Former Miss Houston, Nikki Turpeaux, is empowering women
today, not through self-image help or tips for success, but by preparing them
to be ready to defend themselves with a firearm if they are put in a dangerous
or life-threatening situation. Turpeaux is the lead instructor for the Get A GRIP Ladies Program that is a firearms instructional course specifically
designed to teach women how basic knowledge about firearms and how to
effectively and confidently use them if necessary.
"I take women that have never dealt with the aspect or
dealt with firearms before through a step-by-step process, in an environment
that is comfortable and safe to ask questions," Turpeaux said.
Turpeaux presents a unique experience to women since most
self-defense, firearms courses are taught by men. The Get A Grip Ladies Program
offers five levels of instruction ranging from the fundamentals of marksmanship
to shotgun proficiency. Turpeaux calls these skills “life-saving life-defending”.
Turpeaux teaches women about gun specifics, how to use a
range of gun types, and, most importantly, how to keep themselves safe and
remove themselves from harms way. The Get A Grip Ladies Program is mobile and instruction is
available in any location where needed.
Women should not feel helpless without a man if they were to
experience a home intruder or any other kind of dangerous situation. Turpeaux’s
specially designed program is a way for women to gain this security and
confidence when it comes to their personal safety, as well as their family’s
safety.
Ashton Theiss
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