Dopson Personal Safety & Firearms Training

08/21/2026

Personal safety goes beyond physical! How well can you and the people you care about identify phishing and credential theft attempts?

AI is helping scammers get better & better - which means YOU have to know what to look for, also!

The official Google Jigsaw Phishing Quiz is a free, interactive security training tool designed to test your ability to identify sophisticated phishing emails and modern credential theft tactics.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀: The test asks you to input a fake name and email address to generate realistic, personalized look-alike screens. You then inspect several realistic email scenarios to determine whether they are "Legitimate" or "Phishing".
https://phishingquiz.withgoogle.com/

𝙄 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝙢𝙮𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙛 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙮 𝙜𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙖𝙩 𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙛𝙛 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙄 𝙜𝙤𝙩 7 𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙤𝙛 10 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙯!

Can you spot when you're being phished?

08/21/2026

Thanks for the write up 806er Media!

Lubbock Personal Safety Specialist Is Teaching Residents How To Recognize Trouble Before It Starts

LUBBOCK, Texas — A Lubbock personal safety specialist is working to help residents feel more prepared in everyday situations where something simply does not feel right.

Heather Dopson, with Dopson Personal Safety & Fi****ms Training, provides training centered on situational awareness, personal safety, women’s self defense, workplace safety and everyday readiness. Her approach focuses on recognizing potential problems early, making informed decisions and giving people practical options before a situation becomes dangerous.

The training is designed for more than people interested in fi****ms. Dopson also works with realtors, healthcare workers, pet sitters, mobile service providers, college students, small business owners, employees and people who regularly work or travel alone.

Her philosophy centers on building confidence through awareness rather than fear. Training can also be customized for businesses and organizations looking to improve workplace safety and employee preparedness.

Dopson has an upcoming event planned in Lubbock, with additional information expected to be released soon.

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08/13/2026

Today I had the opportunity to chat with Lubbock PD Chief Herman, Lubbock County DA Sunshine Stanek and the PIOs from Lubbock Police Department and Lubbock County Sheriff's Office.

We talked about the personal-safety programs and training offered through Dopson Personal Safety, along with my passion for helping equip our community with practical tools, confidence, and education to be hard to harm and better prepared.

I’m grateful for the conversations and the opportunity to continue building relationships that support a safer Lubbock.

08/02/2026

I’ve trained with a lot of fi****ms instructors over the years. I’ve learned something from every one of them – even the terrible ones, because you can always learn how 𝙣𝙤𝙩 to be.

J.D. Nagol with Guardian Training & Consulting has a credo I’ve adopted: “always a student, sometimes a teacher.” That mindset has shaped how I show up both on the line and in the classroom.

I was fortunate to have a great instructor friend here in Lubbock, but after he moved out of state, I let my own training slide.

Today I changed that.

I spent several hours with B4 Training Solutions working red dot skills and tightening up fundamentals. It felt good to be back in the role of student, getting pushed, corrected, and challenged. I already have my next session scheduled.

I’m incredibly happy to have found a trusted local instructor who is knowledgeable, skilled, and carries the kind of calm, professional demeanor I appreciate on the range.

𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗮 𝗴𝘂𝗻, 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗲𝗻𝗱 – 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀.

What’s one skill you know you’ve let slide that you’re ready to get back to work on?

07/21/2026

Uɴᴄᴏɴᴅɪᴛɪᴏɴᴀʟ is not just another teen girls’ event—it’s a day built to remind them they are valuable, worthy, and never “too much” or “not enough.”

Redemption Way exists to help survivors move from just surviving to thriving in freedom, renewing minds and restoring self-worth and that aligns 100% with my life mission in personal safety and Soul Punch™.

At Uɴᴄᴏɴᴅɪᴛɪᴏɴᴀʟ, girls ages 12–18 will experience sessions that build confidence, identity, and practical real-world skills so they can move through the world safer and more themselves. I’ll be leading a high-energy Soul Punch™ self-defense session focused on boundaries, using their voice, and simple, memorable physical skills.

If you’re in Lubbock and have a girl 12–18 in your life, get her to Uɴᴄᴏɴᴅɪᴛɪᴏɴᴀʟ.

Learn more and register here:
https://redemptionwaylbk.org/unconditional-2026

🩷Meet Our Speaker: Heather Dopson 🩷

We are honored to have Heather at this year’s Unconditional Conference.
Rooted in worth. Rising in confidence.
That’s the heartbeat of this year, and this session carries that forward.

🎤 Soul Punch Self-Defense - Know Your Power
This fast, high-energy 45-minute workshop gives girls real skills they can use right away. Participants will learn to spot trouble early, set clear boundaries, and use their voice to stand up for themselves — then put it into practice with a confident stance, striking fundamentals, and simple escapes from common grabs. Every technique is taught in a way that's easy to remember and built for real-life situations.

No experience needed. The vibe is supportive, not scary — the focus is on feeling capable, not paranoid. Just come as you are, wear comfortable clothes, and be ready to move. Walk away knowing you have tools in your corner and the confidence to use them. Leave feeling strong, loud, and ready.

📅 Saturday, August 29, 2026
📍 10306 Indiana Ave, Lubbock, TX
Come expectant. Leave grounded.

🔗 Register via link in bio

07/15/2026

On Saturday, July 18th, 1 pm to 3 pm, I’m teaching a Soul Punch™ 2-Hour Women’s Safety & Self-Defense Class at Body Yoga Studio for ages 12 and up.

Bring your teen, your sister, your workout buddy.

Come as you are. Leave with grounded confidence.

Hoping violence does not choose you is not a plan. Seeing it early and acting is.

📆 Saturday, July 18
⏰ 1 pm - 2 pm
📍 Body Yoga Studio
💵 $75
🔗 Save your spot: https://soulpunchpro.com/heather-dopson

07/09/2026

You’re living on a wild, magical planet that’s been trying to talk you into remembering who the hell you are.

Reminder: you’re not separate from this.

You are the trees warning each other.

You are the octopus dreaming.

You are the elephant standing vigil over what’s been lost.

You are the bee that dances.

The crow that never forgets.

The ant that builds.

The cat that heals with a simple purr.

You are the flowers that grow out of the ashes after the fire.

So when you start feeling small, insignificant, or like your life doesn’t matter, remember:
You are made of the same intelligence, the same wild grace, the same relentless drive to live, love, protect, and rebuild.

Act like you belong here.

Because you do.

05/12/2026

✨ Imagine walking into a room and knowing, deep in your gut, that you can handle whatever comes your way. THAT is the power of Soul Punch™.

Ladies, this isn’t your typical self-defense class. On May 23, from 3-5pm at Aerial Atmosphere, I’m teaching a Soul Punch™ self-defense workshop that will completely shift how you think about personal safety.

We’re not just talking about throwing punches (though we’ll do that too), this is about building unshakable confidence from the inside out.

Here’s what you’ll learn:
✅ How to trust your gut and recognize red flags before danger escalates (your instincts are smarter than you think).
✅ The art of boundaries, saying “No” and meaning it.
✅ How to carry yourself with Command Presence so you’re seen as strong, not as a target.
✅ Emotional Regulation techniques that keep you calm and clear-headed under pressure.

You’ll leave feeling stronger, sharper, and ready to OWN your space.

The world isn’t always safe, but YOU can be. This class fills up fast, so don’t wait. Grab your spot today and step into your power.

💪 **TO REGISTER**: https://book.stripe.com/6oU14m5VZ62Gbkc8Bj97G01

DM or email training at dopsonpersonalsafety.com if you have questions.

Let’s make sure you go home every night to the people you love.

Tag your bestie, your sister, or your coworker to join you, this is something EVERY woman deserves to know.