Abbie Padilla
Instructor # 3478420 | Arden Defense
Certified with the USCCA since 8/9/2024
Certification Renewal Date 8/18/2027
USCCA Certifications
- Concealed Carry & Home Defense
My Biography
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.
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This women’s-only course is designed to provide a safe, supportive environment for those new to handguns or looking to strengthen their foundation. Students will gain the knowledge and skills needed to handle a firearm with confidence, accuracy, and responsibility.
Topics Covered:
-Firearms safety rules and handling practices
-Understanding handgun types, parts, and function
-Ammunition basics and safe loading/unloading
-Proper stance, grip, sight alignment, and trigger control
-Building consistency through dry-fire and live-fire practice
-Range etiquette and safe shooting habits
Course Goal: By the end of this class, students will leave with a solid understanding of handgun safety and marksmanship, along with the confidence to continue their training journey.
Our Concealed Carry Course meets and exceeds the required curriculum directed by the state and provides students with detailed training from experienced instructors.
We also welcome 18-year-olds to join our class to become educated and prepared to be responsible armed citizens. We recommend bringing your own firearm; if not, we have plenty of rentals and will work with you. For ammunition, there will be an additional fee as well. Come on in and get signed up online or in person. We look forward to seeing you on the range!
Topics covered: A basic introduction to handguns Firearms care and maintenance Legal issues relating to the use of deadly force Use of deadly force – preparedness for confrontations Firearms manipulation, marksmanship, and practice Range qualification
Required Equipment: A handgun chambered for a standard defense caliber 25 rounds for qualification (minimum) Eye protection Hearing protection Note-taking gear
Beyond the Basics: Defensive Handgun Train Beyond Marksmanship. Build Real Defensive Skills. Intermediate Defensive Handgun Course Date: Saturday, August 1 Duration: 8 Hours Skill Level: Intermediate Round Count: 400–500 Rounds Tuition: $149
Take the Next Step in Your Defensive Handgun Training Owning a handgun and shooting accurately are only the beginning. Real defensive situations demand more than marksmanship—they require sound judgment, efficient firearm handling, movement, and the ability to make informed decisions under stress.
Beyond the Basics: Defensive Handgun is designed for responsible armed citizens who have completed a basic handgun or concealed carry course and are ready to advance their skills. This intermediate-level course bridges the gap between basic marksmanship and advanced defensive handgun training through live-fire instruction, practical drills, and real-world scenario discussions.
What You'll Learn • Defensive mindset and situational awareness • Drawing from concealment • Recoil management and efficient follow-up shots • Emergency and tactical reloads • Malfunction recognition and clearance • Movement during a defensive encounter • Effective use of cover and concealment • Multiple-threat engagement • Real-world incident analysis • Defensive decision-making • Final qualification course
Who Should Attend? Concealed carry license holders, armed citizens seeking to improve their defensive skills, home defense firearm owners, graduates of a basic handgun or concealed carry course, and shooters ready to progress beyond introductory training.
Required Equipment Reliable handgun, strong-side belt holster, at least three magazines, magazine carrier or pouch, sturdy belt, eye and ear protection, concealment garment, 400–500 rounds of ammunition, and weather-appropriate clothing.
Prerequisites Students must have prior handgun experience and demonstrate safe firearm handling. This is not an introductory handgun course.
Our Philosophy "Anyone can learn to shoot. This course teaches you when, why, and how to apply those skills responsibly in the real world."
Train Beyond Marksmanship. Build Real Defensive Skills.