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About Us
Kerrie Ann Auclair is the President and Founder of Ways To Be Empowered (WTBE).
She is a certified NRA and USCCA Firearms Instructor, Range Safety Officer, and Massachusetts State Police Approved Instructor for the Basic Firearms Safety (BFS) and Home Firearm Safety (HFS) courses. Understanding that self-defense goes beyond firearms. She teaches situational awareness and pepper spray courses to provide a well-rounded approach to personal safety. Kerrie Ann currently serves as the Women's Program Assistant and Outreach Director for the Gun Owners’ Action League (GOAL), where she leads efforts to educate and empower individuals across the state. She is the Massachusetts State Director for Armed Women of America (AWA) and an advocate with the Women For Gun Rights (WGR), working to give women a voice in the fight to preserve Second Amendment rights. Kerrie Ann is a board member of the Second Amendment Institute (SAI), where she promotes education-focused outreach and policy. She also hosts the “Sisters In Arms - A FireArm Strorey (SIA)” YouTube series, which spotlights women in the firearms community and shares real stories of empowerment, resilience, and responsible gun ownership.
What began as a personal journey to overcome fear and protect her family has become a lifelong mission to help others do the same. Through Ways To Be Empowered, Kerrie Ann provides judgment-free, skill-based training with compassion, clarity, and conviction—because true empowerment starts with education and confidence.
Empowerment Starts Here. And It Starts With You.
Are you ready to take control of your safety, your confidence, and your voice?
At Ways To Be Empowered, this isn't just about learning to shoot—it's about learning to stand Strong. Whether you're brand new to firearms, exploring non-lethal protection, or just want to feel more confident in your everyday life, you're in the right place.
I'm Kerrie Ann Auclair—mother, instructor, advocate, and someone who once stood exactly where you are: unsure, overwhelmed, but ready to learn. I turned fear into confidence, and now I help others do the same.
This is real, personal, and powerful training—for real, everyday people.
Let's build your confidence, your skillset, and your empowerment—together.
🔐 Rule #1: Education is Your First Line of Defense
The first rule of firearm ownership isn’t about pulling a trigger—it’s about knowing the rules, training with purpose, and staying aware.
✅ Learn the fundamentals of firearm safety
✅ Train and be proficient with your firearm
✅ Be situationally aware of your surroundings
These aren’t just tips—they are tools that can save your life.
But firearms aren’t your only option. Empowerment comes in many forms. Through my Situational Awareness and Pepper Spray Courses, you’ll learn how to:
- Spot danger before it finds you
- Use non-lethal tools like pepper spray.
- Know what to do after you defend yourself.
- Build confidence without fear.
Remember: A firearm should always be your last resort.
There are many ways to protect yourself—and it all starts with knowledge.
You have the right to protect yourself—and the power to learn how.
— Kerrie Ann Auclair
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