INDUSTRY NEWS Segmentation Research Sheds Light 44 Since 2011, A Girl & A Gun has welcomed thousands of women into the shooting sports. It currently hosts semiweekly training events at 224 ranges throughout the U.S. “We will always support our ranges and retailers so that our industry is strong,” said Julianna Crowder, founder of A Girl & A Gun. A GIRL & A GUN CELEBRATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY A Girl & A Gun Women’s Shooting League (AG & AG), the industry’s first, large-scale, chapter-based women’s organization, marked its 10th year in the firearms community on Feb. 28 — the date of the league’s first Girl’s Night Out at the Range event. The organization currently hosts those semiweekly training events at 224 ranges throughout the U.S. Since 2011, AG & AG has introduced thousands of women and families to the safe and proficient use and storage of firearms. “Our growth in the past 10 years is because we’ve provided the opportunities for women to find friendships and learn vital life skills,” said Julianna Crowder, AG & AG founder. “A Girl & A Gun thrives because we continue to have the highest standards of safety and quality leadership. We will accept a marksman where she is in her journey, and help her reach her goals. And we will always support our ranges and retailers so that our industry is strong.” Last year the league hosted more than 19,000 women at 1,881 training events. Its innovative Shooting Journal has sold more than 1,200 printed copies “OUR GROWTH IN THE PAST 10 YEARS IS BECAUSE WE’VE PROVIDED THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN TO FIND FRIENDSHIPS AND LEARN VITAL LIFE SKILLS.” JULIANNA CROWDER, FOUNDER A Girl & A Gun Women’s Shooting League and 5,000 digital copies. The league currently boasts more than 6,500 card-carrying members throughout all 50 states, in addition to the thousands of guests attending its training and competitive events. “It’s rewarding to be a part of an organization that always goes above and beyond to serve its members and to make sure they’re successful,” said Robyn Sandoval, AG & AG executive director. In addition to its popular Virtual Girl’s Nights Out, AG & AG hosted its ninth National Conference presented by GLOCK in April at Cameo Shooting and Education Complex near Grand Junction, Colo. More than 440 members received at least three days of training in live- fire, self-defense, competition, archery and more from 70 of the nation’s most respected firearms educators. “In this industry, you never stop learning and improving. When it comes to in-person events, virtual training events and self-paced training programs, A Girl & A Gun has it down to a science,” Sandoval added. AG & AG introduces women and girls to self-defense and the shooting sports (pistol, rifle and shotgun) by welcoming beginners to learn the basics of safe and accurate shooting, while providing experienced shooters with advanced- level opportunities. / agirlandagun.org FIREARM INDUSTRY “SAFE HARBOR” PAYMENT PROCESSING NOW AVAILABLE Classic Pay Direct announced it is assisting firearms manufacturers, retailers and consumers by providing a safe, reliable option for processing transactions in the firearms and outdoor space. The move comes in the wake of increasing legislative and banking institutional attempts to curtail the free- commerce rights of American merchants and consumers in the firearms industry. From countertop and mobile terminal options to virtual and point- of-sale integration systems, Classic Pay Direct offers safe, secure and private transaction options for businesses of all sizes. With no middlemen in the Classic Pay Direct process, merchant costs remain low so businesses can maintain profitable margins with competitive pricing for their customers. / classicpaydirect.com 10 Shooting Industry May 2021
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