Firearms Training, Situational Awareness & Preparedness

Kirsten has an amazing ability to meet every participant exactly at their comfort level and assist them in becoming more confident. She is clear and concise in instruction and passionate about helping others gain confidence in their personal security. You won't find a better instructor, mentor, or badass to learn from!

Anonymous

Kirsten gave us the training to go from complete nervous beginners to confident gun owners. Her training style put us at ease.

Claudia

Kirsten is absolutely the best trainer. I walked into her training with no idea on how to hold a gun, never mind shoot one. I left feeling so much more confident and knowledgeable. I am so thankful for Kirsten's passion and cannot wait to take more classes.

Heather

I'm so thankful to have Kirsten as my trainer. Before I came to her, I had no idea how to hold, load, or use a gun. She taught us safety protocols and names of all the parts of the gun. She made me more comfortable and confident. She's the best!

Chasity

I was nervous to even have a gun in the house. And now I have my concealed carry thanks to Kirsten!

Sharon

Kirsten's knowledge of firearms and situational awareness is unmatched. Her training is detailed, precise, and professional. 5 out of 5 recommend!

Joe

Before training with Kirsten, I was extremely nervous around firearms. From the very first session, she created a safe, respectful, and empowering environment. Her expert instruction helped me move from fearful to confident, competent, and in control.

Kelly

I came terrified and totally out of my comfort zone, but Kirsten immediately put me at ease with her patience and sense of humor. She broke everything down in a way that made sense and what used to scare me, now feels manageable and even empowering. She teaches with heart, humanity, and zero judgement.

Renee

I left my training with Kirsten with the understanding that being responsibly equipped in self-defense and situational awareness is one of the most powerful things I can do to protect myself and those I love.

Tracey

Kirsten is an amazing communicator and teacher. I’m so thankful for the Situational Awareness Class I took last week. My eyes were opened to a whole other perspective of the world. She showed us how to be smarter and proactive in situations that I encounter more often than I even realized. Our family has changed our behaviors on regular outings to help be more aware and safe. And I’ve already taught family and friends things that I’ve learned from her class. I think it’s a must-have class for teens and women of all ages.

Lindsay

Kirsten was such a fantastic instructor. Her using her own experience as a police officer was really helpful and I was able to see things in a different perspective because of that. Highly suggest using her for this and the other classes she offers!

Brianna

When I signed up to take Kirsten’s class I wasn’t sure what to expect. It was my first time shooting a gun and was extremely nervous. Kirsten immediately made me feel comfortable with all of her years of experience and knowledge. The way she explained everything and the way she taught put me at ease. I’m so much more comfortable. My husband and daughter have now taken her class as well and they to have become so much more comfortable. There is absolutely no one else I would recommend more than her for classes! She also does a carry and conceal class I will be taking as well.

Kirsten

Taking a class with Kirsten was absolutely wonderful. She was incredibly knowledgeable, professional and made the entire experience comfortable and informative. Her teaching style was clear, patient and easy to follow. I walked away not only with the required training but also with a much deeper understanding of firearm safety and responsibility. I would highly recommend this class to anyone— whether you’re new to firearms or looking to refresh your knowledge.

Madeleine

I had a fantastic experience training with Kirsten! As a first-time handgun user, I was a little nervous, but she was incredibly friendly, patient, and knowledgeable. She made me feel completely comfortable and never made me feel intimidated or out of place. Her instruction was clear, supportive, and confidence-building. I’m looking forward to taking the NC concealed carry course with her soon. Highly recommend her for anyone seeking quality firearms training!

Erica

Kirsten's ability to understand her clients/audience and adjust her content, approach and delivery is really impressive. She places the most nervous individual at ease and helps them become confident. She graciously humbles the over confident and helps them drop their bravado, listen and learn. Lastly, her approach to training groups (like security teams) is easy to follow, hits hard but leaves everyone feeling like they have the tools and awareness going forward to be their best. You won't be disappointed!

Kurt

I can’t say enough good things about Kirsten. She is truly exceptional at what she does. From the moment the training began, she created a safe, respectful, and empowering environment. She has a unique ability to make you feel completely at ease, no matter your experience level, and her teaching style is incredibly clear, practical, and confidence-building. What really sets her apart is how she customizes the training to fit your individual background and life experiences. She adapts the lessons to make them personally relevant. Whether you’re new to firearms or looking to sharpen your skills, I highly recommend her. She’s not just a skilled instructor — she’s a truly gifted teacher.

Lauren

Highly recommend! I’ve had the opportunity to train with Kirsten multiple times and each experience has left me with more knowledge and confidence than I had before. Kirsten provides a safe environment no matter your skill level. She has experience to back up her teaching and provides insight into the real dangers of our world. Training with Kirsten has given me tools that I have put into practice multiple times over the years. I never pass up an opportunity to learn from and train with Kirsten!

Becca

Kirsten's trainings are top notch, practical, engaging, and so necessary for everyone. She brings a wealth of real-life knowledge, plus she has the credentials and experience to back it all up! You won't be disappointed if you take one of her training classes and will likely end up taking more!!!

Kristine

Great class. Very engaging. Kirsten has an incredible amount of knowledge with firearms. My wife and I both took the class and we both left there with a far better understanding of being a responsible gun owner.

Brian

Before training with Kirsten I was extremely nervous around firearms. From the very first session, she created a safe, respectful, and empowering environment that completely changed my experience. Her expert instruction helped me move from fearful to confident, competent, and in control. I never imagined I’d say this—but I actually had fun learning. I’m so grateful for the skills and confidence I’ve gained.

Kelly

This is a well taught, enlightening class to gain understanding on how much we do NOT notice around us! As a senior citizen, I encourage others to take this class to gain valuable insight in effective ways to be aware of our surroundings without feeling overwhelmed by thinking we have to take in too much information! Kirsten is a fun and amazing instructor.

Marsha