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From elite firearms training and rare, behind-the-scenes industry access to competition, adventure, and sisterhood that reaches coast to coast, 2026 is about what’s next. Whether you’re building new skills, expanding what you thought was possible, or reconnecting with women who truly get you, there’s a place for you in the year ahead.
This Bonus Virtual Girls Night Out is your chance to meet Conor Donahue from ACE and learn about the ACE system, a game-changing approach to dry-fire training using immersive virtual reality software. In this engaging session, Conor breaks down how the ACE V/R platform enhances practice, improves performance, and makes training more accessible, effective, and fun, offering an exciting look at the future of firearms training from home.
Let’s talk, Mom to Mom. I want to dispel myths and address Everytown for Gun Safety’s new firearms training initiative, Train SMART, straight up. I’ve
Women are the fastest-growing group of new gun owners. Learn why women’s firearms training builds confidence, safety, and community.
Do you feel like you’re stuck in the same routine day after day? Maybe your job feels uninspiring, or you’ve lost the spark that once kept you motivated. Feeling stuck can be discouraging, but moving forward doesn’t always require a drastic life change. Sometimes, what you need is a new challenge, a new circle of support, and a reminder of just how capable you are. That’s where A Girl & A Gun comes in.
Constitutional carry is the legal right to carry a concealed handgun without first obtaining a government-issued permit. In recent years, more states have adopted this policy, making it easier for law-abiding citizens to exercise their Second Amendment rights. While many celebrate the freedom of constitutional carry, it’s important to understand that legal permission does not equal proficiency. Just because you are allowed to carry doesn’t mean you are prepared to carry responsibly. That’s where constitutional carry training becomes critical.
A Girl & A Gun (AG & AG) proudly hosted its DRIFT Academy at Virginia International Raceway (VIR) from March 18-20, 2025. The event brought together attendees from across the United States for an immersive experience in advanced driving skills, personal protection, and tactical vehicle maneuvers. The event was led by the expert cadre from RFH Tactical Mobility, who guided participants through hands-on training in dynamic environments.
On Saturday, October 9, 2021, ten A Girl & A Gun members from the Cypress, Pearland, and Spring TX Chapters attended a one-day training session
On Oct 17-18, 2020, AG & AG Galveston-Area Chapters hosted an Advanced Pistol 2 class with LouKa Tactical. Cindy Scott from the League City Chapter,
In this session, Beth Alcazar shares some simple, everyday tips about etiquette on the shooting range. You’ll learn that everything you need to know about range etiquette you learned in Kindergarten! Plus, Beth shares some “You might be a Gun Girl if…” statements — so funny! Are your guns cleaner than your refrigerator? Yes! We’re all birds of a feather! :)
Rachel Maloney and Benjamin DeWalt prepare you for additional training. In this video, they teach you how to find reputable instructors and address the equipment you’ll need for a firearms training class.
If you’re new to gun ownership, you may be seeking firearms training, concealed carry classes, or beginner classes that are right for you. We often see “New Shooter Friendly” in the description of events, classes and matches, but what does it really mean? It can mean a few different things, so let’s discuss.
Becky Dolgener is the A Girl & A Gun Chapter Facilitator of the Temple TX Chapter, which is located in Central Texas between Austin and
Cindy Scott is the AG & AG Chapter Facilitator of the League City TX Chapter, which is located in the Houston metropolitan area.
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.
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.
By Sandy Kozero. As I crash into bed after my full day of hiking, my mind still hears the low rumble of the crowd and my thighs burn numb. I am glad that my friend convinced me to attend the NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits. Next time the NRAAM is within a 5-hour drive of San Antonio, you can bet that I will be there, not for just one day, but for the entire 3-day event.
Any time is a great time to invite a friend to the range. Especially if he or she is a nonshooter or antigunner, introducing your friend to gun safety is always rewarding for everyone. Before you take a new shooter to the range, plan using this checklist so that you give her the best experience possible.
By Sandra Kozero and Tracy Thronburg. More than half of female homicides are by an intimate partner. Women must have resources and train for the unthinkable. This article lists 10 ways to train against Intimate Partner Violence.
Congratulations! You have decided to become your own first responder, what now? The simple answer is that you need to go get trained up. The reality is not so simple; knowing where and how to get good training can be overwhelming, time consuming, and become very costly. The good news is it doesn’t have to be if you have a well-balanced training roadmap.
A dozen ladies from the Austin, New Braunfels, and San Antonio Chapters of A Girl & A Gun came together in south Texas at Lone Star Handgun to attempt to accomplish the prestigious Rifleman badge with Project Appleseed in a Ladyseed two-day class. Project Appleseed assembled a fantastic group of mentors that included a shoot boss, multiple line bosses, instructors, instructors-in-training, and Applecore volunteers, along with the Texas State Coordinator, to teach to basic skills of rifle marksmanship and the rifleman’s role in the United States’ independence from England.
Shooting is an expensive hobby and it can break the bank to buy guns, gear, ammo, and more. As you’re looking for places to cut corners, don’t skimp on a training budget. Even if you’re tempted to solicit firearms instructors to let you audit their classes, here are five reasons you don’t want free training.
We wouldn’t have places to train if it weren’t for our host ranges, so we want our ranges to be successful! Here are 4 ways to appreciate your range for hosting A Girl & A Gun events.
A smart consumer will research options; a good student will, too, when seeking a firearms instructor. Here are names of the best and 9 red flags to watch out for.
The first step to learning to shoot a gun is to find a good instructor. Learning correct marksmanship skills and creating good habits from the start will give you a solid foundation for success and confidence at the range. Here is how to find the right firearms instructor.
If you are not shooting as well as you’d like to, you are probably not having as much fun as you could be having. An instructor is worth the money!
