A Girl & A Gun expanded its national impact in August, with 2,794 women participating in 460 chapter events, an 18.49% increase over last year, as membership reached 35,804 women and five new chapters opened nationwide. The month showcased the remarkable breadth of the organization’s influence, from advanced Sniper School training, where more than half of the participants successfully engaged a target at one mile, to instructor development, purposeful marksmanship programs, and exclusive research revealing how women invest in sporting clays equipment. With 594,385 social media views, more than 118,000 website views, and 31,382 unique visitors, A Girl & A Gun continued to educate, connect, and inspire women across the shooting sports. Explore August’s training insights, market research, member achievements, and national highlights below.

A Girl & A Gun continued to expand its impact on women’s firearms training and the shooting sports in July, with 2,600 women participating in 406 chapter events nationwide, a 19.1% increase over last year, as membership grew to 35,503 women. From firearms education, leadership development, and hands-on training for women gun owners to the sixth annual Women’s Clays Extravaganza, where 107 female shooters from 12 states engaged 26,094 registered targets, the month demonstrated the growing participation and influence of women across the firearms community. A Girl & A Gun also published new firearms industry data examining how women influence firearm and accessory purchases, develop brand loyalty, upgrade their handguns as their skills progress, and select trusted rifles, optics, gear, and training equipment. With 430,909 social media views, more than 107,000 website views, and nearly 16,000 active app users in July, the data offers a compelling look at the growing community of female gun owners, competitive shooters, firearms instructors, and women shaping the future of the shooting sports. Explore the latest A Girl & A Gun statistics, women’s firearms market research, training insights, gear data, and event highlights below.

June demonstrated that A Girl & A Gun continues to grow not only in size, but also in influence. Across the country, 2,550 women participated in 429 chapter events, an 11.7% increase over last year, while two new chapters launched in Western Maine and Ponderay, Idaho, expanding opportunities for women to train and connect close to home. The organization also invested deeply in developing leaders through two premier national training experiences: the Rifle Retreat, where 70 women completed an intensive AR-15 instructor development program, and DRIFT Academy, where participants sharpened vehicle survival, personal protection, and tactical decision-making skills under expert instruction. Beyond live training, A Girl & A Gun continued to serve both its members and the broader firearms community by publishing a steady stream of educational training resources alongside market intelligence that helps the industry better understand the rapidly growing women’s market. That leadership reached a national audience, generating more than 342,000 social media views, attracting over 25,000 unique website visitors, and engaging nearly 15,800 active app users. With membership surpassing 35,000 women and nearly 700 new membership packets mailed from headquarters during the month, June reflected an organization that is strengthening local communities, advancing instructor excellence, and shaping the future of women’s participation in the shooting sports.

This month 700 women gathered at UNITE 2026 for 4 days of training, competition, and community, demonstrating the strength and momentum of the A Girl & A Gun movement. Across the country, 2,297 women participated in 400 chapter events during May, a 17.6% increase over last year, while 2 new chapters opened in Asheville, NC, and Jackson, MS, extending opportunities for women to connect and grow. The organization’s reach also continued to expand beyond the range, generating more than 462,000 social media views and engaging a national audience that looks to A Girl & A Gun for education, leadership, and insight. Together, these milestones reflect more than organizational growth. They represent a thriving community of nearly 35,000 women whose participation is strengthening the shooting sports, influencing the industry, and empowering more women than ever before to develop confidence, competence, and leadership through firearms training.