Can Competitive Shooting Help With Your Self-Defense Training? - Dianna Muller
September 9, 2024
Criminal defense attorneys Andrew Marcantel and Rachel Moss sit down with Diana Muller, the founder of Women for Gun Rights. Ms. Muller shares the story of how her passion for firearms grew from a personal hobby into advocacy.
1. The Power of Proactive Advocacy
Ms. Muller’s story illustrates the move from passive support to active advocacy. What began as a casual meeting with a legislator near Washington, D.C., turned into a “light bulb moment” for her. Ms. Muller saw a gap in advocacy that women could fill. By founding Women for Gun Rights, she created a nationwide network of mothers, daughters, survivors, and firearm owners who understand that disarmament does not mean safety.
“It was really a light bulb moment – like, hey, is there something that we should be doing as gun owners to educate the people, our legislators, that are making some really misinformed decisions?”
-Dianna Muller
2. Understanding the Threat to the Second Amendment
The attorneys discussed organized groups opposing gun rights. Ms. Muller explained the well-funded and systematic efforts pushing for firearm restrictions. This highlights the tension between the Second Amendment and modern gun control measures. While groups may claim to advocate for “common sense” reform, Ms. Muller and many legal experts argue that such reforms often infringe on constitutionally protected rights.
“They have an organization called Moms Demand Action. It’s a Bloomberg-funded, $60 million-a-year group that is working to undermine the Constitution and take away our guns.”
-Dianna Muller
3. Strategic Self-Defense and Lawful Use of Force
Drawing on her 22 years as a Tulsa police officer, Ms. Muller offered tactical and legal advice on how civilians should behave during and after a defensive firearm incident. Mishandling interactions with police afterward can lead to serious consequences, including criminal charges. The attorneys stress the importance of remaining silent and consulting a lawyer immediately.
“My plan is to – if I am in that scenario – put my gun down, raise my hands, and start talking. Bad guys aren’t going to raise their hands.”
-Dianna Muller
4. Competitive Shooting as Practical Training
Ms. Muller emphasized being prepared before you have to defend yourself. She urges gun owners to consider competitive shooting as a way to build muscle memory, decision-making speed, and comfort under pressure. Whether under stand your ground laws or duty to retreat statutes, a citizen’s ability to make quick, informed, and accurate decisions in a high-stakes moment can determine the outcome of a criminal investigation.
“All of the competition will only give you that time and that intimacy with your firearm that, if you ever had to use it in real life, it would exponentially increase your chances of survival.”
-Dianna Muller
Conclusion
The attorneys encourage viewers to understand their rights and to train responsibly. They advise that if you’re ever involved in a self-defense incident, let your legal counsel handle communication. If you want to learn more about our law firm and the benefits of our Attorneys On Retainer Program, please call 866-404-5112 or email us.
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