Robyn Sandoval, President & CEO of A Girl & A Gun, recently sat down with Gun Owners Radio for an in-depth conversation about one of the most significant shifts happening in American firearms culture today: the unprecedented growth of women entering the firearms community.

A Girl & A Gun hosted more than 200 chapter leaders from across the country for its annual Leadership Day at the historic Avalon Theatre in downtown Grand Junction, bringing together the organization’s leadership network for a full day of strategic planning, business development, and collaborative growth initiatives. While A Girl & A Gun is widely recognized for its instructor development programs and firearms training opportunities, Leadership Day focused on an equally important component of long-term success: equipping chapter facilitators and instructors with the leadership, operational, and business strategies needed to grow thriving local communities.

Robyn Sandoval, President and CEO of A Girl & A Gun joined Terry Vaughan on the Making Shooters Better podcast for a candid conversation about personal growth, firearms training, and the changing face of the shooting sports industry. Sandoval shared her personal journey from being uncomfortable around firearms to leading one of the nation’s most influential organizations dedicated to women’s firearms education and empowerment.

Tatiana Whitlock delivered two stellar presentations at the NRA Trainer’s Symposium during the 2026 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Houston, Texas. Her seminar, The Power of Women: A Growth Strategy for Your NRA Instructor Business, drew packed audiences of firearms instructors and industry professionals eager to better understand the rapidly growing demographic of female gun owners and shooters.

GunStuff TV hosts and Christopher Swainhart and Ursula Williams invited Robyn Sandoval to jump into their live broadcasting feed at the NRA Annual Meeting in Houston for an interview focused on empowering women through firearms education, personal protection, and community.

Robyn Sandoval, President & CEO of A Girl & A Gun, was recently featured on the Match Grade Podcast for a special “Instructor Corner” episode hosted by Ed Chung. The episode took a unique audience-driven Q&A approach, addressing opportunities and challenges faced by female shooters at every stage of their firearms journey, from first-time curiosity to serious training and competition.

Girl & A Gun is proud to be featured in Marie Claire as part of its national editorial series examining the rise of women in firearm ownership, training, and community across the United States. The feature article, “Inside a Gun Club for Women,” offers an in-depth look at the growing number of women seeking firearm education and connection through women-focused training environments. It highlights A Girl & A Gun as a leading organization providing structured training where women build skills, confidence, and lasting connections.

On February 28, 2026, A Girl & A Gun celebrates its 15th anniversary, marking a milestone that reflects not only longevity, but lasting influence on the way women participate in the shooting sports and the way the industry engages them.

During SHOT Show 2026, Charneta Samms presented “Beyond Pink: Real Data, Real Women, Real Revenue” at SHOT University. The session drew from more than 15 years of proprietary, longitudinal data from A Girl & A Gun, offering an evidence-based view of how women enter the shooting sports, how they train, what they purchase, and what keeps them engaged over time.

A Girl & A Gun, the nation’s largest women’s firearms organization, proudly co-hosted the Annual Women’s Industry Breakfast with NRA Women on Thursday morning during SHOT Show. The invitation-only gathering brought together approximately 50 women leaders from across the firearms industry for a morning of networking, collaboration, and shared purpose.

A Girl & A Gun proudly announced the winners of the 4th Quarter 2025 Member Appreciation Giveaway, continuing a beloved tradition of celebrating the women who make up its nationwide community. Each quarter, AG & AG surprises members with premium gear from trusted industry partners as a way to recognize their dedication to training, confidence, and personal growth.

American Outdoor News Magazine recently featured an in-depth interview with Robyn Sandoval, President and CEO of A Girl & A Gun, conducted by Chris Avena. The conversation explored the organization’s founding, its remarkable nationwide growth, and its role in reshaping how women are welcomed into the shooting sports.