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AWA invites women to join in solidarity and say #NOTME and #NEVERAGAIN

Inspired by a stirring speech at a national leadership conference, and the stories of our....

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Jun
Dry fire is life! Tips and a challenge!

by Susan Smith, AWA Florida Chapter & State Leader What if there were a way....

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Jun
Nearby school shooting prompts start of self protection journey!

Why did you decide to join AWA? I decided to join the Armed Women of....

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May
Gunsite Announces Opening of Gunsite Performance Center

Just in time for the Gunsite 50th Anniversary celebration, Gunsite Academy is proud to announce....

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May
Tricia Reiss joins AWA Board of Directors

Adding to the diverse experience of the Armed Women of America’s Board of Directors is....

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Mar
Neighborhood Crime Increased: She Needed to Learn to Protect Herself!

Why Did You Decide to Join AWA? After the crime in my neighborhood started to....

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Mar
Understanding Eye Dominance and Its Impact On Shooting

by Bree Norton Eye Dominance in Shooting: Why You Should Stick with Your Dominant Hand....

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Feb
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AWA Partners with NSSF’s First Shots Program

WASHINGTON, D.C.—NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, is pleased to announce that Armed Women of....

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Feb

National News

AWA Partners and Sponsors Firearms National News Press Releases

Western Kentucy University PD transitions to the Gunsite Glock Service Pistol
September 12, 2024

PAULDEN, AZ – September 10, 2024 – Gunsite Academy announces Western Kentucky University Police Department has chosen the Gunsite Glock Service Pistol as the duty sidearm for the....

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AWA News and Updates National News

These Gun Owners Say Good Things About Our Future – Article Excerpt from Americas1stFreedom.org
June 20, 2024

“The Intersectionality in Action study also found that female gun owners can more easily be politically “mobilized,” as the study termed it, to fight against bad policymaking, partially....

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National News

Firearm-Related Suicides Among Women Veterans Are Rising. We Must Do More on Secure Gun Storage.
January 8, 2024

“Women’s gun organizations, such as A Girl & A Gun and Armed Women of America, are two natural avenues for reaching women.” Published on Military.com, Nancy G. Espinosa, Russell Lemle....

AWA Leaders National News

AWA Chapter Leader brings heart to Sig’s Rose Community
July 3, 2023

Armed Women of American Chapter Leader Alma Reeves was recently called out (in a good way) for her devoted and caring mentorship and support of women new to....

AWA Partners and Sponsors Firearms National News Press Releases

Gunsite Announces New Pro Shop Manager (and she’s an AWA member!)
June 15, 2023

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AWA Conference National News

Conference Update: Armed Women of the Last Few Years
April 6, 2023

As energy builds for this year’s conference, it’s important to take a minute and think about what the last few years have meant for America, for firearms and....

Armed Women of America is a national organization of female instructors teaching women how to protect themselves. Jessamy Bright is a local gun and safety instructor.

AWA News and Updates Local News National News

Armed Women of America empowers women to take their safety into their own hands – Video and Article on WTAP FOX NEWS PARKERSBURG, W. VA.
February 2, 2023

By Alexa Griffey Article and video originally published on published: Feb. 1, 2023 at 1:54 PM PST: https://www.wtap.com/2023/02/01/armed-women-america-empowers-women-take-their-safety-into-their-own-hands/   PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) – Armed Women of America is....

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National News

American Cop: Armed Women of America – Not An Ordinary Saturday Morning
August 25, 2022

By Erick Gelhaus|Published On: August 24th, 2022 Training is, obviously, a good thing. And for several reasons. More competent and safer end users are out there; that is....