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Dawn Dolpp

Instructor # 1163173 | EmpowerU, LLC

Certified with the USCCA since 5/7/2017

Certification Renewal Date 6/25/2026

  • Dawn.EmpowerU@gmail.com

Martinsville, VA, 24112

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USCCA Certifications

  • Concealed Carry & Home Defense
  • Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals - Training Counselor
  • Defensive Shooting
  • Women's Handgun & Self-Defense
  • Countering the Mass Shooter
  • Advanced Defensive Shooting
  • Emergency & First Aid
  • Children's Firearms & Safety Fundamentals

My Biography

Dawn teaches individuals and group firearms training and personal safety classes. While her focus lies in assisting women of all ages and skill sets on how to safely handle, care for and feel comfortable with their firearms and personal safety Dawn routinely teaches co-ed classes as well.

Dawn's certifications include: USCCA Training Counselor NRA Training Counselor NRA Basic Pistol Instructor NRA Basic Rifle Instructor NRA Personal Protection In The Home Instructor NRA Chief Range Safety Officer NRA Refuse To Be A Victim Instructor NRA RTBAV Regional Counselor TWAW Certified Instructor NC Certified Conceal Carry Firearms Instructor Utah BCI Certified Concealed Firearms Permit Instructor UTM Certified Instructor USCCA Defensive Shooting Fundamentals Level 1 & 2 Instructor

Dawn volunteers with TWAW Shooting Chapters as a leader of the TWAW Southside VA Chapter and the TWAW River City Chapter. She serves as the TWAW VA State Leader to help educate, equip and empower female shooters. Dawn is the TWAW Regional Trainer for MD, VA & WV.

Facebook Page http://www.empowerullc.com/

Current Classes Available

  • Mon, Jun. 22, 2026 8:30 AM

    USCCA Certified Instructor Course

    with Dawn Dolpp
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    Martinsville, VA

    $597

  • Mon, Jun. 15, 2026 5:00 PM

    UTAH Non-Resident Concealed Firearms Permit

    with Dawn Dolpp
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    Martinsville, VA

    $90

    Thur, Jun. 25, 2026 5:00 PM

    UTAH Non-Resident Concealed Firearms Permit

    with Dawn Dolpp
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    Martinsville, VA

    $90

  • Mon, Jun. 22, 2026 8:00 AM

    USCCA Certified Instructor - RECERTIFICATION ONLY

    with Dawn Dolpp
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    Martinsville, VA

    $347

  • Sun, Jun. 14, 2026 8:30 AM

    Defensive Shooting Fundamentals Intro

    with Dawn Dolpp
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    Martinville, VA

    $75

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    "Dawn is very knowledgeable, and full of energy. No matter how much you think you know, there's always *more* to learn about the every changing firearm laws - I appreciate her wisdom."

    Submitted on Mon, May. 18, 2026 by william b.

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