ABOUT KRISTIN
I grew up around guns- mostly for hunting and rodent control. While I haven't really been "afraid" of guns, handguns weren't common place in my house. So, when my husband gifted me a .40cal handgun and a carry permit class for my 30th birthday, I was super excited. I also knew I had a lot to learn.
I clearly remember the first time I walked into a gun range with my newly acquired handgun-- I. Was. Terrified. I felt stupid. I was surrounded by guys who knew all the things (or so I thought) and I was an outsider. I soon fell in love with shooting and have been learning ever since.
"I've married my decades of experience in training and coaching with my love and experience shooting handguns."
What started as a way to help women navigate a challenging world, has grown into teaching lessons almost every day of the week and offering regular classes outside the range. I'm excited to continue learning - always learning - and keep leveling up the quality of instruction I offer. Come train with me!
Cheers,
Kristin Benton (McKinney)
CREDENTIALS
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State of Tennessee Certified Handgun Instructor
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NRA-Certified Pistol Instructor
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Member, National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF)
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Member, National Rifle Association (NRA)
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Ambassador, National Concealed Carry Association (NCCA)
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Tennessee Lifetime Carry Permit Holder
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Fully insured Firearms Instructor
Carlos Angulo
Tactical Advisor / Instructor
Carlos is a retired Metro Nashville Police Officer of 14 years and former member of MNPD SWAT Team. Prior to his law enforcement career, Carlos served in the U.S. Army for 9 years as a Paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division and with Special Forces Group with whom he deployed to Afghanistan after 9/11 and later to Iraq. He also has a B.S. in Criminal Justice.
Angulo is a valuable teammate whose input is invaluable when it comes to situational training, product testing, technical recommendations, and overall expertise.
