Julie Faris
Instructor # 1184289 | Julie Faris
Certified with the USCCA since 6/24/2017
Certification Renewal Date 9/30/2026
USCCA Certifications
- Defensive Shooting
- Concealed Carry & Home Defense
- Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals - Training Counselor
- Women's Handgun & Self-Defense
- AR-15 Fundamentals
- Children's Firearms & Safety Fundamentals
My Biography
Introducing Julie Faris: the ultimate multitasking mom, Navy wife, leader, and all-around superwoman, ready to shake things up and empower women like never before! With a passion for firearms and a heart for adventure, Julie is on a mission to connect with fabulous females eager to unleash their inner warrior queens.
As the fearless co-founder of Aegis Authority, a premier firearms training company in sunny California, Julie teams up with her husband and partner-in-adventure, Steve, to create a welcoming sanctuary for women to sharpen their skills. Known for transforming newbies into sharpshooters with a dash of sass and a whole lot of encouragement, she brings charm and confidence to the range.
At the helm of the San Bernardino County, CA Chapter of A Girl & A Gun, Julie’s infectious enthusiasm and playful training style resonate with women of all ages and backgrounds. Whether she’s leading a training session or sharing stories around the campfire with her family, her magnetic energy fosters a unique blend of fun, empowerment, and pure joy.
Beyond her impressive collection of certifications and accolades, Julie’s true superpower is her ability to connect with women on a personal level, inspiring them to shatter barriers and aim for the stars.
When she’s not perfecting her aim or rallying the masses, you can find Julie wrangling her gang of rescue pups, swapping veggie plates for juicy steaks, or diving headfirst into her latest hunting adventures. Join Julie on the range and catch all the fun.
Julie's Industry Credentials: • California Department of Justice Certified Carry Concealed Weapon Program Instructor CI #088 • California Department of Justice (DOJ) Certified Instructor #353521 • California P.O.S.T. Certified Firearms Instructor - Certified by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department - #D00-Y79 • California Bureau of Security & Investigative Services TIF - Firearm Instructor License / Certification #2881 • California Bureau of Security & Investigative Services TFF - Training Facility Firearms License #1726 • USCCA Training Counselor • USCCA Certified Firearms & CCW Instructor #1184289 • USCCA AR-15 Fundamentals Instructor • Ambassador Academy - Ryan & Dianna Muller • Red Dot Essentials Instructor - Certified by Tatiana Whitlock & A Girl and A Gun Women's Shooting League • SIG SAUER Academy Pistol Instructor – Certified by Eric Palmer • Modern Samurai Project Red Dot Pistol: Fundamentals Instructor • Rangemaster Certified Advanced Firearms Instructor - Certified by Tom Givens • Combative Pistolcraft Essentials - Certified by Dave Spaulding & Richard Nance • Defensive Shooting Fundamentals Level 1 Instructor • Defensive Firearms Coach - I.C.E. Certified • NRA Level 1 Rifle Coach • NRA Certified Range Safety Officer • NRA Certified Pistol, Rifle & Refuse To Be A Victim Instructor #18961274 • NRA Women on Target Clinic Director • GLOCK Certified Armorer / Operator • GLOCK MOS Instructor - Certified by Larry Loring • Chapter Leader & Instructor, A Girl and A Gun Women's Shooting League • DRIFT Academy (Dynamic Real-world Immersive Firearms Training), Virginia International Raceway, and A Girl & A Gun • Sniper School, Riflecraft & Fieldcraft, with Defenders USA and A Girl & A Gun
Join Us: • Website: https://aegisauthority.com/ • Facebook: facebook.com/aegisauthority • Instagram: Aegis Authority instagram.com/aegisauthority/ • High Desert A Girl & A Gun instagram.com/agirlagunhighdesertca/
