r/homedefense • u/PenaltyNo3681 • 10d ago
Learning
Hi everyone, I’m new to this world and I want to learn more about home defense and urban survival. What YouTube channels do you recommend on this topic? And which books should I start reading?
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u/NicholasBoccio 10d ago
What a great question. Here is my list:
Youtube links:
Active Self Protection https://www.youtube.com/@ActiveSelfProtection
Been following John since before COVID and watch every video. These show you how REAL self defense scenarios actually go down, and sometimes you even get the information on how the victim's actions held up or got them into further litigation. This channel completely transformed what I thought a break in, fight, or defense scenario would look like and then have John's (and everyone else at ASP) perspective on how things transpire and who could have done what differently are simply unmatched in terms of preparing you for such events.
I follow a mirad number of channels that all funnel into a pool of knowledge for security stuff, like tech/gadgets/IT channels that help me keep a handle on trusted brands, brands that sold out, and how to ensure that I can always disconnect my network from the internet to keep my devices from bricking or updating if it becomes known that a future update will do something malicious. I do not know if that is something too indirect for you, but I can comment later if you want that list.
Books:
Check to see if your state has a book like this "FLORIDA FIREARMS Law, Use & Ownership 9th edition Dec 2018" I read the 6th edition to this book back in 2007 when I took my first CWP class. This book was what taught me that what is "legal" is NOT what you/we read in the State Statutes. That is only the 1st layer, and the most impactful part of laws (esp governing defense) are court cases that went thru appeals or State Supreme Court to set a precedent. Basically, books like this help you understand the nuance of your state laws and whether or not you can immediately use deadly force, and what variables play into your likelihood of negative consequences.
For instance; a somewhat popular case was that of Joe Horn
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Horn_shooting_controversy
He killed someone stealing from his neighbor's home, even though the 911 operator told him more than a dozen times not to, as police were on their way. However, Joe knew that he had the right to defend his neighbor's property with deadly force because of a series of facts which led up to that event.
- He was asked to watch the property
- It was at night
- The felons were fleeing
Under Texas Penal Code §§ 9.41–9.43 his actions were 100% covered at that time. This would not be the same outcome if the facts were the same but in a state like New York or Illinois. So being VERY aware of your state's laws is as important as your ability to defend your property, IMO.
Anarchists Cookbook (soo many recipes to help with everything from removing stumps, to molotov cocktails and producing Hydrogen)
This is my setup: https://imgur.com/a/home-security-aXChCRd
Cheers
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u/Kyder99 10d ago
The first step is deterrence. If it’s a home or an apartment, look up check lists, change locks, have some landscape lighting and more to deter someone from even considering targeting.