January 13, 2024 • 10 mins
When personal trauma morphs into a crusade for empowerment, the story is both gripping and transformative. That's exactly the journey of Sonya Edwards, our spotlight guest on the show, who takes us through her evolution from a victim of violence to a beacon of strength in the world of concealed carry and home defense. As a seasoned gun expert and instructor from Aurora, Colorado, Sonya doesn't just teach the mechanics of gun safety; she embeds the profound importance of personal protection into the hearts of her students, sharing the critical aftermath of violent encounters with a raw and educational fervor.
The episode is a testament to resilience and the burgeoning movement of women claiming their right to self-defense. With Sonya at the helm, we explore the burgeoning trend of concealed carry among women, unraveling societal shifts that are forging a path for women to stand firm on the front lines of their safety. This conversation isn't just about statistics or policies; it's a deeply personal narrative that resonates with the collective experience of those seeking to take control of their personal safety in an unpredictable world. Tune in for an episode that doesn't just inform, but inspires action and a profound understanding of one's right to self-protect.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Hey, this is DJ Tyler and I want to thank you for
tuning into GreatDayRadiocom,your online radio and podcast
show.
We have more continuous musicand discussions coming up.
Next, before we continue, Ihave a very special guest, sonya
Edwards.
Sonya is a gun expert and awidely acclaimed gun instructor,
(00:21):
who will be speaking to usafter these messages.
Speaker 2 (00:24):
Thank you for inviting us to talk about our
services.
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We have been established since2001,.
Mainly in the San Francisco BayArea.
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Speaker 1 (02:34):
Welcome back and thank you for supporting our
sponsors.
This is how we are able tocontinue to bring great content
that is meant to elevate yourmind and play amazing music.
Okay, as promised for thisbusiness spotlight, we are
speaking to Sonya Edwards.
Sonya, tell us about who youare.
Where do you call home, what isyour business all about and
(02:55):
what motivated you to become aninstructor for concealed carry
and home defense industry?
Speaker 3 (03:00):
First, dj Michael and DJ Tyler, thank you so much for
your support for smallbusinesses.
You all are amazing.
Hi, my name is Sonya Edwardsand I operate my business in
Aurora, colorado.
What I do is provide trainingon how to use your weapon to
protect yourself and perhapsyour family.
I help develop a personal andhome protection plan.
(03:21):
I teach self-defense firearmsbasics, shooting fundamentals.
We go over gear and gadgets,the legal use of force, basic
and advanced skills and violentencounters and the aftermath.
Most importantly, I help youearn your right to carry your
gun in Colorado.
What motivated me to getinvolved in this business is
(03:41):
through personal trauma I hadexperienced in the past.
While I won't get into detailsbecause it is still very
emotional, I decided to use thatexperience to empower others to
take charge in their selfdefenses to better protect
themselves and their family orhome.
Speaker 1 (03:58):
Wow, that is very impressive.
Sonia, you mentioned empoweringwomen.
Can you elaborate on that?
When I think of gun laws andself-defense, it still seems
one-sided in our society.
Speaker 3 (04:12):
Tyler, thank you for asking me to talk about the
empowering of women and theimportance of self-defense.
In recent years, there has beena notable increase in the number
of women choosing to carryconcealed firearms as a means of
self-defense.
Women, like anyone else, havethe intrinsic right to protect
themselves, and this rise inconcealed gun carry speaks to a
(04:33):
growing trend of empowerment andpersonal safety among women.
Historically, women have oftenbeen seen as vulnerable or easy
targets for attackers due tovarious societal factors.
However, in today's world,women are taking charge of their
personal safety and refusing tobe victims.
Concealed gun carry allowswomen to level the playing field
(04:55):
and provides them with aneffective means of self-defense.
The decision to carry aconcealed firearm for
self-defense is a highlypersonal one and is often driven
by a variety of factors.
For many women, the motivationis rooted in the need for
personal protection inpotentially dangerous situations
.
Women who travel alone, worklate hours or live in high crime
(05:18):
areas often find comfort inknowing they have the ability to
defend themselves if necessary.
Concealed gun carry alsoempowers women to take control
of their own safety and instillsa sense of confidence in their
ability to protect themselvesand their loved ones.
This newfound empowerment canhave a ripple effect,
(05:38):
influencing women to be moreassertive and self-assured in
all aspects of their lives.
Moreover, stats indicate thatwomen are increasingly becoming
the victims of crimes such asassault, robbery and home
invasion.
In these situations, aconcealed firearm can provide a
woman with a critical advantage,allowing her to be prepared and
(05:59):
, potentially, avoid becoming avictim.
The mere presence of aconcealed firearm can serve as a
deterrent, as attackers areless likely to target someone
they believe may be armed andwilling to defend themselves.
Training and education are vitalcomponents of responsible
concealed gun carry for women.
Women who choose to obtain aconcealed carry permit should
(06:21):
invest time in comprehensivetraining courses designed
specifically for self-defense.
These courses focus onsituational awareness, threat
assessment and practicalapplication of self-defense
techniques, ensuring that womenare not only legally permitted
to carry, but also skilled andcapable of using their firearms
(06:41):
responsibly.
Advocates for concealed guncarry argue that women, as a
historically marginalized andvulnerable group, have the right
to take proactive measures toprotect themselves.
In exercising their SecondAmendment rights, women are
empowered to assert control overtheir personal safety and
well-being, breaking free fromtraditional notions of
(07:03):
powerlessness.
Critics of concealed gun carryfor women often express concerns
about the potential foraccidents or misuse of firearms.
They argue that theintroduction of firearms into
stressful situations couldescalate conflicts, potentially
placing innocent bystanders orfamily members at risk.
However, responsible firearmownership, adherents to safety
(07:26):
protocols and continued trainingcan mitigate these risks.
It is important to note thatconcealed gun carry is not the
only solution to personal safety.
It should be seen as part of acomprehensive approach to
self-defense, which includessituational awareness, physical
fitness and avoidance of riskysituations.
Additionally, supportivecommunities and law enforcement
(07:48):
agencies play a crucial role inensuring the safety of women.
Speaker 1 (07:53):
Wow, thank you, sonia , for elaborating on that.
As we conclude, this businessspotlight on your business.
Do you have any final thoughts?
Also, how does anyone needingyour expert training reserve
your time?
Speaker 3 (08:06):
Thank you, dj Tyler, for the interview.
This was a great opportunity tospeak on a subject that means
so much to me.
To conclude my discussion, therise of concealed gun carry
among women is a testament totheir desire for empowerment,
personal safety and the right todefend themselves.
By taking control of theirpersonal security, these women
(08:28):
are asserting their independenceand refusing to be victims.
Responsible firearm ownership,comprehensive training and
adherence to local laws andregulations should always be
prioritized to ensure the safetyof both the individual and
those around them.
Thank you for your time.
Concealed Gun Carry empowerswomen to be proactive
participants in their ownwell-being, contributing to a
(08:50):
society where women canconfidently navigate their lives
with greater peace of mind.
Let me help you.
Empower you to better protectyourself, family and home.
Whether you are a woman or man,I can help you.
I am a certified United StatesConcealed Carry Association
instructor with years ofexperience.
I am a five-star rated withexcellent reviews.
(09:11):
My courses books fast.
To check our dates, you canvisit the link within this
podcast or go togreatdayradiocom under the
Events tab and search Aurora,colorado area.
Again, thank you all at GreatDay Radio for what you do to
support the local businesses.
I encourage your listeners toshow some love and share their
(09:33):
show.
Speaker 1 (09:33):
Sonia.
Thank you so much for that prop.
What an amazing interview.
Sonia, I wish you much successin your business goals.
As she mentioned, we do hostevents on our website at
affordable rates so you can getyour special event concert,
webinar, convention and anyother events showcased utilizing
our highly visited website.
(09:54):
Visit greatdayradiocom, that is, wwwgreatdayradiocom, for more
information.
We have more continuousdiscussions and great music.
If you have a dedication orrequest, hit the let's Talk link
at greatdayradiocom.
Hey, this is DJ Tyler and I want to thank you for
tuning into GreatDayRadiocom,your online radio and podcast
show.
We have more continuous musicand discussions coming up.
Next, before we continue, Ihave a very special guest, sonya
Edwards.
Sonya is a gun expert and awidely acclaimed gun instructor,
(00:21):
who will be speaking to usafter these messages.
Speaker 2 (00:24):
Thank you for inviting us to talk about our
services.
We are executiveaddresscom.
We have been established since2001,.
Mainly in the San Francisco BayArea.
Since then we have expanded andjoined partnerships to expand
our reaches all over the UnitedStates and Canada.
We help provide a corporatepresence by providing a physical
(00:46):
address without having aphysical location.
First impressions matter.
With a prestigious businessaddress from a virtual office,
you can instantly enhance yourbusiness's credibility and
professionalism, project animage of success to your clients
and partners without theoverhead costs of a physical
office space.
(01:06):
Your home address is yoursanctuary and mail forwarding
services respect that.
Maintain the privacy of yourpersonal address while reaping
the benefits of a professionalbusiness location.
Keep your work and personallife separate with ease.
Say goodbye to the hassles ofsorting through mail.
Our offices, executive staff,mail forwarding handles the
(01:31):
grunt work for you.
They receive, sort and notifyyou of incoming mail.
Whether it is forwarding,scanning or holding for pickup,
you are in control.
Expanding your reach has neverbeen easier.
Gain access to businessaddresses in different cities or
countries, opening doors to newmarkets without the hefty costs
(01:53):
of physical relocation.
Traditional office space canweigh down your budget.
With executive addresses, mailforwarding, you are unlocking
cost savings withoutcompromising on professional
presence.
Invest your resources wherethey matter most.
To dive deeper into the worldof executive addresses, mail
(02:14):
forwarding, virtual officesclick the link in the
description of this podcast toconnect to one of our Alliance
Virtual Offices partners today.
Elevate your business, embraceflexibility and unlock your true
potential.
We at ExecutiveAddresscom arelooking forward to working with
you.
Speaker 1 (02:34):
Welcome back and thank you for supporting our
sponsors.
This is how we are able tocontinue to bring great content
that is meant to elevate yourmind and play amazing music.
Okay, as promised for thisbusiness spotlight, we are
speaking to Sonya Edwards.
Sonya, tell us about who youare.
Where do you call home, what isyour business all about and
(02:55):
what motivated you to become aninstructor for concealed carry
and home defense industry?
Speaker 3 (03:00):
First, dj Michael and DJ Tyler, thank you so much for
your support for smallbusinesses.
You all are amazing.
Hi, my name is Sonya Edwardsand I operate my business in
Aurora, colorado.
What I do is provide trainingon how to use your weapon to
protect yourself and perhapsyour family.
I help develop a personal andhome protection plan.
(03:21):
I teach self-defense firearmsbasics, shooting fundamentals.
We go over gear and gadgets,the legal use of force, basic
and advanced skills and violentencounters and the aftermath.
Most importantly, I help youearn your right to carry your
gun in Colorado.
What motivated me to getinvolved in this business is
(03:41):
through personal trauma I hadexperienced in the past.
While I won't get into detailsbecause it is still very
emotional, I decided to use thatexperience to empower others to
take charge in their selfdefenses to better protect
themselves and their family orhome.
Speaker 1 (03:58):
Wow, that is very impressive.
Sonia, you mentioned empoweringwomen.
Can you elaborate on that?
When I think of gun laws andself-defense, it still seems
one-sided in our society.
Speaker 3 (04:12):
Tyler, thank you for asking me to talk about the
empowering of women and theimportance of self-defense.
In recent years, there has beena notable increase in the number
of women choosing to carryconcealed firearms as a means of
self-defense.
Women, like anyone else, havethe intrinsic right to protect
themselves, and this rise inconcealed gun carry speaks to a
(04:33):
growing trend of empowerment andpersonal safety among women.
Historically, women have oftenbeen seen as vulnerable or easy
targets for attackers due tovarious societal factors.
However, in today's world,women are taking charge of their
personal safety and refusing tobe victims.
Concealed gun carry allowswomen to level the playing field
(04:55):
and provides them with aneffective means of self-defense.
The decision to carry aconcealed firearm for
self-defense is a highlypersonal one and is often driven
by a variety of factors.
For many women, the motivationis rooted in the need for
personal protection inpotentially dangerous situations
.
Women who travel alone, worklate hours or live in high crime
(05:18):
areas often find comfort inknowing they have the ability to
defend themselves if necessary.
Concealed gun carry alsoempowers women to take control
of their own safety and instillsa sense of confidence in their
ability to protect themselvesand their loved ones.
This newfound empowerment canhave a ripple effect,
(05:38):
influencing women to be moreassertive and self-assured in
all aspects of their lives.
Moreover, stats indicate thatwomen are increasingly becoming
the victims of crimes such asassault, robbery and home
invasion.
In these situations, aconcealed firearm can provide a
woman with a critical advantage,allowing her to be prepared and
(05:59):
, potentially, avoid becoming avictim.
The mere presence of aconcealed firearm can serve as a
deterrent, as attackers areless likely to target someone
they believe may be armed andwilling to defend themselves.
Training and education are vitalcomponents of responsible
concealed gun carry for women.
Women who choose to obtain aconcealed carry permit should
(06:21):
invest time in comprehensivetraining courses designed
specifically for self-defense.
These courses focus onsituational awareness, threat
assessment and practicalapplication of self-defense
techniques, ensuring that womenare not only legally permitted
to carry, but also skilled andcapable of using their firearms
(06:41):
responsibly.
Advocates for concealed guncarry argue that women, as a
historically marginalized andvulnerable group, have the right
to take proactive measures toprotect themselves.
In exercising their SecondAmendment rights, women are
empowered to assert control overtheir personal safety and
well-being, breaking free fromtraditional notions of
(07:03):
powerlessness.
Critics of concealed gun carryfor women often express concerns
about the potential foraccidents or misuse of firearms.
They argue that theintroduction of firearms into
stressful situations couldescalate conflicts, potentially
placing innocent bystanders orfamily members at risk.
However, responsible firearmownership, adherents to safety
(07:26):
protocols and continued trainingcan mitigate these risks.
It is important to note thatconcealed gun carry is not the
only solution to personal safety.
It should be seen as part of acomprehensive approach to
self-defense, which includessituational awareness, physical
fitness and avoidance of riskysituations.
Additionally, supportivecommunities and law enforcement
(07:48):
agencies play a crucial role inensuring the safety of women.
Speaker 1 (07:53):
Wow, thank you, sonia , for elaborating on that.
As we conclude, this businessspotlight on your business.
Do you have any final thoughts?
Also, how does anyone needingyour expert training reserve
your time?
Speaker 3 (08:06):
Thank you, dj Tyler, for the interview.
This was a great opportunity tospeak on a subject that means
so much to me.
To conclude my discussion, therise of concealed gun carry
among women is a testament totheir desire for empowerment,
personal safety and the right todefend themselves.
By taking control of theirpersonal security, these women
(08:28):
are asserting their independenceand refusing to be victims.
Responsible firearm ownership,comprehensive training and
adherence to local laws andregulations should always be
prioritized to ensure the safetyof both the individual and
those around them.
Thank you for your time.
Concealed Gun Carry empowerswomen to be proactive
participants in their ownwell-being, contributing to a
(08:50):
society where women canconfidently navigate their lives
with greater peace of mind.
Let me help you.
Empower you to better protectyourself, family and home.
Whether you are a woman or man,I can help you.
I am a certified United StatesConcealed Carry Association
instructor with years ofexperience.
I am a five-star rated withexcellent reviews.
(09:11):
My courses books fast.
To check our dates, you canvisit the link within this
podcast or go togreatdayradiocom under the
Events tab and search Aurora,colorado area.
Again, thank you all at GreatDay Radio for what you do to
support the local businesses.
I encourage your listeners toshow some love and share their
(09:33):
show.
Speaker 1 (09:33):
Sonia.
Thank you so much for that prop.
What an amazing interview.
Sonia, I wish you much successin your business goals.
As she mentioned, we do hostevents on our website at
affordable rates so you can getyour special event concert,
webinar, convention and anyother events showcased utilizing
our highly visited website.
(09:54):
Visit greatdayradiocom, that is, wwwgreatdayradiocom, for more
information.
We have more continuousdiscussions and great music.
If you have a dedication orrequest, hit the let's Talk link
at greatdayradiocom.
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