Defense Some survival scenarios may force you into the position of defending yourself, your home, and your family. The best defense according to any survival skills guide is a good offense. Place traps, plant handy weapons out of sight that you can access if you are away from a protected area, and of course, build a protected area. The houses have poor defenses. They have too many ways to get in and out. A good defense means having a single entry point and an emergency exit. That's all. Prepare a good defense by having long-handled weapons with pointed ends or a good rifle or pistol. The former is preferable as you won't run out of bullets. A good attack also means being creative in hiding. Dig a trench and cover it with wood and cover it with brush, dirt or anything else camouflage