PERSONAL PROTECTION EDUCATOR · FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR
Calm.
Capable.
Prepared.
Personal Protection Education & Consulting for real people.
Practical skills for protecting yourself and the people you love
WHAT WE TEACH
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Awareness & Presence: Move through your day noticing more and worrying less.
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Assertive Communication & De-Escalation: Set boundaries and handle tense moments with clarity. The Assertive Edge™
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Regulated Mind, Resilient Body: Nervous-system-aware tools you can use anywhere. The Space Between™
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Emergency Response: Practical trauma and preparedness skills for your home, workplace, and community.
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Private Coaching: One-on-one sessions built around your goals, your schedule, and your pace.
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Firearm Safety & Skills: Hands-on instruction that builds safe, deliberate handling, for those who choose to carry.
Facilitated by certified instructor Alecia “Lisa” Roberson.
Serving Dayton, Springboro, Centerville, Middletown, Cincinnati & Southwest Ohio
You don't need a reason. You only need readiness.
DON'T MISS OUT
Upcoming Classes
Ohio CCW / CHL Certification November 7, 2026, 9:00 AM $100
YOU BELONG HERE
Protection skills for real people
and real lives
southwest Ohio
Whether you’re brand new to personal protection, returning after a long break, or carrying a complicated history with personal safety, you are welcome here exactly as you are. Every class is calm, step-by-step, and paced to you.
Everyone starts somewhere, and this is a good place to start. You’ll learn safe handling, awareness, and decision-making in calm, clear steps at your pace, so you build a solid foundation before moving on to more technical training.
You’ll leave having demonstrated: safe, deliberate firearm handling.
🧠 Private Firearms Instruction
One-on-one sessions built around your goals, your schedule, and your pace. Choose from concealed carry, new shooter introduction, de-escalation, accuracy coaching, family protection, and more. $150 per session, or save with a 3-session ($405) or 5-session ($640) package.
You’ll leave with: a plan built for you and skills practiced in your own words and style.
Designed for beginners and real people who want clear, practical instruction in firearm safety, legal responsibilities, and real-world preparedness. Taught calmly, step by step, at your pace.
You’ll leave having demonstrated safe, deliberate firearm handling and your understanding of Ohio law.
Classes designed for women, taught in a calm, supportive room where you can ask anything and go at your own pace. You’ll build practical skills in awareness, communication, and personal protection that fit your real life.
You’ll leave with: practical skills and a clear next step, whether that’s more practice, another class, or a coaching session.
TWO WAYS TO TRAIN
Choose Your Path to Readiness
True personal protection is an inside and outside job. We offer both — so you can build outer skills and inner steadiness together, or focus on whichever you need most right now.
01 — FIREARMS TRAINING
Firearms Training &
Ohio CHL/CCW Classes
Professional, safety-first instruction for everyday people. From first-time handling to your concealed carry license — calm, structured, and built around how you actually learn.
— Ohio CCW / CHL Concealed Carry Certification — Women's Handgun Fundamentals
— The Space Between™ Decision-Making Class
— Stop the Bleed® & First Aid
YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Meet Alecia "Lisa" Roberson
Founder & Principal Educator, Empowered Personal Protection LLC
Creator, The Assertive Edge™
I became the instructor I once needed, with high standards and deep compassion at the same time. As a mom of three and grandmother of six, I know what it means to protect the people you love, and I teach so you can do the same, on your terms.
Certified Instructor with USCCA · NRA · U.S. LawShield · Mace ·
Stop the Bleed®
STUDENT EXPERIENCES
Student Testimonials
★★★★★
"Alecia made the class entertaining and easy to stay engaged. With it being my first time ever shooting a firearm she was extremely patient and careful with me. I 1000% recommend her course to anyone new or experienced."
Michael E.— Ohio CCW Student · Dayton, OH
★★★★★
"I'm so glad this was the class I chose. She made sure everyone was comfortable and confident through the 6 hour training. Ms. Alecia was so patient during the range class. 10/10 would recommend!"
Makayla H.— Ohio CCW Student · Dayton, OH
★★★★★
"Very well prepared. Ms. Roberson took her time with both classroom and range instruction. She has high standards for gun safety and proper range performance. I will be taking advanced training very soon."
Andre R. — Firearms Training Student · Southwest Ohio
Start where you are.
One intentional step toward readiness is all it takes. Register for a class, schedule a free consultation, or simply ask a question. You are welcome here.
