A Girl & A Gun Women’s Shooting League (AG & AG) is a shooting club established by women shooters for women shooters. AG & AG events are intended to be fun, social gatherings where women can come together for support, encouragement, ask questions in a safe and nonjudgmental environment, improve on their marksmanship, and bond together in the shooting community.
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AK - Eagle River
Facilitator: Elizabeth Pearch (907) 312-9578Email Me I've been in Alaska for almost 20 years now. I live in the Anchorage area. I am a NRA certified instructor. I belong to USPSA and I love Steel Challenge. I shoot 3 Gun as well. I am in the top 10 competitive women…
AL - Lake Martin
Facilitator: Jodie McGirt (334) 202-1730 Growing up I was a competitive gymnast, cheerleader and outdoor enthusiast and enjoyed being part of a team. During this time I taught dancing, gymnastics and swimming to develop my work ethic and leadership skills. I graduated college with a degree in Exercise Science in…
AR - Berryville
pic Facilitator: Anne Woodshank Our Upcoming EventsCalendar Coming Soon Our Host RangesWe host events at the following locations:
AZ - Prescott
Facilitator: Penny Johnston (909) 816-0414 Our Upcoming Events Our Host RangesWe host events at the following locations:
AZ - Prescott Valley
Facilitator: Billie Hayford (253) 861-8072I have been A Girl & A Gun (AG & AG) member/facilitator since 2015 in Puyallup, WA. My husband and I relocated to the beautiful city of Prescott Valley, Arizona. As an NRA Certified Instructor and Range Safety Officer, I enjoy working with new shooters in…
CA - Burbank
Facilitator: Patricia Forman (907) 312-9578 I got involved in the shooting sports in 2013, when my best friend took me to the range. I loved it! We soon traveled to Front Sight in Pahrump, Nevada together, where I was hooked for life. (That also began my quest to earn a…
CA - High Desert
Facilitator: Julie Creason (760) 455-0989Julie Creason is a leader, motivator, dreamer, teacher and active philanthropist.Although she was raised around firearms, it wasn't until about 8 years ago when she re-entered the shooting world as a student in a local NRA Women on Target Instructional Shooting Clinic. She left the class,…
CA - Inland Empire
Facilitator: Teri Patterson (909) 553-6740 Our Upcoming Events Our Host RangesWe host events at the following locations:
CA - San Diego
Facilitator: Judi Wells (619) 629-3344 I am, first and foremost, a wife to a wonderful husband (who cheerfully supports my obsession with shooting) and a mom to five kids. I worked as a Bilingual Speech and Language Pathologist in the schools for 33 years. I was a huge anti-gunner until…
CA - San Marcos
Facilitator: Vyrna RomekEmail: agag.sanmarcos@gmail.comWife - Mom - Anti-Gun Convert - NRA-certified Basic Pistol Instructor and Range Safety Officer - Competitive Shooter Our Upcoming Events Our Host RangesWe host events at the following locations:
CA - Sierra Foothills
Facilitator: Karen Cose (530) 272-2465 Our Upcoming Eventscalendar coming soon Our Host RangesWe host events at the following locations:
CO - Centennial
Facilitator: Barb Miller (303) 346-5733 I have been shooting for 35 years, more hard core for the last 6 years. I have a passion for firearms, all kinds, and for teaching firearm safety. I have a nice collection of "little black guns" (as my husband says!), shotguns, and rifles. My…
CT - Newington
Facilitator: Gabby Marra (475) 209-2545 Gabby Marra is the Facilitator of the Newington, CT Chapter. She is an NRA Certified Pistol Instructor and Range Safety Officer. Our Upcoming Events Our Host RangesWe host events at the following locations:
FL - Ft. Lauderdale
Facilitator: Sarah Ellington (954) 326-1790 I am a 36-year-old, first-time Mama to an almost 2 year old! I am passionate about self protection and now protection of my little one. I started my shooting journey at the urging of my husband because we had firearms in the home and he…
FL - Gainesville
Facilitator: Michelle Pickett (352) 494-4774 Michelle is a USCCA Certified Instructor; and an NRA certified instructor, having received training from some of the leading instructors in our industry for self defense tactics & situational awareness in six vigilance. If you watch you will see that even as an avid shooter…
FL - Inverness
Facilitator: Natasha Eskridge (352) 584-7496 Welcome to A Girl & A Gun Inverness Chapter! I am so excited to see that you are interested in our chapter! Let me tell you a little about myself and why I started this journey into the firearm world! My name is Natasha Eskridge,…
FL - Jacksonville
Facilitator: Erica Stone (904) 712-0010Hello! I am a physician assistant, dog-mom, NRA Basic Pistol Instructor, NRA Range Safety Officer, IDPA Safety Officer, and amateur action shooting competitor. I started participating in local pistol matches as an escape from graduate school stress, and as a fun way to practice my self-defense…
FL - Orlando
Facilitator: Gretchen Laiuppa (321) 759-3341I am a US Air Force wife and very proud of it. I am a teacher. I have a BS in Biology and a BA in Spanish. And a Master in teaching English as a Second Language. My hobbies consist of Scrapbooking, biking and having fun.…
FL - Space Coast
Facilitator: LuAnn Moyer (321) 961-5947Welcome to the A Girl & A Gun Space Coast Chapter! My name is LuAnn and I am the Facilitator for our chapter and am here to answer any of your questions. I found AG & AG when the a new gun range opened near my…
FL - Tallahassee
Facilitator: Katrina Reed (813) 918-3940Katrina lives on a small farm with her loving husband and their adorable son. She works full time at the scrap metal recycling center that she and her husband started. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her family fishing and hunting.…
FL - Tampa
Facilitator: Rose Doyle (813) 751-7299 Our Upcoming EventsCalendar Coming Soon Our Host RangesWe host events at the following locations:
FL - Treasure Coast
Facilitator: Debbie Donahue (772) 240-1377Debbie Donahue is the Facilitator of the Treasure Coast Chapter! Our Upcoming EventsCalendar Coming Soon Our Host RangesWe host events at the following locations:
GA - Atlanta
Facilitator: Angela Stover (404) 992-4360 Angela Stover is an NRA Certified Pistol Instructor and U.S. Law Shield instructor. Our Upcoming EventsCalendar Coming Soon Our Host RangesWe host events at the following locations:
GA - Peachtree
Facilitator: Joli Martin (321) 223-8857 Our Upcoming Events Our Host RangesWe host events at the following locations:
GA - Stephens County
Facilitator: Harriett Williams (706) 499-8004 Harriett Williams is the Facilitator of the Stephens County Chapter. Our Upcoming EventsCalendar Coming Soon Our Host RangesWe host events at the following locations:
IA - Davenport
Facilitator: Marion Lapointe (563) 424-1812 Marion LaPointe is the Facilitator of the Davenport, IA Chapter. She is a Certified Pistol Instructor. Our Upcoming EventsCalendar Coming Soon Our Host RangesWe host events at the following locations:
IA - Sioux City
Facilitator: Tiffani Smith (712) 898-4275 Tiffani Smith is a certified pistol instructor. Our Upcoming EventsCalendar Coming Soon Our Host RangesWe host events at the following locations:
IL - Chicago
Facilitator: Deborah Lind (708) 372-4026 Our Upcoming EventsCalendar Coming Soon Our Host RangesWe host events at the following locations:
IL - Monmouth-Peoria
Facilitator: Holli Brown (309) 737-6837 I am a Dental Hygienist and a mother of an 18 year old daughter. My husband and I want nothing more then to teach and encourage my daughter to be absolutely best and continually learn and grow. My goal is to better myself by surrounding…
IL - Southern
Facilitator: Diana Smith (618) 406-6757 I have attended many of the events A Girl & A Gun puts on over the years through the St. Louis chapter. I have learned so much and I have been inspired by all the great women I have meet through AG & AG. I…
IN - Northeast
Facilitator: Courtney Jagoda (260) 908-6858 Courtney Jagoda is the Faciliator of the Northeast IN chapter. She is an NRA Certified Pistol Instructor. Our Upcoming EventsCalendar Coming Soon Our Host RangesWe host events at the following locations:
LA - Baton Rouge
Facilitator: Chic Robertson (512) 757-1557 Our Upcoming Events Our Host RangesWe host events at the following locations:
LA - Lake Charles
Facilitator: Aurora Baca (225) 454-5030 Our Upcoming Events Our Host RangesWe host events at the following locations:
MA - Western
Facilitator: Kathy Ronaldson (413) 374-9465 Kathy Ronaldson is the Faciliator of the Western Mass chapter. She works for TROY Industries and is an NRA Certified Pistol Instructor. Our Upcoming EventsCalendar Coming Soon Our Host RangesWe host events at the following locations:
ME - Cape Elizabeth
Facilitator: Tatiana Whitlock (207) 229-3897 Tatiana Whitlock is a firearms instructor, hunter, and outdoors enthusiast residing in the majestic state of Maine. Tatiana works with men, women & youth to establish a real-world foundation of firearm skills, safety and situational awareness. A lifelong interest in martial arts resulted in the…
ME - Gray
Facilitator: Tatiana Whitlock (207) 229-3897 Tatiana Whitlock is a firearms instructor, hunter, and outdoors enthusiast residing in the majestic state of Maine. Tatiana works with men, women & youth to establish a real-world foundation of firearm skills, safety and situational awareness. A lifelong interest in martial arts resulted in the…
MI - Portage
Facilitator: Heather Reeves (269) 350-4447 I have been an NRA certified instructor in Pistol, Shotgun, Rifle, Refuse to be a Victim, Personal Protection Inside the Home, Personal Protection Outside the Home, and Chief Range Safety for a decade. In addition, I own two small businesses with my husband and work…
MI - Traverse City
Facilitator: Alycia Pollotta (231) 944-0095 Alycia is the Facilitator of the Traverse City Chapter. Our Upcoming EventsCalendar Coming Soon Our Host RangesWe host events at the following locations:
MN - Osseo
Facilitator: Ann Finelli (763) 269-6914 Our Upcoming Events Our Host RangesWe host events at the following locations:
MN - St Cloud
Facilitator: Deborah Baier (320) 761-0952 Deborah is a certified firearms instructor, who provides classes and training for beginners as well as leagues that are team, individual, 2 gun and couples leagues. She is an IDPA competitive shooter and hopes to encourage and involve more women in competitive shooting. Our Upcoming…
MO - Central Ozarks
Facilitator: Andrea Lawrence (636) 208-1538 I love teaching women about safety and firearms, sharing the value of AG&AG, and seeing the confidence that is built. The encouragement that is given is well received and I know I have made an impact on those that I have mentored and taught. That…
MO - Columbia
Facilitator: Ellen Kliethermes (573) 999-2484 Our Upcoming Events Our Host RangesWe host events at the following locations:
MO - Lake of the Ozarks
Facilitator: Ava Wooldridge (314) 650-1043 Our Upcoming Events Our Host RangesWe host events at the following location:
MS - Central
Facilitator: Sharon Womack (601) 624-3603• NRA Basic Pistol Firearms Instructor • Personal Protection in the Home Firearms Instructor • MS Enhanced Concealed Carry Endorsement Instructor • Competition Shooter since 2012 in 4 different styles • CPR & Automated External Defibrillator Certified • Facilitator of Central Mississippi Chapter - A Girl…
MS - MidSouth
Facilitator: Chris Schmied (901) 568-7420 Our Upcoming Events Our Host RangesWe host events at the following locations:
MT - Bozeman
Facilitator: Julie Sendra (208) 283-8033info@zeroin-isc.com Our Upcoming Events Our Host RangesWe host events at the following locations:
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NC - Fayetteville
Facilitator: Dani Durante (910) 978-3366 Over the years I talked a lot about wanting to try a shooting match, but I never took the time to look into signing up. With a career and then having children I put my interests on hold until I thought I would have time.…
NC - Jacksonville
Facilitator: Tina Martin Nims (850) 264-9375Tina Martin-Nims is a sponsored 3 Gun and USPSA competitor, and the Winner of Ammo and Attitude Season 6 ALL STARS. She is the owner of Shield Maiden Defense, Concealed Carry Firearms Instructor for the state of North Carolina, NRA Certified Firearms Instructor, and Facilitator…
NC - Stokesdale
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ND - Grand Forks
Facilitator: Jesi Marynik (701) 740-3307 Jesi Marynik is the Facilitator of the Grand Forks Chapter! She is the Secretary for FFNRA and an NRA Certified Instructor. Our Upcoming EventsCalendar Coming Soon Our Host RangesWe host events at the following locations:
NE - WyoBraska
Facilitator: Stephanie Todd (308) 641-6363 I believe that it is important for women to learn about firearms and be able to defend themselves, should the need arise. More importantly, I believe that having the knowledge of how to use a firearm safely and accurately can be empowering for a women.…
NJ - Central
pic Facilitator: Ronnie Siegel Our Upcoming EventsCalendar Coming Soon Our Host RangesWe host events at the following locations:
NM - Albuquerque
Facilitator: Ashley Leatherman (505) 206-7790 Ashley Leatherman is the Facilitator of the Albuquerque Chapter. She is a Certified Pistol Instructor and competitive shooter. Our Upcoming Events Our Host RangesWe host events at the following locations:
NM - Otero County
Facilitator: Nan Barker (858) 531-1005 Our Upcoming Events Our Host RangesWe host events at the following locations:
NM - Stateline
Facilitator: Patti Emmerling (254) 493-2455 Patti is a Veteran, U.S. Army and U.S. Navy, with over 10 years of service as an Army Medic, Navy Hospital Corpsman, and Surgical Technician/EMT. She is also a veteran Firefighter, EMT, HazMat Technician, 911 Dispatcher, Emergency Medical Dispatcher, and Instructor. After relocating to the…
NV - Douglas County
Facilitator: Amber Carrillo (775) 576-4224 Our Upcoming EventsCalendar Coming Soon Our Host RangesWe host events at the following locations:
NV - Henderson
Facilitator: Eileen Kerlin (919 394-8066 Welcome to the AG & AG Henderson Chapter. I'm Eileen Kerlin and the chapter's Facilitator. I became interested in the shooting sports "relatively" later in life, and that love and passion really took off after joining AG & AG. Not only did I become more…
NV - Las Vegas
Facilitator: Alexandra Nikolov (702) 528-2222Alexandra Nikolov is dedicated to empowering others and to helping students have a safe and fun firearms experience. She is passionate about continuing to train and grow to be able to provide the best learning experience for her students. She has the following credentials: • A…
NY - Ballston Spa
Facilitator: Willie Boxhoorn (360) 280-6830 My background is in Law Enforcement. I have over 20 years working in several different fields. I was a Washington State Trooper and specialized in collision reconstruction, Executive Protection for the Governor, I was a Field Training Officer, and guest taught at the Academy on…
NY - Long Island
Facilitator: Lisa Ludwig (631) 517-3047 Lisa Ludwig is a Certified Pistol Instructor. Our Upcoming EventsCalendar Coming Soon Our Host RangesWe host events at the following locations:
NY - Rochester
Facilitator: Stacie Anderson (585) 356-4066 Our Upcoming EventsCalendar Coming Soon Our Host RangesWe host events at the following locations:
NY - Staten Island
Facilitator: Lauren Hartnett (917) 299-8175 Living in NYC, it has become extremely important to me to educate women on the Second Amendment and the importance of it. I want women to learn and become comfortable shooting and owning a firearm, even in NYC. I want to show the community responsible…
OH - Cortland
Facilitator: Pam Karousis (330) 720-1110“I currently hold certifications to teach National Rifle Association courses in Pistol, Rifle, Personal Protection, Home Firearm Safety, and ‘Refuse To Be A Victim’ seminars. I’m also a Range Safety Officer,” says Pam Karousis, owner of Nail Designs in Cortland, OH. It all started 10 years…
OH - Dayton
Facilitator: Beth Duckworth (610) 704-7819I am an IDPA SO and have been a member since 2011. I classified as Marksman in 2015. I've also been shooting 3 Gun since July of 2014 and have been a member of 3 Gun Nation for 1 year. I am also an NRA Range…
OH - Lebanon
Facilitator: Beth Grote (513) 594-1654 Welcome to the Lebanon OH chapter!! My passion is introducing, training, and mentoring women in the world of firearms. I’m also an avid student of the gun and love continually learning new skills and techniques to pass onto students. I’m a NRA-certified Training Counselor/Instructor, NRA…
OH - Logan
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OH - North Coast
Facilitator: Abby Malson (216) 299-8442 Abby Malson was a member of the Northeast Ohio chapter of AG & AG for several years before starting a new chapter for those on the other side of town. Abby is a competitive shooter, certified instructor, and one of the friendliest women in Ohio.…
OH - Northeast
Facilitator: Esther Beris Daniels (440) 477-0988Esther Beris has held leadership roles within top Fortune 500 manufacturing, service industries, and consulting. Known as a change agent to facilitate continuous process improvements and promote lean organizational behavior. Esther has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and is a Certified Six Sigma…
OH - Northwest
Facilitator: Tammi Erdman (419) 708-3842 Tammi is a certified NRA Basic Pistol Instructor, NRA Shotgun Instructor, NRA Certified Personal Protection in the Home and Outside the Home, NRA Rifle Instructor, NRA Chief Range Safety Officer, and NRA Refuse to be a Victim Instructor. Her passion is to involve more women…
OH - Obetz
Facilitator: Janet Bryan (614) 441-9907 Our Upcoming Events Our Host RangesWe host events at the following locations:
OH - Oxford
Facilitator: Scarlet Day (513) 615-1717 Scarlet Day is a natural educator. She was a teacher for 26 years in K-12 and college, and now she is co-owner of MayDay Gun Range, where she teaches Eddie Eagle classes, women's basic handgun, and CCW classes. She is a Certified Pistol Instructor. Our…
OK - Oklahoma City (North)
Facilitator: Rebecca King (301) 651-6505Rebecca took up shooting in her early thirties, initially as a way to pass the time while her oldest son was shooting local indoor rimfire matches. It wasn’t long before she loved the competition and started practicing and learning all she could about firearms. As a…
OK - Oklahoma City (West)
Facilitator: Julie Citro (405) 487-6082 Our Upcoming Events Our Host RangesWe host events at the following locations:
OK - Tahlequah
Facilitator: Dee Page (918) 457-7307 I am 56, married with 5 grandkids. I am a member of US Law Shield, NRA Endowment member, NWTF member, shoot IDPA when I can. Teach Oklahoma SDA and Arizona non resident LTC. I work full time and own my own gun store and training…
OK - Tulsa
Facilitator: Dee Page (918) 457-7307 I am 56, married with 5 grandkids. I am a member of US Law Shield, NRA Endowment member, NWTF member, shoot IDPA when I can. Teach Oklahoma SDA and Arizona non resident LTC. I work full time and own my own gun store and training…
OK - Yukon
Facilitator: Vonnie Meritt (405) 262-3354 I have a passion for shooting. I've been a certified NRA pistol instructor since 1998. I have participated in cowboy action shooting. I have served as the Canadian County Friends of the NRA chairman for several years. Our Upcoming EventsCalendar Coming Soon Our Host RangesWe…
PA - Elizabethtown
Facilitator: Cindy Bowser (717) 495-0952I'm an IT supervisor by my full-time occupation and a part-time instructor with The Trop Institute, but I'm a highly competitive competition shooter on the weekends. "Road Warrior" was my moniker on the Direct Action Tactical shooting team - over 7,000 miles driven in **one** season…
PA - Laurel Highlands
Facilitator: Miriam (Mim) Ofsanik (724) 439-9803 My interest in shooting is fairly new (2014) and I’ve jumped in with both feet! I love helping other women get comfortable with firearms and seeing the enthusiasm it brings when they feel their success and empowerment!Step out of your comfort zone, do something…
PA - Lehigh Valley
Facilitator: Sandra Zettlemoyer (484) 357-5906 Sandra Zettlemoyer was a member of A Girl & A Gun for several years before stepping into leadership to lead the Lehigh Valley Chapter. She is an NRA-Certified Pistol Instructor and IDPA Range Safety Officer. She is a competitor in IDPA, Steel Challenge, and 3-Gun.…
PA - Montgomery County
Facilitator: Erinn Aloi O'Donnell (610) 209-1093I'm a photographer and owner of A Fresh Focus Photography, but I'm also an NRA certified firearms instructor and competitive shooter. I think it's important for women to be empowered and be able to defend themselves and their families safely. Our Upcoming Events Our Host…
PA - Pittsburgh
Facilitator: Jody Salerno (412) 779-7588When I’m not teaching women how to shoot, I’m teaching workplace violence, conflict avoidance and personal safety seminars and classes to companies and organizations nationwide. Women realize that they can defend themselves, they just need the confidence and skill set to do so. I launched Personal…
PA - Pocono
Facilitator: Dorothea Clevenger (267) 340-5919I am a current NRA certified Instructor in Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, and Home Firearm Safety. I have participated at AG & AG Conference, as well as the being a part of the AG & AG Benelli Championships Squad and the AG & AG squad that went…
PA - Wilkes-Barre
Facilitator: Jeanette Elbattah (570) 290-5328 Our Upcoming EventsCalendar Coming Soon Our Host RangesWe host events at the following locations:
SC - Aiken
Facilitator: Nancy Grunnet (803) 648-0615 certified NRA firearms instructor, Nancy loves to share her passion with other women. In addition to her interest in personal defense, she is an avid sports shooter. She competes in USPSA, IDPA and Steel Challenge matches along with NRA Small Bore Silhouette matches.A Girl &…
TN - Chattanooga
Facilitator: Stephanie Winn (423) 618-2347 Certified NRA Pistol and Refuse To Be A Victim Instructor - Range Safety Officer - Certified MUNIO Instructor. I have am privileged to wear many hats – daughter, sister, wife, mother, friend. Regardless of the role, I enjoy breaking stereotypes and supporting others to not…
TN - Memphis
Facilitator: Chris Whitten Phone: 901-471-0640 Email: AGAG.Memphis@gmail.comWelcome to the Memphis, TN Chapter Page for A Girl & A Gun! My name is Chris Whitten, and I am the Facilitator for the Memphis, TN Chapter. I grew up in Pennsylvania and have been shooting since I was a youth, but we…
TX - Austin (North)
Facilitator: Tina Maldonado (512) 789-0700• NRA Certified Instructor in multiple disciplines & Range Safety Officer • Texas Dept. of Public Safety Certified License To Carry Instructor and School Safety Instructor • Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events Instructor • Massad Ayoob Group Use of Deadly Force Instructor • International Defensive…
TX - Austin (South)
Facilitator: Cindi Martin (303) 578-0228 Cindi Martin is an experienced firearms instructor and security professional. She spent over 10 years in front line school security at a public school district and has been a full time range safety officer at 2 large and prominent shooting facilities. She has been a…
TX - Beaumont
Facilitator: Reba Hennigan (281) 839-8551 rebalouagag@gmail.comI’ve been a member of A Girl & A Gun since 2014 after finding a flyer at local gun range. I gave the number a call and talked to the facilitator who told me more about the AG & AG. Being an A-team member for…
TX - Brazoria
Facilitator: Michelle Stroud (979) 415-5087• Texas DPS Certified License to Carry Instructor • NRA Pistol Instructor • NRA Rifle Instructor • NRA Shotgun Instructor • NRA Muzzle Loader Instructor • NRA Range Safety Officer • USA Archery Instructor • TPWD Certified Hunter Education Instructor • Facilitator A Girl & A…
TX - Caldwell
Facilitator: BJ Hegemeyer (979) 777-6725 BJ is a mother of 3 daughters and grandmother of 8, and has served as a Police Officer for over 25 years in K-12 and now at Blinn Junior College. She has taught many crime prevention programs, such as DARE and GREAT, and community programs…
TX - Cedar Park
Facilitator: Sandra Woodruff (512) 925-8206CedarParkAGAG@gmail.comSandra is the AG & AG Facilitator for Cedar Park, TX. Sandra is a Certified AG & AG Trainer, Certified NRA Instructor in multiple disciplines, Texas License to Carry Instructor, and Chief Range Safety Officer. Our Upcoming Events Our Host RangesWe host events at the following…
TX - College Station
Facilitator: Michelle Faulk (979) 421-2232 Our Upcoming Events Our Host RangesWe host events at the following locations:
TX - Crosby-Dayton
Facilitator: Melinda Soliday (281) 435-1887 I have been around firearms my entire life, I used to hunt with my father as a child. I am NRA certified pistol instructor and NRA RSO. I love being outdoors and I really enjoy teaching others. I have been a member of A Girl…
TX - Cypress
Facilitator: Tammy Hunter (281) 924-4949My objective is to teach people some basic firearms safety so they feel confident they are prepared to defend themselves if they are ever in a situation that forces them to do so. I am a Concealed Handgun License instructor in the great state of Texas…
TX - Dallas (East)
Facilitator: Dawn Rodriguez (214) 535-3854 Our Upcoming Events Our Host RangesWe host events at the following locations:
TX - Dallas (West)
The Dallas area chapters include: • TX-Dallas East • TX-Frisco • TX-Ft Worth North • TX-Ft Worth South • TX-Sherman • TX-Weatherford
TX - Freestone County
Facilitator: Allison Bonner (903) 388-7795 Allison Bonner is the Facilitator of the Freestone County Chapter. She was born and raised in Fairfield, TX. Firearms have been a part of her family for many generations. Allison says, "Mother hunted and taught me what I know about firearms, as well as with…
TX - Frisco
Facilitator: Heather Eckert (601) 946-2400Heather’s first A Girl & A Gun experience was instructing at the National Conference in 2016. While instructing, she immediately saw the organization's commitment to providing quality training as well as dedication to sisterhood, and she immediately knew this was the organization she wanted to belong,…
TX - Ft. Worth (North)
Facilitator: Linda Haddox South (817) 988-6951Having grown up around guns, I was familiar with them but I needed to learn more about safe handling and improve my marksmanship skills. After researching a few different groups and ranges, I decided AG&AG was the perfect fit for me. A group BY women…
TX - Ft. Worth (South)
Facilitator: Sandra Ma & Jessica Chamberlain (817) 239-4339 Our Upcoming Events Our Host RangesWe host events at the following locations:
TX - Hill Country
Facilitator: Deanna Burroughts (830) 388-1940 My goal is to teach as many women as possible how to shoot safely and effectively in order to achieve their goals in addition to helping them learn to be comfortable with their concealed carry guns as part of their everyday lives. I am a…
TX - Houston
The Houston area has the following chapters: League City Cypress South Houston Crosby-Dayton Pearland The Woodlands Our Host Ranges The Houston-area chapters meet at the following locations:
TX - League City
Facilitator: Cindy Scott (432) 230-7683Hi there! Welcome to the League City Chapter of A Girl & A Gun. I want to invite you to attend our Girls Night Out event that is held every 2nd Thursday of each month. It’s always held at The Arms Room and begins at 6:30pm.…
TX - Longview
Facilitator: Robin Emmel (903) 445-4301 Our Upcoming Events Our Host RangesWe host events at the following locations:
TX - Lubbock (South)
Facilitator: Christina Scott (912) 674-8521 Christina Scott was a member of AG & AG for many years before stepping into the leadership role of Facilitator. She is a certified pistol instructor and competitive shooter. She loves teaching women firearm safety and marksmanship skills, and especially loves when Lubbock women travel…
TX - Midland
Facilitator: Sundae Adkins (432) 741-1453 Our Upcoming EventsCalendar Coming Soon Our Host RangesWe host events at the following locations:
TX - New Braunfels
Facilitator: Tammy Stein (830) 302-0594 Tammy Stein is a native Texan with family dating back to the 1840 Republic of Texas when her great, great, great grandfather came to Texas with a land grant. She has worked in a wide variety of professional capacities in retail, political, and nonprofit organizations.…
TX - Pearland
Facilitator: Kathleen Edwards (832) 545-1143 Our Upcoming EventsCalendar Coming Soon Our Host RangesWe host events at the following locations:
TX - San Antonio
Facilitator: Sandy Kozero (210) 381-1291Sandy is one of the first women in the nation to be certified as an A Girl & A Gun Certified Instructor and teaches their Women’s Introduction to Handgun. She is also an NRA certified pistol and rifle instructor, along with being an NRA Level 1…
TX - San Antonio (Northwest)
Facilitator: Brenda Rath (210) 241-8576Brenda is the mother of 4 amazing millennials, and the 30 year wife of the retired Navy Fighter pilot of her dreams. She has been a registered nurse for 42 years, and currently works part time in a Pediatric ICU. She started shooting in high school,…
TX - San Marcos
Facilitator: Lisa Railsback (512) 423-0243Lisa Railsback is certified and licensed by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to teach the Texas License to Carry class and the Renewal class. • DPS Certified Texas LTC Instructor • NRA Certified Home Firearm Safety Instructor • NRA Certified Basic Pistol Instructor •…
TX - South Houston
Facilitator: Tania Weber (713) 498-3262 I'm a mom of two toddlers, an architect, and residential property manager. I didn't always like guns. In fact, I hated them. At age 18, I was assaulted at gunpoint. At age 23 a similar incident occurred. It wasn't until I started my property management…
TX - Temple
Facilitator: Becky Dolgener (254) 760-6767 Our Upcoming Events Our Host RangesWe host events at the following locations:
TX - Terrell
Facilitator: Cindy Sykora (972) 741-7631Cindy is an NRA Certified Pistol Instructor. She says, "I love this organization and what they represent! I love people, shooting, and sharing. I want to be able to provide a positive and quality-filled shooting program to sisters who need instruction from a woman's point of…
TX - Texoma
Facilitator: Janet McAuliffe (631) 682-3084 Our Upcoming Events Our Host RangesWe host events at the following locations:
TX - The Woodlands
Facilitator: Barbara Butts (713) 705-9726 Being born and raised in Texas it seems no surprise that I enjoy almost everything outdoors. I had a passion for shooting archery competitively and bowhunting that transitioned to firearms. I have been blessed with the abilities to be able to compete in the local…
TX - Weatherford
Facilitator: Mary Jones (413) 374-9465 Mary Jones is the Faciliator of the Weatherford, TX chapter. She is an NRA Certified Pistol Instructor. Our Upcoming EventsCalendar Coming Soon Our Host RangesWe host events at the following locations:
UT - Central
Facilitator: Coni Brooks (801) 372-2003 I'm the previous owner of Barnes Bullets and am a proficient rifle shooter and hunter. I have hunted numerous places around the world and in approximately 25 different states. I have shot pistols a good share of my life, but not with proper instruction until…
UT - Salt Lake
Facilitator: Britny Cottrell (509) 521-2427 I am the Co-Owner of SX3 and At The Ready. ATR comprises certified instructors that provide firearms training and prepare students for real-life scenarios. At SX3 we build custom ARs from the ground up and a whole lot of other fun stuff! I am former…
VA - Doswell
Facilitator: Candy Eubank(804) 350-1609 Our Upcoming EventsCalendar Coming Soon Our Host RangesWe host events at the following locations:
VA - Lynchburg
Facilitator: Judy Gallion (434) 907-4443 I started shooting six years ago and as a result got hooked on competitions. I started with the GSSF indoor and outdoor shoots. I now shoot the GSSF, USPSA, Steel Challenge, and 3 gun. I currently offer classes in firearms and concealed carry. I love…
VA - Northern
Facilitator: Rachel W. AGAG.NoVA@gmail.com Rachel brings over 10 years of firearms experience to the AG & AG team. Her goal is to provide opportunities for women to shoot with like-minded women; help women improve their marksmanship; and help women achieve their personal shooting goals. In addition to hosting AG &…
VA - Richmond
Facilitator: Fran Cory (804) 550-3044 Our Upcoming Events Our Host RangesWe host events at the following locations:
VA - Roanoke
Facilitator: Sue Brozovsky (540) 384-6312 Our Upcoming EventsCalendar Coming Soon Our Host RangesWe host events at the following locations:
VA - Virginia Beach
Facilitator: Nicole Wessel (757) 343-4278 Our Upcoming EventsCalendar Coming Soon Our Host RangesWe host events at the following locations:
WA - Centralia
Facilitator: Dolly Hughes (360) 978-4338 I joined AG & AG on April 1, 2014. Since then I have taken a lot of classes at the Firearms Academy of Seattle, currently taking additional instructor classes at the Centralia Rifle Club, attended two AG&AG Conferences and joined and shoot IDPA matches. The…
WA - Puyallup
Facilitator: Christa Beasley (253) 405-8741I have been A Girl & A Gun member since 2015 and became the Puyallup, WA, facilitator in 2016. As an NRA-certified Instructor and Range Safety Officer, I enjoy working with new shooters in the safety, operation, and fundamentals of handguns. I love helping our members…
WA - Spokane
Facilitator: Katy Brown (509) 953-8488 Our Upcoming EventsCalendar coming soon! Our Host RangesWe host events at the following locations:
WA - Whidbey Island
Facilitator: Brandi Taylor (360) 720-2619Helping ladies feel empowered around firearms has been a passion of mine since college. After I graduated, I owned a women’s concealed carry product company for several years and travelled to gun-shows across the south. Then, shortly after the Navy moved my husband to Whidbey Island,…
WA - Yakima
Facilitator: Ty Mains (509) 571-1449 Our Upcoming EventsCalendar coming soon! Our Host RangesWe host events at the following locations:
WI - Kettle Moraine
Facilitator: Jill Marton (262) 617-2647 Our Upcoming EventsCalendar Coming Soon Our Host RangesWe host events at the following locations:
WI - Milwaukee (South)
Facilitator: Charity Woodall (414) 217-0456 Our Upcoming EventsCalendar Coming Soon Our Host RangesWe host events at the following locations:
WI - Milwaukee (West)
Facilitator: Linette Rizos (414) 380-01533GunLinette@gmail.com Our Upcoming Events Our Host RangesWe host events at the following locations:
WI - Saukville
Facilitator: Theresa Schneider (262) 424-4788 Our Upcoming EventsCalendar Coming Soon Our Host RangesWe host events at the following locations:
WI - Sheboygan County
Facilitator: Starla Batzko starsdelights@yahoo.com Our Upcoming Events Our Host RangesWe host events at the following locations:
WY - Cheyenne
Facilitator: April Strong (307) 701-2300April is a daughter, sister, wife, and mother of 2 beautiful children. She loves Girl Scouts, 4-H, NRA, and the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation for their commitment to educating our youth about firearm safety and has volunteered with each of these programs as away to support…
WY - Powell
Facilitator: Bobie Miller (307) 899-0173 I am a mother of 4, grandma of 1. My Dad and Mom taught me gun safety from a very young age and I have done the same with my own. As a child and young adult I enjoined hunting and shooting with family and…
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A Girl & A Gun Women’s Shooting League (AG & AG) is a shooting club established by women shooters for women shooters. AG & AG events are intended to be fun, social gatherings where women can come together for support, encouragement, ask questions in a safe and nonjudgmental environment, improve on their marksmanship, and bond together in the shooting community.
What makes us different? All AG & AG events are supervised by Certified Firearms Instructors. All facilitators are women who can “speak girl” and provide techniques and tips for female shooters. Our goal is to empower, educate, and have fun at the range. AG & AG events have been successful stepping stones for thousands of women. At our events and through articles and information, we provide:
- Basics of gun handling and safety
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- Proper grip techniques
- Stance for accurate shooting
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2 April 2020
Instructor Spotlight: Mia Anstine
Mia Anstine is an outfitter, guide, hunter, mentor, firearms, and archery instructor. She is a staff writer for and guest contributor at various publications. She was the first American woman, and of Latin descent, to be featured on the cover of Field & Stream magazine (the August 2016 issue). As a public speaker, she teaches and inspires others to get involved in outdoor activities. She teaches firearms safety and skills. She takes pride in guiding ladies and children for their first hunts. She’s hunted around the world and enjoys sharing her adventures with others.
2 April 2020
Instructor Spotlight: Larry St. Clair
Larry St. Clair is the owner and lead instructor at Martial Way Legacy. He is a competitor and instructor on a number of skills, including American Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Savate, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Bruce Lee’s Jeet Kune Do, and Filipino Martial Arts known as Kali, Eskrima, and Arnis. Guro Larry also serves as an accountability coach and helps people set and achieve personal and fitness goals. He facilitates the AG & AG Push-Up Challenge. https://www.martialwaylegacy.com https://www.facebook.com/MartialWayLegacy/ https://squareup.com/store/core-concept-coaching https://www.facebook.com/CoreConceptCoaching/ #AGirlandAGun #itsmorethanshooting #martialwaylegacy #coreconceptcoaching
2 April 2020
Instructor Spotlight: Rachel Maloney
Rachel Maloney is a co-founder and instructor with OnSight Firearms Training. Through the years, she has been fortunate enough to train with top-tier firearms instructors, edged-weapon instructors, and martial arts instructors. Along with firearms, she is a dedicated martial artist and instructor, leading martial arts and self-defense courses since 2010. Taking to the range the skills learned from years of working with people of all ages, genders, and personalities to overcome in a physical confrontation, it’s her goal to see her students grow and learn the skills to be confident in their training with firearms.
2 April 2020
Instructor Spotlight: Tiffany Johnson
Tiffany Johnson is a practicing attorney and teaches legal studies at the University of Memphis. After years of fearing guns, she started taking classes and changed her views. She now blogs about law, race, and modern (mis)perceptions on firearms through her website, Front Sight Press. Tiffany is an NRA Training Counselor and holds instructor certifications from the States of Tennessee and Mississippi, the NRA, the USCCA, and Rangemaster (Advanced Instructor Certification). She is also certified as a Deadly Force Instructor by the Massad Ayoob Group. She teaches firearm safety classes with Aqil Qadir of Citizens Safety Academy. https://www.CitizensSafety.com https://www.FrontSightPress.com https://www.Rangemaster.com https://www.onlinepermitclass.com #AGirlandAGun #itsmorethanshooting #frontsightpress #rangemaster #citizenssafetyacademy #onlinepermitclass
2 April 2020
Instructor Spotlight: Tracy Barnes
Tracy Barnes is the co-founder and CEO of T.O.P. Shooting Institute, founder of Check Outside and is an Olympian in the sport of Biathlon (cross-country skiing & rifle marksmanship). Tracy has 25 years of competitive shooting experience in both precision long gun, shooting with an elevated heart rate and under stress, and 3 gun. She has over 15 years of experience as a civilian shooting instructor and has taught courses all over the country. Website: https://checkoutside.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/TOP-Shooting-Institute #AGirlandAGun #itsmorethanshooting #topshootinginstitute #checkoutside #biathlon
1 April 2020
March 2020 Recap
March 2020 gave AG & AG the opportunity to shine! We utilized our digital platforms and mobile apps to continue training and outreach online. Here are some of the highlights: Digital Conference Originally slated to take place at the Cameo Shooting and Education Complex near Grand Junction, CO, the entire in-person Conference, ELEVATE 2020 Presented by SIG SAUER, will take place online. A new, state-of-the-art web platform has been created for this event that is beyond any other training system in the firearms industry today. Training Articles Widely Circulated Our phone has been ringing off the hook as first-time gun buyers look for training. We posted several articles that addressed frequently asked topics. They included making a Family Preparedness Plan, how to Keep Moving during the quarantine, Coronavirus and Violence at Home, How to Store Your Firearms, and How to Introduce Your Kids to Your First Gun. We have received a lot of positive feedback and gratitude for these pieces. Instructor Spotlights Throughout March we highlighted some of our Conference Instructors that are participating in ELEVATE Presented by SIG SAUER. Willie Parent from GLOCK, Alpha Landingham from MantisX, Craig Smith from Immersive Training Solutions, Lou Ann Hamblin from Louka Tactical, […]
30 March 2020
Instructor Spotlight: Vicki Farnam
Vicki Farnam has been teaching firearms for over 25 years with her husband, John Farnam. She is an accomplished Instructor (for civilians and mil/leo) and author. Vicki has also taught for the U.S. Marine Corps; at numerous women’s defensive shooting training conferences; at local, state and federal law enforcement agencies and academies; and at both the ILEETA and ILEFAI conferences.
27 March 2020
A Girl & A Gun Conference Revolutionizes Training
A Girl & A Gun Women’s Shooting League is once again breaking barriers for women and girls. For the past seven years, the organization’s National Conference has offered 34 simultaneous live-fire training sessions over 3.5 days for 450 women. This year the 8th National Conference Presented by SIG SAUER will achieve something even more incredible: it will offer training to participants around the country through a new digital platform.
22 March 2020
How to Introduce Your Kids to Your First Gun
The COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic is making many families rethink their family safety plans. If you have made the choice to purchase a firearm for home or self defense, it may spur questions from your children or you may be looking for how to best introduce your children to a new gun in the home. This article helps you navigate these conversations.
20 March 2020
How to Store Your Firearms
Part of being a responsible gun owner is properly securing your firearm at all times. When you purchase your first firearm, you should be researching the training classes that you want to take on how to safely and proficiently use it, and also consider the safe or storage options you are going to use to secure it.
20 March 2020
Coronavirus and Violence at Home
Part of the culture of A Girl & A Gun is empowering women and families with the ability to take control of their person safety. The Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for resources in our community for those who may face violence during the shelter-in-place mandates.
19 March 2020
Instructor Spotlight: Lou Ann Hamblin
A Girl & A Gun Instructor Spotlight: Lou Ann Hamblin, CEO of LouKa Tactical
19 March 2020
ELEVATE Goes Digital
AG & AG National Conference is the highlight of our year, as we gather with nearly 600 of our sisters, mentors, and friends. Unfortunately, today the State of Colorado issued a directive restricting events in the state for the next 8 weeks, so we are required to transform ELEVATE 2020 to a digital event.
18 March 2020
Keep Moving!
We know that things are uncertain now, and you may find yourself wanting to do something, and are being asked to do nothing and stay at home. But remember that there are always things you can do!
17 March 2020
Your Family Preparedness Plan
Part of being a good first responder for your family is to anticipate situations that you may have to address and ensure that you have the tools and knowledge to prevail in an emergency. This article discusses how you can be prepared to hunker down with your family when you need to shelter in place.
13 March 2020
Cold War Concealment’s Fayetteville Chapter Visit
This month, the Fayetteville, NC Chapter was pleased to welcome Clif Messick from Cold War Concealment to our Breakfast and Bullets event to demonstrate his holsters and magazine pouches. Each holster is individually hand crafted for your firearm. Cold War Concealment is an American made product from a veteran owned business, made from the highest quality of USA materials
12 March 2020
Instructor Spotlight: Craig Smith
A Girl & A Gun National Conference Instructor Spotlight: Craig Smith, Director of Training of Immersive Training Solutions
12 March 2020
Coronavirus Statement
We understand the growing concern surrounding coronavirus (COVID-19) across our communities. As gun owners, you may have specific questions about how to keep your families safe, and we are here to support you every step of the way. We love safety, and we’re passionate about providing training and information that gives you the resources you need to keep yourself and your loved ones safe.
12 March 2020
Instructor Spotlight: Alpha Landingham
A Girl & A Gun National Conference Instructor Spotlight: Alpha Landingham, National Sales Director for Mantis
10 March 2020
Instructor Spotlight: Willie Parent
A Girl & A Gun National Conference Instructor Spotlight: Willie Parent, Director of Training for GLOCK Professional and GSSF
1 March 2020
February 2020 Recap
Take a look at what February 2020 brought for AG & AG! More followers, more chapters, and more growth! Here are some of the highlights.
24 February 2020
In Quest of the Rifleman’s Patch: Ladyseed Marksmanship Clinics
Last September I had another fabulous opportunity to take the Ladyseed Marksmanship Clinic offered by Project Appleseed in my hometown of San Antonio. Since I took my first class two years prior and missed the previous year due to a work commitment, I was ecstatic to make another attempt at earning the coveted rifleman’s patch. What I knew from the previous instruction was that, win or lose, I could take this class year after year and still learn, increase my rifle skills, and enjoy training with a wonderful group of people. Ladyseed is a ladies-only rifle class taught by a group of dedicated volunteers from across the country to impart rifle marksmanship knowledge intertwined with the story telling of the revolutionary war. In order to become an instructor, not only do these volunteers have to obtain their rifleman’s patch (more about this later), but they have to pass a series of written, oral, and hands on tests in addition to providing assistance with at least 5 other Appleseed events. This year we were blessed with female lead instructor from Dallas, a married couple from Florida as assistant instructors, and a cadre of other volunteers from all age groups and skill […]
11 February 2020
Purse Carry Option: Crossbody Carry for a GTM Shoulder Clutch
Although there are a group of vocal concealed carriers who are absolutely against purse carry, I believe this is a perfectly viable option. Most women carry purses on a daily bases and are already used to monitoring their purse constantly. By adding a gun to your purse, you must heighten your awareness of where your purse is at all times making sure your gun is not accessible to unauthorized users. Just like any other carry method, you must practice your draw. Taking these steps into consideration and purchasing a quality conceal carry purse, makes purse carry just another opportunity to protect ourselves on a daily basis.
7 February 2020
Lessons Learned: My First Pheasant Hunt
Dave Miller, Shotgun Manager of CZ-USA and frequent guest on Gun Dog TV, invited Julianna Crowder and me to be a part of a televised hunt. We joined the group in Greensburg, Kansas, on a cold and windy weekend. I wasn’t sure what to expect, and came away with a lot of wonderful memories and lessons learned.
7 February 2020
SHOT Show 2020
This year SHOT Show officially commenced at the Sands Convention Center on Tuesday January 20th. But there already were events happening all over Clark County. Media day is huge and a much sought-after invite. It happens on Sunday before SHOT Show and is very exciting day. SIG SAUER held its range day at Clark County Shooting Center. Daniel Defense was out at Pro Gun LV for a VIP event. I want to tell you about some other smaller events that happen the weekend leading up to the Big Show.
5 February 2020
Introducing a Firearm to a Woman in Crisis
A Girl & A Gun Director of Training, Tatiana Whitlock, and San Diego Chapter Facilitator, Judi Wells, hosted an informative and important conversation on Civilian Carry Radio, along with Baraka Ulrich James, Allen Sams, and Paul Sharp. The podcast addressed topics that are relevant to women and women’s self-defense, particularly women, who are facing a threat or impending harm and are seeking the skills and resources to protect themselves and their families.
4 February 2020
Locking Your Rifle Bolt Back
When you are holding your AR-15 rifle, you will want to demonstrate to those around you that it is in a safe condition. The best way to do this is to ensure there is no magazine in the mag well, and then lock the bolt back showing that the action is clear. In this video, Tatiana Whitlock coaches you through a dry-fire session of the steps to locking your rifle bolt back.
31 January 2020
January 2020 Recap
uary was a great month for A Girl & A Gun! We started the new decade with a lot of activities and excitement! Here are some of the highlights.
30 January 2020
First-Ever Women’s Clays Championship to Be Held August 2020
AUSTIN, TX — A Girl & A Gun Women’s Shooting League (AG & AG) announced that it will host the first-ever Women’s Clays Championship at Powder Creek Shooting Park in Lenexa, KS, on August 14-15, 2020. AG & AG, which has hosted dozens of large-scale women’s events specializing in defensive training and pistol and multigun competition, is honored to host this historic clay target shoot. “For the past two years, we have been asked to do for shotgun sports what we have done for action shooting sports,” says Julianna Crowder, Founder of AG & AG. “We are excited about growing the shotgun community and bringing women together from across the country for a fun event.” The Women’s Clays Championship is a 2-day event comprising sporting clays, 5-stand, and trap, as well as a fun flurry game and warm-up practice. Competitors can opt into a Lewis Class payout for two different sporting clays courses. There will be prizes awarded for the top competitors in each sport, as well as other prizes given by random draw. For those new to the shotgun sports or looking to advance their skillsets, CZ-USA pro staff will be offering clinics prior to the competition. “We’re proud […]
28 January 2020
4Q2019 Match Winners Announced
A Girl & A Gun Women’s Shooting League (AG & AG) proudly announces the winners of the 2019 4th Quarter League Match. It was an exciting match for participants as they tested their dominant and non-dominant hand shooting skills along with changes in distance this quarter. Congratulations to all who participated!
28 January 2020
Gun Safety Strap
By Eileen Kerlin All too often we hear about the story of a child getting a hold of a loaded gun and the results are all too often tragic. As responsible gun owners we cannot allow this to happen. Even though our lives are busy with work, school, activities; negligence cannot be excused. As a gun owner and a mother, I always want to keep my firearm out of the hands of unauthorized users; be it a child or a guest in my home. The producers of the GUN SAFETY STRAP are providing another tool that we can use to remind us to lock up our firearms. The bright yellow strap attaches to our gun while stored or locked. When you take your gun out to the range or put it on your person to conceal carry; place the strap in an obvious place in your home. On the fridge, the coat rack, anywhere where you’ll see it when you return home. When you get home the bright yellow strap will remind you to store you gun properly. Place the strap back on the gun and store it in a safe place. You can use it with a cable lock, […]
18 January 2020
Virginia: A Call to Action
Monday, January 20, 2020, is Lobby Day at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond. If you can, please go. Organizers are hoping for over 100,000 gun owners to attend.
17 January 2020
A New Decade: 2020
A Girl & A Gun entered the new decade on the heels of another fantastic year! In 2019, AG & AG membership grew to over 6,500 women in chapters at 190 ranges throughout the country that offer training and camaraderie. In 2019 the league opened 27 new chapters in 19 states. It continues to grow because of the organization’s proven firearms training and leadership programs. No other women’s organization has done more for the grassroots 2nd Amendment movement than AG & AG to bring women into shooting.
14 January 2020
Crowding Cover
Crowding Cover means getting too close to an object and it can have major consequences for self-defense and competition. By crowding Cover (whether it’s a barricade, wall, barrel, etc.) you limit your options for target transition, reduce your speed, and in defensive situations increase the likelihood of your attacker being better able to cause you harm. First, for target transition you need to properly use Cover to “slice the pie.” This technique allows you to stay behind Cover and then shoot the first target that comes into view, then the next, and next starting as you see them. If you hug in tight to your Cover object you have to lean out around it, so your body is exposed more with each target transition as you slice the pie. Staying a few feet back from the object will allow you to keep more of your body behind Cover. Second, if you are crowding Cover you will have to take extra steps to move to either a new point of Cover, or to the opposite side of the object you are currently using. This typically requires one or two steps back then lateral movement. Crowding Cover can also affect reloads as […]
20 December 2019
Holding Steady
When shooting a rifle, it can be challenging to hold it steady. Pay close attention to your body and breathing patterns to help you make an accurate shot. Each shooter has a different body type, so use this as a guide to find what is right for you.
14 December 2019
League City Celebrates
The League City, TX, chapter had over 30 ladies attend their annual holiday party. The photos shows the expressions of fun and concentration as they were putting their strings of lights in their Christmas tree targets. They had their traditional “Ugly Sweater Contest” that the ladies voted on, and Facilitator Cindy Scott supplied a lot of prizes to give away! They had a volunteer gift exchange that was a big hit, and almost everyone in attendance gathered for dinner. They also celebrated their A-Team, who all recently became NRA Certified Instructors and NRA Chief Range Safety Officers!
7 November 2019
Follow Up: Kat’s Story
Since sharing my home-invasion story in 2016, I’ve been wanting to write a follow up. Today just seems like a great day to start. As you may know our journey began (and almost ended) the morning of 1 March 2014, when we had a home invasion with assault at 0320 while we were both sleeping. At the time, neither my husband nor I owned a firearm, nor did we endorse those who did. I can tell you, a home invasion will change those beliefs — at least they did for us.
5 November 2019
Good Girl With A Gun: 1, Bad Guy: 0
DeeAnn shares her story: I was able to firmly plant myself at the far side of the dining room. I met him with a loaded gun as he rounded the corner from the stairs and came towards me.
4 November 2019
3Q2019 Match Winners
A Girl & A Gun Women’s Shooting League (AG & AG) proudly announces the winners of the 2019 3rd Quarter League Match. It was an exciting match for participants this quarter Participants tested their dominant and non-dominant hand shooting skills along with target transitions this quarter.
15 October 2019
Ladies Multigun and Multisport Match Winners
AUSTIN, TX — The 2019 A Girl & A Gun Fall Festival Presented by SIG SAUER took place on October 4-6, 209, at Rockcastle Shooting Center in Park Mammoth, KY. Shooters included 79 competitors for the Multigun Challenge and 52 competitors for the Multisport Challenge. “Although this was our 4th year to host Fall Fest, this was the first year that our match management was completely in-house,” says Match Director Julianna Crowder. “We applied our unique A Girl & A Gun programming to deliver a quality match experience for the competitors. Our sponsors again offered generous prizes and giveaways, and our staff was talented, kind, and hard-working. We couldn’t be more proud.” The Multigun Challenge featured new and exciting 3-gun, 2-gun, and 1-gun stages. Stage Designer and Range Master John Crowder created fun courses of fire in natural terrain throughout the Park Mammoth property. Assistant Range Master Mike Dell coordinated a staff of over 30 people to ensure the event was fun and safe. While several competitors were sponsored professionals, many participants were shooting their first major match. Congratulations to the top finishers of each division:Tac Ops: Dakota OverlandOpen: Dianna MullerLimited: Susan Richie Classification winners:High Junior: Dakota OverlandHigh LEO: Ursula […]
23 September 2019
Robyn Sandoval Honored with SAF Defender of Liberty Award
On September 21, 2019, Robyn Sandoval was honored with the 2019 Defender of Liberty award from the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF). Sandoval was one of several award recipients recognized during the 34th Annual Gun Rights Policy Conference (GRPC) in Phoenix, Arizona. Sandoval later addressed the crowd, which included more than 1,000 attendees in person and more than 3,000 viewers participating in the live stream online.
27 August 2019
Top 3 “Getting Off The ‘X’” Myths about Shooting On The Move
One of the most important rules in a gunfight is to avoid being in the path of incoming rounds. And one of the popular sayings is that you need to “Get Off The ‘x’.”But that’s where bumper-sticker answers do us a disservice and cause us to buy into training myths about shooting on the move. In this video, Mike Ox demonstrates how you can move at a high rate of speed and still make consistent hits with your carry gun.
5 August 2019
Aware and Prepared
Being aware of your environment is the first step in personal protection. According to the NRA, there are three levels of environmental awareness – low, moderate and high. Other groups have different ways of conveying these levels, but the NRA’s levels are simple and easy to remember.
4 August 2019
Book Review: Shooting Journal
When I think of writing journals, I picture a leather bound book with 50 or so blank pages and an inspirational quote scripted on the top of each page. For the life of me, I cannot force myself to sit down and pen my daily thoughts, dreams, mishaps, etc. The A Girl & A Gun (AG & AG) Shooting Journal, turns this old thinking upside down. I am utilizing the book at all my shooting events from goal setting to goalkeeping, from dry fire to live fire, and from measuring to analyzing.
4 August 2019
2Q2019 Match Winners Announced
A Girl & A Gun Women’s Shooting League (AG & AG) proudly announces the winners of the 2019 2nd Quarter League Match. It was an exciting match for participants this quarter. Competitors tested their dominant and non-dominant hand shooting skills this quarter. Congratulations to all who participated.
30 July 2019
How to Clear & Make Safe Your Pistol
There are times when you must stop firing and clear the firearm. Clear & Make Safe is the action of unloading the firearm, confirming the magazine is out and there is no round in the chamber, and safely returning the firearm to the bench or the holster.
30 July 2019
Setting Up Your Shooting Area
When you go to the range, it is important that you set up your shooting workspace to be safe and efficient. In these videos, Tatiana Whitlock walks you through the equipment so that you can be prepared for your practice session at the range.
29 July 2019
Review: Shooter Make Ready Dry-Fire Training Tool
Along with the neat visuals on the targets, Shooter Make Ready gives you the gratifying sound of the “clang” as you connect to the targets successfully, along with real-life shot timer sound effects.
25 June 2019
CoolFire Trainer
The CoolFire Trainer system has gotten a lot of attention for its ability to simulate live-fire with your personal firearm. The system replaces the barrel and recoil spring of your pistol with the CoolFire system. The air barrel fills with CO2, so that when you press the trigger, air causes the slide to cycle to simulate live-fire. The CoolFire allows you to train inexpensively because the CO2 tank lasts for thousands of rounds and eliminates the need for ammunition or range fees. The biggest advantage to this product is that you are training with your actual firearm and not a training model. Corinne Mosher first gave it this introduction at SHOT Show: Corinne Mosher stopped by. #CorinneMosherShooting #DryFireJustGotReal #pewpew #MonsterRecoil #CoolFireTrainer #semiautomaticDryfire #CoolFire #USPSA #IDPA #Tanfoglio #Walther #WaltherPPQ #Glock #trainindoors #1911shooters #stiguns #WilsonCombat #czusa #SigSauer #Beretta #SmithandWesson #Taurus #2011 #STI *Edit: #HecklerAndKoch #Heckler&Koch #HecklerKoch #H&K #HK *Posted by CoolFire on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 Then Mike Seeklander gave CoolFire a rave review at NRAAM: Order CoolFire training system today! AG & AG members get a free 90 gram disposable CO2 canister with your order! CoolFire Trainer $299.00 Select options
19 June 2019
STI Factory Tour
The North and South Austin chapters of A Girl & A Gun were fortunate to get to tour the STI handgun factory on a recent Friday in June. There were approximately 22 AG & AG members in attendance. Dustin Tackett, a regional sales manager for STI, led us on the tour.
18 June 2019
Situational Awareness 2.0
Your smart phone is a great way to stay connected, but can harmful for your personal safety if you don’t diligently check your privacy settings. Not only can wireless technology be a huge distraction that keeps you from monitoring the world around you, it can leave you vulnerable to unknowingly publicizing information about yourself, your family, your finances, or other private information. Use your smart phone to your advantage and ensure that you’re in control of your surroundings, both physically and digitally. Here are 8 Smartphone Safety Tips to follow.
12 June 2019
SIG SAUER is Title Sponsor of Fall Festival
AUSTIN, TX — A Girl & A Gun Women’s Shooting League (AG & AG) announced that SIG SAUER will be the Title Sponsor of the 2019 Fall Festival, which includes the only all-ladies major multigun match in the nation, as well as a full-day multisport challenge. The Fall Festival takes place on Sept. 30 through Oct. 6, 2019, at Rockcastle Shooting Center in Kentucky. SIG SAUER was the Title Sponsor of last year’s first-ever women’s USPSA handgun match that was held at the Fall Festival. “We’re excited to welcome SIG back to Fall Fest in a bigger way,” said AG & AG Founder Julianna Crowder. “SIG SAUER’s leading presence in the competitive and defensive spaces make the brand uniquely suited to be a part of everything AG & AG does on a national level.” The Multigun Challenge will feature 8 stages that will challenge the competitor to engage a variety of targets over natural terrain. The Multisport Challenge comprises 8 stages that each showcase a unique sport, combining them all into one dynamic match. On the days prior to the matches, participants can register for 3-Gun University and take firearms-focused and experience-level specific clinics that are instructed by industry professionals. […]
13 May 2019
1Q2019 Match Winners Posted
AUSTIN, TX — A Girl & A Gun Women’s Shooting League (AG & AG) proudly announces the winners of the 2019 1st Quarter League Match. It was an exciting match for participants this quarter! Each string began with an empty pistol start along with other skills being challenged. Congratulations to all who participated! This quarter’s course of fire was inspired by string ideas submitted by Patty Emmerling, Stateline NM Facilitator and Members of the League City, TX Chapter. Each string required two magazines with 3 rounds each (18 rounds total) and used AG & AG’s newest match target (#3). This was a Limited Vickers match with no more than 6 rounds per string. Participants had a choice to register in up to four different divisions: Centerfire IronsNon-optic, Notch and post type (fixed or adjustable)Centerfire OpticsRed Dot Sights or Variable Power Scope capable of 1.0X setting (MUST be set at 1.0X for match)No laser sightsRimfire IronsNon-optic, Notch and post type (fixed or adjustable)Rimfire OpticsRed Dot Sights or Variable Power Scope capable of 1.0X setting (MUST be set at 1.0X for match)No laser sights Shots were fired in this order: String 1 (2 magazines/3 rounds each = 6 rounds total) – On the buzzer, […]
29 April 2019
A Girl & A Gun Sets Sights on Colorado for 2020 Conference
A Girl & A Gun Women’s Shooting League (AG & AG) announced that the 8th Annual National Conference Presented by SIG SAUER will take place April 30-May 3, 2020, at the Cameo Shooting and Education Complex in Grand Junction, Colorado. This marks the first time AG & AG will host its annual gathering outside of the State of Texas.
16 April 2019
What to Wear to the Gun Range
The range is not the place to be very fashion conscious. While you can dress cute and there are more fashionable safety accessories on the market than ever before, dressing for safety is most important. In this video Tatiana Whitlock and Heather Eckert explain how to dress for success for a training class. Starting from the ground up: Shoes at the range should be close-toed boots or sneakers. A good, sturdy pair of pants will protect you from the elements and hot brass. They also should have good belt loops to support your holster if you are going to use one at the range. Shirts should have a high collar to prevent hot brass from going down your shirt. Eye and ear protection are critical parts of your personal protective equipment (PPE). Finally, a ballcap will also help prevent brass casings from making contact with your face. When you are in your shooting stance, your arms are forward, your pects are engaged, and the “girls” are smushed together. This cIeavage is a perfect target for hot brass if you are wearing a low-neck shirt. You could not only experience intense burns on your skin, but your reaction could cause you […]
10 April 2019
Talking to Kids About Firearms
In my family, we are firearms instructors, competitive shooters, hunters, and have guns for self defense. There was a lot of talk about guns with our children because it was extremely important for us to model the “healthy respect and fear” one should have of a firearm. I say the word “fear” and cringe a bit because we don’t fear guns; however, it is a common phrase in the gun community as a reminder that one should never become complacent with a firearm. I respect my firearms for what they are capable of doing and I fear complacency, so we are diligent to always follow the Rules. We began talking to our kids about firearms safety at the tender age of four, following the excellent Eddie Eagle program. As our boys grew up, we stepped up our conversation with them on safety and proper etiquette — all of the stuff we, as instructors, teach our adult students. Firearms are not a mystery in our home. When a new gun came in the house we gathered the boys around the kitchen table and introduced them. After my husband or I demonstrated that it was unloaded and in a safe condition, they were […]
4 April 2019
Home Defense: Brass Tacks
Guarding your Castle is a hot topic, often heatedly discussed with little to no real understanding of the issue at hand. In the past a high-visible and very powerful politician gave advice about blasting a couple rounds in the air with a shotgun to scare away a home invader. It’s important to turn to the experts for more appropriate advice.
2 April 2019
Using the Slide Stop to Chamber a Pistol Round
In this video, Tatiana Whitlock demonstrates two different techniques to using the slide stop to chamber a pistol round.
29 March 2019
Mom to Mom: Tiffany’s Advice
Tiffany Overland offers advice that she learned through her journey of supporting her daughter’s competitive shooting career.
28 March 2019
Girl’s Trip to Bug Scuffle Ranch
Recently six members of A Girl & A Gun enjoyed a hunting adventure at Bug Scuffle Ranch.
27 March 2019
Benefits of a Private Firearms Lesson
Here are six critical reasons why you should have a private session or two, or three, as well as the benefits that you are likely to achieve.
26 March 2019
How to Load & Make Ready
In this dry-fire video, Tatiana Whitlock shows step-by-step the Load & Make Ready process.
19 March 2019
Ammo Basics
If you are heading to a Girl’s Night Out at the range, you will need to get full metal jacket (FMJ) rounds.
17 March 2019
Finding Your Tribe
I did it. I joined the gym. I can compare every experience of walking into a gym as someone might feel walking into the gun range.
12 March 2019
How to Load a Pistol Magazine
New shooters can be frustrated when loading their pistol magazines. In this video Tatiana Whitlock offers some tips and techniques for how to easily insert ammo cartridges into a magazine.
27 February 2019
Beyond the Basics: Eye and Ear Protection
“Always wear eye and ear protection.” “Eyes and ears!” We hear it. We abide by it. But have you ever really thought about it? Will your gear meet the standards that you require when you need them most?
25 February 2019
Drawing Your Pistol
In this video Tatiana Whitlock walks you through the A Girl & A Gun method for drawing your pistol.
22 February 2019
Taking the Time to Dry Fire
If you aren’t putting on your belt and holster (if you have one) and dry firing, you aren’t building the neuropathways you will need when you need them the most — in situations under stress or duress. It also trains your eye where to look (hint: focus on the front sight), helps train you to get your sight picture quickly and helps encourage your body to pull the firearm up to your line of sight. Your grip and your stance will be put under stress and you will know very quickly when you draw and drive the firearm forward if you loosen anywhere. This helps you know where to tighten up.
19 February 2019
Avoid Peeking
Peeking at the target between shots delays your ability to quickly recover your sights and get your next shot on target. It also shifts your mental focus away from the task at hand (your fundamentals of grip, stance, trigger press, etc.) to the target, which can be assessed later.
12 February 2019
SIG SAUER Named Title Sponsor of Premier Women’s League
A Girl & A Gun Women’s Shooting League (AG & AG) announced today an agreement with SIG SAUER that names the iconic firearms manufacturer as the organization’s Title Sponsor for 2019.
30 January 2019
3 Gun Helped Me Survive
Although she is a deputy with the Boulder County (CO) Sheriff’s Office and a member of A Girl & A Gun Women’s Shooting League (AG & AG), Teri Javes would not describe herself as a firearms enthusiast. She enjoys competition and began shooting 3-gun matches in 2014 with her husband and oldest daughter. She could not have predicted that the sport of 3-gun would one day help her survive an officer-involved shooting.
19 January 2019
4Q2018 Match Winners Announced
A Girl & A Gun Women’s Shooting League (AG & AG) proudly announces the winners of the 2018 4th Quarter League Match. It was an exciting match for the participants this quarter. This is especially true for three members from the Vista, CA chapter, facilitated by LeAnne Farmer. This chapter secured the top three spots in the Centerfire Irons division, only separated by 1.71 seconds: Vyrna Romek (25.19 secs.), Kathy Smith (25.30 secs.), Gina Roberts (26.90 secs.). Congratulations to all who participated.
16 January 2019
New Shooting Journal for Women
A Girl & A Gun Women’s Shooting League (AG & AG) is proud to launch the all-new 2019 Shooting Journal. Marksmen have long used shooting journals to analyze range performance and log their practice sessions. With this Shooting Journal, AG & AG offers a revolutionary program to help the female marksman organize her plans, goals, time, and training.
13 January 2019
Tallahassee Chapter Shoots for Christmas Cheer
Over the holidays, Betsy and her husband provided cut-out Christmas tree targets for the AG & AG Tallahassee members to shoot. They poke lights through the holes and add additional decorations to add holiday cheer throughout the Big Bend Hospice facility.
8 January 2019
2019 Gun Buy Program
A membership to A Girl & A Gun gives you access to exclusive benefits that can only be provided by an organization with the scale and reach of AG & AG. In addition to numerous other perks, AG & AG members now have access to an exclusive pricing program on firearms ranging from personal defense, to competition, to recreation in every style and budget.
8 January 2019
Dry-Fire Practice: Essential Training
Dry-fire practice is an essential part of your training. Training and practice with your firearm should be priority number one as a firearms owner. We practice being safe, accurate, and knowledgeable with these tools we use as a means of self-defense and to enjoy recreationally. When done correctly, dry-fire practice reinforces safe gun handling habits as well as a convenient and inexpensive way to build your skills using repetition without having to be at the range.
8 January 2019
Benefits of Private Instruction
There are many reasons why working with a Firearms Instructor in private training environment can be key to achieving your shooting goals. Whether they be self-defense based, competitive sports-driven or for just fun recreational time at the range, Here are six critical reasons why you should have a private session or two, or three, as well as the benefits that you are likely to achieve.
22 December 2018
An Inside View of STI
Recently AG & AG Member Marlene Lagerquist toured the STI factory in Georgetown, TX. She was able to witness the entire manufacturing process from raw steel bars to the beautiful finished product.
20 December 2018
A Look Ahead: 2019
A Girl & A Gun is poised to make a major IMPACT on the women’s shooting community in 2019. Here is a sneak peek at some of our new programs and initiatives that will not only benefit our membership, but the community at large: We are excited that AG & AG is acquiring Women & Guns Magazine, the oldest firearms publication written for women. We will be bringing you the latest news, reviews, and features! Our Shooting Journal is getting a facelift in 2019 with new sections, content, and drills to keep you training year round! It will address multiple skill levels to meet you where you are with your personal development.A new web portal is in development to offer you a variety of online training courses on shooting fundamentals, competition, self-defense, and more.New instructors and participants are joining us at our 2019 National Conference! Check out the impressive instructor lineup! We are expanding from 350 attendees in 2018 to over 400 registered participants!We will be launching an exclusive purchase program for Chapter Facilitators that gives you deep discounts on guns from THREE of our favorite manufacturers! This is a great way for you to obtain demo guns to take […]
18 December 2018
Space Coast Chapter Supports Local Holiday Food Drive
A Girl & A Gun Women’s Shooting League (AG & AG) is proud to announce that the Space Coast, FL, Chapter supported The Sharing Center of Central Brevard’s Holiday Food Drive. This annual food drive is a joint effort for (and friendly competition between) the cities of Rockledge and Cocoa.
11 December 2018
Women’s Shooting League Raises Awareness and Funds for Childhood Cancer Foundation
A Girl & A Gun Women’s Shooting League (AG & AG) raised funds for childhood cancer by selling two t-shirt designs in 2019 that promoted awareness of the disease. The Unstoppable AF shirt and the Childhood Cancer Awareness shirt were sold through the AG & AG website. Five dollars from each shirt sale was earmarked for the Cooper Trooper Foundation.
10 December 2018
Pittsburgh Murders Prompt Jews to Attend Firearms Information Session
More than 20 members of an Orthodox Synagogue attended a Firearms Information Session on November 27, 2018, in Dallas, TX. A Girl & A Gun (AG & AG) Executive Director Robyn Sandoval and AG & AG Dallas Chapter Facilitator Dawn Rodriguez led the question-and-answer presentationthat addressed a variety of topics, including armed self-defense in a place of worship, with children, and in the home.
20 November 2018
Two Mothers Raise Awareness of Accidental Gun Deaths
Tis the season for family gatherings, hunting trips, show-and-tell of new guns from holiday gift-giving. This is also a painful time for several of our AG & AG sisters. Through her journey, Dawn is able to welcome mothers, who have experienced a firearms loss, back to the range where they can express their feelings freely without judgement and find their paths forward.
20 November 2018
Holiday Safety Tips
Fall and winter welcome cold weather, holidays, parties, and guests! As you enter the holiday seasons, be mindful of safety for your family and friends. Here are several safety tips to help you develop your safety plan.
13 November 2018
Family Safety Brief at the Range
Seconds before the IDPA match was about to go hot in surrounding bays, AG & AG Founder Julianna Crowder turned to see two little kids playing on the top of the long-range impact berm. Immediately, in a voice that she has never used in her life, she yelled, “GET OFF THE BERM, GET OFF THE BERM, GET OFF THE BERM!” The entire range came to a halt as people in every direction turned and looked at her, and in shock as they saw the kids slide down the dirt. When the RSO approached the two dads, they apologized and said, “We just turned our back for a minute.” Somewhere in between the safety briefs that occur at the range, parents can create your own family safety briefing.
31 October 2018
AG & AG Supports 11th Annual HAVA Family Day
AG & AG participated in the 11th Annual Honored American Veterans Afield (HAVA) National Family Day event held on October 20, 2018, at the at the San Antonio Police Academy in San Antonio, TX. AG & AG Executive Director Robyn Sandoval, along with members and facilitators of the AG & AG San Antonio chapters, hosted a bay dedicated to women attendees where they could shoot steel targets with a 9mm pistol and a .22 LR AR-15 style rifle.
31 October 2018
AG & AG Director, Gun Rights Advocates on Cover of TIME Magazine
A Girl & A Gun Executive Director Robyn Sandoval is one of the gun rights advocates featured on this week’s TIME Magazine cover by the street artist JR. Sandoval is included with 244 other individuals that represent varied opinions and positions regarding firearms ownership and accessibility. Her interview took place during a five-month project by JR to document stories throughout the country.
30 October 2018
Tie-Breaker Needed for 3Q 2018 Match
A Girl & A Gun Women’s Shooting League (AG & AG) proudly announces the winners of the 2018 3rd Quarter League Match. Two incredible competitors TIED for 1st place in the Adult Centerfire Irons division. Cheryl Fordyce (FL – Tallahassee) and Cynthia Blankenship (AZ – Prescott Valley) both had the same total time of 12.47 seconds with zero penalties. The tie breaker was determined by who was the winner of each individual string. Cheryl had the fastest time in two of the three strings and took the 1st Place win. Congratulations to both ladies for their outstanding performance!
12 October 2018
Shooting Community Rallies for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
AG & AG met its fundraising goal of $10,000 for the Jennifer Smith Memorial Fund as a part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Only 500 tickets were sold and three names were randomly drawn for three rifles donated by Stag Arms.
12 October 2018
Competitors Unite for A Girl & A Gun’s Fall Festival
A Girl & A Gun Women’s Shooting League (AG & AG) hosted its 2018 AG & AG Fall Festival on Oct 2-7, 2018. Fall Fest comprised three shooting events: one 2-day training course, a 2-day 3-gun match, and a 1-day pistol match at Rockcastle Shooting Center in Park City, Kentucky.
12 October 2018
Officers Attend 2nd Annual ‘Back the Women in Blue’ Presented by GLOCK
A Girl & A Gun Women’s Shooting League (AG & AG) hosted eleven law enforcement officers for the 2nd Annual ‘Back the Women in Blue’ Presented by GLOCK. The event took place Sept 25-28 in North Texas at the Texas Handgun Academy in Dallas and Mission 160 Range in Whitewright. Participants included female officers, deputies, constables, and troopers representing large municipalities, rural counties, and state agencies from five different states.
11 October 2018
A Girl & A Gun Director: I’m Taking the Word ‘Mom’ Back from Moms Demand Action
Speaking to the 2018 Gun Rights Policy Conference, A Girl & A Gun Women’s Shooting League (AG & AG) Executive Director Robyn Sandoval declared that she is “taking the word ‘Mom’ back” from Moms Demand Action. Sandoval, whose youngest child is battling brain cancer, described the qualities of a mother as a fighter and protector. In her speech, Sandoval emphasized the need to initiate conversations with others in order to advocate for gun rights. She explained four archetypes of people and how to tailor advocacy messages to them in order to optimize their engagement and understanding. According to Sandoval, “Even the strongest most-fervent antigunner fits into one these categories, and by listening, you can usually craft a no into a yes.”
18 September 2018
Dakota Overland: Wise Beyond Her Years
Talking to Dakota was a delight. The 15-year-old is very thoughtful in her responses, taking a few moments to compose what she wanted to say. Dakota has done interviews across the globe and has even met with members of Congress with The DC Project. She started shooting in July of 2015 when she was just 12 years old. Twelve! In this article, she shares wise advice for junior shooters and their parents.
16 September 2018
Porta-Potties And Other Shooting Match Necessities
By Christi Conner Tate. If your match isn’t friendly to senior gals such as me, or girls who just won’t poo in the woods at any age, you should recognize that just because we are past our “pooing in woods prime,” or just “no”, most of us have an ammo and gun budgets that resembles the mortgage on a second house. You need us on your range. The presence of porta-potties is just a start.
14 August 2018
A “Girly Girl’s” Take on the Gen II IWB/Pocket Remora Holster
By Barb Miller. This review of the new generation Remora low-profile, no-clip, IWB holster is coming strictly from a female perspective, and I’ve been as open and honest as possible in giving these holsters a fair shake. They are pretty amazing, well made, easy to use, offer comfort, and safety. The magazine holder did its job well and was small enough for me to put in my pocket. There are certainly times when these holsters will absolutely fit the bill!
10 August 2018
A Girl & A Gun: What’s in a Name?
Julianna Crowder is often asked, “Why did you name the club A Girl & A Gun?” Here is the story.
2 August 2018
2nd Quarter Match Winners Announced
A Girl & A Gun Women’s Shooting League (AG & AG) proudly announces the winners of the 2nd Quarter 2018 League Match. This quarter’s course of fire included 18 rounds total at an AG & AG Match Target #2. This was a Limited Vickers match with no more than 6 rounds per string.
10 July 2018
Unique-ARs’ Unique Grip is Fun and Functional
Rifle grips can be functional, comfortable, pretty… But have you ever found a grip described as fun? Unique-ARs’ Unique Grip is fun and functional.
10 July 2018
Trigger Control
Trigger control is the act of manipulating the trigger to fire the gun without disturbing your sight alignment. A pistol shooter may become frustrated if her shots are always slightly off center, so one place to troubleshoot is your trigger press. The shooter should press the trigger smoothly so that the sights remain on the target. If your finger is not pulling straight back, you may be slightly pulling or pushing your muzzle. With the pad of the index finger on the center of the trigger, press the trigger to the rear to fire the first shοt. If your finger is not pressing the trigger straight back, you may be slightly pulling or pushing your muzzle.
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THANK YOU is not enough for the staff that puts this all together! My love and respect for AG & AG is so strong. Events like this are so needed for us to continue to learn and grow in this sport and the quality of instruction that is put together is amazing. Job well done HQ for another year of greatness.
I loved meeting you absolutely amazing gals, and the phenomenal instructors. Omg & AERIAL GUNNERY!!! Just everything was really great – but you gals and the instructors were the icing on the cake.
The sisterhood…the compassion and understanding of everyone. The instruction is outstanding. This is an amazing event at an amazing price. Thank you!!
Great group of women. Support and comradery at every turn. Ladies are there to help and explain any questions and insecurities. As a new shooter I have met new friends and gained confidence since joining the group. Monthly meetings and training at neighbor ranges give plenty of practice and email tips and advice are great and very informative.
I love this group, everyone is so dedicated, so helpful, leadership is so knowledgeable, talented, pleasant and friendly! You’ll never find a more welcoming, friendly, talented group of women! The mere fact that it’s only women adds to the benefits and the bonding experience. I don’t usually give reviews, but this group deserves it!! Definitely TOP rating!
I can’t think of one BEST part of conference… this was one of the highlights of my life! Everything in all was outstanding! I was so amazed at the sisterhood and instant friendships. There was not one rude person in this group.
There is nowhere else on Earth where someone could get the caliber of training that I received. My head is still boggled. I don’t know how you guys manage to make conference better and better every year, but God Bless both of you for all your hard work!
The best part of conference was getting to know so many great people and learning so much information that would most likely take years to learn, all in a 4 day time span at a great location with so many nice people. Thanks Julianna and Robyn for everything you do to give us the best experiences of our lives!
Best organization there is for ladies in the country to learn about firearms for self defense and the shooting sports!
OH how can I even put it in words???? EVERYTHING WAS THE BEST! Truly not disappointed in anything. It was amazing, so much education. That old saying, “you don’t know what you don’t know until you know it” applied every step I took. Maybe in a couple of weeks I can come up with a BEST ~~~ I loved the demos, I love the camaraderie and meeting so, so many ladies, and I loved learning. Can we make it longer? LOL
No where will you get the training, exposure and trigger time for the money as you do at this conference. Just an outstanding job!!! Great selection of door prizes!! Can’t recommend this conference enough!! Being in Oklahoma, we have to figure out a way to get more of our gals committed to coming. Thank you both and your team for all you do. I heard so many positive comments about the whole experience. Gear Check!! Checking in!! Liked the meals & shirt included in the price!
I was blown away at the quality of instruction-maybe not everyone was a perfect instructor but overall it was really good. You just can’t beat that for the price.
I loved the hands on training that focused on what the group needed to work on and accomplish. This is the only training I have attended that asks the student what they want out of their training and tailors the courses to meet those needs. The environment is positive and empowering. It was an amazing experience and the ladies I met were awesome.
“The friendship bonds and camaraderie I made this week will stay with me forever. The incredible generosity of the event sponsors and the gracious efforts by A Girl & A Gun was awe inspiring.”
This is a great organization! I joined last year and in addition to learning more about shooting, I’ve made some really great friends. This organization helps you learn, compete and stay abreast of gun laws in your own state. There are great training seminars and opportunities each month to enhance personal skills. The camaraderie in this organization is exceptional and their sponsors are the best place to shop for your shooting gear. Thank you, AG & AG, for all the great experiences I’ve had.
Being a first timer, I was so impressed with the organizational skill of the coordinators for this conference – everything – and I mean everything for me went off without a hitch – it was all so purrfect in every way. I learned so much, I enjoyed myself, I got to meet new women who shoot, and shoot for a purpose… it was just FANTASTIC!
For me, it’s the education, the building of confidence, and the appreciation of the AG&AG organization. I always return home with a greater appreciation of my facilitator and with a deeper pride of being part of the league.
It was extremely gratifying to see a tremendous amount of support for the badge that I’m very proud to put on every day to protect and serve my community. Every day, in every city and town across the country, police officers are performing vital services that help make their communities safer. Being afforded stellar training like this aids us in carrying out our mission with honor and integrity.
This was my first AG & AG Conference, so I didn’t know what to expect. My local chapter had dissolved several months before conference, but I had such a great experience. Such a welcoming group, top notch instructors. Already looking forward to next year!
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While our mission is to educate women on safe and accurate shooting, our organization is about so much more than shooting! It’s about empowerment, support, friendships, fun, self-reliance, and so much more. Everyday we witness the transformation of women who set out to learn how to shoot and in the process discover a confidence in themselves that improves all areas of their lives. Whether you’re interested in competition, concealed carry, home defense, the safe storage of guns in the home, or you just want to get out of the house and try something new, please join us at an upcoming event. Click “Find a Chapter” above to find a group of women in your community. If there is not a chapter near you, you can still join our National eChapter – or start a chapter! Help us break barriers for women and girls in shooting sports.
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