{"id":89,"date":"2023-03-21T21:52:27","date_gmt":"2023-03-21T21:52:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/motherofguns.com\/?p=89"},"modified":"2023-03-21T21:52:28","modified_gmt":"2023-03-21T21:52:28","slug":"7-kickass-booby-traps-that-keep-intruders-on-their-toes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/motherofguns.com\/?p=89","title":{"rendered":"7 Kickass Booby Traps That Keep Intruders On Their Toes"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you want to protect your home from threats, you can\u2019t just rely on security cameras and all those fancy-schmancy security systems.<\/p>\n

What if the grid goes down?<\/p>\n

They\u2019ll be nothing more than decorations.<\/p>\n

So to defend your fortress and your survival supplies when things go south, one thing you need to do is put together some booby traps.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what you need to know about them:<\/p>\n

Important Things to Consider Before Rigging Your Booby Traps<\/h2>\n
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Booby traps are devices designed to catch animals or people by surprise. Some can seriously injure or even kill a victim, while others are way tamer.<\/p>\n

You can\u2019t just make them for the heck of it. There are a couple of things you need to ask yourself first before you go and set traps all over your backyard:<\/p>\n

Is It Legal?<\/h3>\n

Booby traps have a reputation for being vicious devices used in wars. With the injuries they can inflict, it\u2019s no surprise that it\u2019s illegal to make most of them.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t try building punji stakes or toe poppers or any of those dangerous traps.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll get into major trouble with the law and probably land in the slammer, and that\u2019s the last thing you want when you\u2019re prepping for SHTF.<\/p>\n

Is It Safe to Set Up?<\/h3>\n

While something may be legal, that still doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s safe. Setting up booby traps may put you in a sticky situation. There\u2019s nothing worse than being taken out by the very things that were meant to protect you.<\/p>\n

Think about your family, too. Will you be able to live with yourself if your significant other or kids get harmed?<\/p>\n

If you have younger kids, then maybe it\u2019s better for you to go with non-lethal self-defense weapons<\/a> instead. You can keep these out of their reach but you can\u2019t exactly do the same with tripwires.<\/p>\n

Is It Easy to Spot?<\/h3>\n

Your booby traps should blend in with their environment<\/a>. If not, it won\u2019t take long for an intruder to discover and bypass them.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll need to learn how to camouflage your traps well. That includes using certain wires instead of others and figuring out what colors to use to trick even the most seasoned thieves.<\/p>\n

Also, it will be harder to trick enemies if your traps involve too many bells and whistles. Keep them small and simple.<\/p>\n

Now that you know what to keep in mind, here are some booby traps you can make:<\/p>\n

What Are the Perfect DIY Booby Traps for Home Defense?<\/h2>\n
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Booby traps don\u2019t need to be deadly to be effective.<\/p>\n

All the projects listed below will surprise intruders more than harm them, but they make great deterrents. And if you\u2019re really careful, they\u2019re safe to construct.<\/p>\n

Check them out:<\/p>\n

Tripwires<\/h3>\n

A tripwire is a classic booby trap. It involves a wire that extends tautly across a pathway, like in between trees or a doorframe.<\/p>\n

Folks usually use braided fishing lines for tripwires because they\u2019re thin enough to be nearly invisible to the naked eye and they also won\u2019t split when a person walks through them.<\/p>\n

The line or wire is connected to an alarm that goes off as soon as someone activates the tripwire. There are several types of tripwires that use different alarm systems.<\/p>\n

Here are some that you can make at home:<\/p>\n

Mousetrap Tripwire<\/h4>\n
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Believe it or not, mousetraps don\u2019t only help you catch the mice that have been stealing your food.<\/p>\n

With a mousetrap, a few ring caps, and a fishing line, you can make an effective tripwire alarm. This article<\/a> shows you how.<\/p>\n

Just watch your fingers when you\u2019re working on it \u2014 \u00a0the mousetrap might snap on them. A sturdy pair of gloves<\/a> should provide you with the protection you need.<\/p>\n

Tin Can Alarm<\/h4>\n

Who says you need a high-tech perimeter alarm to safeguard your territory?<\/p>\n

With a few tin cans, paracord\/fishing line, and some sticks, you can create one that\u2019s loud enough to surprise intruders and alert you to their presence.<\/p>\n

What you need to do is tie at least three tin cans together using a paracord<\/a> or fishing line. Then, look for two trees that are close enough to one another. Use the paracord to secure a loop around their trunks.<\/p>\n

There should be a space in between the trunks. This is where you should hang your cans. After that, you have to make a loose loop under the cans.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s all you need to create the alarm.<\/p>\n

The next things to do include making the trigger using 3 different-sized sticks, determining your perimeter, and then setting up the trap. These steps are explained in further detail here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Keychain Alarm Tripwire<\/h4>\n

If your DIY skills aren\u2019t the greatest, this trap is for you. There are only two things you need: a keychain alarm (which you can easily find online<\/a>) and a fishing line.<\/p>\n

The keychain you pick should have a hole on the reverse side. This is where you tie the line that will attach it to a tree, a door, or a table leg.<\/p>\n

Air Horn Tripwire<\/h4>\n
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Hate how obnoxious an air horn sounds?<\/p>\n

Well, so will intruders when it disrupts their sneaky infiltration into your property.<\/p>\n

To whip up this trap, you\u2019ll need to build a deadfall trap<\/a> above your air horn.<\/p>\n

Choose a flat rock and prop it up on some sticks. Let the trigger stick stay on top of the horn. The trigger stick should be attached to the line. Secure the other end of the line to a nearby tree.<\/p>\n

When a trespasser\u2019s leg gets caught on the tripwire, a domino effect happens\u2026<\/p>\n

The trigger stick will give out from beneath the rock.<\/p>\n

The rock will fall on the horn.<\/p>\n

The horn will make a deafening sound that wakes even the deepest sleepers.<\/p>\n

The enemy will crap their pants in shock and try to make a run for it.<\/p>\n

Pit Traps<\/h3>\n
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There\u2019s probably no booby trap more straightforward than a pit trap. It\u2019s really just a big hole in the ground.<\/p>\n

Before you dig the pit, look for a strategic location. Once you secure a spot, use an entrenching tool<\/a> to do the digging. Keep shoveling until it\u2019s deep enough to prevent an average-sized person from climbing their way out.<\/p>\n

When you\u2019re through making the pit, put a net on top of it and disguise it with leaves, rocks, and other debris.<\/p>\n

Also, remember the exact place you excavated the trap. You don\u2019t want to faceplant into a hole while you\u2019re in the middle of trimming and pruning your plants<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Dye Device<\/h3>\n

In a bank robbery, you know how robbers give bank tellers their demands? They normally command them to shove hundreds of thousands of dollars in a bag.<\/p>\n

The tellers may seem like they\u2019re giving in to the robbers\u2019 whims, but they actually have a trick up their sleeves \u2014 the dye pack. This nifty gizmo stains the cash a bright color, letting everyone know that it\u2019s stolen.<\/p>\n

You can take inspiration from the dye pack and apply it to your home defense.<\/p>\n

Just fill an automatic spray bottle with semi-permanent dye. You can set this up as soon as you see folks trespassing on your property.<\/p>\n

They won\u2019t just get surprised; they\u2019ll be so doused in dye that they\u2019ll look like cheap knockoffs of the creatures from the Avatar movie.<\/p>\n

Talking Booby Trap<\/h3>\n
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Most thieves are on edge when they turn up at a mark\u2019s home. They don\u2019t wanna get caught.<\/p>\n

So in the unlikely scenario that they breach past your defenses and enter your home, a talking booby trap can scare the living daylights out of them.<\/p>\n

This little device involves recording a special message or sound effect meant for home invaders. You\u2019re supposed to hide it somewhere clever, where the bad guys can activate it unknowingly.<\/p>\n

Once the gizmo is triggered, they\u2019ll hear the present you left for them loud and clear \u2014 they messed with the wrong home.<\/p>\n

For complete instructions on how to make a talking booby trap, take a look at this article<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n

Booby traps make a perfect addition to a home defense<\/a> plan \u2014 when you take the law, your family\u2019s safety, and common sense into consideration.<\/p>\n

Along with learning self-defense<\/a> and making key security upgrades<\/a> to your home, the booby traps we featured will help you win against the bad guys and keep your precious stockpile<\/a> safe.<\/p>\n

Just don\u2019t be too obvious when you build these traps to avoid getting unwanted attention from the neighbors.<\/p>\n

We hope you learned something from this! But if you wanna learn even more about home defense or making a foolproof SHTF plan<\/a>, you should check out our other articles.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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