DC PROJECT - Key Persons
Alison is a small business owner, certified firearms instructor and active in her ministry.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Advisory Board
- Director and Lead Instructor for REALIZEfac.Com
- Southeast Regional Director
Amanda Suffecool is a Nationally Syndicated 2A Radio Host with EyeOnTheTargetRadio.com, an instructor and the producer of concealed carry fashion shows across the country.
Amanda Suffecool is the host of EyeOnTheTargetRadio.com, a syndicated radio show that is broadcast AM/FM nationwide and via podcast channels. She is a leading female voice in the Second Amendment community.
A certified pistol, rifle, and shotgun instructor, Amanda is the Director and Lead Instructor for REALIZEfac.com, a 501c3 organization that provides firearms training for men and women throughout Ohio. She is certified to teach ALICE training courses.
Amanda has presented dozens of Concealed Carry Fashion Shows around the country. She has been featured on VICE and HBO.
Job Titles:
- Retired Army, Brand Ambassador, Professional Shooter
Amy is a retired Army drill sergeant, turned professional shooter and brand ambassador. She is a co-host of the Polite Society Podcast, and is a Board member of the Asian Pacific American Gun Owners Association. She is also the TV host/producer of Women in Combat, and a freelance writer in the outdoor industry.
Andee Reardon is a mom of 3 boys, has been a foster parent and has an adopted (now adult) daughter.
Specializing in making lives safer through education. In the 10 years since East Coast S.O.S. opened, Andee's taught thousands of students to protect themselves with medical preparedness, self-defense and firearms training, while making comfort and confidence a top priority. Her group, Women Who Shoot, has over 600 members and get together for shooting events. Her goal is to provide a place for women and girls to improve their knowledge and abilities that can keep them safe and by educating them on gun-related legislation and how it affects women. By doing this she hopes to bring crime statistics down and help put an end to modern human slavery.
Job Titles:
- Owner of Wanderlust Glamping Co
- Small Business Owner, Wife, Mom
Ashley is the owner of Wanderlust Glamping Co. LLC , specializing in glamorous camping services. A close encounter with criminals, where she had to defend herself, has raised her interest in 2A advocacy.
Barb Miller works in healthcare, is a firearms instructor and 2nd Amendment advocate and has a Bachelor Degree from Metropolitan State College of Denver.
Barb comes from a long line of military Veterans who have served our country proudly. She is a Patriot who believes that the Constitution is paramount to our Freedom, a Firearms Instructor, and 2nd Amendment advocate with a passion for sharing her firearms knowledge and safe firearms handling with women.
Becky Lou Lacock is an avid outdoor enthusiast and strong advocate and political activist for protecting and preserving the 2nd Amendment.
Becky Lou Lacock is an avid outdoor enthusiast to include hunting whitetail deer, blacktail deer, bird, wild turkey, squirrel, waterfowl, predators, and has enjoyed fresh & saltwater fishing all her life in SW Louisiana. She is a strong advocate and political activist for protecting and preserving the 2nd Amendment. She has been active in the Outdoor Industry for several years and has successfully established personal and professional relationships with many leaders in the industry, currently serving officially on staff for Kishel's Scents & Lures, Prois Hunting Apparel, Cedar Hills Game Calls, Trophy Bag Koolers, Hunting4Connections, and 2019 Louisiana Delegate for DC Project annual trip to the Capitol, and Louisiana State DCP Leader. Becky Lou has appeared on several television productions including Outdoor Channel and NBC Sports.
As a freelance writer, she has written for both online and print magazines for renowned media outlets such as Intermedia Outdoors, Game & Fish Magazine, Sportsman's Magazine, OutdoorHub, Gun Talk, and columnist for Women's Outdoor News. You can always find the latest adventures, past and planned on her website BeckyLouOutdoors.com. She also works closely with many organizations and manufacturers across the nations effectively promoting their products and services as well as volunteering for many non-profit organizations. With her outdoor adventures beginning in 2000 after spending most of her life indoors, she is keenly aware that there are many women that do not consider most outdoor sports simply because they don't have enough Information, encouragement and inspiration. This has helped define her mission in life, which is to provide these 3 things to women using all platforms made available to her.
Becky Lou works hard to bring women together in group activities across the nation, and encourage all women to step outside and embrace what mother nature has to offer. She affectionately refers to these outings as a "Girls Hunt Out" and has coined the phrase Let no huntress be left behind".
Becky Lou is noted for her enthusiasm, professionalism and the inspiration she brings to women in hunting, fishing and shooting sports.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Advisory Board
- Member of the Advisory Board for the Gun Owners for Trump Coalition
- Social Media Director
Beth Walker is a competitive shooter, 2A advocate, college student, and writer. She teaches other Gen Zs about the importance and sanctity of essential liberties as Americans.
Beth Walker is a 19-year-old competitive shooter, Second Amendment advocate, college student, and writer. Her hope is that she can reach her generation to teach them about the importance and sanctity of our essential liberties as Americans. She writes for Women's Outdoor News, instructs for A Girl & A Gun 3 Gun University, 2A Heritage Junior Camps, and holds independent classes in her area for introduction to firearms handling.
Beth is a member of the Advisory Board for the Gun Owners for Trump Coalition, an ambassador for Turning Point USA, and has a platform strongly focused on educating others, not only about firearms, but American values in general.
She represents Indiana as the Indiana State Director for the DC Project and is a member of the Advisory Board, as well as helps to manage their social media platforms.
Cheryl is a financial advisor and strong human rights advocate.
Cheryl received her BA in Economics from Agnes Scott College. She works in the investment/securities industry. She has served in several positions on the Atlanta Association of Women in Securities Executive Board. She has also served as a Director on the Georgia Securities Association Board.
Job Titles:
- Business Owner
- Owner of AZF
Cheryl Todd is the owner of AZFirearms Auctions, Pot Of Gold Estate Auctions, and Executive Producer & Co-Host of GunFreedomRadio. Cheryl has nearly 40 years of experience in business and holds undergraduate degrees in Psychology and a master's degree in Organizational Leadership, which allows her to bring a unique voice to business and the firearms industry. As a wife, mother and grandmother, Cheryl speaks to the value of our 2nd Amendment Rights through the lens of self-protection and instilling those values in future generations and embodies her mindset of being an Ordinary Warrior whose #PolkaDotsAreMyCamo. Hosting GunFreedomRadio is an extension of that desire to engage, educate and inform and make gun-related topics accessible and easy to understand by separating the facts from the hype. Cheryl is a member of the NRA, the ASRPA, the AzCDL, Arizona Citizens Defense League Foundation, Second Amendment Institute, The Well Armed Woman, and supports other organizations such as Refuse To Be A Victim, FASTERSavesLives, Eddie Eagle, and Project ChildSafe. Cheryl is the Arizona State Director for the DC Project and is a member of the East Valley Second Amendment Coalition lead by Congressman Andy Biggs of AZ. She also volunteers her time on numerous Boards such as the Arizona Association of Women in Law Enforcement and as the Vice President of the AzCDL Foundation. She is service-driven and has been recognized with several awards. Cheryl writes feature articles for multiple publications and is a sought-after Speaker, Panel-Moderator, and Guest Commentator at both the local and national level. Cheryl has been an invited speaker at The National Gun Rights Policy Conference, the National Shooting Sports Foundation Industry Summit, the DC Project in our Nation's Capital, the NRA Women's Leadership Forum, The Western Conservative Conference, The Heller 10th Anniversary Celebration at the United States Supreme Court, Defending Freedom Action Summit, The Well Armed Woman National Leadership Conference, The Arizona Citizens Defense League, and the Arizona State Rifle & Pistol Association. Cheryl has also been instrumental in organizing the 2A Rally in Washington, DC and the Annual Celebrate and Protect the Second Amendment 2A Rally at the Arizona State Capitol. Local and national news programs often seek her opinion in the on-going debate over gun rights and the important contribution women make to that national conversation. Cheryl is a champion for our Second Amendment Rights and is a driving force in preserving the Legacy of Freedom for generations to come.
Cheryl Todd is a business owner and radio host. Her motto "Polka Dots Are My Camo" inspires others to be Ordinary Warriors and protect those they love.
Job Titles:
- Mom, Competitive Shooter, and Marketing Professional
Christy is a mom of three, active advocate and Studied at UH Maui College.
Job Titles:
- Northwest Regional Director
Cindy Zumwalt was fervently anti-gun, but shares her passion for empowering herself and others through firearms training and education.
Formerly anti-gun, Cindy is now a strong advocate for firearms education and safety with a goal to empower herself and others. In addition to actively contributing to training events with "A Girl and A Gun", she is a passionate supporter of our Second Amendment. Her ongoing interest in current and proposed gun laws benefits her when teaching others to understand and appreciate their constitutional right to protect themselves and their families. In addition to helping women gain skills and confidence with firearms, Cindy enjoys recreational shooting in her spare time and is also the Utah State Director for the DC Project.
Cindy is "A Girl and A Gun" member and a certified Range Safety Officer. When not training at the range or educating others, Cindy continues her career as a Business Operations Manager. She also enjoys camping, traveling, and spending quality time with her grandkids.
Job Titles:
- Founder
- Member of the Advisory Board
Dianna Muller is the Founder of the DC Project. She is a retired 22-year veteran of the Tulsa Police Department and two-time national 3-gun champion and professional shooter.
Dianna Muller is a two-time national 3-gun champion and professional shooter. She is a retired 22-year veteran of the Tulsa Police Department serving assignments in Narcotics, Gangs, Street Crimes, and Patrol. She is a CLEET law enforcement firearms instructor, a member of the NRA Law Enforcement committee, and a subcommittee member of the Department of Interior Hunting and Shooting Sports Conservation Council. Dianna is the Founder of the DC Project. She is a host of the Shooting Gallery on the Outdoor Channel.
Lori has been with DC Project from the beginning. She is a Veterinarian, Regional Trainer for the Armed Women of America, an AWA chapter leader, a professional firearms instructor and enjoys sporting clays and the sport of 3-Gun.
Dr. Lori Blackwell is a 2A Advocate in the Chicagoland area, a prime example of why gun control does not decrease crime.
Dr. Lori Blackwell is our Illinois State Director. She believes that Illinois is still worth fighting for!
Job Titles:
- Executive Assistant, Shooting Chapter Leader
Job Titles:
- Legislative Advisor
- President at CCDL
- President of the Connecticut Citizens Defense League
Holly Sullivan is the President at CCDL. She is a pistol instructor and offers pro bono training for women. She organizes Connecticut-area moms who focus on responsible carry.
Holly Sullivan is the President at CCDL (Connecticut Citizens Defense League), and the CT delegate for The DC Project.
Holly is a working professional raising a six-year-old daughter. She holds a Masters degree and has been working in the Human Resources field for 10 years. Holly is also an NRA Instructor and focuses on pro bono training for women. She organizes a group of 50 Connecticut area mothers who focus on responsible carry.
Holly currently serves as the President of the Connecticut Citizens Defense League, a 27,000 member non-partisan grassroots organization devoted to advocating rights affirmed by the Constitution of the United States and the State of Connecticut. She has also competed in IDPA, the International Defensive Pistol Association.
She has also donated her time and energy to be the CT delegate for The DC Project: Women for Gun Rights, an educational, nonpartisan group of women from all 50 states who advocate for Second Amendment education over legislation. Gun rights are women's rights and every woman must be prepared to be her own first responder. Women gun owners make firearms safety and education a top priority.
Job Titles:
- Owner of Davenport Guns and Shooting Club. National Shooting Sports Foundation Board of Governors, NSSF Range Advisory Chairman ( Woman ) . Firearms Instructor and Competitive Shooter
The third generation of her family to work in the firearms industry, Ms. Westrom is the owner of Davenport Guns & Shooting Club, a full-service firearms range, training and retail facility in Davenport, Iowa. Prior to that she worked at her father's manufacturing company, ArmaLite Inc.
In the late 1990s she began shooting competitively, taking part in Bianchi Cup, ICORE, IPSC, PPC and Service Rifle, the latter of which included competitions at the prestigious Camp Perry. She is a certified instructor and has trained both rifle and pistol shooters.
In January 2016, she joined a group of dedicated female shooters who headed to Washington, D.C., to speak to legislators about the changing face of today's shooter and the growing market for women shooters in what became known as the "DC Project." Later that year, Jeanelle joined NSSF's Range Advisory Committee, and in January of 2019 she was elected the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) Board of Governors.
Job Titles:
- Insurance Agent, Mom, Wife, Founder of Mom - at - Arms, Firearms Instructor
Karla Mooney is a multi-discipline firearms instructor who advocates to protect the civil rights of all Americans.
Karla Mooney is a multi-discipline firearms instructor, Maryland State Qualified Handgun Instructor, Well Armed Woman Shooting Chapters- Maryland State Leader.
She is always fighting to protect our civil rights with determination and strength. American through and through!
Kathleen Gilligan is the Suicide Prevention Educator for the DC Project, a business owner and lifelong firearms owner.
Kathleen is the Suicide Prevention Educator for the DC Project and a lifelong firearms owner and partner in a small firearms parts manufacturing business. For almost a decade she has worked with families and veterans around firearms safety, safe storage and suicide prevention.
She has degrees in toxicology and oceanography and has worked in marine pollution projects, and most recently works in consumer product protection.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Advisory Board
- Northeast Regional Director
- Retired Healthcare Executive
Kelly Pidgeon is a retired healthcare executive, mom, community volunteer, professional firearms instructor, 2A advocate and public.
Retired after 30 years in healthcare administration, Kelly is mom, wife, caregiver to her elderly mom and is an ATHENA award recipient, and community volunteer for multiple non-profit organizations.
Kelly is also the owner of ARMED and Feminine, LLC, a company specializing in firearms training for women. Her company has trained over 2,200 students in just a few years in firearms and personal safety.
Kelly is a strong 2A advocate, is the Pennsylvania representative for the DC Project, and is often a speaker at public events and rallies. She also has a YouTube channel and multiple social media forums for spreading the 2A word.
She is a certified USCCA and NRA instructor and an ICE certified Defensive Firearms Coach. She holds Bachelor and Master degrees from the University of Pittsburgh.
Job Titles:
- Business Owner
- Business Owner, Firearms Instructor, Mother, and 2nd Amendment Advocate
Kerrie Ann is a business owner, Conservation Clerk for the Town of Berkley. She also runs a shooting chapter for the " Well Armed Women." She is also an NRA Pistol Instructor, NRA Home Firearm Safety Instructor, Range Safety Officer, and a Refused To Be a Victim instructor. If Kerrie Ann is not working, she is a mother of two, a wife, and a strong advocate for the Second Amendment, who believes education is empowerment.
Lauren is a full-time paramedic in NYC and also the owner of Athena Defense Training. When she is not working or teaching, she spends her time advocating for the Second Amendment.
Lauren is from Staten Island NY and a true New Yorker born and raised. She has lived in Staten Island her whole life and is still currently living. She is the New York State Leader for the DC Project. She has been involved with the DC Project for the last 5 years and has been traveling to DC as the New York voice at our Nation's Capitol. She has spent her time as part of the DC Project advocating for the Second Amendment and focusing on highlighting the demographics that are the true faces of the 2A.
Lauren is also the owner of Athena Defense Training based out of Staten Island where she teaches firearm safety, self-defense and situational awareness to the citizens in NYC. She also provides basic medical training and first aid training. She has also helped countless women in applying for their NYC firearms permits. Lauren is also a chapter facilitator for A Girl and A Gun in Staten Island and recently began competing in local USPSA matches.
Lauren has been a paramedic and working in Emergency Medical Services in NYC for the last 12 years, not only on an ambulance responding to 911 calls throughout the city, but as an educator training new EMTs. She has dedicated her time and her adult life to advocating and helping to defend and protect the Second Amendment.
Marcy had a distinguished career as an Executive Paralegal and now serves as firearms instructor and operations manager.
Born in Jackson, Marcy lived in Lansing, Cincinnati OH and Nashville, TN before returning home to Michigan in 1990. She achieved the credential of Advanced Certified Paralegal with Specialty in Criminal Law and Procedure from NALA (National Association of Legal Assistants) in 1989 after graduation from Southeastern Paralegal Institute.
Marcy served as Executive Paralegal for Hon. John McBain (when he was Prosecuting Attorney). She is experienced at grant and proposal writing, securing several federal and private grants during her tenure at the Prosecutors Office. She also provided paralegal litigation support in trial preparation and at trial. Judge McBain was the one who first influenced her to obtain her CPL (Concealed Pistol License) when Michigan became a "shall issue" state. When Judge McBain won his judicial seat in 2002, Marcy joined ProAssurance Group in 2002 supervising professional liability legal malpractice cases in all areas of law and in thirty-two states, retiring in April 2017. Her responsibilities included trial monitoring, as well as attending mediations and settlement
Mary Forgues is a small business professional as the owner of LoMag Marketing and Consulting, as well as owner and operator of Paravant Group firearm training. She is on the Executive Board as the Event Coordinator for the Connecticut Citizen's Defense League (CCDL). As a survivor of a violent attack, she uses her platform to share her story while encouraging other women to share their own reason "Why" firearms are a necessary tool in everyday life. She is also a member of A Girl and A Gun.
Meaghan Roble is an anti-gunner turned competitive shooter and firearms instructor. She is also a senior designer for an engineering firm.
Anti-gun turned gun advocate, Meaghan Roble overcame her fear of guns and became a firearms instructor. She owns her own training company - Roble Defense. She is also the chapter Facilitator for A Girl & A Gun - Central WI and she is the Sponsorship Coordinator for the United Shooting Sports League.
Meaghan works as a senior designer for an engineering firm, is married and has a Bachelor Degree from the University of Wisconsin.
Job Titles:
- Business Owner
- Business Owner, Professional Firearms Instructor
Melinda is a business owner, professional firearms instructor and outdoor enthusiast.
She is a stay at home mother of four super cool elementary school aged children. Michelle is a Nationally certified EMT. She is also an outspoken 2A advocate, and truly believes that guns save lives and protect people.
Nan Barker is a small business owner, mom of two, holds multiple leadership positions in several local non-profit organizations, and is a certified firearms instructor.
Job Titles:
- Operating Room Registered Nurse
Renee Gagne is an Operating Room Registered Nurse, 2A Advocate, Certified Pistol Instructor, and Range Safety Officer.
When I first became a single mom, I felt it important that I learn how to shoot. I was one of few women at the range, and I felt uncomfortable and unsupported. I never wanted another woman to ever feel the way I felt so together with Kerrie Ann Auclair, MA State Director, we started the only Armed Women of America chapter in MA. It has grown exponentially since the day we started. When I'm not assisting women on the range, I am an operating room nurse and a mama of two kiddos that also love to shoot. Being a pistol instructor and Range Safety Officer has allowed me to help so many men and women achieve their firearm goals. I strongly believe that education IS the key to safety!
Job Titles:
- Member of the Advisory Board
- Member of the Board
Robyn Sandoval runs one of the nation's largest firearms training organizations for women. A converted anti-gunner, she shares her journey from gun control to gun rights.
Robyn Sandoval is a converted anti-gunner, who shares her journey from gun control to gun rights. Robyn is the owner and Executive Director of A Girl & A Gun Women's Shooting League, and manages the day-to-day operations of the organization. She is a Certified Pistol Instructor, Range Safety Officer, and has trained under many notable instructors. She is a recreational and competitive shooter in several sports and disciplines. She serves on the Board of Directors and Advisory Board of the DC Project and regularly meets with members of Congress. She famously says, "Moms who make demands to take our rights don't speak for moms like me." Robyn is the Managing Editor for Women & Guns magazine, and is a frequent speaker at national conferences and podcasts on gun-related issues. She was on the cover of TIME magazine in November 2018 and her profile is displayed at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West museum in Cody, WY. For her advocacy work, she was honored with the 2019 Defender of Liberty Award from the Second Amendment Foundation. Robyn holds a Bachelor of Arts Magna Cum Laude from St. Edward's University.
Job Titles:
- Instructor
- Professional Firearms Instructor
Shirley Watral is a professional firearms instructor, survivor of domestic violence, author of Heels to Holster, speaker and Second Amendment advocate.
Shirley Watral is a professional firearms instructor, survivor of domestic violence, author of Heels to Holster, speaker and Second Amendment advocate. She has a passion for educating women on how to handle firearms safely so they can become their own first responder. She empowers others by sharing her own life story and wants to encourage women to build positively upon whatever has happened to them and become a warrior for their life.
Job Titles:
- Corrections Officer, Mom, Grandma, Wife, Professional Firearms Instructor and Second Amendment Advocate
Job Titles:
- Southwest Regional Director
Mom, wife, Veteran who served in Iraq and in Afghanistan, professional firearms instructor.
As a firearms enthusiast, I truly enjoy the sport, however my real passion is training and working with women who are new to the sport. I am a proud Veteran of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army, and served in Baghdad and Afghanistan.
In 2017, I started the Well Armed Woman Southern Arkansas Chapter, because there were no shooting groups for women here locally. To further my education with firearms, I became an Instructor for TWAW, NRA Instructor, NRA Basic Pistol Instructor, NRA Refuse To Be A Victim Instructor, Chief Range Safety Officer, USCCA Instructor and Arkansas CHCL Instructor.
Earlier this year, I was elected to serve on the Board of Directors at Mountain Valley Sportsman's Association, where I serve as Venue Chair over the women's programs, Ladies On Target and the Well Armed Woman Chapter. I also serve as the Arkansas State Director for the DC Project. More recently, my competitive side took me to the International Defensive Pistol Association, where I can enhance my shooting skills.
Job Titles:
- Co - Producer and Co - Editor of the Polite Society Podcast, and Co - Founder and Current Board Member of the AMM - Con 2nd Amendment Media Workshop
Susan is one of the quintessential behind the scenes personalities in the gun industry. although she normally shuns the spotlight, she helps steer many familiar 2nd Amendment media and gun rights organizations that you have heard of.
She's the co=producer and co-editor of The Polite Society Podcast and helps guide the Self Defense Radio Network. She is a co-founder and current board member (and organizational wizard) with The AMM-Con 2md Amendment Media Workshop that is held each year in conjunction with the Gun Rights Policy Conference.
In addition, she is a proud Army veteran who qualified expert with the M16, is a mother of 4 along with several "adopted" children. Grandmother of 8 and still manages to keep her husband, Paul, in line.
On top of all that, Susan manages a kitchen in her home town of Sioux Falls, works with the local Renaissance Festival and has authored a cookbook.
Susan is a small business owner, professional firearms training counselor, mom and grandmother.
Tara Fritz is a mom, wife, daughter, and citizen that is passionate about preserving our Constitutional Rights. A Mississippi native, she was raised around firearms. She's a competitive shooter and has been a Safety Officer with the International Defensive Pistol Association since 2016. She also assists with local ‘A Girl & A Gun' events and training clinics.
Job Titles:
- Writer and Contributor to the Truth about Guns
Inacker is a prolific writer and contributor to The Truth About Guns. She is a pheasant hunter and NRA certified instructor in rifle, shotgun and pistol.
Tricia Wisehart is a Range Safety Officer, active in women's shooting leagues, and is passionate about volunteering in her community, including advocating for women's gun rights.
Job Titles:
- College Professor, Sociologist, Advocate
- Professor at the University of North Alabama
Virginia is a professor at the University of North Alabama in the Sociology Department. She has a PhD from George Mason University.