“I’m too old and weak to shoot a gun.”
This beautiful Grandmother in her mid 70s reached out about self-defense resources, because like most places, her city has seen a huge spike in crime.  She and her husband (who was in class as well) had become fearful of even going to the market.  

In the past, she had shot a handgun during informal training, but was convinced she couldn’t operate a gun.  I  told her she probably wasn’t taught firearm operation fundamentals properly, which is why she thought she couldn’t do it.

Like many seniors, she was reluctant to seek training because she and her husband are on a very limited, fixed income.  
When she learned about our financial assistance program, she reached out, although she was initially seeking alternatives to firearms.  
Fortunately, during our initial discussion, she agreed to take my level one class.

My team and I spent extra time with her and helped her find a firearm she could comfortably shoot, and helped her find her confidence to safely operate it. 
She was amazing, and found the confidence boost she needed to be able to defend herself.

Sometimes the most challenging thing to overcome is our own 
self-doubt, which is why my organization’s mission to provide a wholistic approach to keeping women (and men) safe.

Arm the women with education, confidence and self-defense