Biography - Anna Thomasson

With a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition & Foods with a Dietetics Concentration and Master of Science course work completed in Exercise and Sports Nutrition, Anna has been a career professional fitness trainer with one of Dallas TX most prominent hospital / wellness facilities since 2004, maintaining certifications by both of the country's top tier training organizations.  Fitness coach by day...tiny firearms wielding Ninja by night!

ANNA'S STATEMENT:

I am thrilled at the prospect of passing along all of my knowledge regarding firearms, medical first aid, and personal protection which I have worked so diligently to obtain to those who attend my courses. 

I am so fortunate to have studied under some of the best firearms instructors in the United States, and to have their undivided attention on issues relating to my smaller stature and limited upper body strength. I have looked to these highly skilled masters of their craft for guidance in movement, carrying of equipment and how to effectively manipulate a multitude of firearm platforms. Over time, in exercising deliberate practice models, I have been successful in making modifications to many of these techniques, as well as to my gear selection and placement, to obtain a higher level of biomechanical efficiency suited for the female frame. 

I would be delighted at the opportunity to share all that I have learned and experienced with couples, families and other ladies, in a family - and in particular - a female friendly environment. Nothing pleases me more than having the ability to help women overcome potential firearm related fears, to watch them gain confidence in their daily lives, and to help them make a personal protection plan enabling them to thrive in any environment.  

State of Texas License to Carry Certified Instructor

State of Texas School Safety Certified Instructor

State of Texas First Responder Certified Instructor

USCCA Concealed Carry & Home Defense Certified Instructor

The Well Armed Woman Certified Instructor

Armed Women of America Certified Instructor

NRA Basic Pistol Certified Instructor 

NRA CCW / LTC Certified Instructor

NRA Personal Protection in the Home Certified Instructor

NRA Refuse To Be a Victim Certified Instructor

NRA Range Safety Officer

UTM NRA Certified Non-Lethal Training Ammunition Instructor

UTM Certified Professional Training Organization

Certified BLS / CPR Instructor - American Heart Association

Certified AED Instructor - American Heart Association

Certified First Aid Instructor - American Heart Association

BCon Course Instructor - Stop the Bleed - US Dept. of Defense

Tactical Medical Solutions Associate Trainer Program (ATP) Member

TECC (Tactical Emergency Casualty Care) Provider - NAEMT

USCCA Emergency First Aid Certified Instructor 

Wilderness First Aid Provider - NOLS

Dallas CERT Member (Community Emergency Response Team)

American College of Sports Medicine Certified Exercise Physiologist

National Strength & Conditioning Association Certified Personal Trainer

Ortho-Kinetics Professional Trainer

BOGA Instructor

Bodhi Instructor

• Vehicle & Home Defense with Trauma Block - 32 hrs - Clint Smith - Thunder Ranch  

• Home Defense, Darkness & Combat Medical Course - 20 hrs - Jeff Martin - Garrison Arms

• D5 Handgun Disruptive Science - 30 hours - Travis Haley - Haley Strategic Partners  

• D3 Carbine Vehicle Darkness Course - 30 hrs - Travis Haley - Haley Strategic Partners

• LEO Vehicle Assault Course - 10 hrs - Jeff Martin - Garrison Arms

• Castle Home Defense Course - 30 hrs - Travis Haley - Haley Strategic Partners  

• Active Shooter Response Course - 4 hrs - Baylor Healthcare Systems 

• D5 Carbine Disruptive Science - 30 hours - Travis Haley - Haley Strategic Partners

• D3 Handgun Vehicle Darkness Course - 30 hrs - Travis Haley - Haley Strategic Partners

• Low Visibility Carbine Course - 18 hrs - Dom Raso - Dynamis Alliance

• Rogers Range R1 Reactive Shooting Training - 16 hrs - Rogers Range Texas

• Rogers Range R2 Reactive Shooting Training - 16 hrs - Rogers Range Texas

• Pistol / Carbine Course - 16 hrs - Tony Cowden - Capable Inc.

• RDS Instructor Course - 16 hrs - Scott Jedlinski - Modern Samurai Project

• Vehicle & Home Defense with Trauma Block - 32 hrs - Clint Smith - Thunder Ranch

• Direct Action Response - 16 hrs - Kerry Davis - Dark Angel Medical  

• Wilderness First Aid - 16 hrs - National Outdoor Leadership School  

• Dallas CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) - 22 hrs

• Stop the Bleed - Basic Bleeding Control v.1.0 - 2 hrs

• TECC (Tactical Emergency Casualty Care) - 32 hrs - NAEMT / Odin Medical

After more than six years as a volunteer Chapter Leader and Certified Instructor for The Well Armed Woman and Armed Women of America, Anna created and leads her very own ladies only shooting and training group, Diamonds & Derringers.