r/homedefense is a subreddit with 116k members. The community frequently discusses security, camera, home defense, home, and security cameras, and they frequently recommend/review camera system, outdoor camera, and outdoor security camera.
Anything related to defending your personal Home & Family.
Residential alarms, security cameras, lighting, door & window fortification, and locks. Firearm selection, Safes, and proper use. Safety plans, preparation, tactics, 911 response. Panic room/Weather shelters, Utility outages. Trespassing and No-knock warrant discussion.
Warning: This sub doesn't offer comforting sympathetic "thoughts & prayers." You will get construction criticism to improve your Home Defense set-up, weapons & tactics.
Popular Topics in r/homedefense
#1
Security
115 posts
#2
Camera
73 posts
#3
Home Defense
52 posts
#4
Home
49 posts
#5
Security Cameras
31 posts
#6
Door
29 posts
#7
Defense
21 posts
#8
System
19 posts
#9
Door Security
16 posts
#10
Break In
16 posts
Products Discussed in r/homedefense
Camera System
30 reviews
#1
Reolink
4.3★ from 10 reviews
#2
Ubiquiti
4.5★ from 10 reviews
#3
Lorex
2.3★ from 4 reviews
Outdoor Camera
28 reviews
#1
Reolink
4.0★ from 10 reviews
#2
Dahua
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#3
Eufy
4.0★ from 2 reviews
Outdoor Security Camera
22 reviews
#1
YI
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
Reolink
4.5★ from 2 reviews
#3
Dahua
4.5★ from 2 reviews
Member Growth in r/homedefense
Yearly
+7k members(6.5%)
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Last updated: July 12, 2026