[Travis McGee]

Don’t discount hiding sharp knives in easy reach but hidden all over the place. Home invaders will typically corral the family into one area under one guard, and he can get distracted. If a knife is in reach on top of the fridge, book shelf etc, it can be a close-range game changer, and silent to boot. A pack of razor-sharp serrated “Ginsu” type knives costs next to nothing.

[21twelve]

You keep posting that advice on stashing knives every once in awhile.....and I keep saying that one of these days I will do that. So thanks for the reminder!

[Lurker]

I’ve already taken your advice my friend. There’s now something nice and sharpy within reach in nearly every room.

[marktwain]

Machetes are good and have significant intimidation value. I have a cold steel assegai stashed on a hidden magnet mount. It is not very expensive either, and lends a little reach. They come from the factory very, very, sharp.

Plenty of knives and guns about. Pro/con I have a reputation as something of a “gunman”. I have had a couple of people mention it. My address is not easily approached without notice.

It is always worthwhile to be on good terms with your neighbors.

http://www.amazon.com/Cold-Steel-Assegai-Spear-Short/dp/B004YWK74E