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
Training
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
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… Read More »Women’s Self-Defense in Lynchburg: Training Options Beyond the Firearm
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
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
When Should You Carry a Firearm? Here’s The Real Answer
It’s a question I hear often:“When should you carry a firearm?” And my answer is always the same: all the time. Not because you live… Read More »When Should You Carry a Firearm? Here’s The Real Answer
Concealed Carry: Are You Really Ready?
Choosing to carry a concealed firearm isn’t just about having the right gear. It’s about making a personal and legal commitment to be prepared, responsible,… Read More »Concealed Carry: Are You Really Ready?