We’ve compiled a list of the best blog posts about holiday safety tips. These cover topics ranging from when you’re out shopping to traveling out-of-state to the proper winter attire. Don’t enter this holiday season unprepared and oblivious — these blog posts will help you be as ready and situationally aware as possible.
“Protecting Your Family While Shopping,” by Beth Alcazar
It’s one thing to remember to use good situational awareness and make wise decisions about safety when you are out by yourself. Add children to the mix, and it becomes a whole new level of complexity — especially considering ages and what the limitations or capabilities might be. Unfortunately, we never know when a violent encounter may occur. We might not have all the answers, but taking precautions now can help protect you and your children in unpredictable circumstances.
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“3 Handy Tips for Vehicle Security During the Holidays,” by John Caile
Now that the holidays are here, most of us will be spending a fair amount of time in our vehicles. In addition to normal activities, such as work and running errands, we will be busy visiting friends and family and, of course, shopping. Unfortunately, criminals are busier too. The holidays are essentially hunting season for them. They know that this season brings a greater chance of finding items worth stealing in cars, trucks and SUVs.
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“The Ultimate Guide to Dressing for Concealed Carry, Part 5: The Holidays,” by Scott W. Wagner
Winter brings an array of additional options for my off-duty concealed firearms carry. Cold-weather gear, sweaters (including traditionally gaudy “Christmas sweaters”), jackets and layering garments all give additional cover not only to “spare tires” and the like but also to firearms. However, not all cold-weather garments are created equal when it comes to concealed carry, and in 35 years of carrying concealed, I have an idea of what works and what doesn’t.
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“4 Holiday Safety Travel Tips,” by John Caile
Over the years, we’ve shared some of the unfortunate experiences men and women have had while traveling with firearms, many of them occurring during visits to family over the holidays. What most of these incidents have in common is a lack of awareness of the often-subtle issues that can create problems. This is especially important when you will be traveling outside your home state.
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“4 Holiday Home-Security Tips,” by Scott W. Wagner
It’s that time of year again. For the law-abiding among us, “that time of year” means Christmas and Hanukkah celebrations, which often include giving gifts to family, friends and those in need. For burglars and thieves, it’s time to fill their coffers with items that belong to other people. The items — your items — are often traded or pawned by these individuals. But they don’t have to be. With some simple holiday home-security tips, you can stop thieves in their tracks.
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