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Amanda Hardin, BSN RN

CEO & Lead Trainer, Avenir Consulting | Founder, Lipstick Tactical

Amanda Hardin turns uncertainty into decisive action for Fortune-listed firms, mission-critical nonprofits, and public-sector teams. A registered nurse, nationally sponsored competitive shooter, and alumna of the History Channel’s Top Shot (Season 3), she blends medical science with tactical mastery to deliver safety programs that hold up when adrenaline spikes.

Hardin holds instructor credentials from the American Red Cross, the American College of Surgeons’ Stop the Bleed initiative, the NRA, and the U.S. Concealed Carry Association. As Lead National Instructor for Accident Scene Management under Road Guardians, she has coached thousands—including SWAT medics, corporate security directors, and volunteer school-security teams—on trauma care and high-stress decision-making.

Her cross-disciplinary training ecosystem spans state police departments, fire/EMS units, behavioral-health clinicians, and corporate risk managers, ensuring every program is legally sound, medically rigorous, and operationally realistic. Corporate clients such as First Integrity Title Company, Mile High Harley-Davidson, and industry associations from real estate to manufacturing leverage her workshops to cut incident-response times by 87 percent and drive insurance premiums down as much as 40 percent (client-reported audits, 2022-24).

A sought-after speaker, Hardin keynotes California Rifle & Pistol Association events, anchors safety segments on Armed American Radio, and appears in America’s 1st Freedom magazine, where she is cited as a national voice on women’s self-protection.

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prior Talks

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Run for the Wall

A Girl and a Gun

Victim Assistance Unit staff and the Women in Law Enforcement Group of Lakewood Police Department

Amanda’s Core Topics/Specialties

Data-driven post-training analytics for compliance and ROI

Corporate active-threat & workplace-violence preparedness

Creating a Safety Plan to that will not only keep you safe but also boosts confidence

Executive keynote & leadership immersion labs

Scenario-based medical and tactical simulations

Non-lethal Self Defense

Situational Awareness

Book Amanda to Speak

Amanda’s speaking engagements are more than just talks—they’re transformative experiences that leave audiences more aware, confident, and empowered.

With a focus on situational awareness, non-lethal self-defense, and real-world leadership, Amanda delivers powerful, engaging sessions that resonate across industries, age groups, and organizations.

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Client Testimonials

Nice, pleasant environment to learn the CC basics. I feel super encouraged/empowered in carrying a defense weapon. 10/10 will recommend, and will for sure be taking more classes from Lipstick Tactical.

Amber Nakarmi

My wife and I did the advanced CCW class today. I recommend it for everyone who is carrying - especially NOW! Laws in CO are going to change and you should be aware of it. Matt was our trainer today, and his expertise opened my eyes for situational awareness, and how to react correctly as a law abiding citizen.

Arne Hoffmann

I took the basic CCW class and was thoroughly impressed. Amanda has a wealth of knowledge and designs her classes with a lot of thought and intention. No politics, no bias, just raw information that you need to know; as well as other important things to consider and be aware of. There’s so much responsibility to learn and uphold within gun ownership, but I feel like I could not have started my journey in a better place. I hope to be back for more training soon! Thanks again.

Diego Montez

Attended a training session which was led by Amanda recently. I found the training to be informative and helpful. Amanda was able to add personal experience and insight into the material which was highly beneficial to real world application of the information. Amanda's experience and teaching style make for a comfortable and informative learning environment. I would highly recommend Lipstick Tactical for your training needs.

Thank You Amanda!

Frank Serratore

Thank you very much for your time and teaching us how to be more attentive to our surroundings.

I used this over the weekend and glad I had your instruction.

Andrea Sutter

I cannot thank Amanda enough for speaking at our Women int the Wind Rocky Montain chapter meeting. Amanda provided us with extensive and valuable information about motorcycle safety, and what to consider carrying on our bikes (and in our cars) to assist in unpredictable situations. She described the items to carry in a trauma pack and how to use them to be able to provide first aid assistance to ourselves or others. Amanda was thorough and easy going and we had a great discussion. She informed us and answered thoughfully, while encouraging discussion of how we as individuals and as a group can prepare ourselves for unexpected situations where 1st aid knowledge and care are needed. Amanda is knowledgeable and excellent speaker.

I think I can speak on behalf of our members that we look forward to continuing this discussion to foster motorcycle safety and preparedness. We will certainly consider having Amanda come and speak again, possibly at a winter meeting.

I think many of those attending that day and possibly others in our group may be interested in purchasing a trauma kit.

To show our great appreciation for Amanda and her presentation to our group, Women in the Wind Rocky Mountain chapter will make a $100 donation to Easter Seals of Colorado, Iron Ponies.

Kat H

President of Women in the Wind Rocky Mountain Chapter