House Clearing: To Clear or Not to Clear

[Talyn]

What should you do — if and when — you hear that dreaded “Bump in the Night” that awakens you from a sound sleep? There are things that must be considered as you try to clear the cobwebs from your mind.

The bad guys should not know where you are until they see your muzzle flash. Wait for law enforcement to arrive and let them clear the house, they are trained to do that. Remember to stay in communication with them until you have eyes on each other.

House Clearing: To Clear or Not to Clear - The Shooter's Log

Some experts recommend clearing your house room to room in a home defense scenario, however, the author believes that is a big mistake.

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[The Night Rider]

I'm trying to think of a good way to address this topic and it's hard to find anything to say that wasn't covered.

So I'm just going to add my minimal experience.

When I was working I had to clear a couple of buildings (and one crypt).

There was nothing that I did at work that I hated more or that scared me more than trying to clear a building even with a partner.

The best advice I could give is to have a friend hide in your home with an airsoft gun and you go in and try to find him.

Even in your home that you know like the back of your hand I bet you will get "shot" before you find him.

 

[mikep]

They can come to me. I’m not going to them. Nope.

 

[Bassbob]

Indeed.

 

[Mr.W.]

I'll not be clearing any houses; mine included.

 

[XD94045]

Great read

 

[KillerFord1977]

Police can clear my house if I arrive home and doors open.
If I’m home, they’re coming to me.
If I’m home, the hounds will be off their soft warm nap spot and on their *** so quick, they’ll clear the house for me .

 

[HansGruber]

To use the words of actual professionals I know when it comes to clearing solo:

“There’s easier ways of committing suicide”.

If I come home to open doors…I call the cops.

If I’m home—I bunker, and have a heapin’ helpin’ of buckshot ready to dish up for my unwanted visitors.

 

[Sld1959]

Agree with the others here, cannot say it any better than they have.

Do not want to live to 100 or anything but a few more years might be nice..

 

[Shibadog]

Yup-been said. Working on training a lady now. Her BR is at the top of the steps. I advised a motion light for downstairs (to light up the boggy) while she takes a defensive position covering the stairs while calling 911-the goblins can only come at her one way, and if the motion light comes on she Knows somebody is there