Shoot Like A Girl® Takes Mobile Range Experience to Utah

ATHENS, Ala. – July 15, 2021 – Shoot Like A Girl is traveling to Utah this month to bring its state-of-the-art mobile range to new and novice female shooters during two exciting events. The first stop will be at Cabela’s in Farmington, Utah for a two-day shooting sports experience, July 17-18. The Shoot Like A Girl semi-tractor trailer will then travel to Park City to attend the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) Mountain Festival, July 22-25. Karen Butler, President and Founder of Shoot Like A Girl, will also be presenting during the RMEF Mountain Festival Live Stage on Thursday, July 22.

“We are so excited to welcome guests to these back-to-back events in Utah,” said Butler. “Both events are completely free to the public, and women of all experience levels are invited to experience shooting sports in a safe, fun and empowering environment. This is a family friendly program, and we encourage our guests to bring their friends and family members to check out the product on display, talk about firearms safety and witness the confidence gained through shooting sports.”

Cabela’s Event in Farmington

Shoot Like A Girl’s 2021 Home of the Brave tour will make a scheduled stop at Cabela’s located at 391 N Cabela Dr., Farmington, UT 84025. The event will take place outside of Cabela’s on Saturday, July 17 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, July 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Event information, including what to expect and frequently asked questions, can be found online. 

RMEF Mountain Festival

The general public is invited to visit Shoot Like A Girl at the RMEF Mountain Festival July 22-25 at Canyons Village in Park City, Utah. Guests who are interested in learning more about Shoot Like A Girl, Hunt Like A Girl and ways to get involved in the shooting sports are invited to attend this free presentation. Other RMEF Mountain Festival events will include 2021 World Elk Calling Championships, live music, seminars from outdoor industry pros, live podcasts, vendor booths and interactive experiences. Details are available online. 

Butler will be presenting at the Mountain Festival Live Stage on Thursday, July 22 from 2 to 3 p.m. During the interactive presentation, entitled “wWish - Welcoming Women into Shooting and Hunting,” Butler will share more about her journey in the shooting sports. She will also share valuable lessons learned and give advice on how to ensure a new hunter’s first experience in the field is a positive one.

The Shoot Like A Girl Experience

At both events, guests who are 16 years of age or older will be able to handle and shoot a handgun and long gun with guidance from certified female instructors, using a state-of-the-art, military-grade firearm simulator which provides realistic recoil, impact and sound feedback. Archery coaches will also be onsite to assist guests with shooting bows. Outside the range, at the Shoot Like A Girl gun counter, visitors of all ages are welcome to compare a variety of disabled firearms, including revolvers, semi-automatic pistols, shotguns and rifles. Additional products from corporate partners will be on display, including optics, conceal carry bags, holsters, TrueTimber camouflage gear, SABRE pepper spray products and much more. A full list of partners is available online. 

More information about Shoot Like A Girl’s mission, partners, resources and event schedule is available at ShootLikeAGirl.com.

About Shoot Like A Girl  

As a leader in the industry, Shoot Like A Girl is committed to growing the number of women who participate in the shooting sports by empowering them with confidence. The Shoot Like A Girl trailer, utilizing InVeris Training Solutions state-of-the-art military grade firearm simulator, travels to cities all across the United States, hosting an interactive experience that gives attendees an opportunity to shoot pistols, rifles and bows in a fun, safe and comfortable atmosphere. The event is free to each guest thanks to Shoot Like A Girl’s generous corporate partners, including Bass Pro Shops, Cabela's, Beretta, Bushnell, GLOCK, Ruger, Colt, Magpul, Savage Arms, Springfield Armory, Walther, Umarex USA, FN America, Heckler & Koch, Smith & Wesson, TrueTimber, Walker's, Birchwood Casey, GPS Bags, TekMat, Dead Down Wind, Mossberg, CrossBreed Holsters, Thermacell, Black Rifle Coffee Company, GTM Original, SABRE, SOG, Women's Outdoor News, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Primos, Gold Tip Arrows, Hoppe’s, Federal Ammunition, Mathews, Hoyt, S & S Outdoors, LaCrosse Footwear, Moultrie Mobile and Upper Canyon Outfitters.

Shoot Like A Girl® Introduces Women to Hunting Through New Hunt Like A Girl™ Program

ATHENS, Ala. – July 13, 2021 – Shoot Like A Girl has expanded its business to include the Hunt Like A Girl program which exposes more women to hunting in a fun, safe and encouraging environment. With help from corporate sponsors, Shoot Like A Girl takes their mission to the next level by giving women an opportunity to partake in the hunting experience with guidance from an all-female staff.

“I started Shoot Like A Girl because I wanted every woman to feel the confidence that comes with the shooting sports,” said Karen Butler, Founder and President of Shoot Like A Girl. “Hunt Like A Girl came to life earlier this year and expands on  the company’s mission to empower women to participate in shooting sports. We’re excited to introduce more and more women to the amazing world of hunting through this endeavor. Hunting is a natural progression of shooting sports, and this program empowers women with confidence by taking them into the field to experience nature and ultimately put food on the table for themselves and their families.”

To date, the Hunt Like A Girl program has introduced new and inexperienced hunters to the sport through four unique hunting experiences. In April, Hunt Like A Girl through our partnered with Bass Pro Shops and hosted an exclusive Club Experience turkey hunt, bringing women out into the field. Later in May, Beretta USA participated in a guided Kansas turkey hunt, with an all-female team. Most recently, Hunt Like A Girl returned from a Texas turkey hunt where six women, including leaders from TrueTimber, Upper Canyon Outfitters and Shoot Like A Girl.  Throughout all hunts, women experienced products from several partners including, TrueTimber, Walker’s, Beretta, Mossberg, Savage Arms, Federal, LaCrosse Footwear, and Primos.

A number of other hunts are planned for the remainder of the year, with more on the horizon for 2022 and beyond. As Hunt Like A Girl grows, more corporate sponsors will have the opportunity to participate in the program and help the company introduce women to hunting.

“We introduce women to the shooting sports at our live, in-person trailer events, but with this hunting component, we’re able to take them outside into the wilderness,” said Christa Forrester, Chief of Staff of Shoot Like A Girl. “Being able to guide these women in their early hunting experiences helps plant the seed for the next generation to get into the field and take on hunting themselves.”

Follow Shoot Like A Girl on Instagram and Facebook for hunt giveaway opportunities, and sign up for the email newsletter to be informed when slots open for participation in future Hunt Like A Girl experiences.

About Shoot Like A Girl  

As a leader in the industry, Shoot Like A Girl is committed to growing the number of women who participate in the shooting sports by empowering them with confidence. The Shoot Like A Girl trailer, utilizing InVeris Training Solutions state-of-the-art military grade firearm simulator, travels to cities all across the United States, hosting an interactive experience that gives attendees an opportunity to shoot pistols, rifles and bows in a fun, safe and comfortable atmosphere. The event is free to each guest thanks to Shoot Like A Girl’s generous corporate partners, including Bass Pro Shops, Cabela's, Beretta, Bushnell, GLOCK, Ruger, Colt, Magpul, Savage Arms, Springfield Armory, Walther, Umarex USA, FN America, Heckler & Koch, Smith & Wesson, TrueTimber, Walker's, Birchwood Casey, GPS Bags, TekMat, Dead Down Wind, Mossberg, CrossBreed Holsters, Thermacell, Black Rifle Coffee Company, GTM Original, SABRE, SOG, Women's Outdoor News, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Primos, Gold Tip Arrows, Hoppe’s, Federal Ammunition, Mathews, Hoyt, S & S Outdoors, LaCrosse Footwear, Moultrie Mobile and Upper Canyon Outfitters.

Shoot Like A Girl® Founder and President Chosen as Panelist in The Hunting Wire’s Voice of Leadership Panel

ATHENS, Ala. – June 15, 2021 – Shoot Like A Girl Founder and President, Karen Butler, is honored to be chosen as a panelist for the 2021-2022 Voice of Leadership Panel which renews this fall. Hosted by The Hunting Wire, the Voice of Leadership Panel is an appointed group of outdoor industry leaders who have volunteered to contribute their voices on key hunting and outdoor recreation issues to inform, inspire and educate. Panelists, including Butler, are nominated by peers to participate as a member of the panel because of their proven leadership in the world of hunting and conservation. 

“The Voice of Leadership Panel was designed to give industry leaders a platform to educate and inspire our community,” said Jay Pinsky, Editor, The Hunting Wire. “This panel helps ensure that as we recruit, retain and reactivate hunters, we are growing and empowering hunting leadership as well. And we’re thrilled to welcome Karen of Shoot Like A Girl to our list of well-respected panelists this year.” 

“It’s an incredible honor to be part of this amazing group of leaders in this year’s Voice of Leadership Panel,” said Butler. “Shoot Like A Girl was born out of a desire to see more women become empowered and feel truly confident in their abilities in the shooting sports. Since our first free event in 2009, we’ve seen tens of thousands of women walk through our mobile range and leave with a renewed sense of accomplishment, pride and confidence. Now we have this amazing opportunity to share our passion and mission through the Voice of Leadership Panel.”

The Shoot Like A Girl Experience

Shoot Like A Girl’s unique mission is to grow the number of women who participate in the shooting sports by empowering them with confidence. A fully equipped semi-truck trailer, with state-of-the-art military-grade firearm simulator inside, travels to cities all across the United States, giving guests a free, interactive experience with pistols, rifles and bows. Attendees have the opportunity to shoot in a fun, safe and comfortable atmosphere and receive hands-on instruction from certified female instructors who are passionate about sharing the shooting sports with other women. 

More information about Shoot Like A Girl’s mission, partners, resources and event schedule is available at ShootLikeAGirl.com.

About Shoot Like A Girl  

As a leader in the industry, Shoot Like A Girl is committed to growing the number of women who participate in the shooting sports by empowering them with confidence. The Shoot Like A Girl trailer, utilizing InVeris Training Solutions state-of-the-art military grade firearm simulator, travels to cities all across the United States, hosting an interactive experience that gives attendees an opportunity to shoot pistols, rifles and bows in a fun, safe and comfortable atmosphere. The event is free to each guest thanks to Shoot Like A Girl’s generous corporate partners, including Bass Pro Shops, Cabela's, Beretta, Bushnell, GLOCK, Ruger, Colt, Magpul, Savage Arms, Springfield Armory, Walther, Umarex USA, FN America, Heckler & Koch, Smith & Wesson, TrueTimber, Walker's, Birchwood Casey, GPS Bags, TekMat, Dead Down Wind, Mossberg, CrossBreed Holsters, Thermacell, Black Rifle Coffee Company, GTM Original, SABRE, SOG, Women's Outdoor News, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Primos, Gold Tip Arrows, Hoppe’s, Federal Ammunition, Mathews, Hoyt, S & S Outdoors, LaCrosse Footwear, Moultrie Mobile and Upper Canyon Outfitters.