihuahua. She knows when anyone approaches the house from any angle. She fires up, I fire up. It happened once when a stray coyote was just walking along our back fence about 2am.
Also, there are some well made solar charged motion sensor spot/flood lights by Bell&Howell that you can mount or just stick in the dirt amongst the brush. I test them every night after dark to see if any leaves have obstructed the solar panel.. Not a one has failed and they are blinding when you walk to within a few feet. I've got them all around the perimeter. One neighbor bitches about one light. They are so sensitive if a leaf or bug floats by the sensor, on it goes. However he'll live with it since they turn off after 30 seconds of non-movement.
“I don’t rack to warn. There’s always one in the chamber, and they’ll never hear the safety moving to fire.”
Exactly. Same here.
Heh - stupid kids. Just found the following (I have 870’s):
“There are several shotguns that are considered drop safe, meaning they have safety mechanisms in place to prevent accidental discharges when dropped. Some examples of drop-safe shotguns include the Remington 870, Mossberg 500, and Benelli Nova. These shotguns typically have features like firing pin blocks or disconnectors that prevent the gun from firing unless the trigger is intentionally pulled.”
The same site said that other models, especially older firearms, may not be technically drop safe.
Thanks for making me look it up!
Now all I have is a non-expandable PR-24 from Shore Patrol days and a baseball bat. Guess I won't be much use in the next war. Oh, and I'm 73 and can barely make up the stairs. Plus I drink and smoke. Good luck to you younger guys who still have a pair and looking at a bleak America.
As mentioned by another Freeper, the sound of a shell being racked into the chamber will likely loosen the bowels of an intruder, so it’s a great option (and the one I use as well).
Why don’t you start one?
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