For 22 years, I’ve played dress up for a living. As an actress I’ve been kidnapped, gone blind, nearly eaten by lions and murdered on more than one occasion. I tormented Lizzie McGuire’s little brother on the Disney channel, was a dolphin trainer, the first female soccer player on an all boys team and Harrison Ford once rescued me during an intense home invasion. . That’s exciting and all, but in January I decided to raise my right hand and swear into the United States Army. With a college degree from @callutheran in Criminal Justice, an ASVAB score of 92, and qualifying PFTs… I was accepted into Army #OCS (Officer Candidate School). . There are three BIG reasons (among many others) why I am taking a break from Hollywood to #goarmy . 1. College opened my eyes to global injustices. But on a more tangible micro level, there is human trafficking occurring within the United States. I’ve written papers, spread awareness and as an Army Officer I intend to learn skills I can later apply when I’m on a team helping these victims. . 2. Serving my country will give my voice more validity. I can better serve and advocate for veterans once I am a part of their community. The military is a family and family always has each others back. . 3. My brother is a Marine and my Papa was a Green Beret… There is no way I am going to let the boys have all the fun. #hooah #actresstoarmy #startedondisneynowimhere 💁🏼♀️ . Thank you to my big brothers who teach, encourage and support me. I’ll make you proud. ♥️ @hunter_schroede0372 @claskytac @greenlinetactical @longhighwayhome @garand_thumb @tyler_hughes_ss
I’ve been getting a lot of questions about my gear so here are a few of my current kit picks: Jacket: @511tactical Gloves: @skdtactical Sling: @blueforcegear Plate Carrier: @blueforcegear Plates: @dfndrarmor IFAK: @northamericanrescue Belt: @highspeedgear Rifle: @radianweapons Red Dot: @aimpointusa Light Control System: @clouddefensive Light: @surefire_llc Cerakote: @blowndeadline . I’m proud to announce that I am officially a brand ambassador to @blowndeadline 🤙🏼 Stoked to be a part of the team. #bdl #cerakotethatshit #cerakoteslayer.
The U.S. is estimated to host 37% of child pornography sites. In addition to online exploitation, an estimated 10,000 children are being smuggled across the border to be abused each year. . Human trafficking IN AMERICA is a harsh reality. In addition to supporting local law enforcement, take the time to educate yourself on the indicators, places, and warning signs of trafficking. . Three places that community members have spotted child trafficking situations include gas stations, hotels, and Facebook. . Behavioral Signs: * Child appears scared/resistant to law enforcement * Child lies about his/her age and identity * Child looks to others before answering questions . The National Human Trafficking Hotline (888-373-7888) . This hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in more than 200 languages. You can anonymously report a tip. . Be a #dfndr #noexcuses #humantraffickingawarenessmonth
I was recently ask if I was a “SUICIDE BOMBER ” because I was training in a @dfndrarmor dark @multicampattern plate carrier at the gym. Then last week I got serval complaints/comments asking me if it was “socially acceptable” for me to be running in public with a plate carrier. . It is socially acceptable to be ignorant; to ignore things that make us as a society feel “uncomfortable”. . Its socially acceptable to pretend the world isn’t a dangerous place with escalating threats (foreign and domestic). . It’s socially acceptable to be oblivious to the fact that there is a huge industry around human trafficking and pedophilia (Especially in Hollywood). . It’s socially acceptable to know the names of all the Kardashian’s and not know the names on a ballot (and these people still vote 🤦🏼♀️). . It’s socially acceptable for people to break laws and still claim victim. . It’s socially acceptable for veterans to be living in homeless camps after risking their lives to protect their country as well as the men and women to their left and right. . It is socially acceptable for schools to force testing and attendance (which allows them state funding) but not actually prepare students for their future. . It is socially acceptable to overlook environmental concerns and animal rights because of the importance placed on monetary gain. . It’s socially acceptable to ignore the poisoning of our people via contaminated water (NOT just Flint) and unsafe foods (still FDA approved). . It’s socially acceptable to take medications to treat symptoms and not fix the problem (because the pharmaceutical industry would lose profit). . It is socially acceptable to idolize characteristics like skinny, rich, famous… and disregard morals, manners and respect. . “Socially acceptable” is a bit of a joke. . Long story short, I’ve got 99 problems and my plate carrier ain’t one. . #educateyourself #brokensystem #trainhowyoufight
Be respectful of your dog’s limits and don’t push them to exhaustion. If you notice your dog lying down, panting intensely or foaming at the mouth, these are all signs they need to cool down, slow down and possibly turnaround. . Don’t expect your pup to be able to jump off the couch and hike 10 miles with you. Gradually build up the distance and intensity with your pet so they can enjoy the outdoors safely. . Also… If your doge is anything like mine, they can easily get into mischief on a trail. Keeping a small first aid kit on your person can help you doctor any gashes, bites, sprains or burns your fur baby might get. @adventuremedicalkits #hikingwithdogs #adventuremedicalkits Photo: @roaminglost
I know Harley Quinn traditionally has a baseball bat… BUT I prefer @agencyarms in each hand. #agencyarms #happyhalloween #harleyquinn
#tbt to celebrating my birthday with @xtreme_props and the @tarantactical fam @megants @jadestruck 🖤 . First run of the day with this @sigsauerinc and oh my… I want one #gobang #sigsauerinc #tarantactical #xtremeprops
79% match… Seems legit. #twinning
There are so many ways to make coffee… french press, pour over, drip, siphon… how do you make your morning cup of happiness? . If it’s backpacking I #jetboil and pour over and at the house it’s #aeropress and chill. . #blackriflecoffee #grablifebythebeans
There are a lot of narratives when it comes to “Police Shootings”. Here are the facts I found in an attempt to better understand the topic. . Sources: The Washington Post, FBI Crime Statistics, CFR & CNN: . 284 people have been shot by the police in 2018. . Of the 284 people shot by the police, here is the breakdown by race: . White: 124 Black: 59 Hispanic: 38 Other: 9 Unknown: 54 . Of the 284 people shot by the police, here is the breakdown by weapons: . Guns: 156 Knives: 44 Vehicle: 18 Toy Weapon: 8 Other: 27 Unarmed: 9 Unknown: 22 . 3.1% of police shootings are unarmed individuals. . Of the 9 unarmed individuals shot: White: 4 Black: 4 Hispanic: 1 . “Why do police shoot so many times?” . FBI Special Agent John Huber explains, when lethal use of force is justified, inflicting a single, non-fatal wound is not enough to remove the threat that person represents to the officer or others. One single shot from police is not enough unless an airway or certain parts of the central nervous system, such as the brain stem or upper spinal cord are struck, a person isn’t guaranteed to lose consciousness until they lose about 40-50% of their blood. If a person does not lose enough blood, he or she is “still able to fight,” That’s why officers are trained to fire multiple times when they are justified in doing so. . “Everyone has the right to self defense,” Huber said. “Police officers do, too.” . According to CNN, in 2018, 16 Police officers have been shot and killed in the line of duty. . The current US population is more than 326 million. Of that population, there are 44,000 sworn officers. . If your interested in what is justified lethal force (according to current US Laws) review the (CFR) Code of Federal Regulations § 1047.7 Use of deadly force. . These facts don’t take away from the pain and suffering the loss of each individual has cause their families and communities. Please share your opinions, facts and sources but be RESPECTFUL! ❌ My block game is strong ❌
Girls range day with @megants @jadestruck @aim2ms.behave First time running a drill with a shot timer. Second time shooting a Glock. 🤙🏼 #tarantactical Thanks for the training, epic vocabulary lesson and BA cinematography @tarantactical #loyaltothetribe #rangeday #girlswhoshoot #girlsandguns
7,000 miles, 16 states and 13 national parks later… It has been six weeks since I last slept in my bed… snow camping with wind chills making the 8 degree weather feel like -10… I’m not saying it’s been easy, but it has been worth it. The DREAM is free but the hustle is sold separately. #findyourpark #nationalparkgeek
#tbt to red carpets, flashing lights, interviews and Valentino high heels. . I’m looking forward to the premiere of my film Ouija House on May 5th @texasfrightmareweekend . I’ll be with my girl Mischa (@mischamazing) signing autographs and sharing behind the scenes secrets at the Q&A after the film.💁🏼 . We will be at the booth between the kids from #IT and the guys from #SonsofAnarchy. . Director: @bendemareedp Executive Producer/Co-Writer: @jeffmillerfilm Starring: @tarareid @mischamazing @carlyfries18 @mgrossman18 . I’m excited! See you soon Texas!#actresslife #filmmaking #ouijahouse #horrorfilms #texas #texasfrightmareweekend2018
On any given night, there are over 600,000 homeless people in the U.S. *US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) . Fact 1: One quarter of homeless people are children. Over 138,000 of the homeless in the U.S. are children under the age of 18. . Fact 2: 11% of the homeless population are VETERANS. . Fact 3: One in five homeless people suffers from untreated severe mental illness. . Fact 4: Cities are increasingly making homelessness a crime. . Fact 5: Feeding the homeless is now a crime in many cities. . Fact 6: Domestic violence is a leading cause of homelessness among women. According to the National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty (NLCHP), more than 90% of homeless women are victims of severe physical or sexual abuse, and escaping that abuse is a leading cause of their homelessness. . The homeless don’t need your pity. They need help! This is OUR problem among many others. Wake up America! #CHANGE
I will always proudly serve my community and country. Land of the free because of the brave. . This weekend I handed out 200 new/gently used winter jackets, sweatshirts, sweatpants to veterans on Skid Row. I also handed out sleeping bags, blankets, backpacks scarves, beanies, gloves, socks, towels and hygiene packages (hand sanitizer, shampoo/conditioner, soap, tissue, toothbrush/toothpaste, deodorant, etc.) . As I passed out the clothing, I learned that socks are some of the most needed and least donated items. So next month I will be back with more socks, and winter wear, along with toys and sleeping bags for the children of Skid Row. . 📷: @frencherator . For a moment, put political parties aside; Creating a dialogue person to person with out division or bias. WE can do better. . Selfishness has become an epidemic with the side effects being a lacking sense of community and a dissolution of compassionate characteristics. . Let’s work towards strengthening each other while making distinctive efforts to interact with kindness. Let us show respect despite differences in opinion. . Live for something greater than yourself. Pursue meaning rather than short term happiness. Help others. Be the change. ✊🏼 . #veterans #skidrow #homeless #american
Range Day Training: One handed full auto 60 round mag dumps #shootlikeagirl @trexarms
Putting in the reps and trying to get better like my big bro @garand_thumb Can I wear flannels now? #agencyarms @agencyarms Love the @trexarms holster. Thanks Lucas. 🤙🏼 @actiontarget #actiontargets @511tactical #shootlikeagirl
Jet lag is for amateurs… next stop Jurassic Park! #travelstoke 📸: @hbang24
#tbt to that time I did the @cotopaxi #questival in Oregon. After staying up all night completing challenges, my sister made me take another one for the team. I ate three “Bertie Bott’s Every Flavor Beans.” 🤢Anyone else tried these things? #harrypotter #bertiebotts 📸: @hbang24
Nyctophilia: (n.) love of darkness or night. Finding relaxation or comfort in the dark…. only with NVGs. 🤙🏼 . #tbt to late nights drinking #BRCC coffee & training at the @alliancepolicetraining facility with these studs. . Chip ( @claskytac ) . Don ( @greenlinetactical ) . @tnvc_inc Night Fighter! 🤙🏼 check it out. #moonsoutgoonsout . Photo credit: @dynamic_defense_inc #behindthescenes
#tbt to the Firewall premiere. ♥️ Designer dresses, high heels, sparkly diamonds, flashing lights and red carpets… I’m proud to exchange this lifestyle for the opportunity to serve my country. 🇺🇸 #armystrong
In the United States there are 22 veteran suicides a day (or one every 65 minutes). . We blindly say things like #supportthetroops yet WE remain silent over that which is most important to their very survival. . If you’re depressed and possibly feeling suicidal you might be prescribed a medication to help deal with those thoughts, a side effect of this medication is suicidal thoughts. Medical professionals treat #PTSD with seroquel. . Our vets literally refer to it as “serokill.” Similarly we keep saying we need more treatment and more mental health facilities. BUT… if the existing ones are failing why do we need more? . We need to start doing what’s best for OUR troops. OUR PEOPLE. This isn’t an accident, this is #bigpharma. . If you’ve ever questioned the #medicalindustry and #doctors motives, you can now find out how much your doctor is paid annually to prescribe ANY drug. In addition, you can also search any company name and find out how much they pay doctors in total every year. The website “Open Payments Data” allows you to understand the financial relationship between doctors and pharmaceutical companies within the United States. . Keep in mind, some vets just need someone to talk with… so LISTEN. Sometimes a battle buddy is the best medicine. ✊🏼 #educationiskey #bethechange #supportourtroops #communityfirst #itsokaytonotbeokay
Getting my Night Fighter on with @discipleofviolence. #gunbuddy #behindthescenes . Happy Memorial Day Weekend folks. Stay safe. . Thank you to my tribe of commandos: @longhighwayhome @claskytac @greenlinetactical #loyaltothetribe . @alliancepolicetraining . Sponsored by: @dynamic_defense_inc @radianweapons @tnvc_inc @blueforcegear @skdtactical @dfndrarmor @actiontarget @blowndeadline @mtekusa @bemeyers @surefire_llc @aimpointusa @511tactical @highspeedgear