Owners are also legally responsible if a bullet from a firearm should exit the home and injure a person or damage property, he said. Anyone physically unable to operate a gun or who is afraid of a gun should pursue other home protection options, he said. I guess just start with the doors of the house. Neufeld of the Amarillo Police Department Crime Prevention Unit. Storm windows can be one auxiliary lock.
Hardware stores sell auxiliary locks with a simple thumb screw that block the tracks of windows.
Then a simple nail or rod can lock the window. In the event of an emergency like a fire where you have to get out of the house, you don't want to be looking for a screwdriver. The best way to protect a home is common sense, he said. When you're leaving your house, take an extra minute to make sure all your doors and windows are locked. Home owners also can call the crime prevention unit for a free home security survey, he said.