A system and method for validating an identity of a user to enable or prevent an occurrence of an event is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system includes a first device including a wireless transmitter which is configured to transmit validation information, a second device including a wireless receiver configured to receive the validation information and to further transmit the validation information, and a secure system in communication with the second device. The secure system includes a database configured to receive the validation information transmitted from the second device, and to transmit additional information to the second device following a receipt of the validation information to assist the second device in either enabling or preventing the occurrence of the event.