Women’s Gun Safety and Awareness

A Closer Look at Women’s Safety | Session Three | Women’s Gun Safety and Awareness: Basic Gun Knowledge

March 11 | 11:45 am – 1:00 pm

Instructor: Lisa Gould

Empower yourself with the knowledge and confidence every woman deserves. This essential session introduces the fundamentals of firearm safety in a supportive, judgment-free environment designed specifically for women of all experience levels—especially beginners.

What You’ll Learn:

• Types of Firearms: Handguns, revolvers, semi-automatics—understand their differences and how each function.
• Safe Storage & Locking Options: Best practices to keep firearms secure and inaccessible to unauthorized users.
• Safe Handling Procedures: Learn how to confidently handle, load, unload, and inspect a firearm with proper technique.
• Universal Gun Safety Rules: The core rules every responsible gun owner and household member should know.
• Ammunition Basics: Understand bullet components, calibers, and how to choose appropriate ammo.
• Basic Ohio Gun Laws: A simple overview of what is legal and what is/isn’t required.
• Gun Owner Insurance: Explore coverage options and personal protection insurance may be a good idea.

Why Attend?

This session is perfect for women who want to build foundational knowledge, feel more confident around firearms, or are considering gun ownership. Whether you’re brand new to firearms or looking to strengthen your safety skills, this course gives you the tools to make informed, responsible decisions.

Sponsored by The Hall of Fame Village

Lisa Gould is a seasoned business executive with nearly 15 years of leadership experience in Stark County. Alongside her professional career, she has developed a strong commitment to shooting sports and firearms education. Lisa actively participates in pistol shooting and training, sporting clays, and deer hunting. Over the past eight years, she has completed extensive coursework in pistol shooting and firearm safety, culminating in her certification as a National Rifle Association (NRA) Certified Pistol Instructor.

Lisa is dedicated to promoting responsible firearm ownership, safe handling practices, and practical skills training. Her instruction emphasizes safety, confidence, and informed decision-making for shooters of all experience levels.

Lisa earned her MBA from University of Northwestern Ohio and her BS from Kent State University. She and her husband, Matt, have three grown children, 6 grandchildren, and live in Alliance on a 38-acre tree farm where Matt makes pure Ohio maple syrup!

A Closer Look at Women’s Safety | Ready. Aware. Empowered.
Because empowerment includes preparedness.

February 11 | February 25 | March 11 
Hall of Fame Village | Center for Excellence, Chalk Talk Room

This three-part Closer Look Series is a unique learning experience for women who want to feel prepared, not paranoid. Through a sequence of interactive workshops, participants will gain critical insights into self-defense, situational awareness, and responsible firearm knowledge. It’s about readiness, respect, and reclaiming confidence in a world where preparation is power.

Cost per session: Members: $15; Guests: $20