Meet Our Team
Erinn O’Donnell
Erinn O’Donnell is an NRA Certified Pistol Instructor, USCCA Conceal Carry and Home Defense and Defensive Shooting Instructor, Range Safety Officer, Sig Sauer Pistol Instructor Certification 2021, Refuse to be a Victim Instructor, A Girl and a Gun Trainer, Facilitator, and Certified Glock Armorer. Erinn was exposed to gun safety at an early age by her father who was an avid hunter, and outdoorsman. Erinn continues to seek training for herself each year. Some of her training with nationally recognized instructors includes: Massad Ayoob Mag 40 graduate, Hex Tactical Vehicle Engagement 1 and 2, Jeff Gonzalez Curriculum Development, Rockwell Tactical Rifle, Defoor Proformance Shooting 2 Day Carbine, Glock Armorer Course, Glock Operators Course, Defoor Proformance 2 day Pistol,The Mingle (Complete Combatant)2021, Combative Pistol 2, Jeff Gonzalez 2021, Rangemaster Tac-Con Tactical Conference 2022,2023, Loadstone 2 Day Concealed Carry, Sig Sauer Trauma Management and Skill Builder 2022. Sentinel Concepts Pistol Class 2024.
Erinn Shoots IDPA, USPSA and 3 Gun competitions for fun. In addition to shooting paper and steel targets, Erinn shoots people professionally with a camera for another business she founded called A Fresh Focus Photography.
Karen Kolinchak
Karen realized she had a passion for firearms after taking a private lesson. She immediately wanted to get more education in an environment with other women who also had the same passion. That’s how she found Erinn with Girlz N Guns. Karen has been training with Erinn for three years and enjoys sharing her love of firearms with new students. Karen has been an active member of the national women’s shooting organization, A Girl and a Gun. She also enjoys a little friendly competition shooting steel. Karen is an NRA Ranger Safety Officer and Pistol Instructor.
Andi Bates
Andi is retired from the airline industry and enjoys riding her horse Teddy when not assisting in teaching Girlz N Guns classes. She is instrumental in keeping Girlz N Guns organized. Andi is an NRA Certified Instructor, Range Safety Officer, and USCCA Instructor.
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See what our students have to say!
“Last night was amazing! I have always said I wanted to learn and never followed through. I’m so happy I went. Seriously the best $ I’ve ever spent! I’d do it again in a heart beat!
I really appreciate you stressing that education goes far beyond one class. I have to be honest I never thought learning to shoot a gun would involve more than just an hour of class time! I really look forward to learning more in the future!
You said we rock; YOU ROCK! Thank you for your time, your knowledge and your co-instructors knowledge and help! Like I said earlier it was amazing!”
“ I have so many “thank you”s that I owe you. From the first Basic Pistol class to last weekend at my 2nd Girlz & Gunz weekend. I am so grateful for every class I have signed up for with you. I have never walked away disappointed. I have gained knowledge & safety with each course. You have encouraged me to take courses outside of what you offer. Thank you for helping me to grow & be more confident. I was able to take a friend to the range today & help her with her safety, grip, stance & confidence. If not for your training I wouldn’t have been able to pass those lessons on. You are a treasure!
Thank you so very much Erinn!”
““I’ve taken a few gun safety and intro classes but Erinn’s is by far the best for women. I cannot wait to do more classes! After taking Introduction 1 and How to Buy a Gun classes I feel so much more comfortable in walking into a gun store by myself and purchasing.”
- Katelyn”
“Not going to lie...I was so nervous to shoot my new 9mm for the first time. I got up their took my first shot and YES!!
I was almost relieved when there wouldn’t be enough time for a second round. When you bumped me to the front of your line could you see the dread on my face??! LOL! But I’m SOOO glad that you did! You had me shoot another 6 bullets and by the 3rd, I felt much more at ease. THANK YOU for pushing me through because I was really ready to call it a night and deal with that fear another time. I’m glad I didn’t. I’ve got a long way to go but just those few extra shots the other night made the difference between me leaving feeling afraid and me being able to leaving feeling like “Yea, I CAN do this!”
THANK YOU!! Can’t wait for another class. ”
"I had never held a gun before but was on my bucket list. The intro class was great and despite my initial anxiety it was awesome and I want to go again for the second class. I may never own a gun but enjoyed learning safety and target shooting. Thanks to all the girls."
~Alison
“Tonight was awesome!! Thank you so much. I learned a ton and am starting to work on my habits immediately! ”
"So basically my husband is an awesome husband and dad but he is an awful teacher:-) He is into shooting and loading and I wanted to share his interest but after 1 trip to the shooting range I felt like I was shooting but really I had no idea what was happening with the gun or how to load it under pressure. I wanted to take your course because I DO WANT to know how to use the gun when he is traveling...if I would need to.
After your course I can say without reservations...I truly understand how to load it, how to hold it, were to point it, how to check it, how to stand and how to aim. Your course made me feel confident and that's huge when it comes to a weapon that can potentially change many lives in a second.
You were clear in your directions and I really liked the classroom time and demonstrations before the actual shooting. The other woman were great too!
I look forward to taking part two".
-Addy