Go Forward Boldly

Train the Body, Honor the Story, Defend the Sacred

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Joan of Arms is a bold new frontier in women’s firearms training—part sanctuary, part sisterhood, part spiritual awakening. Founded by a certified firearms instructor, Second Amendment advocate, Australian immigrant-naturalized U.S. citizen, and soulful storyteller, Joan of Arms offers firearms, self-defense, and advocacy training rooted in cross-cultural feminine power, not monovocal masculine mimicry.

Here, we go beyond the bang-bang and rah-rah.

Through personalized training, women can reclaim their story, strength, and sovereignty—one round, one revelation at a time. Also the home of the Gun Stories For Girls podcast investigating the secret lives of women and guns, taking the firearms world by storm, our mission is to help women arm the body, heal the soul, and declare your freedom.

"I'm not here to imitate men—I'm here to awaken women."

--Kate Giddins, Founder

At Joan of Arms, we believe every woman is born with the right to protect herself—and the power to rise above fear, shame, and silence.
Our mission is to reclaim the firearm as a tool of freedom, not fear; to offer women a path that integrates strength, story, and spirit; and to build a sacred sisterhood where skill meets soul, training meets truth, and every woman learns to go forward boldly.

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From trauma-informed firearms instruction and personal defense, to narrative therapy and sacred sisterhood circles, our offerings are designed to sharpen your skill, restore your strength, and prepare you for anything—inside and out.

Personalized Firearms Training

Multi-gun and self defense instruction that meets you where you are—building skill, confidence, and courage every session.

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Gun Stories For Girls Podcast

A soulful dive into the secret world of women, their weapons, and the stories they carry.  Tune in as we honor every journey.

Somatic bodywork and meditation

Sacred Circles offer gentle, grounding sessions to relax, reconnect, and heal now—carry strength and stillness forward.

Come shoot. Come sit. Come see what you are made of.

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Joan of Arms transformed my perspective on firearms, emphasizing safety, self-advocacy, and empowerment for women.

Emily R.

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A group of people are engaged in a shooting range activity in an outdoor setting surrounded by trees. Men are lying prone on the ground, aiming rifles, while others stand or sit nearby observing. The scene is captured in a black and white photograph, suggesting a historic or early 20th-century event.

Kate's gentle approach made me feel safe and supported during my training sessions. Highly recommend!

Sarah T.

A shooting range target features a human silhouette with several bullet holes. The target is a bright orange color and is secured to a holder. Below the target, there is a black handgun placed on a tray next to a box of ammunition. The shooting range has a dim, industrial atmosphere with concrete walls and a paneled ceiling.
A shooting range target features a human silhouette with several bullet holes. The target is a bright orange color and is secured to a holder. Below the target, there is a black handgun placed on a tray next to a box of ammunition. The shooting range has a dim, industrial atmosphere with concrete walls and a paneled ceiling.
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Get in Touch with Us

Whether you're curious, nervous, excited, or all of the above—you’re in the right place. At Joan of Arms, we meet you exactly where you are. No pressure, no judgment—just open arms and powerful tools to help you grow in strength, skill, and self-trust.

💌 Reach out. Ask questions. Say hello.
We can’t wait to walk beside you on your journey. Let’s go forward boldly—together.

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Our mission is to reclaim the firearm as a tool of freedom, not fear; to offer women a path that integrates strength, story, and spirit; and to build a sacred sisterhood where skill meets soul, training meets truth, and every woman learns to go forward boldly.