Iron Rose Women’s Shooting Club: a community designed exclusively for women

May 10, 2025

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TerryAnn’s passion for safety and firearm education infuses every aspect of the club, ensuring that women feel comfortable as they learn and evolve within the sport. Photo by Kendal J. Bush.

In 2016, TerryAnn Bowen, the female co-owner of Manchester Firing Line in Manchester, earned the moniker the “Iron Rose” from her team of professionals due to her unique blend of kindness and assertiveness as a “Lady Boss.” She redefined the gun range by bringing the perspective of a brand-new female shooter and has spent years assisting countless women embarking on their journey as new gun owners. TerryAnn realized there was an absence of a women’s gun club that truly resonated with her vision to bring like-minded women together for a blend of shooting, socializing, and learning. Her background, originally devoid of prior firearm experience, fueled her determination to create a space where women could find guidance and camaraderie in a supportive environment. And so, the Iron Rose Women’s Shooting Club was born—a community designed exclusively for women. Its mission? To foster social connections, empower growth, and enhance shooting skills in a supportive and non-intimidating environment. TerryAnn’s passion for safety and firearm education infuses every aspect of the club, ensuring that women feel comfortable as they learn and evolve within the sport.

Another important element of TerryAnn’s vision for Iron Rose is to unite female leaders from across the nation to amplify this shared voice among women. Through guest speaking opportunities, collaborative events, and leadership initiatives, she aims to create a powerful network of women supporting women. “We are stronger together” is the motto that drives this unique and unifying mission.

Here’s what the Iron Rose Women’s Shooting Club offers:

Training Excellence: A balanced blend of training sessions and friendly competition pushes members to excel on the shooting range.
Meaningful Camaraderie: Engaging activities, both on and off the range, create bonds among fellow female shooters.
Exclusive Insights: TerryAnn hosts a FREE Women’s Only Seminar each month, sharing valuable knowledge not found elsewhere.

Whether you’re a seasoned shooter or a newcomer, the Iron Rose Women’s Shooting Club invites you to attend our empowering community.

WOMEN’S SEMINAR

A Women’s Firearm Seminar like no other! This complimentary 3-hour session is meticulously crafted to introduce and demystify firearms. This seminar explores topics that are specific to the woman experience in relation to firearms and more. After years of observing women’s decisions regarding firearms, TerryAnn has amassed a wealth of valuable insights to share. You’ll learn the basics of firearm safety, range etiquette and so much more. She’ll guide you through the critical factors to consider when choosing to own a firearm as well as provide insights into common pitfalls to avoid. Your learning experience will be both informative and practical.

COURSE NIGHTS

Learn, Practice, Compete. Our women’s firearm training classes adhere to an effective process that is both streamlined and impactful. We meticulously handpick a skill, explain its intricacies and underlying philosophies. Next, we provide hands-on practice, both within the classroom and on the range, to reinforce proficiency. Finally, we engage in friendly competition, allowing participants to showcase their newfound expertise. Throughout this dynamic process, time is allocated for in-depth discussions where diverse approaches to the chosen skill are explored. There will be ample time to practice and test. We ensure a comprehensive learning experience.

CLUB NIGHTS

A shooting sisterhood. Definitely not your Dad’s shooting club! Designed to bring female shooters together of every level to socialize, shoot, and educate. This fun night is specifically tailored to foster growth and camaraderie and will be dynamic with various insightful exercises. Like-minded women will come together to have fun meeting, learning new skills, and participating in classroom discussions for women by women. There will be occasional friendly competitions, shooting crafts, games, and special guests. Bring your friends, this is the club you’ll all be talking about!