Vickie Kelley

Instructor # 1846052 | Artemis Self-Protection and Training

Certified with the USCCA since 4/22/2020

Certification Renewal Date 4/17/2026

Whitefish, MT, 59937

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USCCA Certifications

  • Concealed Carry & Home Defense
  • Range Safety Officer
  • Women's Handgun & Self-Defense

My Biography

Lead Instructor for Artemis Self-Protection and Training. I teach with Freddie Merc's Gun Wercs and Artemis Self-Protection, so please search there for our training offered.

I grew up with guns in my family home and owned a gun for many years myself. I was somehow under the impression that that meant I knew how to use a firearm. I actually took my gun camping with me thinking I was ready to protect myself and my kids, only to realize I had loaded the “bullets” into the “clip” backward. The gun went back into the safe and wasn’t touched again for years.

Several years later, I made the decision to attend Freddie Merc’s Premium and Enhanced Concealed Carry class. It was during this class that I learned the magnitude of the responsibilities that come with being a responsible gun owner and realized I didn’t possess any of those attributes but, I still wanted to be able to protect myself and my family.

I began the journey to protect myself physically, morally, socially, financially, and legally when I signed up for my first training class with Will Parker. As I began training I developed a confidence that until then, I had not previously possessed.

I have trained with the very well respected instructors Michael Seeklander, Rich Brown, Andrew Branca, Massad Ayoob, and Will Parker. Under Will's mentorship, I continue to seek out quality training at every opportunity in the hope that I can help other women who feel as I did in the beginning and had no idea where to start.

  • USCCA Elite Member
  • American Warrior Society Member
  • Instructor USCCA Concealed Carry
  • Instructor USCCA Woman’s Curriculum
  • USCCA Range Safety Officer
  • Graduate Shooting Performance Firearms Instructor Development Course
  • Graduate USCCA Defensive Shooting Fundamentals Level 1 & 2
  • Graduate Law of Self-Defense Level 1 Seminar
  • Graduate Shooting Performance Competition Handgun Training Program Level 1
  • Graduate Shooting Performance Defensive Handgun Training Program
  • Graduate Shooting Performance Defensive Rifle Training Program
  • Graduate SAC Tactical Low Light
  • MAG-40 Armed Citizen Rules of Engagement

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What Students Are Saying

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    Class taken on Sat, May. 10, 2025
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    "Great depth of knowledge, encouraging, friendly instructors!"

    Submitted on Sat, May. 10, 2025 by Bryce M.

    "Bryce thank you for attending and participating with very good questions which contributed to all students having a better understanding. "

    Submitted on Sun, May. 11, 2025

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    Class taken on Sat, Feb. 8, 2025
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    "Fantastic comprehensive training. Vickie and Will are patient and well-trained instructors, always keeping safety a number 1 priority. Highly recommend!"

    Submitted on Fri, Mar. 7, 2025 by Christi R.

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    Class taken on Sat, Feb. 15, 2025
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    "Will is a fantastic instructor. Attentive. Competent. Informative. I'll definitely be working with Will in the future to continue to improve my education and skills. "

    Submitted on Wed, Feb. 26, 2025 by Jason P.