Ranae Knapp
Instructor # 2433531 |
Certified with the USCCA since 8/29/2023
Certification Renewal Date 8/29/2027
USCCA Certifications
- Concealed Carry & Home Defense
My Biography
Ranae Knapp is a USCCA Instructor and facilitator of the Memphis chapter of A Girl & A Gun. Though she grew up around firearms, her personal interest in training developed later in life. After a 25-year career in education, she transitioned into the firearms industry as a Media Director for a gun range, where she began taking classes to better support her role.
Her perspective on training and personal defense shifted after attending advanced courses with Tatiana Whitlock, which inspired her commitment to responsible carry and ongoing education. Since joining A Girl & A Gun, Ranae has trained alongside women of all experience levels, competed in disciplines such as Steel Challenge and IDPA, and gained a strong sense of confidence and purpose.
Ranae holds both USCCA and A Girl & A Gun instructor certifications and is dedicated to encouraging and empowering women who are beginning their own firearms and self-defense journey.
Request a Class
Private lessons are tailored for individual students. After having a pre lesson call, I will create a plan to cover the goals you wish to achieve that can be taught within the time period. This is great for beginners who want to take the first step into learning how to shoot OR for those that want to step up their game and improve their accuracy. If you do not have your own firearm, please let me know - I have loaners for students to use. Students are responsible for $10 lane fee payable in cash to range and at least 50 rounds of 9mm target ammo.
This is a 2.5-hour class for women who want to improve their overall shooting skills. The course begins with a review of firearm safety, range rules, shooting terminology, and moves quickly into shooting skills development. Topics covered on the range will include stance, grip, breathing, sight alignment, and trigger control.
This 2.5-hour class will introduce new female shooters to the essentials of firearm safety & use, empowering them to become responsible range-safe shooters!
In this 2-hour class ladies will learn risk reduction strategies to discourage threats and how to use pepper spray effectively in a self-defense situation. YOU WILL NOT BE SPRAYED WITH PEPPER SPRAY IN THIS CLASS!
This 2.5-hour class will introduce new female shooters to the essentials of firearm safety & use, empowering them to become responsible range-safe shooters!
This class is designed for women who want to build a solid foundation to begin conceal carrying. This class will introduce safety, the essentials involved with the use of a holster, and the proper draw stroke in working from the holster.
This 2 hour course will cover: Common methods of carrying & holster styles available. Draw stroke – How to safely and efficiently retrieve your gun from the holster. Safe re-holstering procedures
GEAR REQUIREMENTS: Gun Approved Holster Firearm FITS the Holster Holster Covers the Trigger Guard Holster Successfully Retains the Firearm Holster Fits Well on the Belt Belt Meets Following Requirements: Fits the holster attachments Doesn't sage under the weight of the gun Fits the shooter snuggly
Mag Pouches Fits Magazines Holster and Mag Pouches Positioned Properly Pants Have Adequate Belt Loop Remove loose bracelets, bulky rings, long necklaces or draping scarves
Please note that we will have NO LIVE AMMO in the classroom area You will need your UNLOADED firearm, sturdy belt, holster, TWO UNLOADED magazines and magazine holder for the classroom. Firearms will need to remain bagged until "cleared and roped" by an instructor.
This is a 2 hour class for women who want to improve their overall shooting skills. The course begins with a review of firearm safety, range rules, shooting terminology, and moves quickly into shooting skills development. Topics covered on the range will include stance, grip, breathing, sight alignment, and trigger control.
In this 2-hour class ladies will learn risk reduction strategies to discourage threats and how to use pepper spray effectively in a self-defense situation. YOU WILL NOT BE SPRAYED WITH PEPPER SPRAY IN THIS CLASS!
With six hours of intensive interactive coursework and an additional two hours dedicated to range time for shooting and training, our course fully satisfies the prerequisites for applying for the Tennessee Enhanced Handgun Carry Permit. Throughout this comprehensive program, participants will gain proficiency in handling semi-automatic pistols.
This class will review the basics of drawing from the holster and safely re-holstering through dry fire drills. We will then move to the range for live fire practice of drawing from the holster and shooting.
LEVEL 1 Holster course IS REQUIRED prerequisite for this course!
This class is designed for women who want to build a solid foundation to begin conceal carrying. This class will introduce safety, the essentials involved with the use of a holster, and the proper draw stroke in working from the holster.
This 2 hour course will cover: Common methods of carrying & holster styles available. Draw stroke – How to safely and efficiently retrieve your gun from the holster. Safe re-holstering procedures
GEAR REQUIREMENTS: Gun Approved Holster Firearm FITS the Holster Holster Covers the Trigger Guard Holster Successfully Retains the Firearm Holster Fits Well on the Belt Belt Meets Following Requirements: Fits the holster attachments Doesn’t sage under the weight of the gun Fits the shooter snuggly
Mag Pouches Fits Magazines Holster and Mag Pouches Positioned Properly Pants Have Adequate Belt Loop Remove loose bracelets, bulky rings, long necklaces or draping scarves Please note that we will have NO LIVE AMMO in the classroom area You will need your UNLOADED firearm, sturdy belt, holster, TWO UNLOADED magazines and magazine holder for the classroom. Firearms will need to remain bagged until “cleared and roped” by an instructor.
Intro to Holster Skills is a 4-hour class focused on introducing safe practices and the foundational draw stroke using an outside-the-waistband holster. This is an excellent first step for thosewho want to build confidence and competence working from a holster in a range environment. Students will: • Learn and apply the Firearm Safety Rules • Practice safe firearm handling • Engage in both dry-fire and live-fire exercises • Respond to range commands with confidence • Adhere to all range safety protocols and procedures
This class is designed for women who want to build a solid foundation to begin conceal carrying. This class will introduce safety, the essentials involved with the use of a holster, and the proper draw stroke in working from the holster.
This 2 hour course will cover: Common methods of carrying & holster styles available. Draw stroke – How to safely and efficiently retrieve your gun from the holster. Safe re-holstering procedures
GEAR REQUIREMENTS: Gun Approved Holster Firearm FITS the Holster Holster Covers the Trigger Guard Holster Successfully Retains the Firearm Holster Fits Well on the Belt Belt Meets Following Requirements: Fits the holster attachments Doesn’t sage under the weight of the gun Fits the shooter snuggly
Mag Pouches Fits Magazines Holster and Mag Pouches Positioned Properly Pants Have Adequate Belt Loop Remove loose bracelets, bulky rings, long necklaces or draping scarves Please note that we will have NO LIVE AMMO in the classroom area You will need your UNLOADED firearm, sturdy belt, holster, TWO UNLOADED magazines and magazine holder for the classroom. Firearms will need to remain bagged until “cleared and roped” by an instructor.