Why AWSA Members Selected Their Gun.

During one of our Saturday shoots, we discussed how we chose our guns and why. Our intent is to help other women shooters make thoughtful decisions about their gun purchases.

Subsequently, your feedback was collected via one of our email campaigns and the responses are available at this link.

Hi Everyone,

As the year winds down, just as I had predicted, I find myself filled with gratitude. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined our classes and practice sessions this year - you’ve made it truly special.

To my incredible instructors, thank you for your dedication and all the hard work you put in to make AWSA what it is.

I also want to express my deepest gratitude to my husband. His unwavering loyalty to me and to AWSA has been a cornerstone of our journey. He’s my rock, the source of my inspiration and love for this sport. Truly, none of this would be possible without him.

This Christmas, my wish is for everyone to enjoy some holiday fun—perhaps with a new gun and some memorable time spent out on the range.

From all of us at AWSA, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy New Year. May your holidays be filled with joy, laughter, and the things you love most.

We look forward to seeing you when sessions resume on January 14, 2025.

God bless,
Carol

Shooting Schedule

Pistol & Rifle Practice Sessions
Location: Ben Avery Shooting Facility
(I-17 and Carefree Highway)
Map available at this link

Ladies of Arizona come join us!
We welcome beginners, and women that shoot already and want to join other women.

Please check our website and Facebook for updates, and schedule changes.

Pistol Practice Fees: $20 members / $25 non-members
Rifle Practice Fees: $12 members / $17 non-members
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Classes

AWSA Classes
For Women Who Are Serious About Shooting

Women training women in a stress free environment, developing a strong basic foundation.

AWSA offers a variety of classes including:
- Marksmanship
-Self-defense training
- New shooters learn to be Comfortable with firearms
- Developing Confidence and a mindset to become a Competent and successful shooter.

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Events

Check Our Schedule of Events
Develop Your Skills and Learn
From Each Other

Arizona Women's Shooting Associates was formed by women to support and encourage other women, to become involved in the shooting sports.

You'll catch the "bug", have a great time, enjoy the comradery and the great outdoors.

We invite you to bring your family and friends.

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AWSA Staff

Our staff is comprised of NRA Certified Instructors in several disciplines and everyone is dedicated to helping you develop your shooting skills whether it is for personal defense, competition or recreation.

Articles

Quench your thirst for knowledge by looking through the articles, educational information including firearm safety rules, how to choose a gun,grip, trigger control, and other general information posted on this page.

FAQs

AWSA has compiled answers to many of the top questions posed to our instructors over the years at events and via email.
We welcome your feedback. If you cannot find the answer to your question please contact us.

Associations

Arizona Women’s Shooting Associates (AWSA) is proudly the home of the Arizona State Rifle & Pistol Association (ASRPA) Women’s Division, and associated with the National Rifle Association (NRA).
All of our instructors are NRA Certified.

"It was great to see all of you again. I so enjoyed the class and enjoyed it being so small.
What was impressive was the ratio of instructors to student.

My instructor was so good and helpful she did not miss a thing that you were doing…right or wrong.

It saddens me to leave for the summer before the open shooting with the girls but I will return once we get back in December Also, I will contact you for a private course to get my concealed license. Enjoy the summer." - L. Guetz.