Two common things that I read about in accounts of home invasions are unlocked doors and people who open doors for strangers either without asking first or in response to a ruse by the stranger.
Two common things that I read about in accounts of home invasions are unlocked doors and people who open doors for strangers either without asking first or in response to a ruse by the stranger.
When I prepare for scenarios, I try and run through them as realistically as I can.
The quickest response situation for me is:
Bedside pistol and bedside portable shield. Grab one with each hand and go.
That shield is level III+, the way our house is set up an intruder would be only forward facing so I’m willing to compromise rear protection for the fastest deployment. It also allows me to protect my head if that were exposed (around doorway or window).
The other option is a soft IIIA blanket that is under the bed for the family to shelter in place.
USPSA target for size reference.
Blanket on right is a tri-fold and could be used folded or unfolded depending on time.
Unfolded it looks like this:
I can dig up the companies that I purchased from if people are interested.
And yes, I have ballistically tested all brands I have purchased from to get a sense of deformation and validity of ratings.
My "prepped supplies" is a shoulder holster thrown over the headboard. Pistol, two spare mags, and a flashlight. Shoulder holster so I have a secure means to carry the gun holstered while naked (and I sleep naked, so if you invade my home you are going to get the mental flashbang of a partially shaved bigfoot appearing in the hallway...) and the ability to draw the handgun from the bed if need be. I have a long gun a few steps away if time allows.
The only time I staged body armor is when I had a credible specific threat.
Sorta around sometimes for some of your shitty mod needs.
I have a smaller handgun on me at most times. By the bed, we have (locked easy open case - which is unlocked at night) a Glock, mag and a BUG revolver and a speed loader. Surefire right next to it. Long arms in the closet (which can be locked). They have RDS but that takes time to deploy.
Now, a question, I have a pair of electronic muffs, good to go by the guns. Are they more useful that the armor? What's the priority. Extra pair for the wife if we do have time to gear up.
I’ll look and let you know re: name.
If you’re talking about the hard shield, absolutely. The handle and Y mount are screwed into drill holes. It would be easy to mount a pic rail or other clamp to it.
If talking about the soft shield it might be difficult but you could probably stitch a patch of Velcro or a loop for attachment.