THEFTS hints

[wow]

Each year we have an increase in thefts during this time of year (Sept to Mar).
I have posted this in the past
But to protect your property there are a few things you can do and they will also help the LEOs.
If an item has a serial number record it, with value and a picture on a cd.
Get a cheap engraver and engrave your initials under a grip, barrel forearm or stock. Put it somewhere it cannot be seen on your bows or guns.
On your cameras put your name or an Identifying number on the front face, etch it deep.
Put an identifying mark or number on your gear, 4 wheelers, jeeps anything.
Record these items along with the identifiers and put the cd, stick or what ever you use up and add to or take away as needed.
On vehicles etch a small plate of thin plastic and drop it in the window channel
Do not leave weapons in plain sight in your vehicle cover them up.
I was an investigator for a while (10 plus) and most people did not have a clue to what the serial numbers were. All they could tell me was Its a 22 Savage.
I did some work on a tractor and used liquid steel 10 years ago, my thumb print is still there.
Please add to with any thing that you use to identify your gear. just remember it needs to be non removable and in a place you know and can ID and recorded.
Do whatever it takes. Do not give your only copy to the LEOs make one and you keep the original. The popo do lose things. I lost a pen in 1985 I think.

[Johnny quest]

Thanks,anything to beat those crackheads at this.

[Shoe]

I have a book, at home, that I record all my guns and serial numbers. Am thinking about taking photos and put in the book. One thing that I do, take off the butt plate and tape a piece of paper with my name and address on it. Doubt if a crook would think of looking there...then if the police find the gun they can take the plate off and see my name.....Shoe

[quarterback]

Thank you so much for the reminders. These are great ideas.

[wow]

If you mark an item be sure to make to where the thief will have to leave a mark. You can brand a stock in the same area.
The biggest thing is to think like a thief then one up them.

[wow]

Up for the weekend.

[wow]

With all the vidio equipment in our phones we should keep sd with it all on in a safe place

[miket]

Good info, thanks

[Grndchecker]

Good info, three weeks too late for me, but I will use these tips on the equipment that I have to replace.

[boy wonder]

I took photos of all my guns with the serial# written on a piece of paper in black marker. Thanks for the reminder, I've bought a few since then.

[dustoffer]

Not only keep a record of firearms and serial numbers, but as others have posted, any and everything of value--whether window-mounted AC units, gas grills, small dorm-type refrigerators, etc. And, perhaps nearly as important, make multiple copies and give a copy to your son, your mother, your buddy, etc. to keep just to make sure you still have the record if something happens to your copy. Also, electronic media--SD cards, DVDs, CDs, etc can get corrupted, so my advice is to print a copy of it as well.

[elkbowhunter]

Thanks for the reminder!!

[wow]

ttt

[Playa]

Not only keep a record of firearms and serial numbers, but as others have posted, any and everything of value--whether window-mounted AC units, gas grills, small dorm-type refrigerators, etc. And, perhaps nearly as important, make multiple copies and give a copy to your son, your mother, your buddy, etc. to keep just to make sure you still have the record if something happens to your copy. Also, electronic media--SD cards, DVDs, CDs, etc can get corrupted, so my advice is to print a copy of it as well.

This! I have a flash drive, but also have printed copies of serialized items & photos in a cloud based drive

[Biggs]

Email pics and serial numbers to yourself... Then they will always be there