Shooting Fundamentals
For Women
Anyone can put holes in paper. Few are ready when it counts.
One live Saturday session to master the fundamentals that turn a woman who owns a gun into a woman who can run it — calmly, confidently, and on purpose.
They Decided To Go Deeper.
Here's What They Found.
"For me the webinar was what I needed. I went from almost afraid of my guns to falling in love again. I used to carry concealed — I will be doing so again soon."
"Finding WGOAA was one of the best parts of my firearms journey!"
"I got over the fear of handling a gun! I gained knowledge of how it works and also, the confidence to handle it!"
"This was a great overview that made me feel like I could become a confident and competent gun owner."
"I thought it was great because it felt safe. I'm ready to take the next step now."
"I love everything about these talks. Knowing there's an entire community is so confidence boosting!"
We value our members' privacy, which is why we don't list images or last names.
Holes In Paper Are
Not The Finish Line.
The paper target is a wonderful teacher. It's patient. It stands still. It waits while you adjust your grip, take a breath, and try again.
Real life offers no such courtesy.
The moment you'd ever need your firearm won't arrive on a calm afternoon with a target twenty feet away. It will arrive fast, unannounced, with your heart racing. And in that moment, nobody rises to the occasion. We all fall back on what we've trained.
That's why the women who train with WGOAA ask themselves better questions than "Did I hit the bullseye?" Questions like these:
- Can I rack and lock my slide on the first try — every time?
- Do I know what condition my firearm should be in right now?
- If my gun doesn't go bang, will I clear it — or freeze?
- Can I put an accurate second shot on target, not just the first?
- Am I practicing at home, or only when I can get to the range?
If you hesitated on even one of those, good. That hesitation isn't a weakness. It's a sign you're ready for more.
"The gun is a mirror. The competence you build with it becomes the confidence you carry everywhere else."
— The WGOAA Philosophy
There are two kinds of women who own a handgun.
The first owns it. It lives in a drawer or a safe. She hopes she'll never need it — and quietly hopes that if she ever does, it will somehow work out.
The second has become its master. She knows her grip. She knows her sights. She knows exactly what to do when something goes wrong. She doesn't hope. She knows.
The difference between them isn't strength, age, or talent. It's fundamentals — taught clearly, by a woman who teaches women, and practiced until they belong to you.
This Saturday, you can begin becoming the second woman.
From Safe Around Your Gun
To Confident Behind It
Safety is where every armed woman begins. Fundamentals are where she becomes capable. Here's exactly what Amara will walk you through, live:
The Armed Woman's Mindset
How your brain processes a threat, why the freeze response happens, and how to train through it so you take action faster when it counts.
Rack & Lock The Slide — With Ease
The technique — plus the best-kept secret for locking your slide back. The single biggest breakthrough for women who've fought a stiff slide.
The 3 Types of Firearm Readiness
There's a third status between loaded and unloaded. Learn what it is — and which state your firearm should be in at all times.
Grip & Trigger Control
Where your hands go, where the pressure goes, and the fundamentals that stop your sights from dancing.
Sights, Stance & Presentation
Align your sights, present your firearm with purpose, and know exactly where your eyes belong when you aim.
Follow-Through & Follow-Up Shots
Why one shot is a range habit, not a real-world plan — and how to build toward fast, accurate follow-up shots beyond bullseye practice.
Clear A Malfunction With Confidence
Failure to fire, stovepipes, failure to feed, squib loads, hangfires — identify them, clear them, and keep going.
The 5-Minute Dry-Fire Drill
A simple at-home routine that keeps your fundamentals sharp between range trips — and prepares you for the seconds that matter most.
Your Path To Concealed Carry
Thinking about carrying? These are the fundamentals that set you up for success in Concealed Carry 1, coming later this year.
Look closely at that list. Only a few items have anything to do with the target. The rest is what separates a woman who shoots from a woman who is prepared.
Amara Barnes
Amara has heard the panic in a woman's voice when help was still minutes away. As a former 911 emergency dispatcher, she learned a lesson most instructors never will: when seconds matter, your training is all you have.
She built WGOAA and the Armed Female Academy on one belief — when women are taught the way women learn, clearly, patiently, and with full respect for their intelligence, they don't just shoot better. They become more confident, more capable women in every part of life.
Her students say the same thing again and again: she explains it clearly, shows it more than once, and makes every woman in the room feel she belongs.
- Founder, WGOAA & The Armed Female Academy
- Certified Firearms Instructor
- Former 911 Emergency Dispatcher
- Lead Instructor, Safe Start & Shooting Fundamentals
"Women building women up. You don't have to fit into the firearms world — we built one where you already belong."
"Owning a handgun is not the finish line. It's the starting point."
Built For The Woman Who Wants More
This Training IS For You If...
- You own a handgun and want true competence, not just ownership
- You've taken Safe Start (or similar beginner education) and you're ready for the next level
- You want to master slide manipulation, grip pressure, and trigger control
- You want practical skills you can begin practicing the same day
- You're preparing for concealed carry education
- You want a teacher who treats you like the capable woman you are
This Training Is NOT For You If...
- You're looking for advanced defensive shooting tactics
- You're an experienced shooter seeking competitive instruction
- You want legal or self-defense law education (that's a different AFA course)
- You're shopping for a new firearm or holster — this is about mastering the one you have
Saturday, October 3rd.
Your Next Level Starts Here.
One afternoon. From your own home. With a woman who teaches women for a living. Here's everything that comes with your seat:
- Live training with Amara Barnes — Saturday, October 3rd at 4:00 PM Pacific
- Live Q&A — bring your sticking points and get them solved on the spot
- Lifetime replay access — rewatch any segment, any time
- The 5-Minute Dry-Fire Drill — start practicing at home the same day
- A short prep checklist — delivered with your confirmation email
- The Sisterhood Confidence Promise — if it doesn't deliver, we'll make it right
WGOAA members attend free — enter your member code at checkout.
What Happens When
The Fundamentals Click
"This was a game changer for me. I can easily rack the slide now! Thank you!"
"I love the way this information is delivered. No egos... no arrogance... no overly confident or pushy sales pitch. Just honest help. It is great!"
"Loved the tips and practice of racking effectively and saving my hands while doing so!"
"I love the education I am receiving. I love learning how I can practice and become confident."
"I loved how Amara showed us things more than once and how encouraging she is."
"A great presentation — not just for newbies."
Everything You're Wondering
Is this live, or a pre-recorded video?
100% live. Amara teaches in real time on Saturday, October 3rd at 4:00 PM Pacific, with live Q&A. You ask, she answers. And your registration includes lifetime replay access — so even if life happens, you never lose the training.
What if I can't attend live?
Register anyway. Lifetime replay access is included with every registration. But we strongly recommend attending live — the Q&A is where women get their personal sticking points solved on the spot.
I'm a complete beginner. Is this too advanced?
If you've never handled a firearm before, we recommend starting with Safe Start — you can add the on-demand version at checkout for $27 and watch it before the live event. If you've taken Safe Start or any beginner safety education, this is your perfect next step.
I've been shooting for years. Will this be too basic?
Most experienced shooters have never been taught readiness conditions, malfunction clearing, follow-up shots, and dry-fire practice the way Amara teaches them. Fundamentals are never "done" — the best shooters revisit them for life.
Do I need my firearm with me during the training?
It's helpful but not required. If you do have your handgun nearby, keep it unloaded with ammunition in a separate room — we'll walk through safe dry-handling practices together.
Is this really women-only?
Yes. Taught by a woman, attended by women, built around how women learn. That's not a marketing line — it's the entire reason WGOAA exists.
I'm a WGOAA member. Do I pay?
No — this training is free for WGOAA members. Enter your member discount code at checkout to register at no charge.
What happens after I register?
You'll receive a confirmation email with your access link and a short prep checklist. Show up Saturday, October 3rd at 4:00 PM Pacific ready to learn — that's it.
What if it's not for me?
You're covered by our Sisterhood Confidence Promise. If this training doesn't deliver, reach out to [email protected] and we'll make it right.
Here's Everything You Get:
A full live training with Amara Barnes · Saturday, October 3rd · 4:00 PM Pacific
Bring your sticking points — slide, grip, trigger — and get them solved on the spot
Grip, sights, trigger press, and follow-through — taught the way women actually learn
Recognize a malfunction the moment it happens and clear it with confidence
The at-home prep that prepares you for the three seconds that matter most
Rewatch every segment as many times as you need, forever
The Sisterhood Confidence Promise
If this training doesn't deliver for you, reach out to [email protected] and we'll make it right. You take zero gamble registering today.
"I got over the fear of handling a gun! I gained knowledge of how it works and also, the confidence to handle it!"
"Love the explanations of how to use the slide, and some of the issues we, as women, may run into; all the explanations were excellent."
"This was a great overview that made me feel like I could become a confident and competent gun owner."
Satisfaction Guaranteed
Your registration is backed by our Sisterhood Confidence Promise. If this training doesn't deliver for you, reach out to [email protected] and we'll make it right. You take zero gamble registering today.
WGOAA Members: This live training is FREE with your membership. Check your member's area for access.
P.S. — Let's be plain about what's on the table. For $39 — not the regular $199 — you get a full live training with Amara Barnes, live Q&A, detailed instruction on nailing the fundamentals, what a malfunction looks like and how to clear it, the 5-minute dry-fire drill, and lifetime replay access.
One range trip with a box of ammo costs more than that. The range won't teach you technique, it won't answer your questions without an audience of men, and won't let you rewatch the lesson at 10 PM in your living room.
P.P.S. — When we go live Saturday, October 3rd at 4:00 PM Pacific, registration closes. There's no waitlist and no "next time" at this price. The smart woman's move is the one you make before the timer hits zero.