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About Empowered Personal Protection & Founder Alecia “Lisa” Roberson

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Empowered Personal Protection exists to support individuals and families who want a thoughtful, responsible approach to firearms, personal protection, and mindset. Our work centers on calm, capable readiness—rooted in safety, clarity, and care.

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We provide professional, safety‑focused firearms and personal protection education based on a simple belief: true readiness begins long before danger appears. Training here is not about fear or performance. It is about learning to think clearly, move intentionally, and act responsibly in real life.

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Own Your Safety. Build Your Skills. Empower Your Life.

Meet Alecia 

Alecia (Lisa) Roberson

I’m Alecia (pronounced uh‑LEE‑shuh), though most people call me Lisa. I am the founder and lead instructor of Empowered Personal Protection, LLC, and the creator of The Assertive Edge. I help people in Southwest Ohio build calm, responsible readiness through safety‑focused firearms training and trauma‑aware mindset coaching.

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I believe confidence is built through clarity.


Safety is built through preparation.


Empowerment is built through choice.

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  • USCCA Certified Firearms Instructor

  • NRA Certified Pistol Instructor

  • Certified Trauma‑Informed Somatic Life Coach

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Professional Credentials & Specializations

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My training and credentials reflect a commitment to both practical skills and trauma‑aware, human‑centered education:

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  • USCCA Certified Firearms Instructor & Official Partner

  • NRA Certified Pistol Instructor

  • USCCA & A Girl & A Gun–Certified Range Safety Officer

  • Stop the Bleed® Instructor and Licensee

  • Certified Trauma‑Informed Somatic Life Coach

  • Empowerment Self‑Defense Coach

  • Certified Human Rights Consultant

  • Certified Anti–Human Trafficking Consultant

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These qualifications support a comprehensive, safety‑first approach to personal protection that goes beyond marksmanship. They also allow me to work in ways that recognize the realities of trauma, stress, and human dignity—on and off the range.

A Calm, Capable, and Responsible Approach to Safety

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Empowered Personal Protection is not fear‑based training. You will not be pushed into panic or shamed for what you do not know. Instruction emphasizes:

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  • Regulation under stress

  • Clear, responsible decision‑making

  • Prevention and situational awareness

  • Ethical firearm ownership and lawful use of force

  • Skill development grounded in real‑world application

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Learning environments are designed to support calm focus and genuine confidence. When people feel steady and respected, they learn faster, retain more, and perform more reliably under pressure.

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Whether you are brand new to firearms or refining advanced skills, you will be met with professionalism, patience, and high standards.

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Why This Work Matters to Me

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I am a mother of three and a grandmother of five. In 2019, while living in Arizona, my youngest daughter and I experienced a situation that reinforced how quickly a normal day can change—and how important it is to be prepared to protect yourself and those you love.

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That experience deepened my commitment to training, responsibility, and readiness. It strengthened my belief that preparation and clear thinking are acts of care for ourselves and our families.

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Along the way, I benefited from excellent instructors. I also saw gaps: a lack of female representation and a lack of learner‑centered, trauma‑aware instruction for people who were nervous, hesitant, or carrying difficult histories. I chose to become the instructor I once needed—someone who could hold high standards and deep compassion at the same time.

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Empowered Personal Protection was founded with family preservation, responsibility, and education at its core.

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Building Skill, Confidence, and Community

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Skill grows best in community. In addition to my work through Empowered Personal Protection and The Assertive Edge, I facilitate the Dayton, Ohio Chapter of A Girl & A Gun Women’s Shooting League.

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A Girl & A Gun is a women‑only organization dedicated to safety, skill development, and community. It offers a space where women can:

  • Learn foundational skills as new shooters

  • Refine technique as experienced shooters

  • Train in a respectful, judgment‑free environment

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This commitment to community reflects the broader mission of Empowered Personal Protection: capability is built together—with integrity, encouragement, and care.

 

Train With Intention—Not Fear

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If you are seeking professional instruction grounded in responsibility, respect, and real life, you are in the right place. Whether you are taking your first class, pursuing your Ohio concealed carry license, or working to strengthen your confidence and boundaries through mindset coaching, you are welcome here.

You do not need to be fearless or fully confident to begin. You only need to be willing to take the next intentional step.

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Be Empowered on Purpose.

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