M. Leigh Deaton

While I grew up around firearms, it wasn’t until 2018 that I became actively involved with firearms and shooting sports. I currently participate in various shooting sports to include USPSA Steel Challenge and Pistol, and multi-gun competitions. I joined A Girl & A Gun Women's Shooting League in 2020 and became a firearms instructor in 2021. I am currently certified as a NRA Pistol Instructor, NRA Chief Range Safety Officer, USCCA Instructor for Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals, Women’s Handgun and Self-Defense Fundamentals, and as a USCCA Range Safety Officer. I obtained these certifications and continue my training so I can help students have a safe and enjoyable firearms experience and so I can introduce more women to shooting sports. Headquartered in Valley, AL, I offer private lessons and small group classes at various ranges around Central Alabama. I am the facilitator for the AL - Chattahoochee Valley chapter of A Girl & A Gun Women's Shooting League.