Date:         Wed, 4 May 2011 18:44:02 -0400
Reply-To:     Greg Potts <greg@POTTSFAMILY.CA>
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From:         Greg Potts <greg@POTTSFAMILY.CA>
Subject:      Re: break-ins was Re: Alarm choices: was Today somebody got into
              my van
Comments: To: Al Knoll <anasasi@gmail.com>
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Hi Al,

Nothing illegal here about a sticker.

Handguns are restricted weapons here, so they aren't very common. If you
have one, chances are really good that you work in law enforcement or
you are a criminal. I *have* seen those stickers around though; they
serve as a warning to potential thieves that the owner doesn't like
people messing with their stuff. Very popular with the biker crowd, if I
recall correctly.


Happy Trails,

Greg Potts
Toronto, Ontario Canada
197x Westfakia "Bob the Tomato"
1987 Wolfsburg Weekender Hardtop (ND Graphics graphics wrap)
1988 Wolfsburg Weekender Hardtop (Colleen's ride)
Engine conversion blog: http://www.pottsfamily.ca/wordpress/
www.pottsfamily.ca

BUSES OF THE CORN - AUGUST 12-14th, 2011
www.busesofthecorn.ca



On 5/4/2011 4:32 PM, Al Knoll wrote:
>
> On Wed, May 4, 2011 at 4:52 AM, Greg Potts <greg@pottsfamily.ca
> <mailto: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)


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