Tammy is based near Kansas City and is a firearms instructor. She has a BA in Public Relations and Marketing with a Specialization in Project Management and has an extensive background in advocacy and public relations. She has received training from organizations such as The Pew Charitable Trust and The National Parent Teacher Association.

Tammy is a USCCA certified instructor and an NRA Certified Pistol Instructor, CCW Instructor, and Range Safety Officer. She is a Missouri POST handgun instructor and certified Byrna Launcher Instructor. Tammy has also received her OC Spray Instructor certification from Agile Training and Consulting.