~ Written by Nat P. There was a time I wouldn’t have stayed alone in a cabin in the woods. The fear of what could happen was enough to keep me close to the familiar. I didn’t realize how much that fear was costing me, or how much of my own life I was quietly handing...

by Jenny S. As many people have observed, I struggle with the word “fun” when it comes to defensive training or anything firearms related. When I first made the choice to learn about guns, I remember feeling so confused when the instructors suggested I “go have some...

This month we’re highlighting Beth, a member of the Lady Sentinel leadership team whose story reflects what this community is all about—growth, confidence, and showing up for one another. Below are Beth’s answers, in her own words. What originally drew you to Lady...

Meet Nat — the person behind many of the Lady Sentinel posts that pop up in your feed. She helps manage Lady Sentinel’s social media, capturing moments from classes, events, and everyday training that reflect what this community is really about: learning, growth, and...

Every movement begins with a spark — and Lady Sentinel was born from one woman’s courage to step out of her comfort zone and create space for others to do the same. Elizabeth, our founder, knows what it feels like to start timid, to wonder if you belong, and to push...

Lisa is one of our founding members and a true leader within Lady Sentinel. She’s known for being incredibly helpful and supportive of everyone around her. Classy, engaging, and full of great ideas, she has played a big role in strengthening our community. Whether on...

Lady Sentinel is built on the strength of women lifting each other up — but along the way, we’ve been fortunate to have incredible allies who believe in our mission. One of those people is Phil Balsamo, Training Manager at The Range St. Louis West. Elizabeth shared...

Written by Jenny S.Have you ever aimed for perfection, but gave up before you even began? If you can’t do it perfectly the first time, why even try, right? In his book Outliers, Malcolm Gladwell famously contends that it takes approximately 10,000 hours of practice...

written by Jenny S. What do Lena Miculek, American competitive shooter with 9 world titles in 5 different disciplines, and I have in common? I can easily rattle off many of the ways we’re different. I didn’t grow up as a “gun enthusiast,” shooting sports are not part...