Home Defense For Survival

De: Ben Johnson

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

Alright, let’s start with a bit of a reality check. Imagine this: the grid goes down. No power, no Wi-Fi, no way to charge your phone. Your car’s dead in the driveway. And the grocery store? It's not open—because the shelves are empty, the cash registers won’t work, and all of a sudden, the world feels like it’s gone from normal to chaotic in about 60 seconds.

Now, here’s the kicker: you’re at home. It’s your safe haven, your little fortress in the storm. Or at least, it should be. But without a solid defense plan, even your home can become a target. Let’s be real here—when the power goes out and society starts to break down, it’s every man (or woman) for themselves. And that includes your neighbors, your community, and anyone else who’s just trying to survive. Some of them are going to come knocking—whether it’s for food, water, or worse. And you don’t want to be the one left unprepared.

Now, I know you’re probably thinking, “Okay, I get it. But what the heck do I do about it?” Don’t worry, that’s what I’m here for. I’m going to show you exactly how to turn your home into a solid defense against just about any threat. From securing your doors and windows to setting up your own early warning system (because, let’s face it, you won’t always see the threat coming), we’re going to break it down, step-by-step.

But before you start stressing about turning your house into a fortress or worrying about your lack of weaponry (don’t worry, we’ll get to that), let me tell you about something that happened to me a few years ago.

I was living in a neighborhood that seemed pretty calm on the surface—nice houses, a few kids running around, everyone minding their own business. One night, during a particularly nasty storm, the power went out. And I mean, out for days. By the second day, I started to notice something: my neighbors—who had always seemed perfectly friendly—were starting to get a little twitchy. People weren’t talking, the cars weren’t moving, and I swear, one guy across the street was eyeballing my garden like he was planning a heist.

That’s when it hit me. If the world around you goes sideways, the first thing you have to do is secure your home. Because, let me tell you, the last thing you want is someone coming through your door when things get really messy.

In this book, I’m going to walk you through everything you need to do to make sure you, your family, and your home are prepared to defend against whatever disaster might come your way. I’ll share stories from my own life, some lessons I’ve learned the hard way, and give you the exact strategies that you can start implementing today.

And don’t worry—no survivalist jargon, no complicated military tactics, and definitely no ‘end-of-the-world’ doom and gloom. I’m just an ordinary guy, trying to get by, and if I can do it, so can you.

So, grab a cup of coffee (or something stronger, depending on your mood) and let’s dive into how you can turn your home into the most secure, defendable fortress on the block. I’ll walk you through how to assess the risks, set up your defenses, and build a plan that will keep your family safe—no matter what happens next. Ready? Let’s go!