Reeder Custom Guns - For a while now I've lived partially

at a home 50 miles from my normal family dwelling. It was re-possessed under rather hostile circumstances and some shady characters. Typically I am all alone and both come and go before daylight and after sundown. I've gotten used to it some but still try to be cautious and non-complacent. I always go armed, even going to the other end of the house or bathroom. I'd be so mad to be trapped in between. However silly, it's what it takes for me to be comfortable.

Every evening I roll up and feed the cats to keep them quiet and occupied. I note their presence and behavior as a tell. I go from room to room in an order noting door locks. I have some spider traps in key places to tell me at a glance if a closet door has been opened. There is only one choke point where there is too much to cover at once. It involves a hallway, bath entry, back door, and stairs. I'm still working on that one. After "clearing" the house with firearm and light I can relax a bit even though I'm relatively secluded and alone.

Each time I go through this exercise I try to mentally prepare for unforeseen circumstances and reality. I'd not want to shoot anyone non-threatening nor get taken by surprise! Early on with a law officer a green haired lady shuffled from one of the room's darkness! Good thing the Cop was experienced and accurately read the situation. It made me realize how untrained I actually was. He bet his life on how well he reands situations.

Even after the situation is fully resolved there will always be a threat of thieves or crack-heads caught by surprise. I have a security video system that I do use too.

In these crazy times you never know. Better to have a cautious mind and be on guard than clueless and a hapless victim.

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That picture at the bottom is a really good static technique to room clearing. You can clear most, but not all, of the room without entering. The downside is, if you are alone, and this is in a hallway, you almost have to put your back to an "unknown" or uncleared room further down the hall. Also, keep in mind that most normal interior walls won't stop bullets (relatively speaking).

Consider clearing your way back out of a room as you exit to move on to the next. If I think someone is in the room I use distraction devices (for lack of a better term), ie- I throw a random object in the room or hiding person in attempt to illicit a reaction.

Something to keep in mind if you do find someone inside is simple, clear commands in a calm voice. If you can control your voice you can calm yourself. Don't overexplain or negotiate anything, just give simple instruction.

If we run into each other in Tennessee this October I'd be glad to show you what I have learned at work.

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Most folks have no idea at all. It's incredible that there are not more shootings than there are. It's too dangerous on the Law enforcement side, simple common sense compliance is too easy. Staying in your car with hands in sight, awaiting commands. I have NO problem with doing that. I'm empathetic. A nervous little old lady rooting around in a purse for her license would incite a LOT of anxiety if I were an approaching officer. You don't want to smoke Granny but to get clapped by one is another worry.

Even sitting stationary on the side of the road is dangerous.

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