Coach And Instructor Spotlight
The Women's Armory – Mount Airy, GA
Empowering women through comprehensive firearms education and safety training
✍️By ZRIntel Editorial Team📍Mount Airy, Georgia
The Women's Armory ( is a dedicated firearms training academy located in Mount Airy, Georgia. Founded by Harriett Williams, the academy specializes in providing women with the knowledge and skills necessary for personal safety and responsible firearm ownership. Harriett's background includes certifications from the USCCA, NRA, Rangemaster, and the American Heart Association, ensuring that students receive instruction rooted in real-world experience. The academy's offerings include the 'Ladies Only Basic Handgun' course, which is a 6-hour classroom and 2-hour range session designed to introduce women to the fundamentals of firearm safety and handling. This course covers the four safety rules, basic firearm types, firearm parts and functions, ammunition, range types, safe handling of firearms, and principles of shooting. The class is held at the Georgia Mountain Shooting Association range in Eastanollee, GA, a private, members-only outdoor range. Participants are required to bring a firearm and 50 rounds of ammunition, though assistance can be provided if needed. The range is a cold range, meaning all firearms should be unloaded when arriving and shall not be loaded until directed to do so. Hearing and eye protection are required, and participants should wear a billed hat and close-toed shoes. Classes are typically held on weekends and are structured to provide both classroom instruction and practical application. The classroom portion covers topics such as firearm safety, legal considerations, and proper handling techniques, while the practical session focuses on hands-on training and qualification. To learn more about their offerings or to schedule a training session, visit Know a coach or range that deserves to be featured? Submit here: Follow ZRIntel for daily coverage of firearm training innovations and community stories. Featured in this article? Let us know well highlight your repost on our feed!