Basic guide for ghost hunting – Part 20

So you have watched TAPS and you think you are now ready to dive into the fun world of the paranormal. Hold on there Chief, allow me to explain some things about the paranormal investigation you may have not thought of.

the first thing you should realise is that a lot of the local haunts you may be heading to are in fact private property. So do not go to any location without permission from the owner.

Another thing do not go to a grave yard at night, this may seem like the thing to do but it is not and it is trespassing.

Second, lets say you have permission to go to a location, what do you bring? The TAPS guys have everything but some of that stuff is very expensive. All you need are a couple cameras and tape recorders and a compass. The cameras should be used if activity occurs canvass the are with photos. The tape recorders should be used for EVP phenomenon you know ask a question get an answer on tape that you did not hear with your ears. The compass is the poor mans EMF meter. The needle of the compass will rotate if it comes in contact with magnetic fields.

Third, Think about this, and think very hard about it. Not all ghosts or spirits are one of two types residual or intelligent, there are in fact non human entity’s that’s correct, demons. These things can follow you home make you sick and piss you off all in the same day. If this happens consult a church or kiss your TAPS watching ass good bye. Not only demons but some cases have reported spirit attachment this is were a ghost follows you every where including your home your bed every where.

Fourth, What will you do if something really happens? Can you really handle seeing something occur before your eyes that has no logical explanation? What if something attacks you and scratches you or bites you? I have seen some really weird stuff and let me tell you it weighs on your mind forcing you to re-think some beliefs you may have about life in general. Often times hauntings are accompanied by a tragic story. The back story alone could make you depressed. Suicide and murder are often involved in the back story or maybe even cults or devil worship. All these things could have deep psychological impact on your fragile little brain. What if you get an EVP of a child yelling for his mother and sounds deathly afraid? These things happen whether or not it is a child that has died or a demon messing with your brain in hopes that you die is the question. If things get too deep just leave the place, you are out to have fun not have a mental episode.

Lets sum this up by saying if investigating the paranormal is something you want to do, do it. Safety should be a main priority do not go alone and get permission these things are the two most important things to remember. Now enjoy.