Make space for your strength. Learn with patient, female-led instruction and a community that encourages your questions, respects your pace, and celebrates your progress.
Prefer individual attention, a women’s community, or a day with your own circle? There’s more than one way to start.
Pick a preference to highlight a starting point. You can explore every option below.
Space for your questions and feedback focused on your own starting point.
Be Aware. Be Elegant. Learn, practice, and find encouragement together.
Make learning a shared experience with the women you already know.
Confirm the selected program’s price, location, availability, and booking terms before paying. Instructor assignments depend on scheduling. An inquiry does not reserve a session.
Sheena Parker is Trouble Defense’s Co-Owner and COO, an NRA-certified pistol instructor, and the founder of Trouble BABES.
Her approach brings patience and clear explanations to firearm education. Tell her where you’re starting, what you’d like to learn, and the questions you want to ask.
You can request Sheena by name. The team will confirm her availability for your session.
Your first lesson is a starting point. Focus on understanding the essentials, asking useful questions, and finding the next step that fits your experience.
If you’re feeling unsure, say so. Your questions help your instructor understand how to support your learning.
Read the first-class guideLearn about firearm safety, responsible handling, and what to expect on the range.
Ask questions about firearm fit, protective equipment, and the tools used in your lesson.
Build a foundation through guided practice and feedback appropriate to your experience.
Discuss secure storage, continued learning, and a practical path for further training.
Compare the options, then check appointments. If you’re unsure, ask our team to help you choose.
Review your meeting location and preparation instructions. Request a particular instructor before completing your booking.
You don’t need to know the terminology already. Follow your confirmation’s arrival instructions and tell your instructor where you’re starting.
A first class can come with a lot of unknowns. Let’s make the next step easier to understand.
Ask a questionYes. These women’s programs welcome first-time students. Tell your instructor you are new so your session can start with the safety expectations and explanations you need.
No. Firearm use and the listed training equipment are included in these women’s packages. The private group has a separate range fee. Check your selected package before booking; ask the team before bringing a personal firearm.
You can discuss your concerns with the team before booking. Private instruction offers individual attention; a women’s group adds a shared learning experience. Ask questions, tell your instructor when you need clarification, and discuss a pause if you feel uncomfortable.
These women’s programs feature female-led instruction. If you would like Sheena specifically, request her by name and confirm availability before booking. A general appointment does not automatically reserve a particular instructor.
Yes. You can come alone; you do not need to bring a friend. B.A.B.E. is a women-only group session that welcomes first-time and returning students. Check the calendar for the next available session.
Women’s training takes place at scheduled locations in Fairfax and Lorton, Virginia. B.A.B.E. meets at the NRA Range in Fairfax. Use the exact location and arrival details in your booking confirmation.
These women’s range experiences and the dedicated permit-training courses are separate offerings. If your goal is a concealed-carry course, ask the team which program to choose and explore the concealed-carry options.
11250 Waples Mill Road
Fairfax, VA 22030
8194-M Terminal Road
Lorton, VA 22079
Training is by appointment. Your selected program and booking confirmation determine where you meet. Contact the team before traveling.
Choose a private lesson, join the B.A.B.E. community, or talk with us about the setting that feels right for you.