There are certain sounds I hear over and over when I’m teaching newer shooters. The click of a trigger during dry fire. The slide locking… Read More »Trouble racking the Slide? Before You Blame Your Grip Strength, Try This
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“What gun should I buy for concealed carry?” It is one of the most common questions I’m asked, and the honest answer is not as… Read More »How to Choose the Right Firearm for Concealed Carry
How to Choose the Right Firearm for Concealed 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
Building Confidence to Carry
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 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. When we… Read More »Taking Her Power Back, Part 3: Strength in the Noise
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. Part 2… Read More »Taking Her Power Back, Part 2: Building Confidence One Caliber at a Time
Taking Her Power Back, Part 2: Building Confidence One Caliber at a Time
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
Taking Her Power Back: A Student’s Journey
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
The Best Time to Learn Self-Defense? Before You Need It
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