ABOUT US

The Arizona Women's Shooting Association was formed with the purpose of introducing women to this wonderful sport.

We strive to encourage, educate and mentor women from the beginner to the advanced in the many different disciplines of the shooting sports.

Above all, we stress safety, variety and fun.

Carol Ruh, President and Treasurer
NRA Certified Instructor

I cried the first time I shot until the salesman explained that "it's not the gun that kills, it's the person behind it"…and that is what changed my perspective on guns.

In 1997 my family moved to Arizona, where I practiced every week. The following year I began working at Shooter's World/Arizona Tactical, where I saw the need for women to become educated.

Upon obtaining my NRA certification, I worked in a women's program at Ben Avery Shooting Facility by the Arizona Game and Fish Department. From there, I founded the Arizona Women's Shooting Association.

For fun, I shoot competitively in cowboy action shooting events, and defensive pistol events.

Debbie Kimmick, Vice President

Debbie is employed by The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the 3rd most influential advocacy group in the nation as rated by Fortune magazine.

She brings to the Arizona Women’s Shooting Association over 10 years of experience of office skills and member recruitment.

Debbie is a NRA Certified Instructor, DPS Certified Instructor for Concealed Carry Permit classes and Certified for “Refuse to be a Victim”.

It is her skills at tracking Legislation and organization that makes her such an asset to the Arizona Women’s Shooting Association. She owns her own business as a Mary Kay Beauty Consultant, and gives her the knowledge to help keep day-to-day business matters tracked.

Debbie started shooting 12 years ago. After getting her CCW permit, she really became active in shooting.

Her biggest enjoyment of the group is women supporting women in a non-threatening environment. When talking to other women about AWSA, she says, “ It is a great way to learn how to protect yourself in an unintimidating manner. After a hard day of work it really relieves the tension.”

Patsy Morris, Secretary

Even though I am a wife and mother, I have enjoyed the shooting sports for many years. Keeping up my skills is my passion, with shooting IDPA competition and teaching with AWSA.
I have recently been training with the Israel Point Shooting program, which has broadened my horizons, and given me a deep appreciation for the other techniques.

I am so fortunate to have my husband Brian to encourage and support, but we shoot as a team.

The shooting sports have given me a confidence I never thought I had. My personal goal would be to make women more aware of their need for personal protection.

The shooting sport itself relies on women whether they know it or not. Without their support our youth have no future. It’s time women understand their importance in supporting this sport.
 

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