Each year, the A Girl & A Gun National Conference brings together hundreds of women from across the country for a one-of-a-kind firearms training experience. This year, the event, ACCELERATE 2025, hosted 750 participants, each of whom went through a comprehensive Gear Check process. All firearms were function-checked, and every piece of gear was logged—giving us one of the most accurate, unbiased snapshots of what women are actually using, carrying, and training with in the real world.
This data is unlike anything else in the industry. No serial numbers or personal information were collected—just clean, honest insight into the brands and models women trust. As the largest firearms training organization for women in the U.S., A Girl & A Gun is proud to offer these metrics as a powerful industry benchmark for understanding the women’s firearms market.
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Why This Matters
With these insights, it’s clear that the women’s firearms market is diverse, engaged, and fiercely loyal to the brands that deliver quality, comfort, and performance. This data offers something no other organization can: a comprehensive, unbiased look at what women in the shooting community actually use. It’s not based on sponsorships or marketing campaigns—it’s based on real-world gear choices made by 750 women who train hard and shoot often.
For manufacturers, retailers, and instructors, these insights are invaluable. For women shooters, it’s a validation of what works—and a great place to look for your next piece of gear.
A Girl & A Gun continues to lead the way in firearms training for women, and this annual Gear Report is just one of the many ways we support a strong, informed, and empowered shooting community.
About A Girl & A Gun
A Girl & A Gun (AG & AG) is the largest and most influential women’s firearms organization in the country. With members in all 50 states and hundreds of host ranges nationwide, it is the nation’s premier women’s shooting organization, inspiring thousands of women to live their best lives through firearms education, competitive opportunities, and a vibrant, supportive community. AG & AG is a movement that redefines who belongs in the shooting sports. Its signature events, like Girl’s Night Out and the National Conference, are transformational stepping-stones that welcome beginners with warmth and guidance, while challenging seasoned shooters with elite training and high-level competition. What sets AG & AG apart is its heart: passionate, qualified instructors and mentors who ensure every woman, regardless of her background or experience level, feels confident, capable, and inspired. The club breaks down barriers in self-defense, pistol, rifle, and shotgun disciplines—not only teaching women to shoot but giving them the tools to thrive.
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