🎄 Stay Safe This Holiday Season: Protect Yourself with Situational Awareness

The holidays are full of excitement—shopping, family gatherings, parties, and travel. But they’re also one of the busiest times of the year for thieves and opportunists. With crowded stores, distracted shoppers, and vehicles filled with gifts, the holiday season is prime time for crime.

At On Point Defense Training, we believe your safety should never take a back seat to your holiday plans. A few simple habits and a little awareness can make all the difference in keeping you safe this season.

🎁 1. Keep Situational Awareness Top of Mind

When you’re out and about, prioritize staying alert and engaged with your surroundings.

• Put your phone away while walking to and from your car.

• Scan your environment—who’s nearby, what’s happening, where are your exits?

• Trust your instincts. If something feels “off,” it probably is.

Situational awareness isn’t about living in fear—it’s about living prepared. Our upcoming Situational Awareness course teaches practical skills to help you stay alert, identify potential threats, and make confident, proactive decisions in everyday life.

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🚗 2. Protect Your Belongings in the Car

Thieves love the holidays because parking lots are packed with shoppers and vehicles filled with gifts.

• Lock your doors and close your windows—every time.

• Keep valuables out of sight. Don’t leave shopping bags, electronics, or purses visible.

• Park in well-lit, busy areas whenever possible.

• Unload gifts at home between stops if you have multiple errands.

A little extra caution now can save you from a big headache later.

🧠 3. Decisions Are More Important Than Techniques

When danger strikes, what matters most isn’t always how fast you draw—it’s how quickly you decide. That’s the foundation of our Image-Based Decisional Drills (IBDD) course. This class helps you strengthen your mental response to stress by practicing real-world scenarios. You’ll learn to recognize danger cues, make better decisions under pressure, and respond appropriately—because in a real encounter, decisions matter more than techniques.

This course pairs perfectly with our Situational Awareness training to help you become a well-rounded, confident protector.

👉 See both upcoming courses here

🛍️ 4. Make Safety a Holiday Habit

The habits you build now can keep you safer all year long. Whether it’s staying alert in parking lots, keeping your car secure, or trusting your intuition, these small actions help you stay in control of your environment.

At On Point Defense Training, our mission is to empower you to live safer, smarter, and more confidently. Join us this season and make awareness your best defense.

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