About Secret Courage

Several years ago Donna started to really think about the safety of her home, daughter, and self. As a single mother, small in stature, she felt she was no match for an armed criminal, or even someone slightly larger than herself. Donna thought about self defense courses, pepper spray and many other defense options.

As a realtor Ms. Stacy kept hearing about others in her profession being assaulted and even killed while showing homes.

Four years ago Donna decided to learn to use a handgun. She wanted to see if she was capable of safely handling, using, cleaning and storing a pistol. Donna took the National Rifle Association's Basic Pistol Course and soon decided to purchase a handgun that was right for her.

Donna said: "At first I wanted a 9mm because I didn't like the recoil of larger calibers. Through simple practice I learned that the recoil wasn't as scary as I thought! Now I regularly shoot ALL handgun calibers and own a wide variety of handguns and carry everywhere I can do so legally."

Donna is an NRA Certified Pistol Instructor, and Range Safety Officer, competitor in the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) and an IDPA certified Range Safety Officer.

As Director of Women's Programs at Indy Gun Safety, she is tasked with the development and implementation of programs of instruction specific to the needs of female shooters.