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Holiday cheer shouldn’t come with preventable risks. We’re sharing the field-tested tactics we use with clients and students to stay safe while shopping, traveling, hosting, and running businesses during the busiest—and most tempting—time of the year for thieves and scammers. From the moment you enter a crowded mall to the time you unload gifts at home, you’ll hear simple habits that cut risk without killing the vibe.

We start with personal safety in public: how to carry wallets and bags so pickpockets pass you by, why a decoy wallet can buy precious seconds, and why group shopping and quick vehicle entry matter. Then we tackle parking lot realities, using light and positioning to your advantage, and choosing credit over debit to limit fraud fallout. At home, we focus on what actually works: locks, alarms, visible signage, smart camera placement, delivery instructions that beat porch pirates, and the underrated power of a trusted neighbor. We also unpack seasonal scam spotting—fake charity asks, phishing delivery texts, and shady links that mimic your favorite retailer—and the best ways to verify before you click.

Travelers get a full checklist: airport bag control, ID security, rideshare verification, and lawful firearm transport with reciprocity rules top of mind. We talk itinerary sharing, sober ride planning, and the small prep steps that pay off when delays or emergencies hit. For business owners, we cover deposit runs with varied routines, police escorts, staff training for robberies, working cameras at critical points, solid internal comms, and hiring practices that reduce internal theft during seasonal spikes. It’s a practical, no-drama guide designed to keep you, your family, and your team safe while you enjoy the season.

If this helped, follow the show, share it with someone you care about, and leave a quick review so others can find these tips faster. What’s the one safety habit you swear by during the holidays?

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A slow-burn relationship that turned into total control. Years of gaslighting, tracking, and violence. And then a plan strong enough to carry a mother and child into the night and toward safety. That’s the spine of our conversation with survivor, martial arts and firearms instructor, and new author, Kas McGuire—an honest, practical, and deeply human tour through what domestic violence really looks like and what it takes to fight back.

We dig into how abuse begins with small concessions—friends dismissed, clothes policed, money and documents “kept safe”—and how those moments add up to a cage. Kas explains why leaving is often the most dangerous moment, how she documented threats and injuries, and the steps she took to escape. From there, we go beyond technique to the heart of self-defense: mental readiness. Kas’s approach blends situational awareness, decision-making under stress, and emotional aftercare, because the legal and psychological aftermath can hit as hard as the event itself.

We also tackle workplace safety and domestic violence spillover. Employers can save lives with clear policies, safe escort plans, private check-ins, and direct links to local resources. Technology shows up as both shield and sword; we cover location sharing pitfalls, hidden trackers, and account hygiene that can reduce risk. Through it all, Kas’s new psychological thriller, Water Cure, turns lived experience into a story that educates without exploiting, giving readers a way to recognize red flags and a language to ask for help.

If you care about prevention, teach red flags early. If you lead a team, build policies that protect. If you instruct, train minds as much as hands. And if you’re surviving, you are not alone. Listen, share with someone who needs it, and leave a rating to help more people find this conversation.

For immediate help contact, National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, text START to 88788, or visit https://www.thehotline.org/ or call 911

Follow Kas or contact her Kas McGuire Author on Facebook, Starsnoopdogg on YouTube, TikToc, or Instagram, At MMAOK.com. Also for any professional contacts on LinkedIn @kasmcguire. Read more in an interview in the Armed Lifestyle online Magazine, https://www.armedlifestylemagazine.com/read/november-2022

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We are the only member-based, American legal protection provider dedicated to the preservation of individual liberty, for responsible freedom loving people in the United States. Our core program includes unlimited legal defense both criminally and civilly, expert witness fees, psychological support, and gun replacement. To signup go to Protect with Bear and use code 'BTT" at checkout for a 10% discount.

The official drink of The Armed Guardian Podcast. Check out all their coffee, teas, and Coco's in the link in the show notes. Get a special discount by using the coupon code "BRIAM10". https://www.blackoutcoffee.com?p=HkU3v6Jqi

To reach us on topics, suggestions or guest referrals email us at brian@thearmedguardianpodcast.com. This podcast is sponsored by Right To Bear Legal Protection and Blackout Coffee
Our motto is: Learn, Train, & Survive!

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Ready for a clear roadmap of where Armed Guardian is heading next? We close the season by sharing what we learned, what resonated, and how we’re leveling up the show with a tighter cadence, sharper topics, and guests who’ve lived the stakes. It’s a grounded plan for anyone serious about personal safety, smarter training, and responsible carry.

We’re moving to a consistent release schedule—new episodes every other Monday morning—so you can build a routine around learning and practice. Then we dive into what’s ahead: conversations with a domestic violence survivor and self-defense instructor on risk assessment and recovery, a women’s firearms instructor on building confident fundamentals and addressing human trafficking awareness, and competition shooters translating pressure-tested skills into practical drills. We’ll also bring on a magazine publisher to help you cut through the noise and focus on gear and methods that actually work.

Training sits at the center of our approach. We outline how to evaluate instructors, read safety culture, set measurable goals, and avoid classes that overpromise and underdeliver. Expect more EDC breakdowns with first aid integration, realistic preparedness for disasters, and less-lethal tools that fit the situations most people face. And because protection isn’t just hardware and reps, we unpack self-defense insurance: coverage differences, common exclusions, and special considerations for security professionals and first responders.

We’re grateful for the community that formed around the show, from early shares to thoughtful feedback that shaped our direction. Want to help steer what’s next? Email your questions, topics, or guest ideas to podcast@blueberrytactical.com. If this roadmap resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend who trains, and leave a quick review so more people find practical, responsible guidance on their path to being prepared.

The official drink of The Armed Guardian Podcast. Check out all their coffee, teas, and Coco's in the link in the show notes. Get a special discount by using the coupon code "BRIAM10". https://www.blackoutcoffee.com?p=HkU3v6Jqi

To reach us on topics, suggestions or guest referrals email us at brian@thearmedguardianpodcast.com. This podcast is sponsored by Right To Bear Legal Protection and Blackout Coffee
Our motto is: Learn, Train, & Survive!

Check out out webpage, www.thearmedguardianpodcast.com and our Facebook page.