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Texas Chapters Tackle Scenarios
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
10/13/2021
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Galveston-Area Chapters Welcome LouKa Tactical
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,
10/19/2020
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What is ‘New Shooter Friendly’?
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.
08/05/2020
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Facilitator Spotlight: Becky Dolgener
Becky Dolgener is the A Girl & A Gun Chapter Facilitator of the Temple TX Chapter, which is located in Central Texas between Austin and
07/02/2020
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Facilitator Spotlight: Cindy Scott
Cindy Scott is the AG & AG Chapter Facilitator of the League City TX Chapter, which is located in the Houston metropolitan area.
07/02/2020
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3 Ways to Train During COVID19
Even though you’re practicing social distancing, keep your mind and body sharp with regards to your marksmanship and situational awareness skills. Here are some ways to keep your skills sharp while you’re at home.
04/15/2020
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In Quest of the Rifleman’s Patch: Ladyseed Marksmanship Clinics
Last September I had another fabulous opportunity to take the Ladyseed Marksmanship Clinic offered by Project Appleseed in my hometown of San Antonio. Since I
02/24/2020
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Benefits of a Private Firearms Lesson
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.
03/27/2019
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New Shooting Journal for Women
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.
01/16/2019
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Benefits of Private Instruction
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.
01/08/2019
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Sandy’s Adventures at 2018 NRAAM
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.
05/07/2018
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Invite a New Shooter to the Range
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.
03/27/2018
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Intimate Partner Violence: Training for the Unthinkable
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.
01/11/2018
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AG & AG Roadmap Navigates Training Journey
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.
01/09/2018
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3 Simple Steps to Improve Your Shooting Skills
A Girl & A Gun facilitators offer “mini-clinics” that cover the 5 Fundamentals of Accurate Shooting at most Girls’ Night Out (GNO) events. In the interest of safety, ladies who attend a GNO receive a whole lot of new information in a very short period of time. Once your facilitator sees that you are consistently safe with your gun handling, it’s her job to be available to answer questions and offer pointers to keep you safe. Your facilitator is a fantastic resource, but making the commitment to develop skills requires that you take three simple steps.
12/16/2017
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Creating a Nation of RifleWOMEN
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.
09/12/2017
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5 Reasons You Don’t Want Free Training
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.
08/14/2017
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4 Ways to Support Your Host Range
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.
04/04/2017
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How do you know if you’re getting good training?
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.
03/20/2017
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How to Find a Firearms Instructor
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.
09/19/2016
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Why Hiring a Firearms Instructor Is Important
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!
08/07/2016
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