podcast · May 28, 2026 · Making Shooters Better
After Being Threatened by a Criminal, She Refused to Stay Vulnerable
After reporting a crime and being threatened by the suspect afterward, Dakota realized something uncomfortable: owning a firearm without truly knowing how to use it wasn’t enough. What started as hesitation around guns eventually became a journey into competitive shooting, concealed carry, instruction, and Second Amendment advocacy. In this episode, Dakota breaks down why skill in shooting has far less to do with talent… and far more to do with repetition, honest self-assessment, and the willingness to stay uncomfortable long enough to grow. From growing up around anti-gun messaging near Chica
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