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Women’s Self-Defense in Lynchburg: Training Options Beyond the Firearm
When I teach my women’s self-defense classes, I always stress this: a firearm is a powerful defensive tool, but it’s not your only tool. Real life isn’t clean…
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Personal Protection: Lessons from the Austin Shooting
On August 11, 2025, tragedy struck outside a Target in Austin, Texas. A man with a long history of violent crime opened fire in the parking lot, killing…
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Virginia Home Invasion: The Importance of Accessible Firearms
The tragic home invasion in Harrisonburg, Virginia, on August 3, 2025, serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of accessible firearms. In this incident, 62-year-old Holly Hatcher…
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The Best Time to Learn Self-Defense? Before You Need It
She said, “I’ve been meaning to do this for a while… but then I was assaulted.” It’s a sentence that hits hard and one I’ve heard more times…
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Best First Gun for Women: How to Choose the Right Fit for You
One thing I always tell every student:Don’t let anyone else pick out your first gun.Not your spouse, not your friends, and not the guy behind the counter. This…
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Building Confidence with Firearms at the Range
There’s something incredibly rewarding about watching a student transform fear into confidence with firearms. And it’s one of my favorite parts of teaching, especially when it comes to…
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