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Defensive firearms training for women by women, giving you the tools to protect yourself and those you love.

Located in Roanoke and the New River Valley, Virginia

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  • "Alison Hester is a great teacher! She is very knowledgeable and was helpful to me in becoming more confident and prepared to defend myself and others."

    Submitted on Apr 13, 2023 by Gina C.

  • "I learned so much during this course! I would've considered myself a very new beginner prior to this class. After this course, I now know all the parts of a firearm and now I've had experience shooting a few different ones. I also enjoyed getting to practice how to defend myself and my family if needed. I am now very comfortable with handling the firearms in my home."

    Submitted on Nov 12, 2022 by Katie Marie M.

  • "Alison is a great teacher. She is very knowledgeable, confident and comfortable with the information presented as well as the handling of firearms. "

    Submitted on Nov 3, 2022 by Abby T.

  • "Excellent instructor and class. Alison was articulate in her instruction and her demonstrations were invaluable. She was also patient, caring and her high level of expertise was very evident. As a woman I found it particularly well-tailored to my needs. It was a serious but fun class."

    Submitted on Nov 1, 2022 by Jan M.

  • "Great class, great instructor. States things in a way I could understand. Really improved my skills and gave me more confidence with use of my gun!"

    Submitted on Oct 31, 2022

  • "I loved our instructor, Alison! Very knowledgeable and facilitated wonderful discussion and drills. She was thoughtful and intentional in her instruction and advice. Really enjoyed working with her!! Would recommend to anyone and do it again!"

    Submitted on Feb 7, 2022 by Ashley J.

  • "Love it. Makes me more comfortable with knowing how I can do things on my owe. Building my confidence class by class. Thank you."

    Submitted on Jul 9, 2021 by Libby W.

  • "Casual, comfortable environment for learning with emphasis on safe gun handling and empowering women. A woman is perfectly capable of keeping themselves and loved ones safe. Alison Is an exceptional instructor and I would take any course that she offers! Thanks so much!"

    Submitted on Apr 27, 2021 by Hope S.

  • "Excellent! I learned a lot and had such a good time. Alison is a great instructor."

    Submitted on Apr 26, 2021 by Kimberly R.

  • "I loved the flow and ease of Alison's class. She makes the experience so effortless. A wonderful class. She knows the content and it is apparent in her manner of teaching."

    Submitted on Apr 12, 2021 by Ann J.

  • "This class was excellent for beginners and just what I needed. Alison was very knowledgeable answered all questions and made the class enjoyable! I would highly recommend it for friends/family."

    Submitted on Feb 16, 2021 by Ann G.

  • "Excellent instruction! For women, by women! At last!!!"

    Submitted on Feb 16, 2021 by Sherri D.

  • "Excellent instruction. I have had my CCW for a number of years, but never felt comfortable actually carrying. After this class, I am closer to that goal. With more practice using the skills I learned, I will be able to carry with confidence. This class will change the culture of gun owning being just for men."

    Submitted on Feb 16, 2021 by Sherri D.

  • "Alison was an amazing and thorough instructor. You can tell that she's really put time and effort into seeing things from multiple perspectives. She is a mom, daughter, and wife so she knows the worries of protecting your family and yourself. Highly recommend."

    Submitted on Feb 16, 2021 by Kathleen H.

  • "t was nice having an all female class. No condescending atmosphere, no intimidation."

    Submitted on Feb 4, 2021 by Kathleen (Katie) D.

  • "She took time to work one on one with each one of us and cared about us, our techniques and our well-being. She made us feel empowered."

    Submitted on Feb 4, 2021 by Kathleen (Katie) D.

  • "I loved every min of it. I’m please with the knowledge and increase comfort this class has given me. It also makes me want to learn more. It is empowering to know I can learn something completely differentl,hit a target and intriguing enough that I want more. The environment was right for me with combination of classroom and practice. Alison is excellent! She is caring,enthusiastic,knowledgeable and real. Her calming and nurturing ways was exactly what I needed. Thank you!!"

    Submitted on Feb 3, 2021 by Elizabeth W.

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