NRAAM 2024

Making it to NRAAM 2024 was a deeply personal experience for me this year.

Just over a year ago, I attended an event after a three-year hiatus from professional or even hobby involvement in the firearms community. In late January 2023, I was offered my old position back, allowing me to reconnect with something I truly loved.

However, at this 2023 event I felt overwhelmed and out of place. I struggled to engage with others, feeling like a stranger in a familiar world. Doubts crept in, questioning if I still belonged in this space. Ultimately, I left early, my confidence extremely broken.

It was a true reality check, I refused to let it define me. I knew I had a vision for my future and the determination to see it through.

I took intentional steps to rebuild my confidence by staying focused in resources like YouTube videos and expanding my network through social media.

A year later, I am proud to reflect on the journey of rediscovering my passion and the intentional actions I took to get back on track. At NRAAM this year, I was amazed at the full circle moment of reconnecting with old acquaintances and making new and big connections.

To those I finally had the opportunity of meeting at the event, please know that our interactions meant the world to me for various reasons.

Attending NRAAM was not just about the event itself, but about reaffirming my identity, capabilities, and the remarkable progress I have made in just one year. While the job front may still pose challenges, the unwavering support and guidance from the people in my network have been invaluable in navigating this journey.

**I also really didn’t document too much 😂 Jamie( IG: MissGrendel) did and she has all the photos