It’s terrifying, and something you never want to think about or hope will happen, but in the event that an intruder comes into your home, it’s important to know what to do. You have as much right to defend yourself when someone has entered your property without your permission and is a visible threat. Here are the steps to take when an intruder gets into your home.

Steps To Take When An Intruder Gets Into Your Home

Call The Police

The authorities are going to be your first port of call because you don’t know how long you or the intruder is going to remain in the home and if you can wait it out in the property, that will help. Make sure you always keep a mobile phone or landline close by, should anything like this happen, you have immediate access to the phone. If it’s in the bedroom, you’re in then great but always have it close by. Get the police on the phone and explain your situation as quietly as possible. Repeat your address a few times and make sure to let them know what’s happening and who else is in your household. That’s important so that police can be briefed. Stay on the line to the police if you can, and if you can’t talk anymore, tell them you’ll keep the line going.

Arm Yourself

Arming yourself with a weapon is important because, in the event that you have to defend yourself, you want to have something. Whether you have one of the Houston safes nearby or a heavy object, make sure it’s in your hand, and you’re ready. When arming yourself with a weapon, you want to be in the mindset that you’ll only use it if the intruder finds you and starts attacking. Keep it close by and follow through with the other steps before going to the resort of violence. Sometimes our emotions can get the better of us, but it’s good to stay calm and exhaust your options first.

Try To Hide

Hiding is the next best thing to run and if you can’t get out of the property, find somewhere to hide. Try if you can, to get to a lockable room or cupboard and keep very still. Encourage other members of the family to follow suit, whether that’s in the same area as you or elsewhere. You might not have anywhere to hide but behind a door is as good as any.

Defend Yourself If Attacked

This is a last resort, and one you’d hope wouldn’t occur. If an intruder is attacking you or draws a weapon, you have every right to attack. You want your aggression and power to be stronger than theirs so take your shot and aim to knock any weapon out of their possession. If you can, get other members of the household to overpower them.

​An intruder in your home is a scary thought, but having this knowledge handy can help, should you ever find yourself in this position. Call authorities, arm yourself and hide.

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