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Shooting for Women Alliance
1874 Country Meadows Drive, Sevierville, TN
•Shooting for Women Alliance wasn't born from marketing. It started in 1992 when founder Susan Romanov was held hostage in her home at knifepoint for 5½ hours, then stalked for two years. That forced her to develop practical defensive techniques—the same ones SFWA teaches today to over 100,000 traine...
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Shooting for Women Alliance wasn't born from marketing. It started in 1992 when founder Susan Romanov was held hostage in her home at knifepoint for 5½ hours, then stalked for two years. That forced her to develop practical defensive techniques—the same ones SFWA teaches today to over 100,000 trained civilians.
"Truth in Training®" is SFWA's philosophy: civilian-focused methods designed for ambush situations where seconds count, not competition shooting or law enforcement tactics.
SFWA separates civilian defense from competition and tactical training. Their courses cover:
Handgun Fundamentals & Permits - TN Enhanced Carry Permit - TN Concealed Only Permit (online) - Citizens Elite Online Carry Permit (includes free live-fire training) - Handgun Essentials (basic safety and intro)
Advanced Online Courses (Live Zoom Instruction) - What Women Want (custom fit for gun/gear selection) - Practice Power & Precision (marksmanship diagnostics) - Handgun Cleaning & Maintenance 101 - Defensive Handgun Tactics - Personal Protection at Home - Laser Tips & Techniques / Low Light Training - NEW Tennessee Permitless Carry Law
In-Person Classes at Family Fun Indoor Range - Advanced defensive courses - Real-life simulator training (virtual scenarios designed for civilian self-defense) - Conferences and events throughout the year
Family Fun Indoor Range in Sevierville has 11 modern well-lit shooting lanes, white leather sofas, hardwood floors, private classroom space, and a full kitchen. It's specifically designed for women and their families in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains.
All include free access to a SFWA Master Instructor:
| Title | Format | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Pistol Shooting Diagnostics & Marksmanship | Print/Digital | $64.99/$56.99 |
| Teaching Kids Gun Safety (includes workbook) | Print/Digital | $49.95/$41.95 |
| What Women Want (gear/gun fit) | Print/Digital | $49.95/$41.95 |
| Handgun Essentials | Print/Digital | $54.99/$46.99 |
| Handgun Cleaning & Maintenance 101 | Print/Digital | $34.95/$27.95 |
| Constitutional Carry (state-specific) | Download/Print | FREE/$10 |
| Church Security Principles & Strategies | Print/Digital | $64.99/$45.95 |
| Real Estate Professional Self-Defense | Print/Digital | $49.95/$41.95 |
Women of a Different Caliber Quick Studies ($10 each) - Surviving Active Shooter Situations - Road Rage Defense Techniques - Pepper Spray Self-Defense - Safe Room Essentials - Self-Defense in a Vehicle - De-Escalation Techniques
Members get discounted or free access to most resources. Membership includes all online courses for $18/month (pay annually, get one month free).
Custom fit approach. Susan Romanov's diagnostic method finds shooting errors in 30 minutes or less. It doesn't require thousands of rounds—most shooters just need proper instruction.
Civilian-only focus. No competition tricks. No "what cops do." SFWA teaches ambush defense: your attacker chooses the time and place, you respond with seconds to act.
Industry experience. Since 1997, Romanov has consulted with firearms manufacturers and retailers. Since 2000, SFWA published Shooting for Women magazine.
Real simulator training. SFWA works with virtual reality manufacturers to let students train defensive scenarios specific to civilian life.
Industry-specific courses. Separate books and training for church security teams and real estate professionals—not generic "everyone" content.
Online Members ($18/month) - All advanced online courses included - Live Zoom instruction from SFWA Master Instructors - Access to member-exclusive resources - Pay annually = one free month
Women of a Different Caliber Members - Quick studies included - Magazine and special editions discounted - Event discounts
1874 Country Meadows Drive, Sevierville, TN 37862 (865) 329-3293 [email protected]
Publisher of Shooting for Women magazine since 2000.