Shoot Like A Girl (SLG2) is cranking up the empowerment dial with a powerhouse stop on its 2026 Grand Safety Tour: Bass Pro Shops in Glendale, Arizona, April 11-12. This free, hands-on extravaganza isn’t your grandma’s safety seminar—it’s a full-throttle immersion into shooting sports for women, families, and outdoor die-hards. Picture this: FATS simulators delivering hyper-realistic firearms training without the live rounds, archery clinics sharpening skills for the backcountry, and demo stations packed with top-tier gear from industry heavyweights. SLG2 has been smashing barriers since 2005, logging over 100,000 participants across 40 states, proving that introducing newbies to the trigger isn’t just fun—it’s a masterclass in building confident, informed gun owners.

For the 2A community, this is pure gold in the ongoing battle against the guns are scary narrative peddled by anti-rights groups. Events like this at a retail juggernaut like Bass Pro Shops—right in the heart of pro-2A Arizona—democratize access to safe, structured training, flipping the script on Hollywood’s fearmongering. Women-led initiatives such as SLG2 are key here: stats from the National Shooting Sports Foundation show female gun ownership surging 75% in recent years, and programs like this accelerate that trend by prioritizing education over intimidation. It’s not just about pulling a trigger; it’s forging lifelong defenders of the Second Amendment who vote, advocate, and hit the range with conviction.

The implications ripple wide: as urban gun stores face regulatory headwinds, high-visibility retail partnerships like this normalize firearms culture in family-friendly spaces, chipping away at generational stigma. Expect packed houses, viral social shares, and a fresh crop of enthusiasts ready to join ranges and rallies. If you’re in the Phoenix area, mark your calendar—this is where the next wave of 2A warriors gets their start. Who’s ready to shoot like a girl?