Emily Parkes
Instructor # 4198473 | Shepherd's Defense Group
Certified with the USCCA since 9/6/2026
Certification Renewal Date 9/6/2027
USCCA Certifications
- Concealed Carry & Home Defense
My Biography
Focused, approachable, and driven, Emily has a genuine passion for people. Building strong relationships, helping others, and making a meaningful difference in her community are at the heart of what she does.
As an Instructor with Shepherd's Defense Group, Emily combines her experience as a competitive shooter with a passion for helping others grow in confidence, knowledge, and preparedness. She also leads SDG’s community outreach and partnership development, building relationships with churches, businesses, and organizations throughout the community.
Her faith is at the foundation of how she approaches both training and service. Emily believes that serving others, protecting those entrusted to us, and using our God-given abilities to make a difference are responsibilities worth taking seriously. For her, Shepherd's Defense is about more than learning a skill—it is an opportunity to serve others with faith, integrity, compassion, and purpose.
Qualifications & Experience: -Instructor, Shepherd's Defense Group -USCCA Certified Instructor -5 years of shooting experience -Competitive shooter -Speaker at the Greensboro Women’s Resource Center -North Carolina Notary Public -Specializes in community outreach and partnership development