MISSION
FROM POLICING TO PREPARING
"Throughout my law enforcement and SWAT career, I strove to prevent tragedy. Now, my mission is to pass on the knowledge I gained to those who haven’t had the same opportunities — to empower them with the skills and confidence to protect themselves and their loved ones."
-Kirsten Morgan
ABOUT
Kirsten Morgan was a law enforcement officer with over 12 years of service in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD), where she was a member of the CMPD SWAT Team. Throughout her career, she also served on specialized units, including the Crime Gun Suppression Team and the Dignitary Protection Unit, and worked as a part-time instructor at the CMPD Academy. In 2019, while assigned to SWAT, Kirsten responded to the active shooter at UNC Charlotte—a defining moment that deepened her commitment to preparing others for the unthinkable. She began teaching Active Shooter Survival Training to the Charlotte community.
After becoming a mother, she made the difficult decision to step away from law enforcement in order to be more present for her family, while continuing to pursue her passion for training and preparedness. Since then, she has continued to train a wide range of audiences, including recruits, patrol officers, tactical teams, and civilians. Today, through her company, RoseyKBar Defense, Kirsten empowers others with practical, real-world training focused on preparedness, personal safety, and the confidence to respond under pressure.
She remains a certified North Carolina Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor and certified NC Concealed Carry Instructor and has trained recruits, police officers, tactical officers, and civilians for many years.
VISION
Kirsten’s training is rooted in real-world experience and designed for real-life threats. Her approach goes beyond paper targets at the range — it builds a defensive mindset, sharpens situational awareness, and prepares you for the unexpected.
Kirsten’s instruction focuses on what actually works when it matters most — before, during, and after the encounter. You’ll learn how to think, react, and survive under stress with skills that hold up when it counts.
The goal is simple: to give you the knowledge, confidence, and competence to protect yourself and others, even in the most challenging situations. This is real training for real people — with real results.
