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Jon Barnhardt wrote:

Bruce Weldy wrote:

wounded horse wrote:Do you know anyone locally with garage space to rent cheap? Maybe someone retired and living alone without a car? I'd be advertising to find such a place. a trailer is just too easy to hitch up to a vehicle once the perp knows you're out of town.

That's why they make locks.

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and boltcutters and cordless metal saws...

Chicken/Egg scenario.

Personally I leave my trailer locked (door and hitch) inside my (locked) shop.

Bruce Weldy wrote:It would take a while to cut through ball lock in the picture. I have that one - it's pretty stout. Sure ain't gonna' happen with a boltcutter.

Certainly, storing inside is better....but I feel pretty safe with mine in the driveway locked up. Plus, I DON'T advertise what's inside. It's always tempting to put your band name or DJ service on the side - but, it's not worth it.

+1,000! If you make it very difficult to take what is not theirs, and extremely dangerous to get caught trying, you should be OK. There are no guarantees against theft, but making your property hazardous to their health is pretty darn good repellent. I, and at least 2 of my neighbors, have no qualms over protecting our property using any and all force available.

DJPhatman wrote:I feel obliged to chime in on this one, since I store my equipment outside, in a trailer, in my driveway. There is no harm in keeping equipment outside, just allow very cold equipment to "warm-up" before use. If you can't set up at least an hour or 3 before the gig, get yourself a portable heater. I have a multi-fuel "torpedo" type forced air heater that I picked up on craigslist for $35. Open a door, point the heater in, let her rip for a bit.

As for theft prevention, I live near one of the most crime-ridden areas of the metro Detroit area. If the would-be thieves get past my multipurpose locking systems, they must still contend with the very itchy trigger fingered neighbors around me. I am the newest neighbor when I bought in 2010. We all look out for each others properties, children, and guard them as if they were our own. Careful planning, and making sure everyone knows your intentions[/i,] makes would-be thieves think twice about trying to "obtain" your property.

Bruce Weldy wrote:It would take a while to cut through ball lock in the picture. I have that one - it's pretty stout. Sure ain't gonna' happen with a boltcutter.

Certainly, storing inside is better....but I feel pretty safe with mine in the driveway locked up. Plus, I DON'T advertise what's inside. It's always tempting to put your band name or DJ service on the side - but, it's not worth it.

+1,000! If you make it very difficult to take what is not theirs, and extremely dangerous to get caught trying, you should be OK. There are no guarantees against theft, but making your property hazardous to their health is pretty darn good repellent. I, and at least 2 of my neighbors, have no qualms over protecting our property using any and all force available.

DJPhatman wrote:

AntonZ wrote: Wow. Over here that would be looked at as humor only, for you guys it is actually serious. We understand the same language, share a passion, but there are quite some cultural differences as well. I find that fascinating. Also, I'm glad you people don't hate me. That and I live quite a bit away from you guys anyway

Bruce Weldy wrote:In Detroit, law-abiding citizens fear gun violence from criminals.

In Texas, the criminals fear gun violence from law-abiding citizens.

DJPhatman wrote:
Not true, anymore. Michigan law now states that unless you don't meet the legal requirements, you must be issued a CPL (concealed pistol license).

biggerrigger wrote:Pop Quiz= Either TX or AZ

biggerrigger wrote:Same goes for Ohio. Both my wife and I have been CCW holders for quite a while now. I have my CCW due to my line of work. I have been held at gun point 2 times in the last 7 years while at work. I decided that the 2nd time was the last time that will ever happen to me.