Oct 18 - 24, 2026 | Add to Calendar
NRA Whittington Center
Discover Your Confidence at the Women’s Wilderness Escape!
The Women’s Wilderness Escape at the NRA Whittington Center is a one-of-a-kind immersive experience designed exclusively for women ages 18 and older. This empowering event provides a supportive, safe environment where participants of all experience levels—whether complete beginners or experienced shooters—can grow their skills, confidence, and connection to the outdoors.
What to Expect:
Over the course of six days, participants receive expert instruction from NRA-certified instructors in firearm safety, handling, and marksmanship, with hands-on training in multiple shooting disciplines including rifle, pistol, shotgun, and archery. All firearms, ammunition, instruction, meals, and on-site lodging are included, making this a fully inclusive and accessible opportunity.Community and Camaraderie:
This women-centric event fosters community and lifelong friendships as women from across the country come together to learn, share stories, and encourage one another. The event is limited in size to ensure personalized attention and quality instruction for each participant.Location:
Set on the expansive 33,000-acre NRA Whittington Center property near Raton, New Mexico, participants enjoy striking natural landscapes and premier shooting facilities while building outdoor skills and confidence.
Women's Wilderness Escape
Ashley Mahaffey - [email protected]
Every guest must read and sigh the online Waiver before they are allowed into the center.
Call 800-494-4853 to reserve your lodging. Learn more about our accommodations that range from primitive camping spots to fully furnished luxury suites.
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Before arriving, every guest must read and sign the online NRA Whittington Center Waiver.
When it comes to the excitement of big-game hunting, you get it here at the NRA Whittington Center. Hunt success rates are nearly 100 percent!
Come stay with us! The general public is welcome to stay at the Whittington Center. There is a broad range of housing to accommodate individuals, couples, and small to large groups.
Shooters can take part in competitive shooting, rifle and pistol silhouette, bullseye disciplines, and even black powder muzzle-loading rifles.

Give us a call at 800-494-4853 or send an email to [email protected]
Located near beautiful Raton, New Mexico, the NRA Whittington Center is home to the nation’s premier hunting, shooting, and outdoor recreation facility. The NRA Whittington Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and relies on the generous contributions of donors who want to preserve our heritage of freedom for the next generation of shooters and hunters.
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