https://greyhive.com/videos/watch/4f35cf7c-c0e1-4b66-b0bf-a5f72623eec1 What does responsible firearms training look like when it is built around your actual life—not an idealized version of it? In this episode of Making Shooters Better, Terry Vaughan sits down with nationally recognized firearms educator and curriculum developer Tatiana Whitlock for an in-depth conversation about training in context, concealed carry as a family skill, and adapting your shooting as your life and abilities change. Tatiana is the National Director of Training for A Girl & A Gun Women’s Shooting League, where she helps develop national curriculum, instructor education, and member development programs. She is also a member of the Walther Arms Defense Team, has appeared as a featured host on Trigger Time TV, serves as Director of Training at Howell’s Indoor Range & Shooting Academy in Maine, and facilitates the A Girl & A Gun Southern Maine Chapter. Tatiana brings a deeply practical approach to firearms education. Rather than focusing only on shooting performance, she encourages students to think about how their skills fit their bodies, families, environments, responsibilities, and everyday routines. In this episode, Terry and Tatiana discuss: • Why training should reflect the shooter you are today • How family, age, mobility, clothing, environment, and lifestyle affect training • Why firearms fundamentals need to remain adaptable • The value of training experiences that expose gaps in your skills • Why concealed carry is often a family or team responsibility • How spouses, children, and other family members can become active participants in safety • Building awareness, communication, and observation skills beyond the firearm • How to reassess your shooting after an injury, physical change, vision change, or extended break • Why returning to training is not starting over • What to look for when choosing an instructor • The importance of matching training to your real questions and real-world needs Whether you are a newer shooter, an experienced concealed carrier, or an instructor helping others develop their skills, this conversation offers a valuable reminder: good training is not simply about what you can do on the range. It is about developing skills you can responsibly apply within the context of your own life. Watch the full episode, subscribe to Laser Ammo for more Making Shooters Better conversations, and follow Tatiana for training opportunities, education, and more. Tatiana Whitlock: Website: https://www.tatianawhitlock.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tatiana.whitlock/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatianawhitlock #MakingShootersBetter #LaserAmmo #TatianaWhitlock #FirearmsTraining #ConcealedCarry #ResponsibleGunOwnership #ShootingTraining #FirearmsEducation #TrainingInContext Fri, 18 Sep 2026 02:00:56 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://greyhive.com https://greyhive.com/lazy-static/avatars/5746210d-885d-44b2-9be0-92bf1e4d34df.webp https://greyhive.com/videos/watch/4f35cf7c-c0e1-4b66-b0bf-a5f72623eec1 All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://greyhive.com/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.