10/16/2025
A little intro for those who are new here 👋🏽
I’m Stephanie — wife, mom, and part of the Armed in Aloha ‘ohana.
My journey with fi****ms started during Covid in this picture right here. Paakaula (who was my boyfriend at the time) and I went to the public range — no cell service, no range officers, just us figuring it out.
🤔I remember watching him scan the area, instantly noticing who was flagging and unsafe. He hesitated to get out of the car, and in that moment, I realized something important: I wanted that skill too‼️
That day, I wanted two things:
1️⃣ The ability to recognize from far away if people were being safe with fi****ms — and to pass that awareness on to my children.
2️⃣ The confidence and calm to check whether a firearm was loaded or unloaded — without fear, just understanding.
Even though I grew up around guns (my dad was a hunter), this time was different. It wasn’t about shooting — it was about safety, awareness, and protecting my family.
That moment was the beginning of it all.
I’m excited to help other women (esp moms) build those same skills and confidence through our Women’s CCW classes. 💪🏽
