NRA Women’s Programs Committee to Host Dessert Social at Great American Outdoor Show

February 7, 2026
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Ladies, if you're dipping your toes into the world of firearms or ready to level up your skills, mark your calendars for the NRA Women’s Programs Committee’s Dessert Social at the Great American Outdoor Show. This isn't your average cookie-cutter gathering—it's a sweet spot (pun intended) for women at any stage of their 2A journey to mingle, munch on desserts, and uncover the powerhouse resources the NRA has tailored just for you. Whether you're a newbie eyeing your first range day or a seasoned shooter hunting for advanced training, this low-pressure event promises insider access to programs like Women’s Wilderness Escape, Refuse To Be A Victim seminars, and competitive shooting clinics that empower women to own their Second Amendment rights with confidence. What makes this more than just free sweets and schmoozing? In a cultural landscape where anti-gun narratives often sideline women as passive participants, events like this are a strategic masterstroke by the NRA. They're flipping the script, fostering a sisterhood of armed and informed females who aren't just consumers of 2A content but active defenders of it. The Great American Outdoor Show, already the largest outdoor expo in the nation drawing tens of thousands of pro-2A enthusiasts, amplifies this reach—think networking with instructors, vendors, and peers who share your passion for self-reliance. It's a microcosm of the NRA's broader push to shatter stereotypes: women now make up nearly 40% of new gun owners post-2020, per NSSF data, and initiatives like these accelerate that momentum, building a resilient bloc against regulatory overreach. For the 2A community, the implications are deliciously clear—this Dessert Social isn't fluff; it's firepower. By creating welcoming entry points, the NRA is cultivating lifelong advocates who vote, volunteer, and testify at hearings. Expect ripple effects: more women-led training groups, amplified voices in policy debates, and a fortified front against efforts to erode our rights. If you're near Harrisburg, PA, February 15-18, snag your tickets now—because nothing says empowerment like chocolate, camaraderie, and concealed carry chats. Who's in?

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Ladies, if you’re dipping your toes into the world of firearms or ready to level up your skills, mark your calendars for the NRA Women’s Programs Committee’s Dessert Social at the Great American Outdoor Show. This isn’t your average cookie-cutter gathering—it’s a sweet spot (pun intended) for women at any stage of their 2A journey to mingle, munch on desserts, and uncover the powerhouse resources the NRA has tailored just for you. Whether you’re a newbie eyeing your first range day or a seasoned shooter hunting for advanced training, this low-pressure event promises insider access to programs like Women’s Wilderness Escape, Refuse To Be A Victim seminars, and competitive shooting clinics that empower women to own their Second Amendment rights with confidence.

What makes this more than just free sweets and schmoozing? In a cultural landscape where anti-gun narratives often sideline women as passive participants, events like this are a strategic masterstroke by the NRA. They’re flipping the script, fostering a sisterhood of armed and informed females who aren’t just consumers of 2A content but active defenders of it. The Great American Outdoor Show, already the largest outdoor expo in the nation drawing tens of thousands of pro-2A enthusiasts, amplifies this reach—think networking with instructors, vendors, and peers who share your passion for self-reliance. It’s a microcosm of the NRA’s broader push to shatter stereotypes: women now make up nearly 40% of new gun owners post-2020, per NSSF data, and initiatives like these accelerate that momentum, building a resilient bloc against regulatory overreach.

For the 2A community, the implications are deliciously clear—this Dessert Social isn’t fluff; it’s firepower. By creating welcoming entry points, the NRA is cultivating lifelong advocates who vote, volunteer, and testify at hearings. Expect ripple effects: more women-led training groups, amplified voices in policy debates, and a fortified front against efforts to erode our rights. If you’re near Harrisburg, PA, February 15-18, snag your tickets now—because nothing says empowerment like chocolate, camaraderie, and concealed carry chats. Who’s in?

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