Date:         Wed, 4 May 2011 13:32:19 -0700
Reply-To:     Al Knoll <anasasi@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Al Knoll <anasasi@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: break-ins was Re: Alarm choices: was Today somebody got into
              my van
Comments: To: Greg Potts <greg@pottsfamily.ca>
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On Wed, May 4, 2011 at 4:52 AM, Greg Potts <greg@pottsfamily.ca> wrote:

> Hmmm...
>
> Little stickers near the door lock that read:
> "Protected by Smith & Wesson Security Services"
>
> (Ducking and running...)
>

 Can you do that in Canada?

Loren has it pretty well right.  Hide the goodies, out of sight, locked if
you can.  A security safe works wonders if the theif has time and the
inclination to rummage about.  If not a pack-safe (tm) works to delay the
theft considerably.    A westy can be outfitted with cabinet locks on all
the cabinets.  Foils the casual theif.  Nothing here to steal folks, move
along.

Many security systems have an optional annunciator (woopwoopwoop whine...)
If you figure out to have a 150dB annunciator with your alarm system.  Put
it inside the van.   The casual theif will leave in a hurry.  It is
noticeable but not objectionable if the van is closed.  Inside the
van...unless you've been to too many concerts in the olden days... you won't
be able to fumble about with your hands over your ears for the 10 seconds or
so that takes you to try another easier target.

REF:  Bear knife.

Huh?  waddya say, Loren, speak up!

Pensionerd.  (got locks, got sounds)