Armed Women of America Mission

AWA exists to enable women to be their own self-protectors, creating freedom, peace of mind, and confidence in themselves. Our vision is that women have the skills, mindset, and training to defend themselves and those in their care.

Chapters across the country offer a welcoming, non-intimidating place for women to learn more about the safe and responsible use of firearms, including firearms safety, personal protection, concealed carry, mindset and so much more.

The meetings offer classroom and range time, all under the guidance of certified women instructors who volunteer their time.

Armed Women of America provides a safe and comfortable environment for women to gather, learn, train, and discuss issues important to women gun owners.

Armed Women of America is a non-profit organization with chapters across the country where women gather regularly to learn and grow in their abilities to handle firearms safely, responsibly, and competently.  AWA exists to enable women to be their own self-protectors, creating freedom, peace of mind, and confidence in themselves. Our vision is that women have the skills, mindset, and training to defend themselves and those in their care. 

• Women 18/21 years or older of all experience levels (State laws may apply)
• Women who are just getting started with buying, shooting, and caring for firearms, and want to learn in a comfortable environment
• Women who have some level of experience and want to advance their skills
• Women who want to share their knowledge and expertise to help other women
• Women who want to have some fun and enjoy learning and shooting in the company of other women

AWA exists to enable women across the country to be their own self-protectors, creating freedom, peace of mind, and confidence in themselves as they learn new skills in a welcoming and non-intimidating environment.

• Educating women on firearm safety, gun care and handling
• Developing gun handling skills
• Building defensive gun skills and awareness
• Developing confidence
• Networking with women of like interests
• Meeting new people/socializing