Upcoming Events

Ladies Night

Wednesday, October 2^nd | 5:30 PM – 7:45 PM

Join Kate Giddins of Women For Gun Rights for, “Gun Stories.” An empowering and fun class designed to help you discover, embrace, and share your unique firearms journey! Whether you’re new to gun ownership or a seasoned shooter, this class will help you explore your personal reasons for defending the Second Amendment and why owning a gun is important to you. Through engaging discussions and guided writing exercises, you’ll learn how to articulate your story in a way that inspires others. By connecting with your “Why?” you’ll grow in your own journey, become a confident ambassador for responsible gun ownership, and advocate of this essential, unalienable right.

As always, after an hour in the classroom, students will be brought into the range for some live fire practice. Students are welcome to bring their own firearms to Ladies Night or borrow a firearm from White Birch Armory. Ammunition is not included.

40^th Annual Apple Harvest Day

Saturday, October 5^th | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Come visit the WBA tent and take your photo in the Humvee! A day-long family event, featuring over 300 vendors, great food, live entertainment, and more. The event draws more than 60,000 people to downtown Dover, making it one of the most popular regional festivals.

The Rules for Armed Defense with Adam Painchaud

Monday, October 14^th | 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

You’ve got the gun, ammunition, and gear. You feel good on the range, but are you armed with the knowledge to do it right. Take copious mental notes in this jam-packed informative seminar to understand the law, the rules, what to do “if”, how to survive it mentally and financially, on the street, in the house, and the concrete jungle. Topics include: EVERYDAY CARRY, DEFENDING THE DOMICILE, MORAL/ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS, OBSERVED CRIME IN PROGRESS, US LAW & TRAVEL, VERBAL COMMANDS AND MORE!

Concealed Carry Seminar with Adam Painchaud

Monday, November 4^th | 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

This (non-shooting) jam-packed seminar is for those who are thinking about carrying a handgun or have already been packing heat for years. Adam will highlight all aspects of concealed carry and how to do it creatively in a manner that fits your lifestyle. Discussed will be options for choosing a concealed carry piece or concealing the one you already have, wardrobe considerations, and getting into a carry routine that works for you. You’ll also learn what ancillary equipment you should carry with it such as lights, spare ammo, edged tools, and other things. Pros and cons to different methods will be discussed and shown. This seminar is applicable to both men and women.

Ladies Night

Wednesday, November 6^th | 5:30 PM – 7:45 PM

Join Portsmouth Police Department Detective Rochelle Jones and Support Dog, Mason, for an engaging self-defense seminar! Staying vigilant is always important, especially as we approach the holidays, a time of higher stress and crime. Det. Jones is a Portsmouth native who has been with the Portsmouth PD since 2002. You’ll learn situational awareness, basic safety tips, domestic violence/Criminal Law, Trauma/De-briefing/Self-care, purpose of self-defense, and personal weapons/vulnerable target areas.

After the classroom portion of the evening, students will be brought into the range for live fire training with our female instructors. No prerequisites are required to attend, all are welcome! Students can bring their own firearms to Ladies Night or borrow a firearm from White Birch Armory. Ammunition is not included.

Ladies Night

Wednesday, December 4^th | 5:30 PM – 7:45 PM

Join Christy Painchaud as she shares a lifetime of concealed carry tips, from a running gun to carrying concealed on the job! Christy’s energy + advice will INSPIRE you to start your Concealed Carry Journey too! After the classroom portion of the evening, students will be brought into the range for live fire training with our female instructors and Christy! No prerequisites are required to attend, all are welcome. Students can bring their own firearms or rent one from us. Ammunition not included.