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EPISODE · Apr 23, 2026 · 1H

She Was Afraid of Guns… Now She’s Leading a Movement Changing Who Shoots—and Why

from Making Shooters Better · host Terry Vaughan

She didn’t grow up around guns.Didn’t want one in her home.And for years… she fought against the idea entirely.Then one moment changed everything.What started as fear turned into curiosity.Curiosity turned into competence.And that competence… turned into a nationwide movement that’s reshaping how women train, think, and show up under pressure.In this episode, Robyn Sandoval—President and CEO of A Girl & A Gun—pulls back the curtain on what actually builds confidence with a firearm… and why most people get it wrong.We get into:The real reason women are stepping into shooting sports in record numbersWhy community isn’t just support—it’s a performance multiplierThe hidden dangers of thinking “someone else will handle it”And the uncomfortable truth about violence that most people avoid… until it’s too lateThis isn’t just about shooting.It’s about responsibility, readiness… and what happens when you decide you’re the one in charge.

She didn’t grow up around guns. Didn’t want one in her home. And for years… she fought against the idea entirely. Then one moment changed everything. What started as fear turned into curiosity. Curiosity turned into competence. And that competence… turned into a nationwide movement that’s reshaping how women train, think, and show up under pressure. In this episode, Robyn Sandoval—President and CEO of A Girl & A Gun—pulls back the curtain on what actually builds confidence with a firearm…...

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