Amanda Wilson
Instructor # 1986655 | Girls Only Defense Training LLC
Certified with the USCCA since 3/17/2021
Certification Renewal Date 3/7/2027
USCCA Certifications
- Concealed Carry & Home Defense
- Women's Handgun & Self-Defense
- Children's Firearms & Safety Fundamentals
My Biography
I began shooting firearms when I was six years old. After some time away from firearms during high school and college, I decided it was once again time to educate and train with them. I began my new journey with a group called the The Well Armed Women by joining one of their TWAW Shooting Chapters. After four years of learning and coaching with the group I wanted to do more, so I became an instructor. This is my current list of instructor certifications:
USCCA CCHDF Instructor USCCA Women's Handgun and Self Defense Fundamentals USCCA Children's Firearms and Safety Fundamentals NRA Basic Pistol Instructor NRA Home Firearm Safety Instructor NRA Chief Range Safety Officer UTM Force on Force Civilian Instructor
I am also a Chapter Leader Instructor for the Armed Women of America Jacksonville FL , Jacksonville Ortega FL and Jacksonville West FL Chapters.
I love learning and training, but the thing I enjoy most is seeing how confident and comfortable students become after training. Watching someone who came to class scared of firearms leaving with huge smile on their face makes what I do worth it.
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The RSO course content consists of RSO's roles and responsibilities, range standard operating procedures, range inspection and range rules, firearm stoppages and malfunctions, and Range Safety Briefings which include procedures to follow in the case of an emergency.
The RSO course content consists of RSO's roles and responsibilities, range standard operating procedures, range inspection and range rules, firearm stoppages and malfunctions, and Range Safety Briefings which include procedures to follow in the case of an emergency.
The NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting course is a great way for you to learn the basics of pistol shooting. The course may be used for you to obtain the certification for your concealed carry permit in Florida. The course will include gun safety rules, different types of pistols and which one is best for you, the basics of ammunition, the fundamentals of pistol shooting, different shooting positions, the most common shooting errors proper gun cleaning and maintenance, and how to maintain your skills.
The USCCA Florida Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals course teaches the following topics:
Handgun basics and shooting fundamentals Understanding how to avoid conflict and awareness of your surroundings The psychology of violent encounters The legal aspects of using deadly force (including knowing what to do in the aftermath) Home security and home defense Includes a gear and gadget guide that can help students concealed carry more effectively.
You will walk away from this class equipped with the knowledge and confidence you need to own and carry a concealed firearm. You will receive a certificate to apply for your concealed weapons license in the state of Florida upon completion.
The RSO course content consists of an RSO's roles and responsibilities, range standard operating procedures, range inspection and range rules, firearm stoppages and malfunctions, and range safety briefings which include procedures to follow in case of an emergency.
Join us for our informative monthly meetings on the 3rd Saturday of each month. We cover a wide array of topics related to firearms, self defense and situational awareness. You are welcome to attend your first meeting free, so don't wait to attend!
Join us for our monthly meeting and learn how you can become an Armed Woman. We meet on the 3rd Thursday of each month where we have a classroom discussion on a firearm or self defense related topic and then follow that session with an hour on the range to practice what we learned in the classroom.
Stop by and see why women are choosing to become their own self protectors and learn from our women certified instructors and how we can educate, equip and empower you in your firearms and self defense journey. To learn more about Armed Women of America, go to www.armedwomen.org.
Join us for our monthly meeting and learn how you can become an Armed Woman. We meet on the 4th Tuesday of each month where we have a classroom discussion on a firearm or self defense related topic, then follow with an hour on the range to practice what we learned in the classroom.
Stop by and see why women are choosing to become their own self protectors and learn from our women certified instructors and how we can educate, equip and empower you in your firearms and self defense journey. To learn more about Armed Women of America, go to www.armedwomen.org.
Women will have an opportunity to learn more about personal safety in a relaxed and fun environment. We will discuss:
- Mindset
- Situational awareness
- Use of force
- Lethal and non lethal use of force options
- Choosing the right gun for you
After class, the ladies will have the opportunity to view some of the options Gunsmoke Firearms and More has to offer for personal protection.
The RSO course content includes an RSO's roles and responsibilities, range standard operating procedures, range inspection and range rules, firearm stoppages and malfunctions, and Range Safety Briefings which include procedures to follow in the case of an emergency.
This course will include pistol fundamentals and intro to holster draw. Students will begin in the classroom with a review of the shooting safety rules and pistol fundamentals. On the range, shooters will practice pistol fundamentals and learn the steps for holster draw.
The NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting course is a great way for you to learn the basics of pistol shooting. The course may be used for you to obtain the certification for your concealed carry permit in Florida. The course will include gun safety rules, different types of pistols and which one is best for you, the basics of ammunition, the fundamentals of pistol shooting, different shooting positions, the most common shooting errors proper gun cleaning and maintenance, and how to maintain your skills.