Bellatrix Training

Bellatrix Training exists to help women feel powerful, capable and confident with a firearm. Founded by Stephanie Marie, this is a women-focused firearms education company built on safety, skill and empowerment. They don't believe fear is a requirement for learning and they don't believe firearms training should feel intimidating, judgemental or male-dominated.

Students come for many reasons: personal safety, confidence, curiosity, empowerment, responsibility, freedom, and education. They leave knowing how to safely handle, operate and carry a firearm with clarity.

"I truly was scared of handling a pistol and had head trips about whether I should or not. After taking level 0 and level 1 I felt a self empowerment inside that was not only flippin' awesome but it made me want to learn more!" - S. Clotfelter

Foundation Pistol + OR CHL ($275) Prerequisite for anyone new to pistols. Covers firearm basics, safety, gear selection, carry options, and scenario-based discussions. Includes hands-on experience with grip, slide manipulation, and safety checks. Certificate applies toward Oregon concealed handgun license. No gear needed.

Level I Pistol ($275) Fundamentals from a defensive shooting mindset. Covers stance, grip, sight alignment/sight picture, trigger press and follow through, holster draw, magazine changes and recoil management. Class pace adapts to student performance. 200 rounds required.

Level II Pistol Builds on Level I mechanics. Covers reload efficiency, malfunction solving, strong hand and off-hand shooting, accuracy to 25 yards, and target transitions. For students with prior training or equivalent experience.

Level III Pistol Challenges solid pistol mechanics with movement, ground positions, and obstacle navigation. Must have competent holster draw skills. Students get dirty on gravel—knee pads optional.

Rifle Fundamentals AR-15 focused. Covers safe handling, parts and function, stance, grip, trigger control, optics introduction, zeroing, and practical confidence drills. Offered in Sherwood, OR and Buckeye, AZ. Co-ed signups available.

Customized instruction for beginners or advanced shooters. Weekday and weekend appointments available.

Stephanie has nearly a decade in the firearms industry. She's trained with top instructors in tactical shooting, assisted in nationally recognized courses, and guest taught for Fieldcraft Survival. She's trained 40+ hours with a USPSA Division 2 GM and competed in USPSA. As a certified Level II Usui Reiki Ryoho Healer with experience in trauma-informed teaching, she brings a unique approach to empowering women. She's guided over 1,000 students through firearms training.