Tis The Season

Crime is up this time of year, every year.
 
Take a sensible approach.
 
Home Safety is the first place you should put focus on.
Lock you vehicle when unattended, even at home.
Keep outdoor lights on.
Keep your doors locked, yes to the deadbolt.
Keep your drapes pulled together, it may not be the HOA Award Committee watching your house & stuff you’re putting under your tree.
Keep your home defense firearm close by and handy and at the ready. If you are in possession of a carry handgun, carry it. Yes, even at home.
Hearing a knock or the doorbell usually makes people anxious and children nuts to see who is bringing the next gift and for who. Make sure it is the delivery guy or a visitor who is actually welcome. Use your lights and peepholes for the reason they were designed. In other words, use them.
 
 
When traveling to Grandmas, Situational Awareness is key. Crime is Random, so your #1 Best defense is your level of Awareness.
 When stopping at quick stops or rest areas, be aware of the comings and goings of others. Especially the ones who do not seem to be coming or going, but lingering around watching….
Don’t let your gadgets prevent you from being observant. As great as technology is, it is also a major distraction these days. Look up and around occasionally, it may be your life you’re saving.
 
 
Shopping isn’t much better. Pre-teens and teens often want to “go on their own” upon arriving at a shopping mall or other large shopping venue. Make sure you have a designated time and place to reunite after a shopping spree. Even in the case of some emergency, a predetermined rally point may offer you and your family members just the edge you need to evade and escape some sort of attack, fire or other emergency.

Know where all the exits are, you never know when you may have to use one.

Don’t lock presents in your vehicle while you shop, visible to whomever may be window shopping.

Lock you vehicle when unattended, even at home.
 
 
 
 
 These few suggestions and some common sense will keep you and your family safe. For more, sign up for one of our classes under the Crime Prevention Series. Refuse to be A Victim, Violence is Real or Personal Self Defense. We also have Home Invasion and Home Safety classes available.

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Survival Staff