Videos tagged with Women in Shooting

Robyn Sandoval of 'A Girl & A Gun' discusses the organization's mission to empower women in shooting sports and self-defense. The initiative focuses on creating a supportive, non-intimidating environment for women to learn firearm handling, safety, and responsible ownership. They offer 'Girls Night Out' events and extensive online resources, emphasizing technique over strength to build confidence and foster a family lifestyle around shooting.

This discussion critiques the pervasive use of sexualization and superficial tactics in firearms advertising, particularly targeting women. Host Brent Wheat and guest Susie Huntington argue that such advertising, often aimed at a younger demographic, undermines the credibility of serious shooters and the shooting sports community. They advocate for marketing that highlights skill, practicality, and genuine engagement with firearms, rather than relying on objectification and staged scenarios.

This YouTube Short showcases the "Shoot Like A Girl" initiative, a mobile range experience that introduces women and their families to shooting pistols, rifles, and bows in a safe, controlled environment. The video highlights firearm safety education for all ages and exposure to a variety of shooting products and demonstrations, drawing connections to the SHOT Show.

This American Rifleman TV preview showcases the NRA Women's 5th Annual Ladies Pistol Project, an event featuring 47 women testing 19 different pistols in .380 ACP and 9mm calibers. The preview highlights that the full episodes will cover the .380 pistols first, followed by an exploration of 9mm handguns. The event was filmed for broadcast on the Outdoor Channel, offering a glimpse into firearm experiences for women.

This video covers the inaugural Winchester Ladies Cup Championship, a new initiative launched in 2021 as part of the National Sporting Clays Association (NSCA) Championship Tour. The event aims to provide increased recognition and financial incentives for female sporting-clays shooters, who historically have competed in a male-dominated sport. The competition involves cumulative scores from Five-Stand, Main Event, and FITASC disciplines, with significant prize money awarded to the top three female competitors at each regional event and an overall trophy and cash prize for the season champion. The video highlights the importance of this initiative for encouraging female participation and rewarding their dedication and effort.

This video announces a "Meet & Greet Info Day" for "A Girl & A Gun" (AG&AG) at C4 Shooting & Training Center in Madison, OH on Sunday, December 4th at 4 pm. The free event aims to introduce women to AG&AG, explain what to expect, and foster connections with other local women interested in shooting. Refreshments will be provided. The description also includes links to AG&AG's website, Geauga Firearms Academy's Instagram, website, and Facebook, as well as a promotional link for their "Journey of a Student’s Martial Shooting Skills" documentary series.

This video features multiple firearms trainers from Tap Rack Bang, LLC, explaining their motivations for becoming instructors. Key themes include a passion for helping people, empowering women in a male-dominated industry, and the desire to improve their own skills through teaching. One trainer highlights the importance of firearm ownership for self-defense, contrasting it with experiences in countries where access is restricted. Another emphasizes normalizing women's ownership of firearms and building their confidence.

Carolann, an instructor at TRB, emphasizes the importance of normalizing women's involvement in shooting and building confidence. She highlights that firearms training is accessible and fun, with practical applications for self-defense and everyday carry. Carolann advocates for group training settings to foster learning and accountability among shooters, especially beginners.

This episode of the GUNS Magazine Podcast features industry insider Suzi Huntington discussing the presence of men, women, and firearms. It addresses the challenges faced by women entering hunting and shooting sports and offers advice for men considering purchasing firearms or accessories for female partners. The discussion aims to be straightforward and helpful for new gun owners, particularly women.

This guide outlines a strategy for introducing women to shooting, emphasizing a gradual progression from low-recoil firearms like AR-15s and PCCs to more complex platforms. It highlights the importance of professional instruction, peer influence, and making firearms aesthetically pleasing to increase engagement. The approach focuses on making shooting a fun, shared activity, fostering ownership, and prioritizing safety.

This video features Karen Butler discussing the "Shoot Like a Girl" organization and its mission to increase female participation in hunting and shooting sports. The segment highlights efforts to introduce women and girls to these activities. The video is a segment from "CN Live" and can be found on NRATV.com.

This episode of CN Live features Colion discussing a new shooting competition specifically designed for AR-style rifles and female participants. The program airs on NRATV.com from Monday through Thursday at 4 pm CST. The video introduces a unique niche within the shooting sports community, focusing on AR platform competitions and inclusivity for women.