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ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Amy C. Hess

My name is Amy Hess, and I've proudly called Central Missouri home my entire life. For over 8 years, I've immersed myself in the art of shooting, continually honing my skills through diverse training programs to deliver
the most precise and relevant instruction to my students. With more than 700 hours of professional training  under my belt, I hold a comprehensive set of credentials. 

My journey began from a deep-seated passion for shooting and a desire to share this knowledge with others. Empowering individuals to safeguard themselves is immensely fulfilling, and the shooting sports offer an inclusive and enjoyable activity for all. If you're ready to take the next step in mastering firearm safety and becoming a responsible armed citizen, please don't hesitate to reach out to me.

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Certifications

  •  USCCA Certified Conceal Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals Instructor

  • USCCA Women’s Handgun & Self Defense Fundamentals Instructor

  • USCCA Certified Range Safety Officer

  • USCCA Defensive Shooting Fundamentals Level 1 Instructor

  • NRA Certified Pistol Instructor

  • NRA Range Safety Officer

  • Complete Combatant Deliberate Coaching Instructor

  • A Girl & A Gun Women’s Shooting League Facilitator

  • A Girl & A Gun Certified Trainer

  • A Girl & A Gun Range Safety Officer

  • Certified Glock Armorer

  • Level 1 Glock Operator

  • Stop the Bleed Certified

  • Emergency Medical, Bleed Control & AED Certified

  • Certified QPR Gate Keeper

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I've had the privilege of learning from esteemed instructors including:

  • Tatiana Whitlock

  • Adam Winch, Defenders USA

  • Brian & Shelley Hill, The Complete Combatant

  • Lou Ann Hamblin, Louka Tactical

  • John Correia, Active Self Protection

  • Neil & Stephanie Weidner, Active Self Protection

  • Beth & Sean Alcazar, USCCA

  • Jenny Cruz, USCCA

  • Sarah Haumpton, Phlster

  • Willie Parent, Glock

  • Tiffany Johnson, Citizen’s Safety Academy

  • Tim Kelly, Apache Solutions

  • Austin Proulx, Go Fast Concepts

  • Michelle Cerino, Princess Gun Slinger

  • Chris Cypert, Citizen’s Defense Research

  • Gunsite Academy

  • David Miller, CZ USA

  • Matt Mallory, Public Safety & Education

  • Erick Gelhouse, Cougar Mountain Solutions

  • Vicki Farnham, Defensive Training International

  • Sarah Joy Albrecht, Hold My Guns

  • John Murphy, FPF Training

  • Josh Crosby, Texas Combat Systems

  • Kita Busse, 180 Firearms Training

  • Mike Hughes, Next Level Training

  • Mike Ox, Dryfire Training Essentials

  • Chuck Haggard, Agile Training

  • Josh White, Aspen Defense Innovations

  • Dave Jenkins, Rochester Personal Defense

  • Riley Bowman, Concealed Carry

  • Christopher Bean, Tactical Advantage

  • Brian Quick, Texas State Law Enforcement Training

  • AJ Zito, Practical Performance

  • David Laird, Dynamic Combative Solutions

  • Jamie Green, NADM Firearms Training

  • Beth Koster, Stop the Bleed

  • Bruce Leudeman, Safe Shoot

  • John Holschen, West Coast Armory North

AFFILIATIONS

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