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YWHIC wrote:

lonewolf wrote:IMHO, pulling up and seeing activitiy/signs of occupation require law enforcement intervention. No sense in backing into a buzzsaw. Bolting a stove down will make it even more inviting as a stopover point. Perhaps flying an American Flag while you are there will let them now the place is occupied and they should avoid it.....of course that doesn't work well with the country as a whole, does it? Perhaps a sign that flashes "Occupado" or something.....just trying to help...

Sounds like a nice peaceful getaway for the most part, wish I had something like it tucked away somewhere. Try to get to know the local Border Patrol agents and the local law enforcement as well.

I got the local BP hub and Sheriff on my cell already..

I figured also a fresh fence and LOTS of new NO TRESSPASS signs may also act as a deterrent..

I located some mountable Solar Spot Lights I may mount up.. high on the local telephone poles near the road also.. they are motion activated and self-sufficient not sure if I am going to mount any on the structure??.. still alot of questions.. I may also dig a shallow trench and lay some barb wire in it.. just beyond same new low fence..

try to leave only 1 easy way in/out may be a good idea also..

Scott Murray wrote:My brother-in-law used to keep a travel trailer on his hunting lease in West Texas. Illegals broke a window to get entry. It must have been a regular stop on their route. Unless you're able to do a real good job with your physical security, I'd suggest you just leave the door unlocked. It will avoid the damage they'd do breaking in. And it doesn't sound like there'd be anything for them to steal.

If you see signs of them as you approach the cabin, don't attack. Back off and call the sheriff or the border patrol. Some of them might be armed and dangerous. And the property defense could be problematic. What exactly were they stealing? You don't want the legal hassle.

Now if you're in the cabin, and they try to break in, the fight's on.


Scott