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Karen Noel

Instructor # 1174638 | Spirit Lead LLC

Certified with the USCCA since 1/1/2019

Certification Renewal Date 3/4/2027

  • spiritleadllc@yahoo.com
  • (313) 595-4051

Detroit, MI, 48221

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USCCA Certifications

  • Concealed Carry & Home Defense
  • Countering the Mass Shooter
  • Women's Handgun & Self-Defense

My Biography

SPIRIT LEAD LLC's mission is to increase the safety of our clients through the provision of: Safe Practical Instruction, & Responsible Intervention Training that equips clients to Live Empowered Aware and Defended. Certified TC/Instructor by: USCCA to offer the following classes: *Basic Pistol Classes *Concealed Carry and Home Defense classes *Countering the Mass Shooter Threat Certified NRA instructor to offer *Refuse to Be A Victim Seminars *Personal Protection in the Home Class and seminar formats may be customized to meet the needs of your group or work place.

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Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals is a comprehensive course for anyone considering owning or carrying a firearm for self-defense. The course is a complete guide to understanding conflict avoidance and situational awareness; home security and home defense; handgun, shotgun and AR-15 basics; shooting fundamentals; the physiology of violent encounters; the legal aspects of using deadly force (including knowing what to do in the aftermath); and a complete guide on gear, gadgets, and ongoing training. Show Less

Introduction to Firearms Fundamentals is a basic course for anyone seeking to learn basic safety and fundamental firearm skills. This course is for women only.

This is a USCCA compliant Basic Handgun Fundamentals course. Students will get training on an introductory level. Topics Covered will be: *Self Defense Firearm Basics *Defensive Shooting Fundamentals *Gear And Gadgets *Developing Basic And Advanced Skills

Curriculum Description

Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals is a comprehensive course for anyone considering owning or carrying a firearm for self-defense. The course is a complete guide to understanding conflict avoidance and situational awareness; home security and home defense; handgun, shotgun and AR-15 basics; shooting fundamentals; the physiology of violent encounters; the legal aspects of using deadly force (including knowing what to do in the aftermath); and a complete guide on gear, gadgets, and ongoing training.

This one day 8-9 hour course teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to the safe and efficient use of a handgun for protection of self and family, and to provide information on the law-abiding individual’s right to self-defense. This is an eight-hour course. Students should expect to shoot approximately 100 rounds of ammunition. Students will learn basic defensive shooting skills, strategies for home safety and responding to a violent confrontation, firearms and the law, how to choose a handgun for self-defense, and continued opportunities for skill development. Students will receive the Guide to the Basics of Personal Protection In The Home handbook, Gun Safety Rules brochure . This Basic Personal Protection In The Home course is for law-abiding adult citizens, as defined by applicable federal, state, or local law, and experienced shooters. Equipment required: · Handgun, 9mm or greater · 100 rounds of ammunition · Hearing protection · Eye protection ·

Appropriate attire including duty/training footwear Certificate of Completion awarded upon successful completion of course

Class discusses: Why conflict avoidance is important Situational Awareness Color codes of awareness

Class will discuss: Four Universal Safety Rules, additional safety considerations, revolver and semi-automatic explanation, pros and cons of different handgun options, and Ammunition basics.

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      Detroit, Michigan

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      Detroit, Michigan

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      Detroit, Michigan

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      Detroit, Michigan

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    Instructors

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      Detroit, Michigan

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    • Chad King

      Detroit, Michigan

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    • Benjamin Bohannon

      Detroit, Michigan

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    • Robert Collins

      Detroit, Michigan

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    • Jessica Kelley

      Detroit, Michigan

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      Detroit, Michigan

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    "Love the class, they help u and give great information. Thanks"

    Submitted on Mon, Mar. 2, 2026 by Latasha P.

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