Home security system recommendations in MD?

bimmertt · 04-25-2011, 08:15 PM

Not the best place to ask, but I figured I would try

Anyone have any recommendations for home security? I am getting tired of paying for my existing home security when the provider has yet to come and give me a tutorial the 2 years I have lived here (even after several phone calls). I pay $26.50/month and would like to stay around that rate.

cssnms · 04-25-2011, 08:46 PM

I have ADT. Happy so far. They explained everything to us in person when we got the system installed. If you are a member of USAA you can get a reduced rate.

System works great! Had the fire dept show up during my kid's Halloween party, cause the fog machine set off the smoke detector. A little embarassing but the kids thought it was great.

bimmertt · 04-25-2011, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by cssnms

I have ADT. Happy so far. They explained everything to us in person when we got the system installed. If you are a member of USAA you can get a reduced rate.

System works great! Had the fire dept show up during my kid's Halloween party, cause the fog machine set off the smoke detector. A little embarassing but the kids thought it was great.

Thanks! I will check them out. How much is monthly monitoring if you dont mind me asking?

cssnms · 04-26-2011, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by bimmertt

Thanks! I will check them out. How much is monthly monitoring if you dont mind me asking?

I pay a discounted rate for USAA members and I think it's like $19+ per month maybe??? but not 100% postive though. If I recall correctly the install was free but I had to sign up for something like a 3 yr contract, again this was a program special for USAA members, not sure what the standard retail deal is.

dc5_champ88 · 04-26-2011, 03:50 PM

still not that bad

Cptn Mo 703 · 04-26-2011, 03:55 PM

Might want to give these options a try

Spydeputy · 04-26-2011, 05:28 PM

10:32!
Glock, Model-22, and a Model-27 for back up.
And of course, 180 grain Federal Hydra-Shok rounds
^^^Your pooch is a great back up too!^^^

Cptn Mo 703 · 04-26-2011, 06:46 PM

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10:32!
Glock 22 and a 27 for back up.
^^^Your pooch is a great back up too!^^^

i wish that pup was mine!!! She is a beauty... Mossberg 590 and Springfield 1911 is next for me!!

amandas · 05-01-2011, 04:36 AM

Brink home security is the best alternate, and you should try this.

Spydeputy · 05-01-2011, 05:28 AM

I installed a DSC System, not one issue in 16 years. Monitored by Protection One. They always call 1st before the police to prevent false alarm costs assessed by the county. Which most jurisdictions do now.

bimmertt · 05-01-2011, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Spydeputy

I installed a DSC System, not one issue in 16 years. Monitored by Protection One. They always call 1st before the police to prevent false alarm costs assessed by the county. Which most jurisdictions do now.

So do you think protection one can use the existing system in my home? Their prices seem reasonable.

ceb · 05-01-2011, 07:44 PM

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So do you think protection one can use the existing system in my home? Their prices seem reasonable.

PM me if you want. My son does this.

Spydeputy · 05-02-2011, 07:44 AM

Yes, Protection One is my monitoring company. I pay $24/ month which includes maintenance of my system. If what you have has some age to it you may want to conceder that too with the monitoring. Protection One will monitor whatever alarm system you have. I think ADT and Brinks, now Broadview may require their system installed. Protection One is the second largest alarm co. in the USA. Please feel free to PM me with your questions.
dave

EngineCo52 · 05-03-2011, 08:33 PM

idk about VA but in know MD if you have so many False alarm activations where the police have to respond they will start fining you!!

here is my protection

Cptn Mo 703 · 05-03-2011, 08:44 PM

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idk about VA but in know MD if you have so many False alarm activations where the police have to respond they will start fining you!!

here is my protection

I want a rifle so bad but i think i might get the mossberg first!! Any recommendations on one?

Morkel · 06-16-2011, 05:00 AM

Security systems if installed in your home could prove to be of additional benefit as it will help you feel secure from burglars and thieves. It is loaded with the latest hi-tech features to suit the home security needs of a person and you could even avail them at great deals online.

EngineCo52 · 06-25-2011, 12:52 AM

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I want a rifle so bad but i think i might get the mossberg first!! Any recommendations on one?

Cptn i would go with a Mossberg 500, if your going more for a home protection...its the shot gun most police agencies use so you can upgrade the hell out of them

Cptn Mo 703 · 06-27-2011, 06:09 PM

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Cptn i would go with a Mossberg 500, if your going more for a home protection...its the shot gun most police agencies use so you can upgrade the hell out of them

i was looking at the 500 but i think im leaning towards the 590. I had some fun with an ar-15 yesterday, thats a great gun, but when the gun show comes here in a month im going to get one of the mossbergs with some goodies on it.

EngineCo52 · 06-28-2011, 08:09 PM

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i was looking at the 500 but i think im leaning towards the 590. I had some fun with an ar-15 yesterday, thats a great gun, but when the gun show comes here in a month im going to get one of the mossbergs with some goodies on it.

where is a gun show at?? AR's are great guns and sooooo many upgrades for their user...we could also do a Gun Show Ride if people on here were interested!

Cptn Mo 703 · 06-29-2011, 06:01 PM

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where is a gun show at?? AR's are great guns and sooooo many upgrades for their user...we could also do a Gun Show Ride if people on here were interested!

http://thenationsgunshow.com/

EngineCo52 · 06-30-2011, 04:26 PM

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http://thenationsgunshow.com/

thx

ScottinSSMD · 06-30-2011, 08:41 PM

As a builder I have a couple of good groups to recommend. Small local setups that have equipment that others can work on if you sell the house and not proprietary as some of the bigger ones.

Ultraguard Security. Fred Gray is the Owner and does most of our whole house remodels and new homes. Based out of Gaithersburg. Also does home theater, cameras, etc.

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