What Women Want  
It is not about "pink" its about YOU!

"In 1992, I was held hostage in my home for 5 1/2 hours at knifepoint and then stalked for 2 years
. . . before there were handgun permits or stalking laws. Being in fear for my life was the necessity that created
the techniques we teach today in our many SFWA custom courses-Susan Romanov, SFWA Founder

SFWA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to increasing the odds you will prevail in a self-defense situation

Trust what more than 100,000+ SFWA trained women have enjoyed . . . 

Truth in Training® that is designed for civilians who want to increase the odds they will prevail if attacked!

These BOOKS by SFWA Founder, Susan Romanov
are FREE with a Donation to SFWA . . .

All SFWA's BOOKS include direct access to your own SFWA Master Instructor, FREE, too!
Constitutional Carry
[actually Permitless Carry]
I Can Carry a Gun I Can
[State Specific]
FREE DOWNLOAD
$10 Donation Print
Members $5 Donation Print
Teaching Kids Gun Safety and More for Kids Age 6 and Older
Firearms Safety for Gun Proofing Kids
[Includes Kid's Workbook & SFWA Kid's Safety Course]
$49.95 Donation Print
$41.95 Donation Digital
Members $35 Donation Print
Shooting Excellence for Beginners to Advanced Self-Defense Situations
Pistol Shooting Diagnostics and Marksmanship Techniques for Self-Defense
[Includes Exclusive SFWA Shot Diagnostics Chart]
$64.99 Donation Print
$56.99 Donation Digital
Members $35 Donation Print
Basic Gun Safety and Introduction to Handguns for Self-Defense
Handgun Essentials
$54.99 Donation Print
$46.99 Donation Digital
Members $35 Donation Print
Learn How to Clean Your Handgun Safely and Efficiently
Handgun Cleaning and Maintenance 101
$34.95 Donation Print
$27.95 Donation Digital
Members $17 Donation Print
Get Custom Fit for the Gun and Gear That Will Help Increase the Odds You Will Prevail in a Fight for Your Life
What Women Want
Discovering What Works Best for Your Unique Qualities
$49.95 Donation Print
$41.95 Donation Digital
Members $35 Donation Print

Industry Specific Exclusive BOOKS for the Professional by SFWA Founder, Susan Romanov
are FREE with a Donation to SFWA . . .

All SFWA's BOOKS include direct access to your own SFWA Master Instructor, FREE, too!
Comprehensive and Collaborated Resource for Church Security Teams Based on SFWA's Popular Regional Symposium Training Events
Church Security Principles, Safeguards and Strategies
Designed to work with each church's unique choices for their desired plan. 
$64.99 Donation Print
with 1 FREE Team Member WORKBOOK [$12.95 each]
$45.95 Donation Digital
Members $35 Donation Print
Helping Real Estate Professionals Avoid Becoming a Victim and Increase the Odds of Surviving an Attack during their Daily Business of Real Estate 
Self Defense Awareness and Safety Techniques for the Real Estate Professional
Based on SFWA's popular seminars since 2011
$49.95 Donation Print
with 1 FREE Overview Handout [$12.95 each]
$41.95 Donation Digital
Members $35 Donation Print

Become an ONLINE Member

New! Includes all of our online with zoom instruction advanced classes FREE! Only $18 per month! (Pay in full and receive a FREE Month!)

Learn More!

Here is a quick sampling of the 100's of
Women of a Different Caliber Tuesday Training
QUICK STUDIES by SFWA Founder, Susan Romanov
FREE to WDC Members and by Donation

Each 30-minute lesson includes direct access to a SFWA Master Instructor, FREE!
Staying Alive When Shots Are Fired In A Place Where People Gather 
Surviving an Active Shooter
Fight-Flee-Barricade
$10 Donation
Members FREE
The rage you may face at any moment to no fault of your own can be deadly
Self-Defense Techniques Against Road Rage
$10 Donation
Members FREE
Effective Solutions for Less Than Lethal Self-Defense Situations
Pepper Spray Know-How for Self-Defense
$10 Donation
Members FREE
More than a room where you feel safe, it's a room to be safe
Safe Room Essentials for Self-Defense at Home
$10 Donation
Members FREE
Your vehicle and carry selection(s) will limit or increase the odds you will prevail in a self-defense encounter while in your vehicle
Self-Defense in a Vehicle
$10 Donation
Members FREE
Understanding when de-escalation techniques will work and when they will get you seriously hurt or killed
De-Escalation Tips
$10 Donation
Members FREE
CLICK HERE to SEE More Short Lessons

SFWA is not a ladies shooting group
membership organization   

SFWA is a non-profit organization which was formed to educate and motivate women [and the men they bring with them] toward increasing the odds of prevailing in a self-defense situation and the shooting sports. Our founder was held hostage in her home in 1992 at knife-point for 5 1/2 hours and then stalked for 2 years before there were handgun carry permits or stalking laws.

Notably, SFWA does offer all inclusive training memberships, both in person or online. All training techniques were designed from our Founder's civilian experience to help others empower themselves in the real world where seconds will count and your actions will determine the rest of your life. Susan has been described as a female version of the late Jeff Cooper . . . not interested in competition or personal recognition . . . but dedicated to developing techniques that work for civilian women and men.
   


Click to request a copy of Susan's story Learn more about SFWA . . . It is not about us, it is about YOU! 

SFWA's Founder has been busy instructing others since 2007 . . .

Although Susan Romanov has accomplished many firsts in this industry, unless you were part of those students enjoying the benefits, you may have missed it.

Social media and news blasts are not what has made SFWA's Founder successful. As a matter of fact, actual advertising was not involved either. It was decades of know-how and word of mouth that resulted in the 100,000+ students by 2018 enjoying comprehensive training and empowerment in their journeys toward increasing the odds of prevailing in a fight for their life. All after Susan had to fight for her life in 1992.

SFWA Certified Instructors are privy to methods SFWA uses and we help you succeed in your area . . . really!

Interested in being SFWA Certified?

Learn more about SFWA's many exclusive opportunities that are truly unique and designed with you in mind as you empower yourself during your journey to increase the odds you will prevail in a self-defense encounter.
We believe in "Truth in Training®" and to put tips and techniques to the test, we created SFWA Unplugged
Podcasts and more!
Click to check it out . . . there are 11 modern well-lit shooting lanes, white leather sofas, beautiful hardwood floors, candles burning, a kitchen, classroom and gathering areas . . . where safety is never compromised and everyone is family!
We have the only range in the country designed specifically for women and their friends and families located in the amazing Great Smoky Mountains!
You can become an ONLINE member and get all of our courses FREE. We offer virtual courses with live ZOOM instruction to help you select the right gun and gear, shoot with precision, defend yourself, increase your awareness, protect yourself at home, shoot with a laser and in low light, teach your kids gun safety and find the Wonder Woman in You!
SFWA Master Certified Instructors may also teach these exclusive civilian courses to their students in their area.
Exclusive Courses Designed for Civilians by SFWA!
Check out some of the favorite SFW article archives FREE or Make a $5 Donation and receive a copy of any SFW Special Edition!
Publisher of Shooting for Women Magazine and Special Editions
Since 2000
Some of these gals had never shot a gun before taking this course . . .
45 caliber in the same hole!
If you want to learn to shoot like this, we can teach you; and we can teach you to teach others, too!
Click to review the products tested by thousands of women that are Exclusive "Ladies Choice" Winners! 
We don't sell these products, but we do help you make more educated buying decisions

Women of a Different Caliber come in all shapes, sizes, walks of life and talents. This social media page was formed to showcase women in the shooting industry and other platforms for their accomplishments, bravery, love and dedication to what is happening in their lives in their hometowns and beyond. Please enjoy, share and/or submit a story of a Woman of a Different Caliber you may respect for her accomplishments or acts of uniqueness!

SFWA's founder has been respected in the industry professionally since 1997 from helping established and new industry-related businesses move to the next level in their training or retail establishments to training tens-of-thousands of women nationwide. Since the beginning, "Truth in Training®" has been at the heart of SFWA's mission. When your life is at stake, there is no room for mistaking civilian responsibilities and techniques for what happens in competition or law enforcement. Your freedom and your life depends on it.

When you are a professional, it has been the standard practice to never talk negatively about your competition but to focus on your own skills and accomplishments. We believe that practice is excellent when it comes to things that will not put a person's life in jeopardy. However, defense of yourself or a loved on with deadly force in a manner that is unsafe or that does not make good sense in a life and death situation should not be ignored. That is why we began "shootin' straight" a while back. 

What others say about SFWA

Some quick fun facts . . .
Shooting for Women
The Magazine

In 2000, when we received my first copy in the mail, we were hooked! It was better than any magazine ever for women in this industry! When SFWA shifted its resources to training curriculum and helping women better defend themselves in an attack, it made perfect sense. We have since enjoyed SFW's Special Editions, and their training techniques for civilians!
- Thousands of Magazine Subscribers and Students Agree!
SFWA Conferences
and Events

In 2003, when I was registered to attend SFWA's flagship conference for women in Nashville, I got called for an acting job. So, I called Susan an asked if I could tape me singing our national anthem a capella for the conference . . . I did, and she has played it for attendees for years! The ladies had a grand time and learned so much. It was truly a remarkable experience that I have always regretting missing.
We have always enjoyed good times in this industry together!
- Leslie Easterbrook, "Police Academy" Actress
SFWA Real Life Simulator 1st in the Industry by Civilian Trainers!

It all started when the oldest and most respected virtual real life military and law enforcement simulator manufacturer agreed to work with SFWA . . . a civilian organization . . . and make it possible for SFWA to add virtual customized training to our curriculum! Since then, SFWA has teamed up with a different company to help make the cost for our master instructors much more affordable. The result, SFWA offers instructors the ability to bring our exclusive training to life for our students in real life customized scenarios designed for civilian self defense!
- Tom Hubbard, SFWA Master Instructor

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