Building Confidence to Carry
This past weekend during my concealed carry class, two students asked very different questions, but both came down to the same answer. The first was… Read More »Building Confidence to Carry
Mindset & Confidence
Taking Her Power Back, Part 4: The Range Date
Part of the Taking Her Power Back series: stories of women facing fear, finding confidence, and building strength one step at a time. This journey… Read More »Taking Her Power Back, Part 4: The Range Date
Taking Her Power Back, Part 3: Strength in the Noise
Part of the Taking Her Power Back series: stories of women facing fear, finding confidence, and building strength one step at a time. When we… Read More »Taking Her Power Back, Part 3: Strength in the Noise
Taking Her Power Back, Part 2: Building Confidence One Caliber at a Time
Part of the Taking Her Power Back series: stories of women facing fear, finding confidence, and building strength one step at a time. Part 2… Read More »Taking Her Power Back, Part 2: Building Confidence One Caliber at a Time
Taking Her Power Back: A Student’s Journey
Not every student who comes to me is just “nervous” about shooting. Some carry deep trauma tied to firearms. This story is about one woman… Read More »Taking Her Power Back: A Student’s Journey
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… Read More »Personal Protection: Lessons from the Austin Shooting
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… Read More »The Best Time to Learn Self-Defense? Before You Need It
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… Read More »Building Confidence with Firearms at the Range
Vulnerable Locations: What You Should Know About Transitional Spaces
Let’s be real, there are places we go every day that just feel a little off sometimes.Parking lots. Gas stations. ATMs. That weird stairwell.And it’s not just… Read More »Vulnerable Locations: What You Should Know About Transitional Spaces
Shoot More, Shoot Better: Competition Shooting Sharpens Your Skills And Confidence
Competition shooting is a fantastic way to improve firearm skills while enjoying the camaraderie of a like-minded community. If you’re looking to enhance your abilities,… Read More »Shoot More, Shoot Better: Competition Shooting Sharpens Your Skills And Confidence