Well Armed Woman
2012 Founded
TWAW Shooting Chapters exists to Educate and Empower women in a safe and non-threatening environment for their effective and responsible self-defense with a firearm.
Founded by Carrie Lightfoot
- 47 States
- 345 Chapters
- 10,989 Members
Well Armed Woman
7642 E Gray Rd Ste 107
Scottsdale AZ, 85260
888 572 7730
About The Well Armed Woman
The Well Armed Woman (TWAW) is an Arizona-based organization that educates, equips and empowers women gun owners through products, training resources and a national network of local shooting chapters. Founder Carrie Lightfoot started The Well Armed Woman, LLC, in January 2012 after looking into carrying a concealed handgun and finding no single resource designed for women gun owners and shooters. In January 2013 she launched the nonprofit TWAW Shooting Chapters program, which gives women a supportive, non-threatening environment to learn safe handling, marksmanship and responsible armed self-defense, typically through monthly chapter meetings led by volunteer leaders.
The chapter model grew quickly. By February 2017, NRA Family reported more than 300 chapters and over 10,000 participants, with chapters in every state but one, and by 2019 the organization cited nearly 400 chapters and more than 12,000 members. Lightfoot received national recognition in 2015, including Newsmax’s list of the 100 most influential pro-gun rights advocates and GLOCK’s Safety Ambassador Award, and later served on the NRA Board of Directors. On July 14, 2020, she stepped down as president and board chairman, keeping the title of founder, while the board and staff took over day-to-day management. At that time TWAW counted 345 chapters in 47 states.
Key Facts
- January 2012: Carrie Lightfoot founds The Well Armed Woman, LLC
- January 2013: Nonprofit TWAW Shooting Chapters program launches
- 2015: Lightfoot named to Newsmax’s 100 most influential pro-gun advocates and receives GLOCK’s Safety Ambassador Award
- February 2017: More than 300 chapters and 10,000 participants nationwide
- July 14, 2020: Lightfoot steps down as president and chairman; 345 chapters in 47 states
Sources
- Speaking with Carrie Lightfoot, NRA Board Member and Founder of TWAW – AmmoLand
- The Well Armed Woman – NRA Family
- Well Armed Woman Leadership Change Announcement – Primer Peak
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