HARD CANDY SELF DEFENSE® PRESENTS
RANGE READY
WELLNESS EXPERIENCE
Brunch · Breathwork · Calm Confidence · No Live Fire
A safe, no-live-fire introduction designed to help you overcome fear of firearms and build a calm presence — before you ever step onto a gun range.
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Jacksonville, Florida
LIMITED TO 30 SEATS
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Charleston, South Carolina
LIMITED TO 50 SEATS
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM · Brunch included · Must be 18+
THE EXPERIENCE
Calm Is A Skill. We'll Teach You.
This experience blends the fundamentals of firearm safety with mindfulness techniques and confidence-building exercises in a calm, supportive environment. No live ammunition is used — only realistic training tools (yours to keep) that let you practice the physical skills without the pressure or noise of live fire.
Learn to stay present, manage anxiety, and develop a steady, confident mindset. You'll learn practical ways to quiet fear responses, regulate breathing under stress, and approach firearms with greater ease and self-assurance.
By the end of the session, you'll have hands-on experience with proper form, clearer mental tools for staying calm, and the confidence to take the next step onto a real range when you're ready.
THIS EXPERIENCE IS IDEAL IF YOU:
- You feel nervous or fearful about handling firearms
- You want to build foundational skills and confidence before attending a live-fire class
- You prefer a low-pressure, supportive setting to learn the basics of firearms handling
- You want to prepare yourself (or a family member) for responsible firearm ownership or range training
ON AND OFF THE RANGE
FOR WOMEN HEALING FROM GUN TRAUMA — AND WOMEN READY TO CARRY.
Range Ready is a wellness experience for women healing from gun trauma or desiring to build confidence to carry. Through focused breathing, present-moment awareness and inner work, develop lasting mental readiness and calmness — on AND off the range.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Three Hours. Zero Live Fire. All Confidence.
THIS IS NOT A LIVE-FIRE SHOOTING COURSE
No live ammunition is used — only realistic training tools (yours to keep) that let you practice the physical skills without the pressure or noise of live fire.
Engaging classroom instruction
A 3-hour women-focused program led by experienced instructors from Hard Candy Self Defense®, blending firearm safety fundamentals with mindfulness.
Brunch included
Enjoy a delicious brunch and small bites to keep you fueled throughout the day.
Giveaways & networking
Connect with like-minded women and firearms professionals — and yes, there are giveaways.
Breathwork & calm under stress
Learn to quiet fear responses, regulate breathing under stress, and approach firearms with greater ease and self-assurance.
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Three hours that change how you feel about the range — on AND off it. Must be 18+. Ideal for any experience level.
Quiet The Fear. Own The Calm.
Registration is limited to 30 women in Jacksonville and 50 in Charleston. When the seats are gone, they're gone.
REAL WOMEN. REAL RESULTS.
They've Been Where You Are.
STILL DECIDING?
Questions, Answered.
I've never even held a gun. Is this still for me?
Especially for you. This experience was built for the woman on day zero. We assume nothing and explain everything in plain language — no jargon, no ego.
Will there be live fire?
No. This is a no-live-fire wellness experience. You'll train with realistic training tools — yours to keep — so you can build the physical skills without the noise or pressure of a live range.
I don't own a firearm. Should I wait?
No. The smartest thing you can do is build the foundation before you buy. You'll make a better purchase, ask better questions, and skip the most expensive beginner mistakes.
Is this a substitute for live-fire training?
No — it's the prerequisite. It makes your first (or next) live-fire day safer, calmer, and dramatically more valuable.
Can I bring a friend or family member?
Absolutely — each attendee just needs her own registration. Must be 18+.
SECURE YOUR SEAT.
Safe. Supportive. Confidence-building. No live fire. Take the next step in your training — and your healing.
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