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Orange Blooded [3599]
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Anyone have strong opinions on a home security system?
May 23, 2012, 8:56 AM
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Other than a gun?
Looking at all kinds of companies. Kind of settling in on either a DIY like Frontpoint (which gets universally good reviews) or AVSX/Vector.
If you have any good/bad experiences with any in particular, let me know.
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Oculus Spirit [81628]
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I've heard you can hire TXTF, he only charges sexual favors***
May 23, 2012, 8:57 AM
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All-TigerNet [12270]
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we had one with a regional company for years, had no
May 23, 2012, 9:02 AM
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problems they were bought out by a national firm. the bastages wanted to replace our system and charge us double.
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All-In [33418]
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There has to be a wife joke in here somewhere***
May 23, 2012, 9:02 AM
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Rock Defender [53]
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Dabo only shills for ONE security company
May 23, 2012, 9:16 AM
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BLUE RIDGE SECURITY.
I think you can close this thread out now.
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CU Medallion [56005]
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Yes.
May 23, 2012, 9:34 AM
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Yes I do.
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Enthusiast [140]
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Vector ####### sucks donkey #####
May 23, 2012, 9:51 AM
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stay farrrrrr away. and then they scam you. resign you automatically for another 3 years if you dont write a letter 60 days in advance of your contract completion.
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110%er [7980]
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just put a sign up in your yard that says you have a system***
May 23, 2012, 9:54 AM
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Orange Blooded [3599]
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LOL, that is precisely what my Dad does, and it has been
May 23, 2012, 9:54 AM
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very cheap and very effective.
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Rock Defender [53]
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How do you know its effective?
May 23, 2012, 9:57 AM
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Have you interviewed burglars once they left your dad's house?
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110%er [7980]
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I've got some elephant repellent to sell you***
May 23, 2012, 10:15 AM
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All-In [29076]
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What's wrong with a gun?***
May 23, 2012, 9:54 AM
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Rock Defender [53]
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Only works with an operator present in the home.***
May 23, 2012, 12:33 PM
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Rock Defender [53]
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Not trying to be rude
May 23, 2012, 9:57 AM
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But you should drop the "other than a gun" mentality.
Police are for writing reports after the damage is done. If you are waiting on them to come save you, you WILL be a victim. Ask the folks in B-L how well govt funded emergency response works out (18 minutes after the murder suicide yesterday). Seriously- get a gun and practice. If you don't protect yourself and your loved ones, you're signing up to be a victim- you have a choice.
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Rock Defender [53]
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Do you have an uncle story about a gun?***
May 23, 2012, 9:57 AM
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Rock Defender [53]
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SEVERAL
May 23, 2012, 10:00 AM
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I've already told you about the one where he was getting towed from a sand hill and shot at the tow truck driver. I'll post another good one as a new thread. What's really entertaining is y'all think I'm making these up. I swear on everything sacred and holy that every story I have ever told about my great uncle is 100% true.
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Orange Blooded [3599]
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Unwad your panties Frances.
May 23, 2012, 10:14 AM
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I have a gun.
I'm in the market for when I'm not at home, but thanks for the sermon.
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Rock Defender [53]
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you are
May 23, 2012, 12:35 PM
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rowdy. thanks for setting me straight... and clarifying.
glad we handled that without having an internet cripplefight.
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Oculus Spirit [75673]
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The rest of us are really very sad about that.***
May 23, 2012, 12:42 PM
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Heisman Winner [135480]
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DEFINITELY.
May 23, 2012, 10:23 AM
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A good security system can be all the difference in the world in keeping someone from breaking into your home and leaving a Dave Matthews CD in your CD player!!!
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Oculus Spirit [75673]
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What if they broke in and just left Dave Matthews in your
May 23, 2012, 12:42 PM
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house?
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Heisman Winner [135480]
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That would be littering,
May 23, 2012, 1:52 PM
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And it's a $180.00 fine and/or 30 days in jail.
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All-TigerNet [11244]
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Anybody ever seen
May 23, 2012, 1:36 PM
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a setup that follows the intruder with the laser dot on there chest? Me niether. I just thought of it.
Then there is the alarm that sounds like a shell being jacked into the chamber. Bet it would deter most intruders. Whayathink?
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Rock Defender [53]
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Rowdy: The "pundits" would say that while it is fine and
May 23, 2012, 1:44 PM
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dandy to have an alarm system, visual deterrants and common sense are the best form of home security.
Pro Tips:
*Get some signs that say you have an alarm system. These are easily stolen from people's homes that have actual alarms. Don't worry, the yard is usually not wired.
*Get stickers indicating that you have an alarm system and put them on your ground floor windows. I'm pretty sure you can get these at Home D or Lowe's. If not find 'em online.
*Leave a TV and a lamp on when at home. TV volume should be up a bit. You know, to make 'em think you are in there with your gun watching the tube.
*Lock your doors when you aren't at home. T-mail me if any questions on this one.
*As for locks: Have a dead bolt lock on your doors as well. Don't leave a key in them on the inside cuz the boogie man will just bust the window and give your door a real good reach-around.
*Keep bushes/shrubs near your house trimmed so booglers can't hide out. Remember booglers prefer bushy to trimmed or shaved.
*Install motion detector flood lights outside your house. That light alone is enough to keep most meth heads out of your house. The guy next door without these types of lights is a much more attractive target(but not in a TXTF kind of way).
*Keep your windows locked. Or else someone will open them and climb in. Duh.
*Install a stick (heavy duty) in your sliding glass doors. Otherwise all a perp has to do is break the window.
Alarm or no alarm somebody's gonna get in if they want to. Most boogerlaries happen when access is easy and there is no apparent deterrant. Sort of like how girls in tight miniskirts at the club tend to go home and throw leg.
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