I’ve found my Situational Awareness training works in many, many daily activities. One of them my wife and I do weekly is take our dog for a ride and go to county/city parks to walk. There are signs at these parks stating dogs must be kept on leashes and the signs have the Statues on them.
We’ve learned to look around before we exit our vehicle for other dogs running loose, which I’m sorry to say just about every time we go. We’ve been attacked a few times by these loose dogs, after our small dog, that other folks bring and don’t obey the laws. My wife has been bitten in the knee and both of us have had clothing ripped during struggles while holding our dog away from these attacks.
I must say, on theses times we were attacked the other folks came after we started walking our dog which we always have leashed. At the times we arrive and see loose dogs we continue to another park where it is safe.
Yes at the times we were attacked we brought the police into the situation.
I just felt talking about this because of yesterdays seeing multiple loose dogs at a park.
Point of all this is the learning of Situational Awareness given to us within this style of life we live now.
Yes sir !!
Situational awareness should be a part of every aspect of our lives.
Before I retired, I was a grocery store meatcutter, I had to be aware of who was around me at all times. Running a band saw, or having a knife in my hand all day, I had to know where that knife or hand would end up if my hand slipped, or if another person got too close.
Auto mechanics need to be aware of where their hand will end up if it slips off the wrench
You need to know what vehicles are around you when you’re driving, in case you need to make a quick lane change to avoid an accident.
When you stop for gas it’s good to know how many people are lurking around outside the gas station. And how they are dressed.
Situational Awareness needs to be a major part of our every day lives.
I could go on, but my two finger peck and search typing skills it would take all day 
Stay aware friends…Geno
Here’s one for situational awareness that caught me a little off guard today. I was at Sams loading the back of the car (a Subaru Ascent, which has a top a little above eye level). It was a pretty tight space between the driver side of my car and the car to the left, as I stood at the tailgate loading the back. Normally I have my peripheral vision watching the sides as I load, for anyone approaching from a direction they wouldn’t be expected to come from and that’s what I was doing today- looking for someone on foot.
Suddenly a guy on a little, short, fast wheelchair/scooter type of thing zipped down between mine and the other car, and was almost immediately too close for comfort. I instantly backed away and made some space (plus readied for a draw if needed), before he started asking me for money. I said no, and sent him on his way, but I was kind of disturbed at how quick he moved between the cars on that thing, how narrow it was, and fast. And, he could remain invisible down low between all the typical SUV’s.
Watch out for short fast skells on scooters!
I was at Lowe’s with my wife and daughter last Friday.
As we were about to leave the parking lot and before I put the gear to drive, my daughter said, “dad, DAD!” then pointed to the BMW SUV that stopped next to me.
I was totally unaware and didn’t know where the guy came from.
I rolled down my window to check what it’s about.
The guy said he’s new in the area and needed help.
I said no, then he sped off disappointingly. It’s 5-15mph in the parking lot but he was flying. Scammer!
While he’s not a good guy, it wasn’t a serious threat.
Lesson learned.
No worries Bruh, Watch out for "Scooter Skells’ ! duly noted.
(Sorry man, Hospital Morphine----they get the good sh!t.)
and guys on titanium legs. 
Not sure this relates much, but this resonated with me. When I was a kid, I got bit by a dog. About a week ago, I was out in a forest hunting, when towards the entrance was a man walking his dog unleashed, as I approached, he leashed his dog who definitely wanted to attack me, like no other dog I have ever seen.
I, not being a fast thinker, later thought about so much I wanted to tell that man. For now, I bought a case for my pepper spray so I’m more apt to carry it now, and on the forest visit survey, I can mention the incident. Maybe there was a positive take away from it all.
@Burdo, At least he leashed his dog. Most people I see pull in to park, then open their vehicle door and the dog/dogs come fling out.
Burdo,
I am glad you are OK. (and have taken measures to keep it that way)
As William377 (above) pointed out correctly ‘Most people don’t follow the rules
of Positive / Respectful Pet Ownership’ (especially Dog’s)
Like almost everything else Society has been careening to go off the rails for some time
(I’d venture the last (4) years to be a good time estimate)
NOW, with a New Sherriff in town the minority seems to also be willing to go off those same rails
because they LOST and are feeling like their Butthurt (with out Vaseline) should be every bodies problem.
Irresponsible Dog Ownership has been a problem for some time.
Not taking responsibility for their actions also seems to be gaining traction.
Dog Ownership relates to Gun Ownership
(see what I did there?)
If you Own either you are RESPONSIBLE for the Outcomes (Good and Bad)
I wish we could just Pepper Spray the Owner when their dog gets out of hand
and threatens all we hold dear (like our kids, our pets and ourselves)
A couple of months ago a new neighbor moved in across the street.
A Loner, Grouchy and had an attitude (I can relate )
The other night one of my Cats flew off the window sill and almost knocked my TV off the dresser it was placed on because the neighbors dog felt the need to try EAT my cat through the window!
THIS WAS UNACCEPTABLE.
I love animals, most animals but a dangerous, snarling creature who reminded me of ‘CUJO’
does NOT warm the cockles of my heart. Kinda reminds me of some Demoncrats? …curious?
I don’t want to shoot a dog
But getting torn up isn’t an option.
The neighbor and I talked (kind of) he agreed to let the dog loose only in the fenced backyard
from now on. riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight we shall see. But I told him I will not have my family threaten in any way.
Message received …
… while strapped, locked and loaded and your AR slung on your back, in your fatigues and a wearing a plate carrier. 
Yes, If you work on a skill, it will then show up and be more noticeable in your daily activities like situational awareness since your mind will link it to everything you are doing. It will help you recognize small thing that may not be life or death, but you may not have seen them otherwise.
When I walk my dog in a new area or at night, I carry my Byrna LE (less-than-lethal projectile launcher). It’s legal to carry in all 50 States w/o a permit. We have Coyotes and Bobcats around here. I don’t want to kill them, just “encourage” them to move along.
Thet’re all around the Los Angeles ara too. I had one offer me his cell for “whatever” cash I had. If you need help and have phone, why call somebody? Looser.
Does your state allow pepper or bear spray to protect yourself? And/ or does it have a stand your ground law. Asking for a friend.