Point Blank Firearms & Self Defense Training

Point Blank Firearms & Self Defense Training was founded to shift people's thinking from victim mentality to survivor mentality. Their core mission: teach civilians how to recognize threats, make split-second decisions, and increase survival odds in life-threatening scenarios like active shooter events, robbery, carjacking, and assault.

Instructor Credentials

Founded and led by Donna Anthony—a retired Alaska police officer and deputy sheriff with over 20 years in law enforcement. She's certified as an NRA Firearms Instructor, USCCA Firearms Training Counselor, and Rangemaster with the National Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors Association. Anthony has received numerous awards including the Governors Award, DEA Award of Appreciation, and NASRO National Association of School Resource Officers Award.

• •Active Shooter Reality Based Training (RBT) – Immersive scenario training using protective gear and training ammunition. Trainees experience actual physiological responses to threat situations, creating muscle memory and decision-making patterns before a real event occurs
• •Active Shooter in the Workplace – Online course covering recognition of violence indicators, RUN-HIDE-FIGHT protocol, and post-incident expectations
• •Off-Body Concealed Carry – New course teaching proper techniques for carrying in purses, bags, backpacks, and briefcases with focus on safety and responsibility

"What happened to me during the class changed my life forever... My survival chances are much higher now." – Cynthia Ladd, Arizona participant

While based in Alaska, Point Blank staff travels throughout the United States conducting training and speaking engagements at schools, churches, healthcare facilities, and professional conferences. They've taught at The Well Armed Woman conference and worked with organizations like TWAW Purple PowWow Event. Donna Anthony also serves as an Alaska ambassador for the DC Project, a nonpartisan initiative focused on female gun owner perspectives in policy discussions.

• •Website: https://www.pointblankak.com/