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How to Safely Clear Your Home

• https://www.artofmanliness.com By Brett

The sound of the creaking back door awakens you. You weren't expecting any late-night visitors.

It could be an intruder . . . or not. Maybe you forgot to shut the back door all the way and lock it, and the wind's blown it open. (Sheepdog Rule #24: Always check to see if the doors are locked before you retire for the night.)

How do you investigate this possible home intrusion quickly and safely? How do you navigate through your house in a way that maximizes your safety when there could be a possible attacker on the prowl?

Today we're going to walk you through how to effectively clear your home. In the tactical world, "clearing a building" simply means investigating the premises for a suspected intruder. A building is "cleared" if you confirm the suspect isn't there or you neutralize the threat.


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