20 Women Earn GLOCK Armorer Certification at A Girl & A Gun Getaway
Robyn Sandoval
02/27/2026
Setting the Standard for Women in Firearms | Training. Insights. Intelligence.
Setting the Standard for Women in Firearms | Training. Insights. Intelligence.
The GLOCK Getaway is one of those signature A Girl & A Gun experiences that takes firearms training far beyond the range. Made possible because of our valued partnership with GLOCK, this event combines extraordinary access, technical knowledge, and world-class training into three unforgettable days! Step inside GLOCK Inc. for a behind-the-scenes factory tour, spend time in the warranty department where armorers diagnose real-world issues, and earn your GLOCK Armorer Certification at GLOCK Professional. Then head to the range with GLOCK instructors and Team GLOCK to put that knowledge to work and run the platform the way it was designed to run! It is the kind of access, training, and experience that makes the GLOCK Getaway truly legendary.
The A Girl & A Gun Exclusive GLOCK Getaway begins with an experience most GLOCK owners never get: a private, behind-the-scenes tour of the GLOCK Inc. factory in Smyrna GA. This is where the pistols trusted by professionals around the world are built, and our group will step inside to see the operation up close. You will visit the warranty department where GLOCK armorers diagnose and repair pistols sent in from across the country. Watching the kinds of issues that show up on their benches is eye-opening and gives you a deeper understanding of how these pistols hold up under real-world use.
After the tour, you will head to GLOCK Professional for a catered lunch before beginning the GLOCK Armorer’s Course. This course is a practical gateway into firearm maintenance and the mechanical side of the platform. Participants learn how to properly field strip, detail strip, inspect, and reassemble the pistol while identifying every internal component and understanding its role in the Safe Action system. The instruction focuses on how the pistol actually works, how to diagnose common issues, and how to maintain the platform so it runs reliably. By the end of the course, you will have the knowledge and hands-on experience to confidently maintain, service, and upgrade your own pistols. For many shooters, it is their first opportunity to go beyond routine cleaning and truly understand the mechanics of the pistol they shoot.
Day 2 completes the course and includes another catered lunch before you head to the range with GLOCK Professional instructors and put your pistol to work. Day 3 brings even more range time, and members of Team GLOCK will join in to share competitive tips and strategies with participants.
The Getaway wraps up with a GLOCK Shooting Sports Foundation (GSSF) stage where participants compete for Top Shot. After the armorer training and days on the range, you understand how your pistol works, how it runs, and how to run it well. The stage becomes the moment where everything comes together: the marksmanship, the gun handling, and the familiarity with the platform. When the timer sounds, it shows!
Your $699 registration includes an extraordinary amount of training and access:
Participants are responsible for transportation, lodging, and dinners.
This Getaway is designed for experienced AG & AG members in the Green and Orange Color Tracks who are comfortable safely drawing and operating their firearm from the holster. Because the live-fire training builds upon existing skills, participants should arrive ready to train rather than learning basic firearm operation. (Not sure of your Color Track? Consult with your Chapter Facilitator.) Not a member yet? Join today!
It is a women’s event open to individuals whose sex was assigned female at birth. Participants must be able to legally possess and safely handle a firearm, subject to age requirements and the policies of the organization and venue, and must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.
Participants should be prepared for extended periods of standing on concrete, walking through a large facility, and normal movement associated with live-fire range training. Please consider the physical demands of several full days of classroom, factory, and range activities when determining whether this event is appropriate for you.
No, the GLOCK Getaway is an intermediate-to-advanced training experience, not an introductory shooting course. Participants must arrive with established firearm safety, gun-handling, and holster-draw skills. Basic marksmanship concepts may be addressed during training, but instructors will build upon existing skills rather than teach foundational firearm operation.
Participants must be in the Green or Orange Color Tracks. Meet with your Chapter Facilitator to confirm your holster proficiency.
No, and that’s part of what makes this Getaway so special! The entire experience is built around the GLOCK platform, from the factory floor and armorer’s bench to live-fire training with GLOCK instructors and Team GLOCK. You’ll spend several days immersed in the platform, learning how it is built, how it functions, how to maintain it, and how to run it on the range.
Participants should bring a GLOCK pistol to the event. This is your opportunity to train on the world’s most popular pistol platform with the people who know it best.
Please bring:
• Eye Protection
• Hearing Protection (earmuffs or earplugs; electronic preferred so that you can hear instructions on the line)
• GLOCK Pistol
• Strong-Side, Outside-the-Waistband Holster that meets AG & AG safe holster requirements.
• Sturdy Leather or Tactical Nylon Belt (no fashion belts)
• 3 Magazines and Mag Pouches
• Notebook and Pen
• Water Bottle and/or Snacks
• Range-appropriate attire (closed-toe shoes, high neckline to protect against hot brass, and a lightweight jacket for classroom/range temperature changes; AG & AG apparel encouraged)
Holiday Inn Express Atlanta Galleria-Ballpark Area is our home base for the GLOCK Getaway! Conveniently located in Smyrna, the hotel puts you close to the action while giving you plenty of options to enjoy your downtime. The Battery Atlanta, Truist Park, Cumberland Mall, restaurants (including a Cheesecake Factory!), shopping, and entertainment are all nearby, so there’s plenty to explore before or after your GLOCK activities.
When you stay in the A Girl & A Gun room block, you’ll be surrounded by friends old and new, making it easy to grab breakfast together, coordinate rides, and keep the fun going after the day’s activities are over. Plus, booking within our block helps A Girl & A Gun secure great rates and quality accommodations for future events.
Your stay includes:
The closest airport is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). The hotel does not provide an airport shuttle, so participants should plan their transportation to and from the airport.
Upon registration for the GLOCK Getaway, you’ll receive a special booking link with the discounted A Girl & A Gun room block rate.
All travel, accommodations, and dinners are the responsibility of the participant. We encourage you to book within our host hotel block so you can carpool, socialize, and enjoy the full GLOCK Getaway experience with your AG & AG friends!
Don’t worry about counting rounds or packing ammo. As long as the class can keep up, you’ll be sending rounds downrange! Through GLOCK’s valued partnership with A Girl & A Gun, cases of 9mm ammunition will be waiting for our participants, so you can focus on training, shooting, and getting everything you can from this extraordinary range experience.
We understand that life happens, and sometimes unexpected situations can prevent you from attending. As the event approaches, many costs are already committed to our vendors and service providers, so we are limited in our ability to offer refunds. A $100 administrative fee will be charged for any cancellation. Within 45 days of the event, registration fees and event-related purchases are non-refundable. To ensure a positive and safe experience for everyone, participants must demonstrate the necessary skills and maintain safe, respectful behavior throughout the event. If a participant is unable to meet these standards, they may be removed from the event without a refund.
Thank you to the following partners for providing funds and/or donations to make this event possible! If you are interested in putting your brand name in front of women shooters, in our event photos, and on merchandise that they take home, become a sponsor.
