12: Blazing Trails in the Firearms Industry to Help Black Women with Javondlynn Dunagan

Many women feel uncomfortable around guns, and even fewer women have proper firearm training. Our guest today is on a mission to change that! If you have questions about gun control, gun safety, and gun education, you will want to hear what she has to share. Join us to learn more!Javondlynn Dunagan is the founder and CEO of JMD Defense, located in Chicago. She retired as a US Probation Officer in 2016 after a distinguished 25-year career. As a safety educator, Javondlynn is passionate about training professionals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations in workplace safety and emergency operations procedures. She is a certified firearms instructor, range safety officer, and distinguished expert shooter with the NRA Marksmanship Program. As our friend from college, Javondlynn has an amazing background in gun education as someone who is committed to offering services to customers and clients with an uncompromising level of integrity. She is considered a trailblazer in the firearm community and safety industry who has received several awards for empowering women in the area of safety, education, and responsible firearm ownership. In addition to her appearance on BAI, she has been featured in other radio and print media interviews. Show Highlights:How Javondlynn became committed to helping others solve the mystery of responsible gun ownershipHow Javondlynn became aware of the need for firearm education, especially for womenWhy “things are changing” in society today about more women buying firearms for personal safetyWhy Javondlynn’s gun club, Ladies of Steel, has become so popular in Chicago with over 550 members Why any woman is never too young or too old to take part in gun education and safety classesWhy the subject of firearms is a hot button topic in schools and communitiesWhy the education piece is essential for any gun owner and their familyWhy Javondlynn won’t teach gun classes to everyone if she thinks they aren’t readyWhy every gun owner should be trained, educated, and committed to practicing their firearm skills regularlyHow to practice safety and awareness even if you aren’t carrying a firearmHow women evolve and change after taking JMD Defense classes and becoming empoweredExamples of how women from the gun club usually react in potentially violent situations–and how their reactions differ from those of most menJavondlynn’s advice for women about staying safe while out in public, traveling, and at homeWhy you should evaluate the outdoor lighting and landscaping around your houseWhy always being alert and aware of your surroundings and the people around will be your best defense Resources:Connect with Javondlynn: JMD Defense Facebook and InstagramCheck out the Citizen app that Javondlynn mentioned.Connect with us on Facebook.