At Howell’s, our Ladies Only Training Programs offer a uniquely supportive and empowering environment for women of all experience levels.

Whether you’re brand new to firearms or refining advanced skills, our all-women training staff understands how to create a comfortable, confidence-building experience where learning thrives. Surrounded by like-minded women, you’ll find focus without pressure, encouragement without judgment, and the fun that comes from shared growth. Here, every class is more than just training, it’s a community dedicated to helping women develop safe, capable, and confident shooters.

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Ladies New Shooter – Pistol

Take Your First Shot with Confidence! Are you ready to step into the world of handguns but don’t know where to start? This class is designed just for you. In just 4 hours, you’ll gain the knowledge, hands-on skills, and confidence to safely handle and fire a pistol. No prior experience required.

Ladies Intro to Holster Skills

The A Girl & A Gun’s Introduction to Holster Skills course is a 4-hour in-person class designed specifically for those who are ready to build confidence and capability while learning how to safely draw and reholster a firearm from an outside-the-waistband holster. Whether your interests lead you to competitive shooting, structured range training, or future skills development, this course provides a solid foundation in holster use.

Ladies Red Dot Essentials

Red Dot Essentials is a dynamic 4-hour course built for shooters ready to build confidence and skill with pistol-mounted optics. Designed for those transitioning from iron sights or looking to overcome common red dot challenges, this class delivers practical tools and proven techniques that make a difference on the range.

Ladies Less-Lethal Self-Defense

Learn practical, hands-on self-defense in this four-hour, non-shooting class focused on real-world skills and building confidence. You’ll practice ways to avoid and discourage danger, protect yourself at a safe distance, and learn to use SABRE products safely and effectively. Class fee includes three practice canisters, one active SABRE pepper spray with case & keyring, a student manual, and hands-on drills — 18+ only.

Ladies Carry with Confidence with Tatiana Whitlock

Join Tatiana Whitlock for a Ladies-Only Carry With Confidence class designed to help women feel safe, skilled, and self-assured while carrying. You’ll learn practical gear choices, safe draw techniques, and mindset tools to carry every day with ease. This empowering class builds confidence through hands-on training in a supportive, women’s concealment-focused environment..

A GIRL & A GUN
SOUTHERN MAINE CHAPTER AT HOWELL’S!

Are you ready to step into a community where strength meets sisterhood, and learning meets laughter? At Howell’s we’re proud to host the Southern Maine Chapter of A Girl & A Gun, an inclusive space where women of all experience levels come together to learn, grow, shoot, and support one another. Whether you’re brand-new to firearms or you’ve been shooting for years, this chapter is for you.

Joining this chapter means more than just range time, it means belonging. You’ll connect with a nationwide sisterhood of women, gain access to top-tier training in a fun, non-judgmental environment, and walk away with confidence that carries off the range into everyday life. Imagine attending monthly events where you can ask questions without hesitation, hone your skills with experienced female instructors, and celebrate your progress alongside other motivated women. The mission is real: we help women become empowered, confident, and competent, while making friends and having a blast doing it.

Why you’ll love being part of our chapter:

• A safe, welcoming setting designed just for women — bring your curiosity, leave your worries. a

• Training and events for all levels—from first-shots to competitive shooters—that help you build real skills.

• Membership in the national AG & AG network.

• Exclusive member perks: downloadable Shooting Journal, vendor discounts, downloadable resources, weekly training tips, extensive training video library, all designed for women shooters.

• Regular chapter-only clinics, fun shoots, social gatherings and special-interest sessions (like archery, self defense, revolvers, rifles and more).

• A community of encouragement: you’ll find camaraderie with like-minded women who celebrate wins, support growth, and embrace the journey together.

Ready to join?
Sign up today for the AG & AG Southern Maine chapter at Howell’s, attend your first event, meet your facilitator Tatiana Whitlock and fellow shooters, and discover how much you can grow when you’re surrounded by support.