Kathy Granite
Public Safety Institute
Oceanside,CA
1
Certification
2027
years of professional experience
I believe great firearms instruction is about more than teaching someone how to shoot—it’s about developing safe, confident, responsible, and prepared gun owners. As a firearms instructor, educator, and owner of Granite Personal Protection Training, I combine hands-on firearms experience with a strong background in leadership, business operations, curriculum development, and instruction. I am excited about the opportunity to join 2nd A Firearms Training, LLC as a Lead Firearms Instructor and contribute as a collaborative team member—supporting fellow instructors, delivering exceptional training, developing innovative programs, building strong customer relationships, and helping the company continue to grow and succeed.
Work History
Owner & Firearms Instructor
6 Months- Founded and manage a firearms training business offering group courses, private lessons, and women-only training.
- Develop, market, schedule, and deliver firearms training programs for varying experience levels.
- Manage business operations, including customer communication, registration, scheduling, marketing, and professional networking.
- Develop curriculum and instructional materials focused on firearms safety, handgun fundamentals, concealed carry, and personal protection.
- Build relationships with students, ranges, and professional partners to support business growth.
Volunteer Firearms Instructor
7 Months- Assist with firearms instruction, student coaching, safety, and range training.
Handgun 101 Assistant Firearms Coach
1 Year- Assisted with handgun instruction, student coaching, firearms safety, and range operations.
Co-Founder & School Guidance Counselor
3 Years 5 Months- Owner and co-founder of a nonprofit educational organization serving preschool–12th-grade students
- Managed daily operations, including staff coordination, scheduling, communications, and program administration.
- Developed and delivered academic, career exploration, and life-skills curriculum for preschool–12th-grade students.
- Managed marketing, social media, community outreach, and professional networking.
- Coordinated programs and events while managing multiple operational priorities.
- Built professional relationships with staff, families, students, and community partners.
School Guidance Counselor
- Developed and delivered classroom instruction, workshops, and educational programs for grades 9–12.
- Planned and coordinated college, career, financial aid, and parent education events.
- Managed a large caseload while coordinating with administrators, teachers, staff, parents, and community partners.
- Managed competing priorities while maintaining detailed records and strong communication with students, families, and staff.
Education
Master of Science - School Counseling
Skills
Training and facilitation
Small business operations
Customer relations
Verbal and written communication
Certification
- California CCW Instructor Approval & Instructor Certificate — July 2026
- NRA Instructor – Personal Protection Outside the Home — June 2026
- NRA Instructor – Personal Protection Inside the Home — June 2026
- California Certificate of Eligibility (COE) — April 2026
- NRA Basic Pistol Instructor — February 2026
- USCCA Women’s Handgun & Self-Defense Fundamentals Instructor — November 2025
- USCCA Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals Instructor — November 2025
- NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting — November 2025
- California CCW Permit Holder — 2022–Present
Affiliations
- National Rifle Association (NRA) — Instructor and Member
- USCCA - Instructor and Member
- San Diego County Gun Owners (SDCGO) — Member
Timeline
Owner & Firearms Instructor
Granite Personal Protection Training, LLC
02.2026 - CurrentRead More
Volunteer Firearms Instructor
Public Safety Institute
01.2026 - CurrentRead More
Handgun 101 Assistant Firearms Coach
Self Reliant Security Training (SRST)
01.2024 - 01.2025Read More
Co-Founder & School Guidance Counselor
Freedom of Choice Student Center, Homeschool, Inc.
01.2022 - 06.2025Read More
School Guidance Counselor
Saddleback Valley Unified School District
2014 - 2021Read More
San Diego State University
Master of Science from School Counseling
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