REFUSE TO BE A VICTIM TAMPA!
Welcome to Refuse To Be A Victim® Tampa
web site! This is an NRA (National Rifle Association) sponsored course, but it covers
much more than firearms!
In fact, it has little to do with firearms.
Plus, you'll find an on-line discussion forum below where you can participate to
voice
your opinion on the best ways you Refuse To Be A Victim® of
crime.
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Click any link below to go to that section:
Refuse To Be A Victim® is NRA’s award-winning
personal safety and crime prevention program. These sought-after seminars
teach participants how to improve their personal safety strategies, and what
techniques and tactics can be used to help avoid becoming easy victims of crime
and criminals. In general, seminars heighten public awareness of what can and
should be done to stay safe.
The material covered in the NRA Refuse To Be A Victim®
seminar is designed for those participants seeking an introduction to
greater awareness to increase their personal safety.
The Refuse To Be A Victim® seminar is (3) three hours long.
You can see the NRA introduction video for this seminar by clicking
here (YouTube video on this course).
Tuition is only $30 ($50 per couple) to cover materials and facilities costs.
The seminar is open to the public, but space is limited and pre-registration is
required. If you're interested in this seminar, please contact me via email at
john@floridafirearmsinstructor.com or
call (813) 963-1823 to reserve a seat.
This workshop is not a firearm or self defense training and
there is no physical contact during the class. Requirements to take the
class are 18 years or older and successfully complete the seminar.
Tuition includes the course fee and required class materials
Class Information: Registration will close when
maximum class size is reached (maximum 20 students per class). Also,
I have set up my training to be portable and can teach at your location with a
minimum of five (5) students.
SEMINAR OUTLINE: (click on any link for a brief description)
| Psychology of Criminal
Predators: Ever wonder if there's any semblance to the criminal mind
from person-to-person? We'll discuss how to help you identify a criminal
predator to protect yourself. |
| Mental Preparedness: The
key here is to be aware of your surroundings, be alert and clearly understand
any possible threats. |
| Home Security: Never hide an extra key
under a mat, a flower pot or any other easily accessible place!
| Best way to secure your house to prevent a possible break-in. |
| What to do if someone comes to your home while you're there. |
| Windows & doors: how to best secure them. |
| Door Viewers: Virtually ever home has a 'peep' hole at the front door to
see who is at the front door. However, is it a wide-angle viewer and
the proper height for everyone in the household? |
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| Physical Security: What items on
your person can you use as a weapon if necessary? We'll teach you that! |
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Workplace Security: If a co-worker
shows any form of violence, threatens you or has an emotional anger outburst,
immediately contact your supervisor and ,make sure that they get security and
human resources involved. You can be saving many lives including your
own! |
| Parents & Children:
| Internet security: be sure to use an ISP (Internet Service
Provider) that has parental controls to block adult material. |
| Violence: let your children know that if they become aware of a fellow
student who has threatened violence against others, seek help immediately
and tell them not to attempt to resolve it themselves. |
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| Senior Citizens &
Disabilities: Seniors and those with disabilities are some of
our most vulnerable in our society. Criminals are awaiting to take
advantage of anyone they can easily do so. We'll teach you how to
protect your loved ones even if they're in a residential care facility.
This will include licensing and certification information so you can research
the institution and staff. |
| Automobile Security: Ever
get bumped while driving in your car? Criminals use this type of staged
auto accident to steal your car, cause you harm or possible insurance fraud.
If you're involved in this be sure to stay in your car, call the police and
only crack your window slightly to talk to those involved or asking questions.
The main thing is to protect yourself! |
| Out of Town Travel: Everyone
plans extensively for a vacation or trip. But, how often do they look at
crime statistics in the areas in which you'll stay. We'll teach you what
to do before leaving on a trip. When traveling abroad learn their
customs, behaviors and accepted ways of doing things. You'll enjoy it
much better without worrying about offending anyone. |
| Technological Security:
Ever give your debit or credit card to a server and they walk off with it to
process your payment? Well, you really don't know exactly what they did
with it! We'll teach you how to protect yourself plus protecting
yourself over the Internet when you order products. |
| Personal Protection Devices:
Use a personal alarm, pepper spray, mace, firearm or another device...but
be sure you know the law and regulations regarding the use of these items.
Be sure to understand them and become thoroughly familiar with whatever device
you choose. |
| Personal Security: if you're in an
elevator and feel uncomfortable for any reason, do not press STOP or the
'Call' button. Press several buttons for upcoming floors and exit the
first chance you get! |
| Domestic Violence: Unfortunately
this is part of today's life. How should you best protect yourself and
prevent domestic violence? We'll show you how to refuse to be a
victim of domestic violence! |
| Stalking: OK, it will never happen to
you! But, what if it does? Again, knowledge is your best defense.
Learn how to best handle this difficult situation without getting yourself
into a legal predicament. |
The seminar is structured to be approximately three (3) hours long at a
reasonable cost of only $30.00 per person or $50.00 for a couple. You'll
get a student packet that consists of:
Refuse To Be A Victim® Student’s Handbook, Refuse To Be A Victim® Student’s
Handbook Firearm Supplement, Refuse To Be A Victim® Program Brochure, Become A
Refuse To Be A Victim® Instructor Brochure and Refuse To Be A Victim® Seminar
Completion Certificate. (©2012).
Enjoy shooting, it's your Constitutional right! But, be sure to know
how to safely handle and use it while protecting those around you. Give me
a call or email me with any questions you may have.
John Bottomley, NRA Certified Instructor
www.FloridaFirearmsInstructor.com