Course Overview

Women’s Defensive Handgun Instruction is a confidence-building course designed specifically for women who want practical, responsible training in firearm safety and self-defense. Whether you are brand new to firearms or looking to strengthen existing skills, this course provides a supportive, judgment-free environment. Smaller classes allow for personalized student focus. Emphasis is placed on safe handling, situational awareness, and threat assessment from a female perspective.

“The Steady Rise Of Gun Ownership Among Women

“[In 2021], women accounted for close to half of new gun purchases. The report was based on the preliminary results of a Harvard study, which showed that 3.5 million women became new gun owners compared to 4 million men. 

Moreover, the National Shooting Sports Foundation, in a survey, found that female gun ownership increased by 40% from 2019 to 2020.” – Women’s Gun Owners Association

What You’ll Learn

• Firearm nomenclature, including internal and external parts
• Safe loading and unloading procedures
• The cycle of operation and how a handgun functions
• Disassembly and reassembly of a firearm
• Function checks to ensure proper operation
• Malfunction recognition and corrective actions
• Safe storage practices and responsible firearm ownership
• Situational awareness and personal protection strategies

Defensive Handgun Fundamentals

• Proper stance and grip
• Sight alignment and sight picture
• Trigger manipulation and recoil management
• Accuracy and shot placement fundamentals
• Developing a preparedness mindset and lifestyle

Advanced Women’s Defense Concepts

• Drawing from a concealed position
• Shooting under adverse defensive conditions
• Applying fundamentals in realistic self-defense scenarios

Course Details

• 5–7 classes
• 1-hour sessions
• 1:1 instruction or small groups (up to 3 women max)
• Hands-on instruction with individualized feedback

Best For

• Women with little to no handgun experience
• First-time gun owners
• Women seeking training designed around real-world self-defense needs
• Those wanting a supportive, women-focused learning environment