November 21, 2026
Instructor Led
NRA Women On Target

Saturday 8:00 am to 2 pm
Practical Pistol Building
NRA Women On Target Class $110

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November 21, 2026
Instructor Led
Intermediate Pistol Class

Saturday 9:00 am to 1 pm
Pistol Range 4 Class $85

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A Message from Carol Ruh, President

Howdy Folks,

The weather has finally changed to something great. The cool evenings make me think that this is the best time of the year with pumpkin and apple pies, caramel apples, and oh how I could go on.

With the heat gone everyone wants to get out and sight in their rifles for hunting or just go blow off for fun. Also, we have two classes coming up November 21st, Women on Target, and Intermediate class also on Nov. 21st. The Women on Target is for beginners, the Intermediate class for students have knowledge to perfect and learn holstering. Registration forms are on our website at this link.

Whatever you decide, make sure your guns are clean, new batteries in your hearing protection, clean off eye glasses, and be safe out there.

God Bless,
Carol Ruh

Friendly Faces - Expert Guidance - Lasting Skills

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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Visit "Why AWSA Members Selected Their Gun"

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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.

Current Class Offerings - READ MORE

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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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Hello Carol, I am not sure if you remember me but I took your NRA Instructor course last year at Daisy Mt Fire Station. My name is Dave Peteque. I just wanted to say hello and that I hope you and your family are doing well.

My shooting training is going strong. I have an Advanced Performance school at Gunsite in July then my Advanced 499 Handgun School in October. If I pass that class at expert level then I will have my fourth expert completion and I can apply to be a instructor which is my goal. I'm currently teaching at Insight Firearms and just became a partner instructor with Prescott Firearms Training.

Just think, you started me off with training and teaching. I thank you so much. I really enjoyed meeting you and taking your class. ...Dave.

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.

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.