60 Chapter Leaders Trained to Launch New Red Dot Essentials Program
FLORENCE, TX (AGirlandAGun.org) – A Girl & A Gun (AG & AG) proudly hosted its first-ever Red Dot Retreat from June 20–22, 2025, at the Texas Shooting Academy in Florence, TX. Sixty AG & AG Chapter Leaders from across the country came together for an intensive weekend of education, training, and hands-on experience with pistol-mounted optics.
This three-day retreat featured expert instruction from some of the nation’s leading red dot optics instructors: Tatiana Whitlock, Brian Hill, AJ Zito, and Mike Ochsner. Each instructor provided in-depth modules that covered vision, target acquisition, recoil control, draw efficiency, and dot tracking, giving participants a comprehensive understanding of red dot performance and integration.
“The energy was electric,” said AG & AG President & CEO Robyn Sandoval. “These leaders dove deep into the science and technique of red dots so they can bring this critical knowledge back to their local communities. They are now equipped to teach our brand-new Red Dot Essentials course, which will be launching nationwide.”
A highlight of the weekend was a demo block with Hayes Custom Guns, renowned for their premium 2011 pistols and custom shotguns. Attendees had the opportunity to meet Aaron Hayes and test-fire several elite models, gaining firsthand experience with top-tier equipment.
The event was made possible thanks to the generosity of key industry sponsors. Stoeger donated two pistols that were awarded by random draw to two lucky participants. Additional thanks go to:
- Trijicon, Vortex, and Holosun for donating red dot optics
- Wiley X and Hunters HD Gold for providing performance eyewear
- Ox Tactical for supplying innovative Red Dot Mastery training tools
“The support from our sponsors shows how committed the industry is to empowering women with cutting-edge training and tools,” said Sandoval. “This retreat is just the beginning of a national movement to make red dot optics more accessible and intuitive for every female gun owner.”
AG & AG’s Red Dot Essentials course will now be taught by trained Chapter Leaders in dozens of communities nationwide, ensuring more women are confident and competent with this increasingly popular technology.
For more information about A Girl & A Gun and to learn about upcoming events and membership opportunities, please visit www.AGirlandAGun.org.
About A Girl & A Gun
A Girl & A Gun (AG & AG) is the largest and most influential women’s firearms organization in the country. With members in all 50 states and hundreds of host ranges nationwide, it is the nation’s premier women’s shooting organization, inspiring thousands of women to live their best lives through firearms education, competitive opportunities, and a vibrant, supportive community. AG & AG is a movement that redefines who belongs in the shooting sports. Its signature events, like Girl’s Night Out and the National Conference, are transformational stepping-stones that welcome beginners with warmth and guidance, while challenging seasoned shooters with elite training and high-level competition. What sets AG & AG apart is its heart: passionate, qualified instructors and mentors who ensure every woman, regardless of her background or experience level, feels confident, capable, and inspired. The club breaks down barriers in self-defense, pistol, rifle, and shotgun disciplines—not only teaching women to shoot but giving them the tools to thrive.
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