Confidence isn’t given — it’s trained.

Turn Uncertainty into Control and
Safety into Second Nature

One-on-One Customized Training

Training built for real life.
Start where you are and grow with a clear, structured path.

Women’s Foundations

Safe handling, grip, stance, sight alignment, and controlled trigger press. Build habits that hold under pressure.

Youth & Men Training

Age-appropriate and respect-forward. Clear rules, practical drills, and a focus on steady confidence.

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Group Training & Workshops

Firearms safety and safety protocol workshops and seminars are designed to educate individuals and groups on the responsible handling, storage, and use of firearms. These sessions are customized and cover essential topics such as proper firearm usage, safe loading and unloading procedures, situational awareness, and legal considerations. Participants learn best practices to minimize accidents and ensure the safety of themselves and those around them. Ideal for beginners and experienced firearm owners alike, these workshops promote a culture of safety through hands-on training and expert guidance, helping to build confidence and competence in all aspects of firearm use.

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A Girl & A Gun

A Girl & A GunTM is the nation’s largest women’s shooting club, created by women for women. With members in all 50 states and hundreds of partner ranges, AG & AG is home to the most credentialed team of female firearms instructors in the U.S. and welcomes shooters of all experience levels. Whether you are a defender, competitor, or just want a fun night out at the range with the girls, A Girl & A Gun is for YOU!

Lisa is the Facilitator for the Raleigh, NC Chapter.

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A Full 360° Training Approach

I train my students in a full 360; your skills, your mindset, and your protection. My students don’t just learn how to handle a firearm safely, they learn how to think, move, and make decisions under stress.

Building confidence with a firearm is only one piece. I also focus on situational awareness, decision making and what comes AFTER a self defense incident. You’re learning how to defend yourself responsibly but also how to protect your future if you ever have to rely on those skills.

Lisa is a proud Member Specialist with CCW Safe.

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Meet Lisa McAlister

Certified and dedicated firearms instructor and founder of Tame the Trigger. Lisa specializes in helping students to build confidence, competence, and control through purposeful training.

Safety-first curriculum with clear benchmarks
Focuses on building fundamentals first, then layers in more advanced training such as drawing from the holster, managing movement, and making decisions under pressure
Private, small-group, and range-hosted classes
Women-centered environment; youth and men welcome

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"Most of my training has been private instruction and classes. But the slow and steady movement forward wasn’t entirely due to just Lisa’s instruction, but also attributed to her support outside of the range. It’s her receptiveness to any and all questions. It’s about observing Lisa leading and coaching other women in a similar way and challenging us all to practice while cheering us on as we build our skill set. It is about meeting other women and helping each other on our respective journeys. Lisa’s contribution to my firearms training cannot be overstated and I know others feel the same way."
"I have become a regular attendee at Women’s Fundamental Drills and attend all of the weekday sessions unless I am out of town. I would never have progressed this far without the Women’s program. I am scheduled to take Intermediate Pistol in early October, and I took the Concealed Carry course in May and obtained my permit recently. I never would have dreamed I would go that far – and it is all due to the Women’s programs."
"You are one of the two very professional instructors I am working with in our “Self-defense” world (the other is in Taekwondo). And two instructors I very much respect and appreciate."
"Due to the (Women’s) program, I progressed from being very uncomfortable to purchasing a Sig Sauer P365 Rose pistol and joining as a member within a few months."
"I was astonished at how much I learned and how comfortable I felt after the class."
"The world of firearms has always been a man’s arena, and as a woman it can be very intimidating and scary, especially to ask questions. Having only women in my class made a world of difference in my comfort to ask questions and participate, allowed me to feel safe enough to ask specific questions about my situation with my protection order. To be honest had I been in a big mixed class full of men I never would have felt comfortable enough to ask, and I would not have gained as much knowledge and confidence as I did. Women want to be in these spaces, they just need to feel safe to come."