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Lioness Defense

Lioness Defense Providing the proper training and education in fi****ms safety, handling procedures, and self-defense

Monique Clarke, Owner/Chief Instructor of Lioness Defense Fi****ms is licensed, fully insured, and an NRA, NAAGA and Rangemaster Certified Fi****ms Instructor.

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It's Fun Fact Friday!In the 18th and 19th centuries, the law forbade medical schools from buying cadavers for teaching o...
01/07/2023

It's Fun Fact Friday!

In the 18th and 19th centuries, the law forbade medical schools from buying cadavers for teaching or research purposes. The only way that surgeons and their students could get co**ses were from executed criminals and from those donated by families of the deceased. This scarcity of cadavers spurred robbers to raid graves to sell co**ses to medical schools.

“Cemetery guns” were created to stop co**se theft. Strategically placed inside a grave, the gun was mounted on a surface that allowed it to turn toward the robber when the unlucky thief stepped on one of the tripwires surrounding the gun. In response, grave robbers often sent women disguised as widows to scope out the graves during the day and inform them of the position of the cemetery guns. Once the cemetery keepers realized this, they removed the guns during the day and set them up at night.

Grave guns were soon banned, and this led to the emergence of “coffin torpedoes,” deadly land mines that exploded whenever a would-be thief opened a grave. However, even when cemetery guns were legal, they were in limited use because they were expensive to rent or own. This meant that only families of the rich could afford the guns, so the grave robbers usually stole the bodies of poor people. -

Resource: Listverse/Guns.com

Ladies and Gents, Citizen's Safety Academy is offering its illustrious How to Be an Effective Assistant Instructor in an...
01/03/2023
Effective Assistant Instructors Webinar: Part 1 (The Classroom) – Citizens Safety Academy

Ladies and Gents,

Citizen's Safety Academy is offering its illustrious How to Be an Effective Assistant Instructor in an online format. As Fi****ms Instructors, it is natural to feel that we have the common sense and wherewithal to be proper and effective AI's. Well....that is not the case. I highly suggest this class not only to better yourself in the AI role but to better support your lead instructors when supporting other ranges and classes.

How to Be an Effective Assistant Instructor is a 3-part webinar series they are offering in partnership with Tim Reedy on consecutive Tuesdays this month - Jan. 17, 24, and 31 at 7pm Central (and yep, it'll be recorded for those who register but can't attend the live). Sign up for one, two, or all three at a discount.

Part 1: AIs in the Classroom
Part 2: AIs on the Range
Part 3: Practical Exercises for AIs

They LOVE teaching this material and are excited to potentially reach a broader audience by taking it online. Hope to see you there!

« All EventsEffective Assistant Instructors Webinar: Part 1 (The Classroom)January 17 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm CST $30.00« Parking Lot Pistol (Memphis)TN Enhanced Handgun Permit Class »Serving as an assistant instructor requires unique skills that are often taken for granted. How can we be more effect...

For those interested, NAAGAs Queens of Defense website will be launching tomorrow. I am looking forward to the availabil...
01/01/2023

For those interested, NAAGAs Queens of Defense website will be launching tomorrow. I am looking forward to the availability of more resources to help support and educate women in the 2A industry.

Queens of Defense, is launching officially tomorrow - January 2nd. Here are a few answers to your pending questions of the new division being launched with

Happy 2023 from the Lioness Defense Family to yours!
01/01/2023

Happy 2023 from the Lioness Defense Family to yours!

Teaching about fi****ms safety and handling is not exclusive to adults. However, at what age should you introduce the su...
12/28/2022

Teaching about fi****ms safety and handling is not exclusive to adults. However, at what age should you introduce the subject of fi****ms to minors?

12/25/2022

This time of year, while full of joy, sharing, and giving, remember to enjoy this festival with the beautiful memories of the loved ones that are here and watching over us. From the Lioness Defense family to yours, wishing not only a warm Christmas holiday but also infinite health and wellness.

Fun Fact Friday!We missed last week due to a case of the flu, but hopefully, this fun fact will make up for the miss.In ...
12/24/2022

Fun Fact Friday!

We missed last week due to a case of the flu, but hopefully, this fun fact will make up for the miss.

In 1938, there was a very interesting innovation in the form of the revolver camera. It was just what it sounds like: a revolver, (a C**t .38 special) with a camera attached. Whenever the owner would pull the trigger, the camera would take a picture. As you could imagine, these images had the potential to be pretty gruesome/graphic. The good news is that even if the gun wasn’t loaded, the camera could still take pictures (for argument's sake, we will table the blatant disregard for the safety rules😬) which could turn out pretty cool, but the result wouldn’t be that different from using a normal camera. It is really interesting how people can come up with such strange modifications to fi****ms, but the revolver camera has to be one of the craziest, although it never saw widespread use.

These are interesting 🤔.  But Sir Greg Ellifritz explains why these aren't a good idea. There will always be novelty ite...
12/16/2022
The Magazine Floorplate/Glass Breaker

These are interesting 🤔. But Sir Greg Ellifritz explains why these aren't a good idea. There will always be novelty items that look like a good idea when they come out, but when you put them into context of use and practicalities, they do more harm than good.

Written by Greg Ellifritz   Have you seen the new aftermarket G***k magazine baseplates that double as glass breakers? If not, this article will show you what I’m talking about. A read…

Self-defense comes in many different forms. The key is to remain consistent and commit to your craft. When in a fight fo...
12/07/2022

Self-defense comes in many different forms. The key is to remain consistent and commit to your craft. When in a fight for your life, you don't want to win, you want to dominate. We train harder, so the fight is easy.

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I've been wanting to take the Refuse To Be A Victim Instructor Certification for some time now. I believe this class is ...
12/05/2022

I've been wanting to take the Refuse To Be A Victim Instructor Certification for some time now. I believe this class is severely underrated and should be marketed more. Situational awareness is something that we as humans take for granted and lack the wherewithal to exercise. However, you dont know what you dont know and there are so many precautions we can implement in our daily lives/activities to help mitigate victimization if we just took the time to listen to our intuition and pay attention to our surroundings. Thank you again Citizens Safety Academy for providing a great class. I cannot wait to start providing these seminars.


It’s Small Business Sunday! Our small business feature is I Divine Creations.Today we are showcasing Jiah’s jewelry, div...
12/04/2022

It’s Small Business Sunday!

Our small business feature is I Divine Creations.

Today we are showcasing Jiah’s jewelry, divinely inspired by graceful movements in water. This jewelry reminds us that no matter the turbulence, move with grace.

I Divine Creations is a small veteran-ran business that fashions creations from love; the love of crafting arts. Jiah’s shop is full of made-to-order, personalized jewelry, crochet items, apparel, and accessories. Products designed here are for the happiness and expression of others, as unique and as divine as we are.

Find more I Divine Creations here https://idivinecreations.com/

NRA CCW Instructor Certification underway
12/03/2022

NRA CCW Instructor Certification underway



Fun Fact Friday: Jailers used to have keys that doubled as single-fire guns as a last resort for self-defense.Key pistol...
12/03/2022

Fun Fact Friday: Jailers used to have keys that doubled as single-fire guns as a last resort for self-defense.

Key pistols were used between the 17th century through the mid 19th century and are quite rare. The intended use was for jailers for self-defense and for sounding an alarm. The idea being that the jailer could use the same object to open the cell door and also defend himself in the event that prisoners tried to escape or attack. However, jailer's were not the only users of key guns. Armories and banks also have recorded use of these devices. The earliest key guns were quite primitive, but over time progressed to flintlock versions and percussion cap styles. Very few genuine key-guns remain today and typically have no associated lock.

12/02/2022

At Lioness Defense we understand the weight that Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can have on you and your loved ones. Did you know that shooting in a safe and controlled environment, such as a shooting range, can enhance your mental performance significantly?

Disrupt SAD symptoms today with some Range Therapy. https://lionessdefense.com/event/basic-pistol-class-for-concealed-carry/2022-12-17/

😎Relieve Some Stress: Register for Lioness Defense’s NRA Basic Pistol class on Saturday 17 December 2022!

🙌🏾Boost Your Confidence: Set up a self-care one-on-one session!

🫶 Stimulate Serotonin Levels: Schedule a group holiday session!

11/28/2022

Wise words from the Tulsa police department. While it is discouraged to leave your firearm in your vehicle, there are circumstances which that is unavoidable. Please ensure there is a hard case container that your firearm can be secured in to help prevent theft. Also, please, please, please, record the serial numbers of all your fi****ms in the event it is stolen. It'll make your life and the officers much easier and assist in identifying your firearm if discovered.

11/19/2022

No lies detected here. Everyone enjoy your Saturday!

Fun Fact Friday: The spider silk, used by the black widow to weave webs and raise and lower itself, formed the crosshair...
11/18/2022

Fun Fact Friday: The spider silk, used by the black widow to weave webs and raise and lower itself, formed the crosshairs in gunsights, bombsights and telescopic instruments during World War II. These were painstakingly applied by hand. Why? Black widow silk is as strong as Kevlar and is much stronger than any other spider silk.

**Tag a Small Business**For all of my fellow entrepreneurs, starting your own business is no small feat. You should be p...
11/15/2022

**Tag a Small Business**

For all of my fellow entrepreneurs, starting your own business is no small feat. You should be proud of the work that you do. By braving the emotional roller coasters, the day to day ups and downs of running a business, making money one week and making none the next, you have shown resiliency and strength. Be proud of your self and your journey. Remember you got this, what is for you will be for you and THIS IS FOR YOU! 💪🏾 KEEP PUSHING FORWARD.

**Tag a Small Business**For all of my fellow entrepreneurs, starting your own business is no small feat. You should be p...
11/15/2022

**Tag a Small Business**

For all of my fellow entrepreneurs, starting your own business is no small feat. You should be proud of the work that you do. By braving the emotional roller coasters, the day to day ups and downs of running a business, making money one week and making none the next, you have shown resiliency and strength. Be proud of your self and your journey. Remember you got this, what is for you will be for you and THIS IS FOR YOU! 💪🏾 KEEP PUSHING FORWARD.

11/14/2022

Please keep up to date on every changing laws and regulations.

An armistice between the Allied nations and Germany came into existence on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th mon...
11/11/2022

An armistice between the Allied nations and Germany came into existence on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918. On November 11, 1919, for the first time ever, Armistice Day was commemorated. There were plans for public meetings, parades, and a brief suspension of business activities at 11 am.

In 1926, United States Congress officially declared the end of World War I and established the anniversary of the armistice, which would be commemorated with thanksgiving and prayer.

The Armistice Day Act was approved on May 13, 1938, which made November 11 in each year a legal holiday. This day was initially intended to honor veterans of World War I. A few years later, World War II required the most significant mobilization of service members in the history of the United States, and the American forces were sent to fight in Korea. In 1954, the veteran service organizations asked Congress to change the word “Armistice” to “Veterans.” Congress made this change, and on June 1, 1954, November 11 became a day to pay tribute to all American veterans, where ever and whenever they had served.

Lioness Defense wants to pay homage to all veterans that have made so many sacrifices, known and unknown, to preserve the safety and security of this country. Thank you for your service and for paving the way for our men and women currently serving. Happy Veteran's Day.

Happy 247th Birthday to the United States Marines. 18 years of service with 2 more to go, but no matter what, Once a Mar...
11/10/2022

Happy 247th Birthday to the United States Marines. 18 years of service with 2 more to go, but no matter what, Once a Marine Always a Marine. Semper Fidelis!

“It is good to win awards but it’s most important to win together” -N’Golo Kante. Thank you to The Rosie Network for sel...
11/04/2022

“It is good to win awards but it’s most important to win together” -N’Golo Kante.

Thank you to The Rosie Network for selecting myself and Lioness Defense Fi****ms Training for the Active-Duty Owned Business of the Year award. I cannot accept this accolade without acknowledging mentors, partners, promoters, and supporters of Lioness Defense Fi****ms Training.

Sincere thanks to Megan Bellis, Troy Lenhardt, Aqil Qadir, Tiffany Johnson, Victor Williams, Citizen Safety Academy, DeSigns Inc, Disrupt Your Now, 11/11 Veteran Project, Inonde, (AK) Aneesah Akbar-Uqdah, Angie Bell, Lisa Kipps-Brown, Ryan Garrett, Bryan White, Colin G., Colin Simon, Collin Chappelle, Andrew Szynal, Roger Cornwell, Stella Solorzano, Wayne Kelly, Dr. Joy Allen, Rhonda Carson, Ed Dudley, Anthony Hunter, Michael Schwartz and CHEVERLY, and all our amazing clients.


Lioness Defense looks forward to fulfilling our mission in 2023 by extending investments in Safe Haven and KidZone initiatives, bringing additional resources to safety, mental health awareness and su***de intervention. Thank you for making your safety a priority by being a supporter of Lioness Defense Fi****ms Training. We look forward to continuing to be of service to you.

Join Lioness Defense Fi****ms Training as we continue to celebrate and patronage Veteran Owned Businesses throughout Nat...
11/03/2022

Join Lioness Defense Fi****ms Training as we continue to celebrate and patronage Veteran Owned Businesses throughout National Veterans Small Business Week Oct 21- Nov 4, 2022.

We would like to especially thank THE ROSIE NETWORK for the countless opportunities they offer to grow, empower and acknowledge entrepreneurs in military families.

The list of finalists for THE ROSIE NETWORK Active Duty Owned Business Awards is both exhaustive & indicative of The Rosie Network’s commitment to our nation’s service members and military spouses.

The announcement for winners will be broadcasted TODAY, 4 November 2022 at 4 pm. Thank you Rosie Network and sincere well wishes to all finalists. We are standing by to give each of you a deserved round of applause! 👏🏾

In my usual busy body fashion, I found myself at another training event looking to better myself as a shooter and instru...
11/03/2022

In my usual busy body fashion, I found myself at another training event looking to better myself as a shooter and instructor. This past weekend, I had the distinct pleasure of attending Citizens Safety Academy Gateway Instructor Development Course with Aqil Qadir and Tiffany Johnson.

The concept of Gateway Instruction is to develop the skills and acquire the tools necessary to effectively instruct students new to shooting. It speaks to adult learning theory, how to effectively communicate with students and tailoring your instructions to meet your students where they are in their journey. Some issues that are prominent in the fi****ms instructor corps is lack of patience in inability to connect with new students at their level of comfort. Gateway Instruction is student centered and focused heavily on engagement.

This class is uniquely built, and unlike any other instructor development class that I have taken to date. What I appreciate most about the course is that it focuses so heavily on the student, their experience, and the captured attention built amid their instruction through adult learning tactics.

Overall, the instruction was amazing, and the class dynamic made for a fun yet enlightened experience. I am profoundly grateful that I am surrounded by instructors of high caliber dedicated to educating those interested in exercising their 2A rights. I highly recommend taking this course if you are an instructor looking to make themselves more versatile.

Let's hear your thoughts on this ordinance...
11/02/2022
Redwood City temporarily banning gun stores

Let's hear your thoughts on this ordinance...

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (KRON) – Redwood City has received two applications to open up gun shops in the last month including one at Roosevelt Plaza. When people found out about this, they became…

Day 2 of awesomeness overload Citizens Safety Academy . AAR will soon be underway.
10/30/2022

Day 2 of awesomeness overload Citizens Safety Academy . AAR will soon be underway.


As with any skill that we acquire, without practice, they perish. Always remain committed to your training. Be consisten...
10/24/2022

As with any skill that we acquire, without practice, they perish. Always remain committed to your training. Be consistent in developing competence. Competence breeds confidence. Invest in yours!





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As the weekend comes to a close, I want to send out a very heartfelt thank you to those who participated in and contribu...
10/24/2022

As the weekend comes to a close, I want to send out a very heartfelt thank you to those who participated in and contributed to the success of the Centuries Against Su***de Expo at Cyber Bytes Foundation.

First and foremost, I would like to say thank you to Ak Akbar, Founder of Centuries of Against Su***de for coordinating a wonderful event. The showcase of resources provided to our veteran, active duty, and first responder families is critical in an age where mental health awareness is paramount to our ability to be effective service members.

Lioness Defense wants to extend a heartfelt thank you to Retired Major James Capers and the Gary and Dottie Capers Foundation for sponsoring our participation for the event. Your generosity and commitment to youth and veterans is greatly appreciated.

We would also like to thank our partner Inonde and Director Colin Simon, for the development of detailed graphics depicting the impact of gun related su***des on our society.

Additionally, Lioness Defense would like to thank the following:

Cyber Bytes Foundation for providing the operational support, coordination efforts, and facilities for the event. Without you, this could not have happened.

Fast Signs for a last minute and less than 24-hour turnaround of our graphic boards. You all are rock stars.

All the partners that attended and provided their time, talents, and services. You all did amazing, and I cannot wait to work with you all again.

- Colin Simon, Director at Inonde
- Colin Garrett, Pro Race Car Driver
- Cole McDeshen, Sim Seats
- Mike Evock, Jon Lawson & Ian Ogden, Racing
for Heroes
- Jason Parker, Tech for Troops
- Lisa Kipps Brown, Author of Disrupt Your Now
- Nick Cottrill with Moth+Flame
- Sarah Albrecht CEO of Hold My Guns
- AK Akbar Founder of Centuries Against Su***de

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Communicating about fi****ms safety with our youth helps saves lives. Lioness Defense's KidZone - Kids Fi****ms Safety C...
10/22/2022

Communicating about fi****ms safety with our youth helps saves lives. Lioness Defense's KidZone - Kids Fi****ms Safety Class is your opportunity to keep our communities of youth safe.

10/18/2022

This weekend I had the distinct pleasure of attending Gabe White’s Pistol Shooting Solutions Class. The class was conducted over a two-day period. By no means can you go to this class and rest on your laurels as a shooter. As far as periods of instruction go, this was the most well thought out, structured and organized class that I have taken to date. The information Gabe provides during class is delivered in finite and thorough detail.

Day one of class consisted of a couple of hours of classroom instruction that included a detailed safety brief and emphasis on basic handling and shooting fundamentals. Then, we headed to the range. The training there highlighted the drills we would be conducting, how we would be executing them, and why they were beneficial to us, not simply as shooters, but defensive shooters.

The drills were formatted to prepare us for day two, where we progressed into moving (quickly) and shooting. There were USPSA/IDA style scenarios setup, and we worked through moving and shooting, transitional shooting, navigating obstructions, and how to address threats that were stagnant, egressing, etc.

While this only captures the surface details of what was taught in the class, the biggest takeaway for me was being given the platform to push myself past my current abilities. I was humbled but empowered at the same time. The class showed me where I started in skill, where I was when I completed it, and where I can be with time and hard work. Contrary to what people may think, when you are invested in personal growth and skill refinement, emotions are tied to your performance. I, and I am sure all the participants, went through moments of anxiousness, anxiety, excitement, disappointment, and pride.

Everyone in our class completed the training and acquired a pin, which is an amazing and uncommon accomplishment. I am proud to say I earned my dark pin, but me being the overachiever that I am, will be returning to secure a turbo pin. To get better you have to put in the work. I strongly recommend that anyone looking to improve, not only in skill, but also self-awareness, take Gabe’s Pistol Shooting Solutions class. It is well worth your time and investment.

The 2022 National Veteran & Military Spouse Entrepreneur Awards have posted their finalists. Monique Clarke of Lioness D...
10/17/2022

The 2022 National Veteran & Military Spouse Entrepreneur Awards have posted their finalists. Monique Clarke of Lioness Defense has made it on the list! Thank you to The Rosie Network for consideration.

Congratulations to all of the finalists and good luck!

https://therosienetwork.org/2022-entrepreneur-awards

The 2022 National Veteran & Military Spouse Entrepreneur Awards have our finalists? Who do you know on this list that you can share and tag!
Congratulations to the finalists of our military-connected people!

https://therosienetwork.org/2022-entrepreneur-awards

Happy Sunday everyone!Only 6 days left until the ***de Expo. Come and join our amazing companies that are supporting thi...
10/16/2022
Centuries Against Su***de Expo: Family Mental Health Day

Happy Sunday everyone!

Only 6 days left until the ***de Expo. Come and join our amazing companies that are supporting this event. Hosting will be Colin G. Racing, 11/11 Veteran Project, Inonde, Racing For Heroes, Tech For Troops, Lioness Defense Fi****ms Training, Hold My Guns®, and Moth+Flame at Cyber Bytes Foundation located at 1010 Corporate Drive, Stafford VA 22554.

Lots of free stuff going on for the whole family!

- Meet & Greet with pro race car driver Colin Garrett AND one of his race cars
- KidsZone fi****ms safety training with me, Monique Clarke of Lioness Defense
- Simulated seat racing with Ian Ogden, Racing For Heroes & Tech For Troops
- Entrepreneur “pick my brain” advice + book signing with Lia Kipps Brown
- Virtual reality su***de prevention training with Nick Cottrill & Moth+Flame,
- Su***de prevention training with Sarah Albrecht Hold My Guns
- Live streaming with Veteran Trash Talk

Please sign up at the link below!

Enjoy a Mental Health Day with fellow Veterans, Active-Duty, and First Responders family's.

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Saturday 9am - 5:30pm
Sunday 9am - 5:30pm

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