Adelina Mae is more than just an instructor—she’s a certified NRA trainer, lifelong shooter, and nationally ranked 3-Gun and USPSA competitor who’s worked with top industry names like FN America, 5.11 Tactical, and Sig Sauer. She brings her years of hands-on experience to the questions real women...

Adelina Mae—mom, competition shooter, and founder of Girls Just Wanna Have Guns—answers the top five questions she gets from women after their first firearms class. From how to choose your first gun and how often to clean it, to storage, travel laws, and how to carry comfortably as a woman, Adeli...

Are you new to firearms and feeling overwhelmed or unsure? Firearms instructor Adelina Mae answers the top questions women ask when stepping into the world of guns. From choosing the right firearm and handling malfunctions, to overcoming fear and trauma, situational awareness, and safe storage wi...

If you're not confident with how your gun works, you won’t carry it. And that’s a good instinct—because confidence comes from training.

In this video, Adelina breaks down how dry fire practice builds real muscle memory so you're not fumbling with your grip, draw, or aim when it matters.

Whether...

You don’t need to dress tactical. You don’t need to be stronger than a man. You need to be prepared.

In this video, she shares the reality of self-defense for women:

Why concealment looks different on a woman’s body

How motherhood changed her reason for carrying

The confidence that comes with...

Carrying isn’t about fear—it’s about freedom. Freedom from the victim mindset. Freedom to move through the world with confidence.

Motherhood doesn’t make you weaker. It makes you stronger. And if you're willing to do anything to protect your child, why not start by learning how to defend yoursel...

Adalina Mae is a certified instructor and a mom to a 13-month-old. Becoming a parent didn’t change her commitment to firearms—it reshaped it.

From locked storage and lead residue to teaching safety rules early, she explains how parenting shifts your entire perspective on guns in the home. It’s n...

Certified instructor Adelina Mae, owner of Girls Just Wanna Have Guns, breaks down the 5 most critical mistakes to avoid when handling firearms. From proper muzzle awareness and trigger discipline to avoiding dangerous habits with ammunition and training, this episode covers essential safety fund...

Certified instructor Adelina Mae breaks down common firearms terms that often confuse beginners. She explains the difference between rounds and bullets, the meaning of caliber, and how to properly describe your firearm (make, model, and caliber). Addie also clarifies terms like IWB (inside the wa...

Adelina Mae, founder of Girls Just Wanna Have Guns, shares practical tips every shooter needs to know before heading to the range.

From keeping your muzzle pointed downrange to knowing how (and when) to film safely, this quick guide covers basic range rules, safe handling, and respect for everyo...

Adelina Mae explains why shooting with women isn’t just safer—it’s more fun, supportive, and empowering. From self-defense to competition, more women are stepping up, training hard, and outshooting the guys.

Be the gun girl you’ve always wanted to be.