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I grew up on a farm sporting a rifle from a young age, but I began my journey into pistol shooting back in 2012 and it quickly became a passion to learn more and to teach others about pistol shooting, not just as a means of self-protection, but also for recreation.  I am a firm believer that we are lifelong learners, and as with any skill, must constantly be looking to practice and improve.  Beyond my current qualifications, I am committed to training with other instructors from across the country, broadening my skillset every year.  I'm here to pass on my knowledge to you to make you a better shooter and better prepared for self-protection!   I specialize in small, intimate class settings, with public classes limited to 5 students or less.  I offer Arkansas Concealed Carry courses, general awareness and defensive skills classes in the Bentonville area, but can service larger groups at your location as a private class anywhere in Northwest Arkansas.   Not comfortable with a public class?  I also do one-on-one training/private lessons.  I also offer flexibility of classes on week days, week nights and weekends.
Current Certifications/Credentials Include:
Arkansas State Police Concealed Handgun Carry Instructor 18-1397
NRA Basic Pistol, CCW Instructor, Personal Protection in the Home,
​and Refuse To Be An Victim Instructor (NRA #229258936)
Stop The Bleed Instructor #113033
Active Self Protection Certified Instructor
The Complete Combatant - Deliberate Coaching Instructor
The Complete Combatant - Image Based Decisional Drills (IBDD) Instructor
Ed Monk Active Shooter Instructor Certification
​Tom Givens Rangemaster Certified Instructor
The Well Armed Woman Certified Instructor
Click here or go to the "About" page to see Cara Conry's full credentials.

Offering training specific to your needs!

Class Offerings

See our list of Concealed Carry, General Awareness/Defensive Skills and NRA classes offered.  Class you are looking for not on the schedule or have a special request for a type of class?  Contact us and we can work to schedule your request.

One-On-One/Private Training

Training tailored specific to you and your needs.  You choose the time, duration, location and skills you want to learn or reinforce privately, or with your family or friends.

The Good Shepherdess Ministry

Training a shepherdess to tend her flock safely. The mission is helping others find ways to remain safe in today's world. That can include any number of things from awareness to firearms and training. We each have to seek God's counsel and make the decisions that are right for us.​​
Serving Northwest Arkansas clients in Benton and Washington Counties.  Convenient to Bentonville, Rogers, Bella Vista, Centerton, Lowell and Pea Ridge.  All classes except Concealed Carry can be taught to Missouri Residents as well.