Applied Firearms Defense Skills
Applied Firearms Defense Skills operates as a teaching partnership between a mother and daughter who treat self-defense education as a serious calling, not a side gig. Cat brings NRA certifications, prior law enforcement experience as a Reserve Deputy and Firearms Instructor, and unwavering focus on...
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Applied Firearms Defense Skills operates as a teaching partnership between a mother and daughter who treat self-defense education as a serious calling, not a side gig. Cat brings NRA certifications, prior law enforcement experience as a Reserve Deputy and Firearms Instructor, and unwavering focus on empowering students with proper knowledge and mindset. Whitney shares those credentials plus advanced pistol training and now manages media for the outfit.
"Self-Defensive based Firearms Education is not a side job or a hobby for me…it is my passion. This passion is born out of a sincere desire to empower my students with the proper knowledge, skills and mindset necessary to safely and effectively operate firearms."
- •Pistol Orientation ($75)
- •2-2.5 hours classroom + ~1 hour range time
- •Safe handling, marksmanship fundamentals, ammunition selection
- •Smith & Wesson M&P .22 rentals, ammo, and eye/ear protection included
- •Open to beginners and experienced shooters looking to shore up basics
- •Weeknight and weekend options available
- •NRA Personal Protection In The Home - CPL ($150)
- •Full-day Saturday classes (7:45am-6pm)
- •Classroom instruction + 2-hour firearms law session with an attorney + 2 hours defensive range work
- •Evaluates proficiency during shooting—they reserve the right to hold back students not ready for carry
- •Women-only format available
- •Private group instruction on case-by-case basis
- •CPL 2.0 ($75)
- •2-3 hour weeknight classes
- •Defensive shooting skills refresh and mastery development
- •For renewal prep or CPL holders wanting to stay sharp
- •Progressive skill-building across multiple sessions
Dozens of student reviews highlight how Cat and Whitney make technical content engaging, answer questions thoroughly without judgment, and create a comfortable learning environment—even for people with short attention spans or anxiety around firearms.
They believe in "Rights with Responsibility." This isn't just about trigger control. Instruction covers knowledge, skills, and the correct mindset—what actually matters when a defensive situation becomes real. Class sizes are intentionally limited to ensure one-on-one interaction.