Tame the Trigger

About Tame the Trigger

Confidence isn’t given—it’s trained. As a certified firearm instructor, I help students turn uncertainty into control and safety into second nature. Safety, skill, and self-assurance: that’s what every person deserves to carry.

As I’ve aged and (hopefully) gotten wiser, I’ve realized two things: I can’t run as fast as I used to, and the world isn’t quite the one I grew up in. Time has a way of teaching what youth won’t—the world changes, and we have to change with it. I may not move like I once did, but I’ve learned something far more valuable: how to stay prepared, aware, and empowered.

The goal isn’t fear—it’s confidence. I guide new students through responsible firearm training designed to replace anxiety with skill and control. Respect for the firearm is essential, and safety is always taught first. I enjoy working with each student, from the very first-time shooter to the advanced student. Building a strong foundation in the fundamentals makes learning not only effective but genuinely fun. There’s nothing better than watching that moment when it all clicks—the lightbulb turns on, confidence takes over, and skill starts to shine.

No one should have to live in fear. I learned that lesson the hard way. Even though I began shooting as a teenager and eventually earned my concealed carry permit, I didn’t realize my skills weren’t truly suitable for self-defense until it was almost too late. One day, an aggressive man tried to break into my home just seconds after I had walked in and locked the door.

For a while, I lived with that fear—but eventually, I made a choice: I wasn’t going to let someone else decide how I lived. That moment became the catalyst that pushed me to train harder, learn more, and eventually become a certified instructor.

Since then, I’ve trained with more than fifty instructors across the country, including several with world-class titles. In early 2025, I began competing in 3-Gun competitions, which gave me a new appreciation for mastering the pistol, rifle, and shotgun platforms. Today, I not only teach firearm skills but also lead workshops and seminars on Carrying Confidently, Road Rage and De-escalation, Situational Awareness, Home Defense Planning, Church Safety, and more.

I find it equally, if not more, important to train the mind as well as the body. Physical skills can be practiced on the range, but mindset—the ability to stay calm, think clearly, and respond decisively—is what truly determines the outcome in a critical moment.

Whether you are just getting started or building on your skills, continue training your mind and body and keep moving forward! Nobody stays in one place, shooting is a perishable skill. If you are not progressing, you are regressing.

I train a lot of women-only classes and have a passion for helping women to feel empowered and enjoy offering all women training environments where women feel free to ask as many questions as they want, not feel intimidated by men being in the class, and have a feeling of security in training with other women and meeting new like-minded friends.

Never touched a gun- Perfect, we don't have to correct any bad habits you might have picked up otherwise
Nervous- Also good, it's normal to be a little nervous, respect for tools should be gained through knowledge and understanding
Curious- Welcome, make that first experience a memorable one. If you had a first experience that left you frightened, I have worked with students just like you who gave it that second chance and had a much better, controlled experience. 

Certifications

NRA Certified RSO and Pistol Instructor, A Girl & A Gun Certified Instructor. I train on average 30-50 students in private lessons per month and another 50-75 students in a classroom and or range settings through workshops, seminars, and classes per month. 

Policies

Cancellation Policy

If the class is $50 or more a full refund minus a registration fee of $15 will be issued if canceled at least 48 hours before the class date. No refund is offered for classes under $30.

 

 

Reschedule Policy

Classes can be rescheduled once, if cancelled 48 hours prior to the class with a $10 rescheduling fee. The class needs to be rescheduled to another class within the next 3 months. 

Refund Policy

If classes are $50 or more, a full refund minus a registration fee of $15 will be issued if canceled at least one week before the class date. If the class is less than $30, no refund is offered.

Other Policy

No refunds are offered for classes or seminars that are $30 or less.

Waiver

Instructor waivers must be signed as well as waivers for each range that the student attends for classes/lessons.
https://www.ftaprotect.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/FTA_Release_and_Waiver_2021.pdf

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