NRA Instructor Helps Victims of Domestic Violence Take Charge

By Jenn Jacques

NRA Certified Firearms Instructor Michael McDermott of Pennsylvania was one of the first individuals to respond to our call to action with the Bearing Arms Against Domestic Violence Campaign. McDermott, who witnessed domestic violence first-hand in his own home growing up, is offering a FREE 2hr NRA beginners as well all other classes free of charge for anyone with an active court order PFA (only costs would be ammunition and any range fees).

When Channel 13’s Katya Fitzpatrick got wind of the BAADV campaign and McDermott’s involvement, she headed out to his classroom, not only to interview him about his firearms training program and the campaign, but she also took a concealed carry class and even shot a gun for the first time.

During a break in her concealed carry firearms course, Katya contacted me to find out more about the campaign:

KF: Tell me about this month’s Bearing Arms Against Domestic Violence campaign.

JJ: The main goal of the Bearing Arms Against Domestic Violence campaign is to show our support for survivors of domestic violence and bring awareness to the reality of what can happen after victims leave an abusive relationship. The media fails to highlight …Read the Rest

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