Jody offers sought-after safety seminars and classes nationwide. Women realize that they can defend themselves, they just need the confidence and skill set to do so.
Jody is a NRA Certified Firearms Instructor, Instructor with the nationally recognized Refuse To Be A Victim program, spokesperson and facilitator for A Girl and A Gun Women’s Shooting League, and a competitive shooter with the Rudy Project USA Shooting Team for The International Defensive Pistol Association, United States Practical Shooting Association, Steel Challenge and 3 Gun.
Jody launched Personal Safety Alliance to empower women. Personal and tragic events in her life reinforced the need for her to take responsibility for her own protection and safety. Her firearms training began in 2013 which led to her becoming a NRA Certified Instructor.
Memberships
International Association Of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors (IALEFI)
International Defensive Pistol Association
US Practical Shooting Association
National Rifle Association
Collier Sportsmen’s Association
Carrick Sportsmen's Club
Pitcarin/Monroeville Sportsmen's Club
Pittsburgh Professional Women
Women’s Business Network
Women Speakers Association
Women's Small Business Association
Veteran's Breakfast Club - Volunteer
Jody's History
In Her Own Words
I bought my first gun 10 years ago after my divorce. I found myself on my own for the first time in my life after 27 years of marriage. I knew that I needed to be able to protect myself and that I was vulnerable.
The First Firearms Training Class
I took my first class, which was a very basic beginner’s class and perfect for me. During my second training class, I was introduced to shooting under and around barricades. It was so much fun! After that, I was totally hooked on the sport! It made me realize that if I enjoyed shooting this much (after being afraid of handling guns), then there must be a lot of other women out there just like me that don’t know what they are missing! I turned into a self proclaimed training junkie and I am to this day.
The Feeling of Empowerment
After successfully learning about the way the gun worked and learning the fundamentals of shooting and hitting my target, I not only felt empowered, but the fear that I had of the gun was gone. Doing something that empowers you, can also help save your life or the life of one of your loved ones.
The Next Step
If you are ready to take personal responsibility for your own protection and safety, contact me today at jody@personalsafetyalliance.com! I will teach you what you need to know to reach that goal.
Credentials
of IALEFI -The International Assoc Of Law Enforcement Firearms InstructorsInstructor with theMember of IALEFI -The International Assoc Of Law Enforcement Firearms InstructorsGun Women’s Shooting LeagueUS Practical Shooting AssociationInstructor with the NRA’s nationally recognized Refuse To Be A Victim® ProgramOfficerCertified SABRE Personal Safety Ac
NRA Certified Firearms Instructor:
Pistol and Personal Protection Inside The HomeInstructorSABRE College Safety Program Instructor
Recognized spokesperson and facilitator for A Girl and A Gun WomenWeapons Master
USCCA ( United States Concealed Carry Assoc) USPSA Range Safety OfficerCert
NRA Certified Range Officer
Certified SABRE Personal Safety Academy Instructor
SABRE Civilian Safety Awareness Program Instructor
SABRE College Safety Program Instructor
Weapons Master
USCCA ( United States Concealed Carry Assoc) Certified Instructor
Sponsored Competitive Shooter
Personal Safety and Awareness Adjunt Instructor, Slippery Rock University, Community College of Allegheny County
Lead Female Firearms Instructor for:
Anthony Arms, West Mifflin
Washington County Tactical Range, West Alexander
2018
Inspiring Lives Global Award Nomine
Speaker for woman's pro 2A rally with
PA State Representative Rick Sacco
Full Circle Karate - Kubaton Defense
Angel Trauma Solutions-
Advanced Bleeding Control
2017
Weapons Master - On set filming of "Rogue"
USCCA (United States Concealed Carry Assoc) Instructor Course
Tom Givens RangeMaster 3 Day Firearms Instructor Development Course
I.C.E.Concealed Carry Course
2016
SABRE Personal Safety Academy Instructor Course
NRA "Blended" Pistol Instructor Course
Concealed Carry Gun Law Course
NRA Range Safety Officer Course
E.J. Owens - CounterViolence- How to defend and survive a violent encounter
Larry St. Clair - Knife Defense
Jordan Blake - AR-15
Brian Quick - Combative Pistol
Karl Rehn - Back Up Gun - Defensive Pistol Skills
Mark Passamaneck - Advanced AR-15
Mark Passamaneck - Shotgun
Rudy Projects USA Shooting Team Member
2015
Next Level Training Defensive Accuracy in 90 Minutes Course
Impax - Safety Awareness Course - Using everyday items as weapons
A Girl And A Gun Training Conference
Janna Reeves - Rifle Strategy Course
Brian Quick -Weapons Malfunction Course
Jennie VanTuyl - Low-light Night Shooting Course
Dorcia Meador - Advanced Female Tactical Training Course
Tatiana Whitlock -Real World Meets Range Lethal Engagement Techniques Course
BJ Norris - Drive the Gun to The Target Course
Rapid Presentation - Multiple Shots on Target, and Efficient Reloading Course
Kathy Jackson - Running a Safe Firing Line Course
Jennie VanTuyl - IDPA Classifier Training
Gabby Franco - Precision Pistol Course
Division First Place, Novice IDPA Virginia State 7/15
2014
Girls and Guns pistol course
NRA instructed basic pistol course
NRA Certified Pistol Instructor Course
NRA Certified Refuse To Be A Victim Instructor Course
NRA Certified Personal Protection In The Home Instructor Course
Lethal Force Utah Concealed Carry Class
3 Rivers Tactical - 2 Day Concealed Carry Course
3 Rivers Tactical - 2 Day Armed Citizens Response to the Active Shooter Course
Babes and Bullets Firearms Training Academy for Women
Protective Shooting Concepts Pistol Class
Robert Vogel - 2 Day World Class Pistol Skills Class
A Girl And A Gun Facilitator Training Course
Testimonials
“... Jody is a wonderful teacher and excellent resource for female shooters...”
“... I enjoyed your presentation, it was very well done and very beneficial for those in attendance. I welcome any opportunity to collaborate with you on future endeavors..."
"...As a survivor of rape I was looking for someone to walk me through the process of handling a firearm. Jody was a phenomenal teacher. I am very blessed to have found her and highly recommend her..."
