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Hartman Tactics

Retired Detective | USCCA & NRA Certified
Teaching women real-world safety and awareness
Sarasota | Lakewood Ranch | Bradenton
Psalm 144:1 Hi, I’m Heather.

I’m a retired police detective with 19 years of experience and a certified NRA and USCCA firearms instructor. I created Hartman Tactics to help women and families take control of their safety through training that’s real, supportive, and built for everyday life. I spent nearly two decades investigating violent crimes, homicides, sex assaults, and crimes against children. I know what’s at stake when people aren’t prepared. That’s why I teach with purpose and keep things clear, grounded, and direct. My goal is to help you feel confident, strong, informed, and capable. I believe women are not only worth protecting, but fully capable of protecting themselves and the people they love. I believe there’s life after trauma. I help you learn to trust your gut again. Whether you're new to firearms, returning after time away, or simply want to feel more situationally aware and empowered—I’ll meet you where you’re at and guide you every step of the way. When I’m not teaching, I’m home in Texas with my two dogs, Sailor and Ernie. I believe in truth, responsibility, faith, and freedom, and I’m here to help you walk in all of it. Thank you for visiting my page, I look forward to the opportunity to work with you!

10/27/2026

Sarasota and surrounding areas! I’m so excited to be partnering with the Palmer Ranch YMCA for a Women’s Situational Awareness Workshop on November 14th!

After 19 years in law enforcement, one thing I know for certain is that personal safety starts long before a situation turns into a crisis.

Join me as we talk about recognizing potential threats, identifying concerning behaviors, how predators test boundaries, and the tactics they use to gain your trust or catch you off guard. Most importantly, we’ll talk about how to recognize these situations early and respond with confidence.

This is one of my favorite workshops to teach because the conversations and engagement are always so great!

📍 Palmer Ranch YMCA | Sarasota
📅 Saturday, November 14th | 1–3 PM

You don’t have to be a YMCA member to attend! Registration details are on the flyer.

Hope to see you there!

10/26/2026

Hey Sarasota ladies, I’m Heather! Retired detective, teaching women’s safety and fi****ms here in Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch. 🫶🏻

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10/20/2026

lol. Just having fun! Trust falls? Maybe not. 😂 Fi****ms training? Absolutely. I’ve got you!

No friends were harmed in the making of this video. 😉

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10/06/2026

Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch ladies, I’m so excited about this! Coming soon ☕️

I’m bringing my coffee talks from Houston to Sarasota. Rollcall is a monthly coffee meet up where women can grab a drink, ask questions, and talk all things safety with a retired detective. In law-enforcement… Rollcall is the briefing before every shift. This one’s yours 🤍

Our first topic: what offenders look for, and how to make yourself a hard target.

Date & location coming soon!
Would you come?, ☕️ or “I’m in“ and I’ll make sure you’re the first to know when seats open.

Tag a friend you’d bring with you.

10/03/2026

A little backstory here I posted an introduction video on TikTok. This person decided to say that the post was ridiculous and fear mongering because we live in a red state and everyone owns a gun… 🤦🏼‍♀️. It was actually quite comical.

But it warranted a response. So Ladies, pay attention to behavior.

People will usually show you exactly who they are without you ever having to ask!

10/01/2026

You do not need to override your discomfort for someone else’s comfort 🤍

A little reminder for my ladies…

09/30/2026

Hartman Tactics has officially relocated to Sarasota! 🤍

Women’s fi***rm training, personal safety, and situational awareness in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch + Bradenton.

I’m so excited to be here and to start connecting with local women and businesses!

09/21/2026

Before you meet someone from a dating app, here’s one simple check that could help verify whether the information they’ve given you matches up. 🤔

07/28/2026

Thank you Texas! For 5 1/2 in incredible years.

Thank you to every student, every family, and everyone who has supported Hartman Tactics along the way.

Florida… Here we come 🫶🏻

To my Florida friends, I’d love to connect! If you’re in the area, introduce yourself ⬇️

07/23/2026

A stronger, more stable grip can help keep the canister aligned with your target and reduce the chance of redirecting it back towards your own face under stress.

A few reminders:
✔️ practice before you need it
✔️ have it readily accessible

wWere do you carry your pepper gel? Let me know in the comments 👇🏻

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Houston, TX

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 6pm
Tuesday	10am - 6pm
Wednesday	10am - 6pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 6pm

Website

http://www.hartmantactics.com/

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