Women’s Firearm Training Fairfax Virginia
Women’s Firearm Training in Fairfax, VA
Female-led firearm training in a supportive, judgment-free environment. No firearm or previous experience is required.
Choose Your Women’s Firearm Training Experience
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Great training!!!! Highly recommend
Francene Machetto
July 29, 2026Attended an Active shooter training. Great education for all. I appreciate what they do for the community.
Kayla Hulbert
July 29, 2026Sheila was very informative about how we could handle an active shooter situation at our assisted facility . I’ll be... read more
Isata S
July 29, 2026 -
Great! Active shooter training. It was very informational on knowing how to handle this kind of scenario.
Elise Dowling
July 29, 2026Sheena came to my place of work to train us on active shooter protocol and she was very friendly &... read more
Erin Clark
July 29, 2026Great training provided by Trouble Defense. I will definitely be signing up for BABE!
Rhonda Montique
July 29, 2026 -
Great presentation
jack curry
July 29, 2026I had a very scary situation happen to me recently and it made me realize that I needed to protect... read more
Pastor Rochelle Davis
July 16, 2026Our coach was really awesome. Great experience, we tried different kinds of guns, and with our great coach being so... read more
付乙擇
July 15, 2026
What Women Will Learn During Firearm Training
Include concrete outcomes:
- The four firearm safety rules
- Loading and unloading
- Grip, stance and trigger control
- Sight alignment and accuracy
- Malfunction awareness
- Safe storage
- Firearm selection
- Range etiquette
- Personal-protection considerations
- Continued-training recommendations
About our B.A.B.E. (Be Aware Be Elegant) Women-Only Group Training
B.A.B.E. Women’s Group Firearm Training is a welcoming and empowering two-hour range experience where women come together to learn, practice, and grow in a supportive environment. Our women’s firearm training program is centered on safety, confidence, collaboration, and women’s empowerment.
This female-led firearm training experience welcomes both brand-new and experienced women shooters. New shooters receive patient, step-by-step guidance to help them build a strong foundation, while experienced shooters can continue improving their accuracy, confidence, and firearm-handling skills.
Women searching for a welcoming firearm class near Fairfax can join B.A.B.E. for professional instruction, supervised range training and a supportive community. It is an opportunity to train alongside other women, encourage one another, build meaningful connections, and enjoy the shooting experience without feeling judged or pressured.
Each month features a different optional dress-up theme. Previous themes have included “Boots on the Ground,” giving participants a fun way to express their personalities and strengthen connections within the group. Participating in the monthly theme is encouraged but never required.
When We Meet
B.A.B.E. meets on the last Sunday of every month for a two-hour supervised range session.
After training, participants who are interested are invited to join the group for a meal and continue socializing. Attending the meal is completely optional, and the cost of food is not included in registration.
Meet Lead Instructor Sheena
Sheena Parker is a highly respected firearms instructor, women’s firearm instructor, and the Co-Owner and Chief Operating Officer of Trouble Defense LLC. She is dedicated to providing professional women’s firearm training and firearm safety education throughout Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.
As a leader in female-led firearm training, Sheena creates a supportive, judgment-free learning environment for beginners and experienced women shooters. She has helped hundreds of students develop the knowledge, practical skills, and confidence needed to become safe, responsible firearm owners.
Her instructor certifications include Virginia Concealed Carry, Maryland Handgun Qualification License (HQL), Maryland Wear & Carry, and Washington, D.C. Concealed Carry training. These qualifications allow Sheena to educate students on firearm safety, state firearm laws, concealed-carry requirements, defensive shooting fundamentals, and responsible gun ownership across multiple jurisdictions.
Sheena provides professional women’s firearm training with patient, step-by-step instruction tailored to each student’s experience and goals.
What Women are Saying
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Women’s Firearm Training
No. Our women’s firearm training welcomes complete beginners as well as women with previous shooting experience. New shooters receive patient, step-by-step instruction, while experienced shooters can continue improving their accuracy, confidence, and firearm-handling skills.
No. You do not need to own a firearm to attend. The equipment and range-related items needed for the session are provided as part of your registration. You are also welcome to bring your own firearm if it is suitable for the training and approved by the instructor.
The $150 fee covers the two-hour range experience and the items needed to participate, including professional instruction, range access, firearm use, ammunition, targets, and eye and ear protection. Food after the range session is not included.
B.A.B.E. meets on the last Sunday of every month for a two-hour group range session. Upcoming dates and monthly themes are posted on our website and booking page.
B.A.B.E. range sessions are only held at NRA range in Fairfax Virginia. We do utilize Sharpshooters Indoor Range in Lorton, Virginia as a option for one on one training and private group training as a option.
Participants learn and practice essential firearm safety, proper grip, stance, loading and unloading, sight alignment, trigger control, range etiquette, and supervised live-fire shooting. Instruction is adjusted to each participant’s experience level.
No. B.A.B.E. is also about collaboration, confidence, community, and women’s empowerment. The group gives women a supportive space to learn together, encourage one another, and build lasting connections.
No. Each month includes a fun optional theme, such as our previous “Boots on the Ground” theme. Dressing for the theme is encouraged, but it is never required to attend or participate.
No. After the range session, participants are invited to join the group for a meal and additional fellowship. Going to eat is completely optional, and each participant is responsible for purchasing her own food.
Yes. Trouble Defense offers private one-on-one instruction and private group experiences for friends, families, organizations, celebrations, and women who prefer a more personalized environment. Contact us to discuss your group size, goals, and preferred training date.