Emily had always felt safe in her home, until a loud crash in the middle of the night jolted her awake. Her heart raced, but she refused to freeze in fear. Weeks earlier, she had trained with an NRA instructor for personalized gun training, determined to be ready for any situation. Taking a deep breath, she retrieved her firearm and moved cautiously. The sound of footsteps stopped as the intruder realized she was armed. Within moments, they fled into the night. Shaken but unharmed, Emily knew her training had given her more than protection—it had given her the power to stay in control.