Let’s say you’re upstairs with your family, and you hear someone breaking in downstairs. The intruder is likely already nervous about what they’re doing. Instead of grabbing a weapon immediately, what if you used an Aztec death whistle to scare them off?
If you haven’t heard one before, look it up—it’s terrifying and could give you a psychological advantage. It might even make them leave without you having to confront them directly.
What do you think? Could this actually work?
If I think there’s someone in my house, the last thing I’m grabbing is a whistle.
Ivan said:
If I think there’s someone in my house, the last thing I’m grabbing is a whistle.
I’d stick with a Glock for situations like that.
Ivan said:
If I think there’s someone in my house, the last thing I’m grabbing is a whistle.
I’d stick with a Glock for situations like that.
But a Glock doesn’t make a scary sound when you blow into it.
@StephieStephie
How do you know? Have you tried?
Ivan said:
If I think there’s someone in my house, the last thing I’m grabbing is a whistle.
I’d stick with a Glock for situations like that.
You could record the whistle sound and have it triggered by a tripwire. That would definitely make someone think twice.
Ivan said:
If I think there’s someone in my house, the last thing I’m grabbing is a whistle.
But have you actually listened to the sound of the whistle? It’s seriously unnerving.
@MikeMouse
“Alexa, play the sound of a shotgun racking.”
Alexa: “Alright, here’s the sound of a shotgun. clack-clack Run, you criminal son of a bitch!”
Callen said:
@MikeMouse
“Alexa, play the sound of a shotgun racking.”
Alexa: “Alright, here’s the sound of a shotgun. clack-clack Run, you criminal son of a bitch!”
This is gold. I might actually set this up for fun.
@Charlie
It’s brilliant. Though I’d maybe try switching to Alexa myself—Google censors too much.
Callen said:
@MikeMouse
“Alexa, play the sound of a shotgun racking.”
Alexa: “Alright, here’s the sound of a shotgun. clack-clack Run, you criminal son of a bitch!”
Check this one out—it’s even better:
@MikeMouse
I get your point about not wanting to confront someone, but I still think scaring them off is better than shooting. You avoid legal headaches and don’t have to deal with the guilt afterward.
@Brady
That’s true, but remember—if you have to defend yourself, it’s going to change how your family views your home forever. The goal is to avoid that situation entirely if possible.
This whole whistle idea is risky. If someone’s breaking in, you should assume they’re dangerous and not rely on them being scared by a noise. Reinforce your home first—strong doors, window locks, alarms. But if it comes to a confrontation, your priority should be protecting yourself and your family.
@Rich
This feels like overkill. Most home invasions aren’t as extreme as what you’re describing. Are you assuming everyone lives in a high-crime area?
@Rich
It’s not about being paranoid—it’s about being prepared. You never know what kind of situation you might face.
If you’re going to scream, just do it yourself. It might actually psych you up for the situation.
Better option: get a home alarm system. If you clearly see the intruder and they’re a threat, deal with them directly. No whistles or weird warnings.
As fun as it sounds to freak someone out with a whistle, a basic alarm system is way more effective. It does the job without you needing to wake up and react instantly.
Most people imagine themselves as heroes in these scenarios, but the aftermath of shooting someone would be life-changing. The whistle is just about avoiding that if possible.