Answer the Call. Train With Purpose.
Corpus Christi, Texas
Join the Empowered Protector Academy —
training women to protect what matter most.
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Why We Exist: Our Charge
Welcome — I’m Kimberly, owner of Tactics Matter. I’m a proud Texan, the mother of two remarkable young men, and the widow of LCDR Gregory Ballenger, USN, one of my heroes. Raised in Corpus Christi, TX by a strong and inspiring woman, I am deeply committed to helping make our community and surrounding areas safer for generations to come.
I began Tactics Matter from a need that I saw within our community. As women our nature is to be loving and nurturing to those that we have been given charge to care for. When we have the desire to protect without the necessary tools to protect, we feel loss. God has given me the ability to fill this void and to help empower women and I am humbled. Many days after a training session I wonder who is the teacher and who is the student. I gain so much from my “students”, their lives and their stories. I am truly blessed beyond measure!
Our Courses and Training Programs
Training that strengthens mindset, sharpens skill, and prepares you to protect with confidence.
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Private Instruction:
One-on-one training built around your goals and schedule
Full instructor focus for faster, stronger skill development
Personalized coaching that builds real confidence
Supportive, private environment to help you progress with clarity and confidence
Empowered Protector Academy:
More than training — a transformational path into confident, responsible protection
Develop real-world defensive skill, legal awareness, and protector mindset
Step from uncertainty into capable, mission-driven readiness
Become equipped to protect your family and community with clarity and confidence
Basic Pistol Courses:
Welcoming instruction designed for beginners starting their training journey
Covers handgun safety, universal safety rules, and firearm operation
Learn marksmanship fundamentals, trigger control, and safe handling
Prepares students for Texas License to Carry range qualification
Texas License to Carry Courses:
Choose the training option that fits your needs — in-person class, online course or range qualifications
Complete classroom requirements and range qualifications in one simple process
Flexible scheduling with weekday and weekend range qualification options
Train at your pace, then schedule your qualification and move forward with confidence
Specialty Courses:
Purpose-built training for rifle, red dot, holster, professional security training and FREE community presentations
Real-world techniques that sharpen accuracy, speed, and defensive readiness
Structured instruction designed to elevate responsible, confident protection
Built for those ready to move beyond the basics and strengthen their capability
Trusted By Our Community
Kimberly is a professional and kind instructor. She clearly explained the techniques in handgun use and safety and patiently showed me how to improve my skills. Her great sense of humor put me at ease and made learning fun. My confidence in handgun use has increased significantly. I definitely will be taking more classes with her and highly recommend her to others.
The class was fantastic! I have been shooting since my Grandfather taught my brother and I year's ago. But when it came to my family learning about gun safety I choose to leave more in depth training to the professionals. Take a class with Kim and Lonnie you won't be disappointed.
Just got back home from a training session with Kimberly. The only thing to say is WOW. The training was excellent and presented in a very professional setting. I learned more from Kimberly in that one session than in 5 years of friends telling me how it should be done.
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