Description

In this debut episode of Making Shooters Better, former Royal Marines Commando and TOP SHOT Season 4 competitor Terry Vaughan sits down with Kristen Wilson Day — competitive shooter, firearms instructor, and the creative force behind Laser Ammo’s marketing — for a fast-paced, laugh-filled conversation about training smarter and building confidence under pressure. real shooters train smarter.

Kristen shares how “WTF Kristen” (Women Training Firearms) was born, why she starts new shooters on full-size 9mm pistols instead of .22s, and how confidence, curiosity, and community keep more women coming back to the range.

They dig into:

• The psychology of introducing women to firearms — and why support beats sarcasm.
• The difference between USPSA and IDPA competition (and which to try first).
• How dry fire training builds skill and confidence at home — safely and effectively.
• Why practicing in your own environment matters more than Hollywood-style heroics.
• The one mindset shift that helps every shooter — beginner or seasoned — get better.

Lighthearted, practical, and packed with takeaways, this episode reminds us that skill isn’t about ego — it’s about preparation, practice, and progress.