Addressing three common myths about home defense

by Alex Hollings · July 26, 2018

For many Americans, having the ability to defend yourself, your family and your property is a legitimate concern. While America is, by and large, an overwhelmingly safe place to live, there are portions of the country with crime rates that are far higher than the national average, just as there are many Americans living in rural places that can’t count on the speedy arrival of law enforcement from the next town in the event of an emergency.

Developing a sound home defense strategy involves more than simply owning a firearm and knowing how to use it, but our approach to home defense can often be skewed by our perceptions of the world - the stories we’ve heard, the ideas we have about home invasions, and our own personal anxieties. With that in mind, here’s a short list of common home defense myths and misconceptions that could leave your home defense strategy lacking if you’re among the many Americans that fall prey to these lines of thinking.

About Alex Hollings

Alex Hollings writes on a breadth of subjects ranging from fitness to foreign policy, all presented through the lens of his experiences as a U.S. Marine, athlete and scholar. A football player, rugby player and fighter, Hollings has spent the better part of his adult life competing in some of the most physically demanding sports on the planet. Hollings possesses a master's degree in communications from Southern New Hampshire University, as well as a bachelor's degree in Corporate and Organizational Communications from Framingham State University.

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Jason P
Nothing better than a Malligator biting a perp. That’s worse than getting shot.
Jason P
Good points Alan. If anyone breaks into my home for any reason they will not leave with a beating heart. I care not what their intentions are. If you forcibly enter my castle thou shalt not leave standing.
Alan t
I think there's a market for it. The biggest problem seems to be that really well-trained dog is really pricey.
A M
I'm surprised that training dogs for personal defense is not more common. When I'm 80 and dislocating my hip if I try to pull guard and will need coke bottle glasses to see which ammo I'm putting in the mag, My wife and I will have a dog (or two) that will respond like we've got a secret service detail 24/7. I've got a long way to go, but it's a skill I can develop alongside my girl.
Alan t
And people think I'm paranoid.... Lol. Both my girls have brown belts and carry permits. I have failed on the dog though.