Interested in hosting an Armed Women of America Shooting Chapter?

Deciding to host an Armed Women of America chapter is a win-win arrangement for you and Armed Women of America!

Armed Women of America host ranges are advertised nationally on our website for FREE!

• We help drive business to your range – where mama goes, the family goes!
• We provide a unique opportunity to formally educate female shooters in a non-intimidating and safe environment
• Many of our members are new to shooting and depend on our host ranges with retail to provide all of their shooting equipment needs…firearms, ammunition, targets, accessories, range bags, eye & ear protection and more!
• Even ranges without a retail component benefit through increased involvement and diversification.

Our chapters typically meet once a month for one hour in the classroom where a shooting or personal protection concept is shared and then one hour on the range to practice what was taught in the classroom.

Meetings are led by our Armed Women of America volunteer chapter leaders. Our chapter leaders volunteer their time and are not financially compensated. Each chapter is required to have a Chapter Leader Instructor, who has been through an instructor development or certification course and completed an AWA internal standards assessment. Guest speakers are welcome to share their expertise to expand the world of firearms to the women in their community. We will negotiate a discounted meeting fee with you (to include range fee and classroom) that is paid monthly per attending member to the host range.

Our shooting chapters grow quickly when the ladies in your community find out you are hosting! We currently have over 250 Armed Women of America chapters operating in across the country with more coming soon. Put your range at the forefront for women shooters by becoming an Armed Women of America Host Range.

Host Range FAQ’s

Why would we want a women’s group?

Offering a women’s group solidifies your range’s status as a female friendly range, with women the largest growing demographic of new shooters. Hosting an Armed Women of America Chapter will increase your local awareness through your chapter’s marketing and growth efforts at both the national and local levels. Having a women’s group is one of the easiest ways to increase your conversion rate of women as repeat customers, as they return month after month for their chapter meeting, additional self-practice, advanced training, and firearms related purchases. Having a women’s group is a guaranteed way to have women returning to your range month after month.

Is there any cost to the range to hosting the chapter?

No. In fact, hosting a chapter is a great way to increase your range revenue. Our members will come back month after month to shoot (paying range fees) and will return to your range for additional practice because they will already be comfortable at your range and familiar with some of your staff. They will also be inside your retail store, increasing the opportunity for you to sell firearms, merchandise, etc. Getting women comfortable around firearms through a chapter is a great foundation for taking more advanced training or full-length classes through your range.

Couldn’t we be just as effective with our own women’s group?

Aligning yourself with a national organization brings brand recognition and immediately offers a higher level of comfort and trust with new female shooters, and as they become more familiar with firearms, many look to join additional shooting clubs and leagues. Chapters typically meet only once a month and that provides plenty of opportunity for complementary organizations. AWA can serve as a feeder for your own group by helping introduce and address the needs of new shooters.

Armed Women of America is one of the most recognized and trusted names as a resource for women shooters and is sponsored and supported by a diverse set of companies and groups. As an Armed Women of America host range, your range and links to your site will be included on our Armed Women of America website.

Additionally, each chapter has an insurance policy through our national office funded by annual membership dues and backed by Lockton, the company which insures numerous ranges and instructors. This offers additional protection for our leaders, members, and ranges. If needed, a certificate of insurance can be provided. Your range can be added as an additional insured if needed.

Rather than having to come up with material on your own and pay your staff for hours, your volunteer chapter leader will have access to pre-made presentations, resources, and a network of close to 500 other chapter leaders who come together to brainstorm and discuss ideas. They are supported internally every step of the way. All the range needs to do is provide the facilities.

Won’t having a chapter interfere with registration for our classes?

Absolutely not! Having an Armed Women of America chapter is not a substitute for taking training classes. It is a supplement. Many new shooters, especially women, are intimidated by the thought of going to a class. Getting some education and practice under their belt, paired with the encouragement and camaraderie offered by chapter, is often exactly the push needed for them to take that full-length or advanced class. We are finding that the confidence built in the chapter is encouraging our members to seek out more advanced and diversified training that they otherwise would never have pursued.

Host Range Testimonials

“Armed Women of America have been the most loyal and dedicated patrons that any business can ask for. We here at The Gun Range have never advertised our business through standard methods like ads or radio. We base our whole business on “word of mouth.” Armed Women of America have been a driving force of bringing new shooters to us and new members to Armed Women of America. We are proud to house the largest chapter in the nation!”

– Justin P, California

“We have been working with local chapter of Armed Women of America since April 2013 and it has been a pleasure to do so. The ladies are always considerate of our rules and are very professional in their dealings with us.

Along with being very professional to work with, Armed Women of America has helped to bring light to our club. They have hosted event booths with us and even joined with us in participating in our local Pioneer Days parade, in which we won most creative float! These are things that our club most likely wouldn’t have done otherwise and it has done wonders for bringing our membership up. Armed Women of America is doing a great job at giving the shooting community a better face, especially here in our small little towns.  If you are given the chance to work with this amazing group of women, I highly suggest you take it.”

– Kari R, Arizona

“Armed Women of America has been a blessing to our community and to our range! Every month I see women coming in to the range, building skills and gaining confidence. They come on their own and they bring their friends and families, becoming an energetic part of our shooting community. Outside of their regular monthly meetings the group has also brought in groups for corporate events and social gatherings, joining leagues, and forming team challenges. We are happy to see this group grow and thrive, and we are honored to be a part of it all!”

– Melissa R, Indiana