LIKE A LADY FIREARMS TRAINING
Safety & Skill Without the Stress
Why choose Like a Lady Firearms Training?
No matter how society leads us to believe gender equality is the norm, women still have unspoken societal constraints that govern how we... eat... dress... speak... sit... Better do it all “Like a Lady.” Now is the time to learn how to protect yourself - “Like a Lady.”
We value running courses that emphasize firearms safety, confidence, and practice, while upholding professional standards of training and ethics. While firearms training programs are open to men and women, our overall mission is to afford women who are less experienced or uncomfortable with firearms an opportunity to learn in a stress-free, encouraging environment.... and have fun while we do it!
Meet Your Trainers
Ciara (left) - I started as a Like a Lady student in 2020. Alycia's passion for serving women in this arena was contagious, so I was eager to join her. Empowering women is a mission I can truly stand behind. I became a Range Safety Officer, then a Fundamentals Instructor, then a CPL Instructor. I have made friends that are like family, my students make me proud , and teaching firearms knowledge in order to empower our students is incredibly rewarding. In between my full-time job and teaching part-time, I enjoy the great outdoors: hiking, camping, hunting, kayaking, and exploring with my dogs.
Alycia (middle) - I created Like a Lady Firearms Training in 2018 with a vision to empower women and beginner shooters. My mission was to give them the training they need to confidently and safely protect themselves and their loved ones in the face of danger. I have been studying and practicing lethal & less-than-lethal force for over a decade. I spent 5 years Active Duty in the Marine Corps and am currently an NRA & MCRGO Certified Firearms Instructor. In between running Like a Lady, I am a mom of 4 and blessed wife. We enjoy our small homestead with cows, chickens, goats and such.
Sam (right) - I was also initially a Like a Lady Student and A Girl and A Gun Member. We moved to Manton from Traverse City about a year after Alycia, & her family which allowed us to shoot together more. I began helping with the shooting league more frequently, too! When Alycia found out she was pregnant and would need an extra instructor, I eagerly accepted the opportunity. I love watching brand new shooters get the "gun grin," at a fundamentals class, especially when they were initially nervous. Between teaching part time and running a commercial cleaning business with my husband, I enjoy traveling, am learning to golf, and the chickens that run my micro-farm life.
“My experience at Like a Lady Firearms Training was fantastic. Alycia was extremely professional, yet very personable. The environment was safe and relaxed, where each participant felt comfortable asking questions and sharing experiences which added value to the class. I highly recommend Like a Lady Firearms Training.”
Aaron B
“I took the basic fundamentals class because I have never handled a gun before. Alycia was a great instructor! I definitely felt like I left the class with a lot more confidence and knowledge. I'll definitely be going back!”
Sarah S.
“I had 0 experience or confidence with guns. The trainers here helped me see what my potential is and helped remove my fear. Empowerment at its best!”
Krystyn M.
“Just finished the CPL Class with Alycia. She was very engaging, entertaining, and informative. I took the class with my wife who was very nervous about shooting a pistol and they did a great job instructing and helping her. I would highly recommend this class to anybody.”
Kevin B
“Alycia is the best instructor around! Not only are classes informational, but they are fun! I felt very comfortable and did not feel intimidated for a second. I learned so much and would go out of my way to take her classes again.”
Lydia W