When society breaks down and the authorities can't help you, will you be ready to protect your family?In this no-nonsense guide to home defense during civil unrest, preparedness expert Jasper Cole strips away the tactical fantasy and Hollywood myths to deliver brutally honest, field-tested strategies for defending your home and family when law enforcement is overwhelmed or absent.Unlike theoretical survival guides written by armchair preppers, Cole draws on fifteen years of studying actual civil unrest scenarios from the LA riots to Hurricane Katrina to the 2020 summer riots in order to teach you what actually works when desperate people target your property.What You'll Learn: The Real Threats: Understand the three waves of attackers during civil breakdown and why your biggest threat isn't who you think it is72-Hour Rapid Response: Implement immediate security protocols that can be executed in one weekend, before crisis hitsFortification Without a Fortress: Harden your home's weak points using ordinary materials that don't advertise you're a prepperTactical Defensive Positions: Create effective fields of fire and defensive positions using your home's natural terrain...no military training requiredThe Psychology of Deterrence: Make your home look like more trouble than it's worth without painting a target on yourselfNeighborhood Defense Networks: Build and coordinate with trusted neighbors to multiply your defensive capabilityOperational Security: Protect your supplies without broadcasting that you're prepared...critical OPSEC strategies that keep you off target listsRules of Engagement: Know exactly when to use force, how much force to use, and when to retreat instead of standing your ground