Buckeye Shooting Center

Course Description:
This course introduces students to the principles of situational awareness and personal safety. Students will learn how to identify potential threats, recognize unusual behavior, improve observation skills, and make sound decisions to avoid danger whenever possible.

Course Objectives:
Students will learn how to:

• Understand the importance of situational awareness
• Recognize the levels of awareness in everyday life
• Identify pre-attack indicators and suspicious behavior
• Reduce distractions that can make them vulnerable
• Use avoidance and de-escalation strategies
• Make safer decisions in public and private settings

Topics Covered:

• What situational awareness is and why it matters
• Awareness levels and mindset
• Common criminal tactics and pre-attack cues
• Environmental scanning techniques
• Managing distractions and staying alert
• Avoidance, escape, and de-escalation options
• Applying situational awareness at home, in vehicles, and in public places

Training Methods:

• Classroom instruction
• Group discussion
• Real-world examples
• Scenario-based learning

Required Equipment:

• Note-taking materials
• Comfortable clothing
• Positive attitude and willingness to participate

Completion Requirements:
Students must attend the full class and participate in classroom discussion and scenario exercises.

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