Buying a home security system can be a confusing and intimidating experience. What You Must Know Before You Buy a Home Security System takes the hype out of electronic home security, and explains what parts make up every home security system and how they work. This book explains, in easy-to-understand language, what you should do before you ever call a security system salesperson, how to protect yourself from high-pressure sales tactics, and how to get the most security system for your money. Written by a security systems installer with more than 1,200 systems of installation experience, What You Must Know Before You Buy a Home Security System could save you hundreds of dollars on your home security system, and could make the difference between getting a A[a¬Afeel goodA[a¬A security system or a A[a¬AREAL, goodA[a¬A security system!
Whether you are planning to design and install a system yourself, or work with professionals, this book is a valuable tool in securing your home. . .offers coverage of home offices, provides interviews with security experts, and offers many recommendations on security systems.
(Just About) Everything You Should Know about a Handgun stresses safety; you can never be too safe with your weapon. I have the heart of a teacher and sometimes I get to foot stomping - I can promise you, whether you have never touched a handgun before, or if you grew up with a handgun on your hip, you will learn something from this book. (Just About) Everything You Should Know about a Handgun tells first-time buyers how to choose a weapon, then it tells you to buy that weapon and then buy another one exactly like the one you just bought (don't worry, I explain why in the book). (Just About) Everything You Should Know about a Handgun explains necessary equipment for the range and a little of what to expect on the range (for your first time). In (Just About) Everything You Should Know about a Handgun we talk about murder, both justifiable and excusable. We also talk about deadly force, stand your ground, and duty to retreat. We even talk about flashlights! Bet you gun experts did not see that one coming! (Just About) Everything You Should Know about a Handgun explains how and when to clean your weapon and talks about storing weapons, cleaning equipment, and ammunition all together and separately. We discuss different kinds of ammo, what kind of ammo to carry, and what kind of ammo to shoot on the range. We even talk a little about loading (reloading) your own ammunition. (Just About) Everything You Should Know about a Handgun explains what Title 18 United States Code means to a shooter. We talk about revolver and semiautomatic handgun history, how to grip and draw your weapon, what different stances there are to shoot from, and we train to shoot with both hands. The state laws pertaining to carry either open or concealed for all fifty states and five territories of these United States are included in (Just About) Everything You Should Know about a Handgun. Additionally there are points of contact in each venue. We discuss operations of a revolver and a semiautomatic handgun. There is a pretty thorough review of holsters and ideas on how you might carry. (Just About) Everything You Should Know about a Handgun has a section I like to call Gun-a-Linguist (so I did). I was going to call it Gun Talk, but there are about 253 bazillion references to Gun Talk in Google, so I made up my own word, ergo, Gun-a-Linguist. And-of course-pictures, lots of pictures. My son told me, "Ya gotta have pictures, Dad!" To visit the author's website, please click HERE. To visit the author's Youtube channel link, please click HERE.
DO NOT buy (or be sold) a home, church, or business security system before you read Deter & Minimize!Even if you already have a security system, this is a must-read. Way too many people think they have better security than they actually do.This book is a simple and fun read-a type of how-to guide for dealing with a security salesperson and purchasing a system. It is an entertaining work that is full of useful information on design, use, performance, and principles of home security systems. The author has taken a very dry and boring subject and has explained it in a simple, easy to comprehend, down-to-earth, conversational style that you would never expect from a work involving complicated electronic protection. Deter & Minimize is completely unbiased, and is not written to sell you anything. Many households have been, and will be, sold home security systems by slick salespeople or promising do-it-yourself advertisements. Some are great. Some are not so good. Deter & Minimize will help you stay away from the pitfalls of high-pressure sales pitches.
Still phobic to leave your home while going for a vacation? Or are you afraid of unwelcome intruders at night? Worry about the precious safe... or your kids... while you are away?
Electronic Security Systems is a book written to help the security professional understand the various electronic security functional components and the ways these components interconnect. Providing a holistic approach to solving security issues, this book discusses such topics as integrating electronic functions, developing a system, component philosophy, possible long-term issues, and the culture within a corporation. The book uses a corporate environment as its example; however, the basic issues can be applied to virtually any environment. For a security professional to be effective, he or she needs to understand the electronics as they are integrated into a total security system. Electronic Security Systems allows the professional to do just that, and is an invaluable addition to any security library. * Provides a well-written and concise overview of electronic security systems and their functions * Takes a holistic approach by focusing on the integration of different aspects of electronic security systems * Includes a collection of practical experiences, solutions, and an approach to solving technical problems
