Meet Melinda Lowery

Retired Texas DPS Lieutenant Joins Crosshairs Texas as Our Ladies Only Firearms Instructor

Professional Training. Proven Experience. Confident Women Shooters.

Crosshairs Texas Welcomes Melinda Lowery

Crosshairs Texas is proud to welcome Melinda Lowery to our training team as our exclusive Ladies Only Firearms Instructor.

Melinda brings more than 30 years of law enforcement, public safety, professional instruction, and leadership experience to the women of Central Texas. She began her career with the Lampasas Police Department before joining the Texas Department of Public Safety, where she served for 28 years and retired as a Lieutenant in the Criminal Investigations Division.

Today, Melinda continues her commitment to public safety through professional firearms instruction, private security training, competitive shooting, instructor development, and leadership within the shooting sports community.

Her combination of operational experience, technical expertise, and patient coaching style creates a rare opportunity for women seeking serious firearms education in a supportive, respectful, and pressure-free environment.

Professional Experience

Melinda has served in progressively responsible operational, investigative, instructional, supervisory, and executive leadership positions throughout her career.

Her professional experience includes:

Patrol operations
Criminal investigations
Regulatory enforcement
Firearms instruction
Defensive tactics training
Curriculum development
Instructor development
Supervisory leadership
Executive leadership
Professional training administration
Safety, compliance, and risk-management consulting

Following her retirement from the Texas Department of Public Safety, Melinda founded Auburn Security Solutions, LLC, where she serves as Owner and Instructor.

Through Auburn Security Solutions, she provides:

Firearms instruction
Texas License to Carry training
Private security officer training
School safety and Guardian Program instruction
First Responder training
Defensive tactics instruction
Active shooter response training
Instructor and curriculum development
Safety, compliance, and risk-management consulting

Leadership and Professional Service

Melinda has served as a firearms instructor, mentor, supervisor, curriculum developer, and organizational leader throughout her career.

She currently serves as:

Director of Women in Shooting Sports, Texas State Rifle Association
Chair, TSRA Women in Action Committee
Owner and Instructor, Auburn Security Solutions, LLC
State and national competitive shooter
Mentor to women, youth, first-time firearm owners, and developing instructors

Melinda is actively involved in women’s outreach, youth development, instructor education, competitive shooting, and the promotion of safe and responsible firearms ownership through training, mentorship, and public service.

Her professional affiliations include:

Auburn Security Solutions, LLC
Texas State Rifle Association
National Rifle Association
NRA Whittington Center
National Sporting Clays Association
Civilian Marksmanship Program
Texas Municipal Police Association
Department of Public Safety Officers Association

Teaching Philosophy

Knowledge builds confidence.
Confidence builds competence.
Competence builds safety.

Melinda believes every student deserves a professional and encouraging learning environment where understanding fundamentals comes before speed.

Her coaching emphasizes:

Safe firearm handling
Sound technical fundamentals
Individualized instruction
Repetition and measurable progress
Practical, repeatable skills
Responsible decision-making
Confidence without intimidation
Progress at the student’s own pace

Her goal is not merely to help students complete a class. It is to ensure each student leaves more knowledgeable, more capable, and better prepared than when she arrived.

Mission Statement

My mission is to provide professional, practical, and confidence-building instruction that equips individuals to make safe, responsible, and informed decisions. Through education, integrity, and continual development, I strive to help every student leave more knowledgeable, more capable, and better prepared than when they arrived.

Areas of Instruction

Firearms Platforms

Semi-automatic pistols
Revolvers
Rifles
Shotguns

Specialized Firearms Instruction

Metallic-sight pistols
Optic-equipped pistols
Precision Pistol and Bullseye fundamentals
Defensive firearm fundamentals
Firearm safety
Marksmanship fundamentals
Defensive application

Student Development

First-time firearm owners
Beginning shooters
Intermediate shooters
Experienced shooters
Individual instruction
Small-group instruction
Ladies Only training
Skill development for all experience levels

Defensive Tactics and Personal Safety

Basic defensive tactics
Oleoresin Capsicum, or OC pepper spray
Expandable baton
Personal safety principles
Active shooter response
Avoid, Deny, Defend

Texas DPS-Regulated Programs

Handgun Programs

Texas License to Carry Instructor
Texas DPS LTC School Safety Guardian Program Instructor
Texas DPS LTC First Responder Training Instructor

Private Security Programs

Level II Unarmed Security Officer Training
F30921001
Level III Armed Commissioned Security Officer Training, Classroom
F30921001
Level III Armed Commissioned Security Officer Training, Firearms Proficiency
F30921001
Level IV Personal Protection Officer Training
F30921001
Private Security Continuing Education
Y30921501
Alarm Level I Basic Training
O30921401

Competitive Shooting and Leadership

Melinda actively competes at the state and national level in:

Precision Pistol
Bullseye Pistol
Air Pistol
Excellence-in-Competition Service Pistol
Service Revolver
Service Rimfire Pistol
Sporting Clays

Her competitive experience includes events conducted through:

Civilian Marksmanship Program
National Rifle Association
National Sporting Clays Association

Competition allows Melinda to continually refine the discipline, technical knowledge, and performance standards she brings to her students.

She is especially passionate about mentoring women and first-time firearm owners while promoting safe, responsible firearm ownership through education, public service, and community leadership.

Ladies Only Classes at Crosshairs Texas

Melinda’s Ladies Only classes are designed for women of all skill levels, from first-time firearm owners to experienced shooters seeking additional technical instruction.

Students can expect:

A professional, women-focused environment
Small class sizes
Individualized coaching
Clear and structured instruction
Practical firearm-handling skills
Confidence-building exercises
Pressure-free learning
Skills that can be safely practiced after class

These classes are well suited for:

First-time handgun owners
Women considering firearm ownership
Students preparing for a Texas License to Carry
Women returning to shooting after a long absence
Experienced shooters refining their fundamentals
Mothers, daughters, friends, and small groups
Women who prefer a ladies-only training environment

Classes will be offered once each month, with enrollment intentionally limited to preserve a strong instructor-to-student ratio.

Because class sizes are limited, waiting lists are anticipated.

Registration Information

Monthly Ladies Only Classes

Space is limited. Early registration is strongly encouraged.

To view upcoming class dates, course descriptions, equipment requirements, and registration availability, visit the Crosshairs Texas training calendar.

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