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Thank you for your support this past year!  This spring’s classes are quickly filling up! 

The next class with space available will be held on June 14.  You are welcome to sign up now.  Just click on the calendar above, and then click on  June 14, and you should be able to add the class.

I have also scheduled a Utah Concealed Carry class on February 8, 2025. (indoor only). Go to the date in the calendar above and you can purchase a spot in the class. You can also add the class through the USCCA website at www.usconcealedcarry.com.  Sign up now before it fills!

If you have any questions, please call me at (801) 310-1317.

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CLASSES AND LESSONS


We offer classes for women in beginning, intermediate, and advanced pistol, as well as concealed carry and home defense classes for everyone. We also offer individual men's, couples, and family instruction and youth classes.

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Annie Oakley is our symbol because she believed women should be comfortable using a firearm to defend themselves and their families.
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ABOUT DEBRA JACKSON

I began shooting ten years ago when I went with some friends and discovered my “passion.” I joined The Well-Armed Woman (now Armed Women of America) and began taking classes to learn all I could about the sport. I love shooting and want to help women and youth learn to become experienced, educated shooters.

I currently teach classes in beginning and advanced firearms training, Utah CFP, and USCCA CFP and Home Defense, as well as individual and youth classes in firearm usage and safety. I am a certified NRA Pistol Instructor, an NRA Range Safety Officer, an Armed Woman of America certified instructor, a Utah Concealed Firearm Permit Instructor and a certified USCCA. I am also a firearms media consultant.

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CUSTOMER REVIEWS

rene sanders
6 months ago
Debby is an absolutely wonderful instructor! I learned a great deal in my beginning handgun class. Then to go and be able to practice at the shooting range! I had so much fun! The women in my class were awesome as well. I highly recommend Smoking Gun Firearms Training!
Tracy Kofford
a year ago
Debby was amazing! Very, very patient with me and didn't treat me like I was stupid. I had a blast in the class and shooting range. Can't wait to get good enough to take her other classes. Very informative and fun to learn from her. Perfect environment and teacher for a beginner. Glad I found her online.
Erin G
a year ago
Debby is a great instructor. She makes you feel comfortable to ask questions, feel more confident in being around a gun, and was incredibly generous with her time and offers for continued support for those who take her class. I hope to take more classes with her in the future. Thanks Debby!
Diane Duckett
5 years ago
Loved my training with Debby! She is very thorough during her classes and gives you so much more than you could have imagined. Great information, and user friendly— awesome for the ladies who might not be that comfortable with firearms. Debby will introduce you to many more types of guns as well, so when you make a decision in purchasing, you’ll be confident! Training at the range was tremendous! I’m a fan!!!🙋🏼‍♀️👍🏼
Shanna Lee
2 years ago
Debby's class was absolutely outstanding! I'd give her more stars if I could! She is very knowledgable, gives individual assistance, provides a relaxed and comfortable environment. She helped me find a hand gun that works perfect for me. She also provided lots of information on organizations in the area that offer further teaching and resources for women. She is a wealth of information and wants women to succeed in feeling comfortable and confident with guns! After taking her basic class I feel more confident in my knowledge and skills. I will absolutely take her other classes and can't recommend Debra and Smoking Gun Firearms Training enough!
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Armed Women of America

We support Armed Women of America, an organization with a driving focus to Educate, Equip and Empower women for self defense, and to expand the world of firearms and be a voice for women everywhere. I am a leader for the Armed Women of America, Utah County Shooting Chapter. Armed Women of America is a 501(c) nonprofit organization dedicated to their mission to educate, equip and empower women shooters. Armed Women of America (formerly The Well Armed Woman) was founded in 2012 by Carrie Lightfoot, an entrepreneur with a background in small business start ups. Her purpose was to create a complete resource for the female gun owner.

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