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Join the nation’s leading network of women firearms instructors! If you’re passionate about helping women succeed, A Girl & A Gun gives you the programs, support, and national network to grow your business, expand your impact, and build a thriving community. To be an A Girl & A Gun Chapter Facilitator, you must:
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Make an Impact

Whether your goal is filling more classes, becoming a stronger educator, or building a thriving community of women shooters, you’ll have the programs, resources, and national support to help you succeed.

Monetize your expertise. Generate revenue through memberships, classes, and events while using proven programs that keep women coming back.

Develop as an Instructor. Continue growing through ongoing education, mentorship, and training from nationally respected instructors and leaders.

Leverage our national team. You don’t have to do it alone. Our headquarters staff provides expert support in training, membership, range relationships, marketing, and more.

Build a thriving chapter. Gain access to proven programs, national events, and ready-to-use resources that help turn first-time students into lifelong participants.

Benefits & Opportunities

A Girl & A Gun invests in its leaders, so leaders can invest in their members. That’s how strong chapters are built. As a Chapter Facilitator you will receive:

  • Revenue Opportunities
    • Generate income through memberships and instruction
    • Exclusive discounts, including training at National Conference
    • Resources to help you market and grow your client base
    • Promotional swag and retail opportunities
    • Professional marketing materials and chapter support
  • Professional Development
    • Ongoing leadership and instructor development
    • Monthly train-the-trainer video and Facilitator Forums
    • In-person leadership training opportunities
    • Industry insights, data, and trend reports
    • Advanced mentorship from experienced instructors and leaders
  • Event & Program Support
    • Proven programs that keep members engaged long after their first class
    • Ready-to-use drills, matches, challenges, and activities
    • National events that inspire continued participation
    • Virtual programs that complement your local chapter
    • A recognized brand that helps build trust and credibility in your community
  • Respected Leadership Network
    • Receive mentorship from an experienced executive team
    • Staff members are only an email or call away when you need help
    • Exchange ideas and celebrate successes with accomplished colleagues
    • Enjoy all membership perks, plus exclusive Facilitator-only advantages

Leadership Responsibilities

Every Chapter Facilitator plays an important role in creating welcoming experiences that keep women engaged in the shooting sports for years to come.

You must host at least two AG & AG-branded events per month. You will promote chapter events, as well as AG & AG national programs, to grow chapter memberships. Also plan to attend leadership events (in person and virtually) to further develop teaching and shooting skills.

Your role is to serve as a positive role model for women and girls in the shooting sports.

Chapter Facilitators must sign the following documents:

  • Facilitator Agreement
  • Limited License Agreement
  • Code of Conduct

Professional Requirements

To maintain the high standards members expect from A Girl & A Gun, every Chapter Facilitator must maintain a current pistol instructor certification issued by a nationally recognized organization, such as NRA, USCCA, Citizens Safety Academy, Rangemaster, etc.

Within 30 days of opening a chapter, AG & AG Chapter Facilitators must submit the following credentials:

  • Current Pistol Instructor Certification
  • Current Instructor Insurance Policy with AG & AG listed as additional insured
  • Current Range Safety Officer Certification
  • Current Stop the Bleed Certificate or nationally recognized Trauma Certification
  • Unedited video of you shooting/scoring 90% on the A Girl & A Gun pistol qual
  • AG & AG Range Response Certificate (15-20 min)
  • AG & AG Confident Communicator Certificate (15-25 min)

“If you would have told me that someday I’d be running a women’s shooting chapter I would have laughed in your face. Today I only wish I had found my true passion much sooner in life!”​

Robin Keating, Dallas TX

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