Joy AllenSep 10, 20212 minProtect Your Peace, at All Costs!The fact is that more people will die from stress-induced illnesses than gun violence. Ponder that for just a moment. For most people,...
Joy AllenJun 4, 20213 minVet Your InstructorsI cannot stress this enough... VET YOUR FIREARM INSTRUCTORS! With the recent increase in gun sales and the overwhelming growth of...
Joy AllenFeb 17, 20213 minA Little Fish in a Big SeaI remember the days I spent preparing college applications. I’d narrowed my choices down to three schools but had a difficult time making...
Joy AllenNov 23, 20203 minDon't forget your priorities!As a child and teenager, my mother would always say this to me. With all of life’s excitement, it was so easy to get distracted....
Joy AllenOct 20, 20204 minSo you want to become a firearms instructor...2020 has been one of the most unprecedented years of recent history. Our country has endured many challenges this year, a number of which...
Joy AllenJul 9, 20203 minPATIENCE: A Plea on Behalf of All Small Business OwnersSmall and minority-owned businesses are seeing growth driven by the interest of the masses to demonstrate more with th
Joy AllenMay 24, 20201 minFounder's StatementA quoted statement from Joy Allen, regarding the purpose of E3 Personal Defense, in answering the question, "Why do we need another...
Joy AllenMar 30, 20202 minGun Ownership and ExclusivityOur beloved Second Amendment states: “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people...
Joy AllenDec 26, 20171 minDear American WomanThe following is a poem dedicated to women who feel the need to justify carrying a firearm, even in 2017 and beyond. I wrote it because I...
Joy AllenAug 24, 20174 minNo Pain, No GainEvery day, we subject ourselves to pain, inconvenience and discomfort. Some sacrifice sleep to study throughout the night while others...
Joy AllenJul 20, 20172 minMaking LemonadeWe've all heard the old adage, "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade!" One thing is for sure - life happens! This blessed life God...
Joy AllenJul 11, 20172 minParalyzed by ChoicePersonally, I hate buffet restaurants. It's not just the germy atmosphere that concerns me, but the overwhelming pressure I sometimes...
Joy AllenJun 30, 20171 minTake ResponsibilityOne of the most important things any individual can do is take full responsibility for one's own protection and safety. As Americans, we...
Joy AllenJun 7, 20172 minBetcha Can't Eat Just One!Years ago, Lay's potato chips coined a phrase that many would come to recognize and never forget - "Betcha can't eat just one!" The...
Joy AllenMay 24, 20173 minDon't ask. Don't tell.As women, particularly those of us who are mothers and wives, it's often difficult to keep things personal. After all, we are generally...
Joy AllenMay 10, 20172 minLiving in FearAs a pastor, I'm often asked why I chose to open a business based on fear. After all, I'm also a preacher of the Gospel. How do I...
Joy AllenMay 4, 20172 minGet Ready for the BOOM!There I was. I'd finally made the decision. I wanted to learn to shoot a handgun. My husband stood beside me in the local range as the...
Joy AllenMay 2, 20171 minWelcome to E3!Welcome to E3 Personal Defense! My husband and I are so excited about this new business venture. As pastors, we naturally care about the...