Shelley Esposito

Instructor # 2414087 | Warrior Woman Firearms Training, LLC

Certified with the USCCA since 4/12/2021

Certification Renewal Date 4/6/2025

Durham, NC, 27704

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USCCA Certifications

  • Concealed Carry & Home Defense

My Biography

My name is Shelley Esposito. I currently work full-time with the North Carolina Department of Justice as a financial investigator in the Medicaid Investigations Division. Prior to that, I was with the NC Department of Public Safety in the Special Operations and Intelligence Unit. I have 6+ years as a sworn police officer, first with the City of Durham and then with the Town of Knightdale. I currently maintain my Certification and Sworn status with Capitol Special Police out of Raleigh.

I have an Associate's degree in Accounting, a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology - Applied Behavioral Analysis, and a Master’s Degree in Forensic and Legal Psychology.

I received my very first Instructor Certification in 2008. As of 2024, I have been teaching for over 16 years. I began shooting for fun and recreation over 18 years ago, before taking up personal defense training. Up until 2021, most of the courses I have instructed revolved around firearms. I possess and maintain several instructor certifications including 4 with the NRA: Basic Pistol, Refuse to Be A Victim, Chief Range Safety Officer, and Personal Protection Inside the Home. Additionally, I am certified by the State of North Carolina to teach Conceal Carry Handgun. I am also a certified instructor with USCCA and The Well Armed Woman (now known as Armed Women of America). I was also a Chapter Leader with TWAW here in North Carolina for a brief period before the police academy and an unpredictable patrol schedule. My latest instructor certification comes from the North Carolina Justice Academy, that of General Instructor, which I received in 2021. So, as you can see, I love teaching/instructing.

I incorporated my firearms instruction/consulting business in January 2023. I operate in the Raleigh/Durham and surrounding areas. I currently enjoy a part-time career working with local ranges to bring firearms instruction to the public. I enjoy working with new and newer shooters and I have discovered a real knack for working with women. As a woman in a male-dominated industry, I can appreciate and value how differently women learn and how they want to be taught. With my work in law enforcement, I bring a dynamic and realistic approach to self-defense training which makes my one-on-one personal lessons exciting, interesting, and practical.

I pride myself on having developed several courses for new to newer shooters that help bridge the gap between learning the basics of shooting to becoming prepared for carrying a handgun concealed and possible self-defense situations. I consistently spend time doing research and staying up to date on legal changes and court rulings that impact gun owners and our 2nd Amendment. I have spent time conducting research and developing training courses, like that of Intermediate Pistol, that help take new shooters to the next level. I teach a variety of classes throughout the year at various locations and ranges and am available for personal lessons several times during the week. I enjoy developing live-fire shooting drills for the range and dry fire drills for at-home training for all my students and repeat clients.

I truly have a passion for education and my passion for teaching is palpable. With a sincere interest in educating and empowering women, I especially love to work with female shooters to encourage and develop safe shooting skills and further their training. I work with clients from all walks of life and in all stages of training, men, and women alike. More than anything, I love watching my students grow in their abilities and confidence.

I tell you all this, not to brag about my accomplishments, but so that you know you are getting quality instruction from a very passionate instructor. I literally live for this!

4.8

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What Students Are Saying

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    Class taken on Sun, Jul. 9, 2023
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    "Mrs. Esposito stood out as an exceptional teacher, truly deserving the title of one of the finest. With her ingenious methods, she transformed the curriculum into a captivating and thrilling experience. Despite the inherent dullness of the subject matter, she managed to infuse it with excitement, making it not only bearable but enjoyable. Her unparalleled passion for her profession shines through, making her the epitome of excellence. Should I ever find myself retaking the class or recommending it to others, I would insist that it be exclusively under her guidance."

    Submitted on Tues, Jul. 11, 2023 by Tyler J.

    "Tyler, I am SO thrilled that you enjoyed the class and found it enjoyable. Thank you so very much for this review! I am incredibly passionate about training and I am thrilled to hear that it was obvious! Stay safe out there!"

    Submitted on Wed, Jul. 12, 2023

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    Submitted on Tues, Jul. 11, 2023 by Ronald H.

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    Class taken on Sat, May. 13, 2023
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    "Shelly is a great instructor"

    Submitted on Sun, May. 14, 2023 by Lanny S.

    "Thanks, Lanny! I enjoyed having you and Joy in class. Let me know if there is ever anything I can do for y'all!"

    Submitted on Tues, May. 16, 2023