Setting the Standard for Women in Firearms | Training. Insights. Intelligence.
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.
At the 2026 SHOT Show, A Girl & A Gun represented its members within these critical conversations with clarity, discipline, and leadership earned through years of consistent work. Across six demanding days, the organization’s leadership team strengthened industry partnerships, elevated the voices of women shooters, and reinforced the foundation that supports members and instructors nationwide.
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.
A Girl & A Gun proudly announces its 2026 Book Club Reading List, featuring a diverse, dynamic lineup designed to inspire personal growth, strengthen mental resilience, and foster meaningful connection among members nationwide.
Robyn Sandoval, President & CEO of A Girl & A Gun, was one of an exclusive group of approximately 70 firearms professionals and enthusiasts from around the globe invited to the launch of the highly anticipated GLOCK Gen 6 pistols at GLOCK’s headquarters in Smyrna, Georgia.
A Girl & A Gun President & CEO Robyn Sandoval appeared as a featured guest today on GunStuff TV, where she showcased the organization’s nationwide impact in educating women through firearms education, marksmanship training, and personal safety programs.
A Girl & A Gun (AG & AG) was proud to participate as staff at the annual Honored American Veterans Afield (HAVA) Family Day, hosted at the San Antonio Police Academy (SAPD).
From the range line to the mat, women law enforcement officers from across the country gathered in Round Rock, Texas, for the 9th Annual A Girl & A Gun “Back the Women in Blue” training event, held November 4–8, 2025, at the Round Rock Public Safety Training Center.
A Girl & A Gun (AG & AG) is thrilled to announce the results of the 3Q2025 National League Match, where 103 competitors from 36 chapters across the country put their marksmanship to the test. The 3Q2025 A Girl & A Gun Quarterly Match showcased a wide range of talent, with impressive performances across multiple divisions and a noticeable rise in competitive speed and consistency.
During Fall Fest 2025, A Girl & A Gun captured a comprehensive snapshot of competitors’ gear, offering invaluable insights for firearms and accessory brands. This data is particularly meaningful because women are not merely participating in the sport, they are actively driving trends and making long-term investments in the gear they choose. These insights go beyond numbers; they reveal real-world purchasing and usage habits of female shooters. For brands, understanding which models, accessories, and gear resonate with women is essential to engaging this rapidly expanding market.
From October 7–12, 105 women gathered at Lucas Ranch for Fall Fest 2025, which hosts the nation’s only all-ladies multigun match. The event featured creative boardgame-themed stages, hands-on learning, mentorship opportunities, and the kind of camaraderie only found at A Girl & A Gun. With competitive excitement, laughter, and inspiring reels of women in action, Fall Fest was equal parts thrilling, empowering, and unforgettable.
Robyn Sandoval, President & CEO of A Girl & A Gun (AG & AG), was a presenter at the 40th annual Gun Rights Policy Conference (GRPC), co-hosted by the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms (CCRKBA). The event, held September 26–28 in Salt Lake City, Utah, brought together the nation’s foremost Second Amendment attorneys, activists, industry leaders, and influencers.
From September 12–14, 20 women from across the country gathered at Martial Way Legacy in Austin, TX, for the 2025 A Girl & A Gun Combatives Camp, a three-day immersive training experience designed to help women build confidence, capability, and control in real-world self-defense.
Think a sniper school is just for military and law enforcement? Think again. From August 18–23, 2025, 13 badass women from across the country gathered at the world-class Cameo Shooting and Education Complex in Colorado for a one-of-a-kind experience: the 4th Annual A Girl & A Gun Sniper School.
From August 5–7, 2025, fourteen members of A Girl & A Gun (AG & AG) traveled to GLOCK Professional in Smyrna, GA, for a firearms training experience unlike any other. The GLOCK Getaway gave participants insider access to GLOCK Professional’s headquarters, world-class instructors, and training curriculum.
A Girl & A Gun proudly announces the results of its 2025 2nd Quarter League Match, a nationwide competition that brings together members from across the country to test their marksmanship and grow their shooting skills.
A Girl & A Gun (AG & AG) is proud that its President & CEO, Robyn Sandoval, was featured on the latest episode of the Concealed Carry Podcast with host Riley Bowman. In Season 12, Episode 6: “Guns Are For EVERYBODY”, Robyn shares how A Girl & A Gun is breaking down barriers and building a more inclusive firearms community for all.
The safety of our members and friends requires that we take the following action: Effective immediately, the SIG Sauer P320 in all its variants is prohibited from all A Girl & A Gun events. While no specific technical defect has been identified, the growing number of reports and videos means we can no longer rely on awareness alone. A Girl & A Gun has made the decision to prohibit the P320 at all events in order to ensure the safety of all participants.
A Girl & A Gun, the nation’s premier firearms training organization for women, hosted its annual Advisory Board meeting from July 24–26, 2025, in Austin, Texas. The gathering brought together the organization’s Advisors to assess progress, refine mid-year strategy, and set new goals for the months ahead.
The sound of shotguns and cheers filled the air this weekend at Defender Outdoors Clay Sports Ranch as A Girl & A Gun hosted its 8th Annual Women’s Clays Extravaganza. From July 18–20, 102 women from 9 different states gathered in Fort Worth, Texas, to challenge themselves, earn NSCA punches, and celebrate excellence in shotgun sports.
A Girl & A Gun is excited to announce the dates for the 2025 Back the Women in Blue event: November 5-8, 2025, in Round Rock, TX. This premier training opportunity offers advanced firearms and tactics instruction exclusively for female law enforcement officers nationwide. Now in its ninth year, Back the Women in Blue reflects A Girl & A Gun’s ongoing commitment to support and empower the women who bravely serve and protect their communities every day. From dynamic live-fire range work to confidence-building team challenges, the event offers participants valuable training that enhances their safety, leadership, and camaraderie.
A Girl & A Gun (AG & AG) proudly hosted its first-ever Red Dot Retreat from June 20–22, 2025, at the Texas Shooting Academy in Florence, TX. Sixty AG & AG Chapter Leaders from across the country came together for an intensive weekend of education, training, and hands-on experience with pistol-mounted optics.
A Girl & A Gun is proud to announce that two of its Washington State chapters were recently featured in an article by The Seattle Times, which highlighted the growing number of women turning to firearms for personal safety, confidence, and community. The article, titled “In Western WA, women hit the gun range for safety and community,” showcases the experiences and impact of the Puyallup WA Chapter, led by Christa Beasley, and the Everett WA Chapter, led by Martha Holschen.
A Girl & A Gun hosted its DRIFT (Dynamic Real-world Immersive Firearms Training) Academy™ at VIRginia International Raceway in Alton, Virginia, from June 10–12, 2025. This cutting-edge course brought together women from across the country for an immersive experience in vehicle defense, an essential and often-overlooked component of personal safety.
A Girl & A Gun (AG & AG) is proud that one of its most inspiring leaders, Tamara Dumont, was featured in a powerful episode of Iron Sights: After Dark with Scott Powell. In this deeply moving conversation, Tamara opens up about her personal journey into firearms, shaped by devastating loss and transformed into a life of purpose and leadership.
Each year, the A Girl & A Gun National Conference brings together hundreds of women from across the country for a one-of-a-kind firearms training experience. This year, the event, ACCELERATE 2025, hosted 750 participants, each of whom went through a comprehensive Gear Check process. All firearms were function-checked, and every piece of gear was logged—giving us one of the most accurate, unbiased snapshots of what women are actually using, carrying, and training with in the real world.
A Girl & A Gun (AG & AG) proudly hosted its 13th Annual National Conference, ACCELERATE 2025, from April 29 to May 4 at the renowned Cameo Shooting and Education Complex near Grand Junction, Colorado. The sold-out event brought together 750 women shooters from across the country for an intensive week of firearms education, training, and community building.
A Girl & A Gun proudly announces the winners of the 2025 1st Quarter League Match. A total of 237 members from 50 chapters across the United States submitted scores. This represents a huge increase from 69 competitors and 7 chapters in the previous quarter’s match. Congratulations to Madison Jorgeson from Helena MT for earning 1st Place Overall.
