Security - Apartment Prepper

How Much Does that “Free” App Really Cost You?

October 24, 2013 aptprepper Online Safety, Privacy issues, Security

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com Not too long ago I posted about how to avoid being tracked by your smart phone. But couple of small incidents this past

Three Ways Thieves are Targeting You

August 14, 2013 aptprepper Emergency Preparedness, Safety, Security

This past week we had three news items that grabbed my attention: potential ways that you could be robbed while going about your day: 1. Thieves called “Sliders” can steal

How Thieves Steal your Money from your Checking Account

July 12, 2013 aptprepper Emergency Preparedness, Security

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com I had a different article planned for today, but I needed to post this instead. I wanted to let readers know your checking

Apartment Hardening

April 17, 2013 aptprepper Apartment Living, Apartment Security, Emergency Preparedness, Safety, Security

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com I saw an interesting segment on Apocalypse 101, a new survival show featuring the team at Forge Survival Supply. I’ve only caught parts

Stun Gun Vs. Taser

April 10, 2013 aptprepper Emergency Preparedness, Safety, Security, Self Defense, Stun Gun, Taser

stun gun This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com With all the talk about personal defense, it seems even tasers are being debated in one state. The article got me

8 Ways to Protect Your Home or Apartment from Threat

April 5, 2013 aptprepper Apartment Living, Apartment Prepper, Apartment Prepping, Apartment Security, Emergency Preparedness, Safety, Security

8 Ways to Protect Your Home or Apartment from Threat is a Guest Post by Tracy Meyers* It’s always important to be active in your own home security. There are

Would Your Car Doors Protect You from Bullets while Driving?

February 28, 2013 aptprepper Apartment Living, Emergency Preparedness, Safety, Security

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com A couple of weeks ago, when the Los Angeles police were searching for Christopher Dorner, the ex-cop who went on a shooting rampage,

You’re in Control: DIY Apartment Security Systems of Today

February 26, 2013 aptprepper Apartment Prepper, Apartment Prepping, Apartment Security, Emergency Preparedness, Safety, Security

You’re in Control: DIY Apartment Security Systems of Today, Guest Post by Jay Harris Home security options are at an all-time high. With the advent of technological advances such as

Is Defense the Biggest Hole in Your Preps? Read “Prepper’s Home Defense” by Jim Cobb

February 15, 2013 aptprepper Beginner prepping, Book Review, Defense, Safety, Security

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com When starting the preparedness journey, most people focus on storing food, water and first aid supplies. But there is one aspect of preparedness

Things Burglars Don’t Want You to Know

February 8, 2013 aptprepper Emergency Preparedness, Protecting your Home, Safety, Security

The following is a guest post by Roger Gallager We shouldn’t take safety as an aside. Nowadays, burglars had become more strategic than ever. They take locked doors as merely