Get one of those and set it up near your front yard so that anyone who doesn't know where it is and how to avoid it will trigger it:
I have this but there may be better or cheaper available
NTA - And if installing a fence is too much money, then consider putting in a couple motion activated water sprayers. Then when your kids want to use the area, just turn it off.
They're mostly to deter wildlife eating your garden, but they'll work on entitled people, too. You can get one for about $50. Here's a link to one.
My neighbors got one of those motion activated sprinklers to keep deer out of their garden. I’m sure it would aid your problem too! I think they paid $40 for it at Jerry’s. Here’s a similar one I found on Amazon to give you an idea:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078R6PRZ6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_phbjEbNHNXW2Z
If you buy a gun do your research to figure out the right one for you before you purchase. Don't buy a gun in Seattle, the additional tax isn't worth it. Just take the drive north to a place like Precise Shooter in Lynnwood for example.
Guns should not be used for stopping crimes where your or other lives are not at risk. If your car is being broken into, someone is looting your shed, whatever you should stay in your home and call 911. There are classes you can take that will give you the only justifiable reasons to use a firearm.
Almost if not all shooting ranges allow you to rent before you buy. I would recommend that you take a training class before you rent or purchase if you don't have any training already. Also an FYI most shooting ranges will not allow you to rent a firearm if you are alone, so you will need to bring a friend to do so.
West Coast Armory for example has a number of classes right up your alley. Just as an FYI I don't work for them nor am I affiliated in anyway. Two that would be good for you would be:
Right On Target - Entry Level Handgun
Right on Target- Introduction to Home Defense
In addition to a firearm, if you own your home or condo there are some easy steps you could take to make it more secure. Things like Door Jamb armor for example make it almost impossible for someone to just kick down your door and be in your home in seconds. If you have someone coming into your backyard at night you can get motion activated lights and even sprinklers.
Get a safe for your firearm to store it in while you are not at home.
If you do not own your home, condo or apartment, there are devices you can buy to make it a tiny bit harder to run off with, without having to bolt it to the floor. Like this which is designed for a vehicle, but you could use the attached cable to wrap around something that cannot be easily destroyed like the headboard on your bed, the metal frame of a large piece of furniture, or a sturdy metal railing.
If you have questions places like /r/homedefense has a number of people that would be willing to help answer questions. /r/guns has a great FAQ that might answer a number of your questions as well.
I posted this previously, reposting it for you.
If you buy a gun do your research to figure out the right one for you before you purchase. Don't buy a gun in Seattle, the additional tax isn't worth it. Just take the drive north to a place like Precise Shooter in Lynnwood for example.
Guns should not be used for stopping crimes where your or other lives are not at risk. If your car is being broken into, someone is looting your shed, whatever you should stay in your home and call 911. There are classes you can take that will give you the only justifiable reasons to use a firearm.
Almost if not all shooting ranges allow you to rent before you buy I would recommend that you take a training class before you rent or purchase if you don't have any training already. Also an FYI most shooting ranges will not allow you to rent a firearm if you are alone, so you will need to bring a friend to do so.
West Coast Armory for example has a number of classes right up your alley. Just as an FYI I don't work for them nor am I affiliated in anyway. Two that would be good for you would be:
Right On Target - Entry Level Handgun
Right on Target- Introduction to Home Defense
In addition to a firearm, if you own your home or condo there are some easy steps you could take to make it more secure. Things like Door Jamb armor for example make it almost impossible for someone to just kick down your door and be in your home in seconds. If you have someone coming into your backyard at night you can get motion activated lights and even sprinklers.
Get a safe for your firearm to store it in while you are not at home.
If you do not own your home, condo or apartment, there are devices you can buy to make it a tiny bit harder to run off with, without having to bolt it to the floor. Like this which is designed for a vehicle, but you could use the attached cable to wrap around something that cannot be easily destroyed like the headboard on your bed, the metal frame of a large piece of furniture, or a sturdy metal railing.
If you have questions places like /r/homedefense has a number of people that would be willing to help answer questions. /r/guns has a great FAQ that might answer a number of your questions as well. /r/wa_guns can help with Washington state specific questions.
Using a motion activated sprinkler, I was able to successfully train the neighbor's cat not to poop in our sandbox. Effective, humane, entertaining.
You could get a motion activated sprinkler. Super easy to use and humane. Worth the price in entertainment value alone.
If you're willing to throw money at the problem, you could consider a motion activated sprinkler. Here's the first example I found on Amazon:
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You could also try dusting the ground around the cage with cayenne pepper. Cats are sensitive to the spiciness, but birds are not. At least according to google.
Seems a little less surefire than the sprinkler, and you'd have to reapply every evening if your area is windy. But it's cheaper than the sprinkler.
Good luck!
Low powered airsoft gun. Won't kill it, but it will remember...
Or this
https://www.amazon.com/Hoont-Garden-Motion-Activated-Blaster/dp/B078R6PRZ6
These usually run around $50,
These are super fun to watch...
Haven't set it up myself, but should be possible with IFTTT if you have compatible devices. Something like Arlo Motion Detection > Turn on Rachio Sprinklers.
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I've also seen these for sale: https://www.amazon.com/Hoont-Garden-Motion-Activated-Blaster/dp/B078R6PRZ6/
What’s the problem?
This worked great for keeping the neighbor’s dog from shitting on my lawn.
> Hoont Cobra Yard and Garden Motion Activated Water Blaster - Animal Rodent Repellent
No trespassing sign on a post that's hiding a few of these:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078R6PRZ6/