
About Kristin
I grew up around guns- mostly for hunting and "rodent control," as my dad would say. While I haven't really been "afraid" of guns, handguns weren't in my house. So, when I was gifted a .40cal handgun and carry permit class for my 30th birthday, I was excited. I also knew I had a lot to learn. The only problem was HOW do I 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 felt like an outsider around all of these "tactical men." Thankfully, I stuck in there and immediately fell in love with pistol shooting and have been learning ever since. When you're excited about something you want to share it and what started as taking friends to the range has become something more!
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"I've married my decades of experience in training and coaching with my conviction that everyone should have the opportunity to defend their life."
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I have worked in training in one capacity or another since 2005, so it made perfect sense to share my love of training and passion for personal safety through what is now She Shoots Training.
What started as a way to help women navigate a challenging world, has grown into a mission to educate, equip, and empower women. I'm excited about always learning and sharing it all with you. Are you ready?
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Cheers,
Kristin Benton
Owner

CERTIFICATIONS
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Certified Pistol Instructor (NRA)
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Certified Refuse to Be A Victim Instructor (NRA)
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Certified Women on Target Instructor (NRA)
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Certified Assistant Instructor (CSA)
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OC/Pepper Spray Instructor (Agile Tactical)
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Certified Handgun Instructor, State of Tennessee
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TRAINING
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Tac Con Defensive Training Conference, 2022
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Tac Con Defensive Training Conference, 2021
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Critical Casualty Care, Dr. Sherman House, 2021
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Defensive Pistol, Tatiana Whitlock, 2021
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Basic Pistol (NRA)
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ASSOCIATIONS
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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 Fifth Special Forces Group with whom he deployed to Afghanistan after 9/11 and later to Iraq. Carlos is an Ambassador for the non-profit Hero Hunt and has a B.S. in Criminal Justice.
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Carlos has a relaxed personality and is a strong teammate whose input is invaluable when it comes to situational training, technical recommendations, and equipment troubleshooting.
CIVILIAN CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING
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Tac Con Defensive Training Conference, 2022
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Tactical Emergency Casualty Care, Defend Systems, 2021
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Defensive Pistol, Tatiana Whitlock, 2021
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Urban Rifle I, II, III, Royal Range, 2021
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Gunfighter Rifle/Pistol I, II, III, Royal Range, 2021
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Speed and Precision Pistol, Royal Range, 2021
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Critical Casualty Care, Dr. Sherman House, 2021
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Certified Assistant Instructor (CSA)
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Certified Pistol Instructor (NRA)

MILITARY/ LEO TRAINING
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TN POST Certified Police Officer
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MNPD Patrol Rifle Operator
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MNPD SWAT Basic
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MNPD SWAT Advanced Tech
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MNPD SWAT Tactical Emergency Care
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US Army Combat Lifesaver