Abbie Padilla

A Wichita, Kansas resident, full-time retail management professional, and mother of two, Abbie Brensing brings compassion, discipline, and a community-first mindset to Arden Defense. Her journey into firearms training began after attending a ladies-only fundamentals class that reshaped her understanding of self-defense and safety. Since then, she has pursued advanced training across pistol, carbine, force-on-force, vehicle dynamics, trauma care, and more—learning from some of the nation’s top instructors.

Abbie is extensively certified, holding credentials as a:

Certified Off-Body Carry Instructor

USCCA Certified Instructor

NRA Certified Pistol Instructor

Kansas Certified Concealed Carry Handgun Instructor

Beyond her technical expertise, Abbie is a mentor and encourager. She is passionate about empowering women, instilling confidence in new shooters, and creating safe, welcoming training environments for every student. Her approach blends professionalism with a personal touch—students often know her not just as an instructor, but also as someone who brings homemade baked goods to class.