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Stepping Forward With Confidence and Taking Aim with the Ruger American® Gen 2 Rifle

By Dorothy Soulia In August, I was honored to attend Media Lodge’s Wilderness Bonds Taking....

AWA partners with LE and Project Child Safe in SLC community initiative

Armed Women of America's Jordan Valley, UT Chapter recently partnered with local law enforcement and....

12 Mantis Meeting Topics: with Demo Kits!

By Kayla House Each AWA Chapter Leader puts in time and hard work to hold....

Why a Concealed Carry Purse is a Must-Have for Situationally Aware Women

Carrying with confidence means controlling your environment and your access to your tools. Today’s empowered....

Building Better Habits: Dry Practice, Goal Setting, and Everyday Awareness

Aimee Langdon, Langdon Tactical Technology, discusses combining dry practice, intentional goal setting, and awareness training:....

No longer terrified, thanks to AWA, she now encourages others to become empowered, confident!

My Story Why did you decide to join AWA? I was in an abusive relationship....

Training Intentionally: What are Training Scars and How to Avoid Them

Have you ever driven somewhere where you’ve made the drive many times, and you remember....

Building Skills and Confidence: AWA Regional Pistol Mounted Optics Training with Cougar Mountain Solutions

What happens when you mix great instruction, dedicated women, and a weekend of pistol-mounted optics....

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Carrie Lightfoot Testimonial

We are living in a time that is marked by change. In every aspect and on every level, life is not what it used to be. For women, today’s new reality requires some major changes.​ One significant change is the woman’s journey from being the protected to becoming the protector.

Carrie Lightfoot / Founder
Carolyn-Testimonial

Now in my mid-60’s, I face the hard truth that my youthful mind and aging body are at odds. Rampant evil exists; I need a means to level the field and give me a chance to survive an evil encounter. Armed Women of America is that means.

Carolyn / AWA Member
Rhonda-Testimonial

Teaching other women teaches me. Armed Women of America has afforded me opportunites to travel around the country, forge nationwide relationships, and make a feminine mark in a male dominated industry!

Rhonda / AWA Member

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