https://greyhive.com/videos/watch/557da471-dc12-4770-8b36-4fc539a20a8c What happens when owning a firearm no longer feels like enough? After reporting a crime at her apartment complex and being threatened by the suspect afterward, Dakota Adelphia realized something important: simply having a gun doesn’t mean you’re prepared to use it under pressure. That moment launched her into a journey through competitive shooting, concealed carry, firearms instruction, advocacy, and helping others become more confident and capable shooters. In this episode of Making Shooters Better, Dakota shares how skill is built through repetition, pressure testing, honest self-assessment, and consistent training — not talent alone. Dakota Adelphia is a firearms instructor, concealed carrier, competitive shooter, co-host of Gun Owners Radio, chapter facilitator for A Girl & A Gun in San Diego, and consultant for PHLster Holsters where she helps develop education around concealment and everyday carry. In this episode, Terry and Dakota discuss: • Why competition shooting exposes weaknesses quickly • The danger of becoming the “big fish in a small pond” • How pressure testing improves real-world performance • Why most people introduce new shooters the wrong way • How to make first-time range experiences safe and confidence-building • Why mindset and emotional regulation matter in self-defense • The reality of police response times during violent encounters • Why your carry gun deserves dedicated practice time • How to balance speed and accuracy effectively • What force-on-force training can teach shooters • The importance of safe, responsible firearms training Whether you carry daily, compete, teach new shooters, or simply want to become more capable and prepared, this episode is packed with practical insight and real-world lessons. Watch the full episode and let us know your biggest takeaway in the comments. Follow Dakota: Instagram: @Lifewithadelphia Facebook: @Dakota Adelphia Subscribe for more episodes focused on practical firearms training, dry fire practice, responsible gun ownership, and becoming a more confident shooter. #MakingShootersBetter #LaserAmmo #DakotaAdelphia #CompetitiveShooting #ConcealedCarry #FirearmsTraining #DryFireTraining #SecondAmendment #WomenWhoShoot #USPSA Fri, 29 May 2026 17:23:50 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://greyhive.com https://greyhive.com/lazy-static/avatars/6094f644-7703-4c4f-a34f-a1e437f27e03.webp https://greyhive.com/videos/watch/557da471-dc12-4770-8b36-4fc539a20a8c All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://greyhive.com/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.