Women's Defense League of New Hampshire

Shoot with the Girls!!! Try different Firearms!
2026-04-12 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Londonderry Fish & Game Club, 5 Lund St, Litchfield , NH, 03052, United States
This is for members only who have already completed our ‘New Shooters’ safety class, taken a Basic Pistol Class, or are experienced shooters. Bring your own firearm (if it’s new be sure to practice loading and racking the slide before coming to the shoot because we’ll want to verify you can do it) and ammunition and get some practice before we welcome new shooters on the line!

We’ll also have firearms available if you do not have one yet and are still learning!

It’s a great chance to meet other members and have fun shooting with the girls! Instructors will be on the range to help you master your shooting skills. We’ll also have some various handguns for members to try before they go out and buy!!! We’ll have some of the more popular handguns women are using for self-defensive. It’s a mini ‘try it before you buy it!’

*You must have taken our Basic Pistol class, New Shooters Shoot, or be an experienced shooter before attending one of these shoots.*

You must register for this event in advance as well so that we know how many instructors to have available that day. Let our events coordinator know the date and what shoot you plan on attending.All registrations for ‘Shoot With the Girls’ are to be sent to events@wdlnh.org

CLASS IS FULL - Intro to Rifle - Women Only Environment
2026-04-12 13:00 - 17:00 | Londonderry Fish & Game Club, 5 Lund St, Litchfield , NH, 03052, United States
Want to learn about rifles with women-only instructors and range staff? This Intro to Rifle is the class for you!!

The class focuses on semi-automatic rifles. Students will be taught the basics of semi-automatic rifles as well as how they function. You will be taught the parts of a rifle and how they work as well as rifle handling; safety; stance and proper loading/unloading in the classroom.

Once the classroom portion is over, you get to actually test out what you learned on the range! Range time will include shooting .22 caliber semi-automatic rifles. The League provides the rifles and ammunition.

Classroom training will be provided by League certified NRA instructors and will last about an hour and a half. Range time includes one-on-one instructor training with League instructors. This is a women-only class in a women-only environment!

This is not a class where you will receive a certificate of completion. This is an introductory class for those who are interested in learning more about rifles. It is much like our New Shooters Shoot class.

The class is $25 for members and $30 for non-members. You must register at the link below.

The registration page is here: https://wdlnh.org/intro-to-rifle-registration/

Class size is limited and is on a first-come-first-serve basis.

SOCIAL - Frank Lloyd Wright House Tours
2026-04-25 09:30 - 11:30 | Currier Museum, 150 Ash Street, Manchester, New Hampshire, 03104, United States
The League will be going on tours of the Frank Lloyd Wright houses in Manchester, NH. This tour is part of the Currier Museum and lasts 2 hours. General museum admission is also included in the ticket price, so we can head to the museum after we return from the tour. After that, we can head out to lunch somewhere local!

The tour is from 9:30 – 11:30 AM. You must arrive at the Currier Museum by 9:15. A shuttle bus takes attendees to the houses and then back again.

Who is Frank Lloyd Wright?

Frank Lloyd Wright, American architect and central figure in modern architecture, advanced the Prairie Style and Organic Architecture, reshaping 20th-century design in the United States and beyond.

Tickets are $55/person. You must order the tickets on the Currier Museum website here: https://1071.blackbaudhosting.com/1071/FLW-House–Tours-25Apr2026

Be sure to email info@wdlnh.org to let us know you’ll be attending. We’ll plan on heading out to an early dinner/late lunch after we finish up at the museum and will coordinate with everyone.

Gun Cleaning Class - MEMBERS ONLY
2026-04-26 09:00 - 12:00 | Londonderry Fish & Game Club, 5 Lund St, Litchfield , NH, 03052, United States
Gun cleaning class for MEMBERS ONLY

You shoot ’em, you should know how to clean ’em!!!

This class will bring you through how to take apart your firearm, clean it properly and then put it back together! You can bring a handgun OR rifle for this class! We’ll also have League rifles and handguns to help clean as well!

Although there is no cost for this workshop, we ask attendees to do the following:— Bring your own pistol or revolver (no long arms!) and a hard copy of the manual. Most firearms manufacturers have manuals available online if you need to print one out.— You should be comfortable with the disassembly and reassembly of your equipment.— If you don’t have a firearm, we will clean the League’s equipment.— Bring your own supplies including towels, swabs, cleaning products, and lubricants. Because ventilation may be an issue, please do not bring sprays.— Do not bring ammo as this is *not* a shooting event and it is not allowed in the classroom.

Please register at events@wdlnh.org as class size is limited.

Defensive Spray Training
2026-04-26 13:00 - 16:00 | Londonderry Fish & Game Club, 5 Lund St, Litchfield , NH, 03052, United States
The Defensive Spray Training will teach women how to safely and accurately use pepper spray. Pepper spray is a non-lethal inflammatory agent that can help women thwart off an attacker long enough to escape to safety and call for help. This is a MACE brand defensive spray training class taught by a certified instructor.

While the League teaches women how to safely and accurately shoot firearms, there are places where firearms are not permissible. Pepper spray is legal in all 50 states and can enable women to defend themselves when they can’t or aren’t carrying a firearm.

This class will teach women how to safely and accurately use pepper spray as well as:

-What chemical irritants are and the science behind them

-Situational awareness

-Using chemical irritants and the legal considerations

-Live practice with a water trainer

Students will get an introduction to the “MACE brand of pepper spray which is the easiest, most affordable, proactive method of self-defense and can be carried by everyone of legal age.“

The class is $25 for members of the League and $30 for non-members. You will receive a student guide and will be able to purchase pepper spray at the class if you choose. You will receive a certificate upon successful completion of the class.

There is no age restriction for this class.

You can register for the class here —> https://wdlnh.org/defensive-spray-class/

SOCIAL - Pickity Place
2026-05-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Pickity Place, 248 Nutting Hill rd., Mason, New Hampshire, 03048, United States
We’re having a lovely dinner with the ladies at Pickity Place in Mason, NH! We first went last year at the end of Summer and decided to make this an annual event because it was such a wonderful place to visit. This year we’ll be able to see their beautiful gardens in the Spring!

What is Pickity Place?

“Since 1786 our quaint little red cottage has graced the hills of southern New Hampshire, seemingly untouched by time. The enchanting cottage was chosen by Elizabeth Orton Jones as the model for her illustrations in Little Red Riding Hood (Little Golden Books, 1948). Today it is a mecca for gardeners, foodies and anyone looking for inspiration and relaxation.

You will still find our hilltop hideaway at the end of the winding dirt road. Lighten your spirit as you step out of your world and into ours. Welcome to Pickity Place.” – Pickity Place

On Sunday, May 3rd, the Ladies of the League will visit the magical place known as Pickity Place! If you are a member who is interested in joining us, you must contact info@wdlnh.org to let us know if you’ll be attending. Reservations have already been made and we must know who will be attending to ensure we have the correct number of seats.

The cost is $34.95/person which includes a 5-course meal and a non-alcoholic beverage.

You can see the menu for the month of May below:

Basic Pistol Class - WOMEN-ONLY Environment
2026-05-17 08:30 - 16:30 | Londonderry Fish & Game Club, 5 Lund St, Litchfield , NH, 03052, United States
Basic Pistol Class – WOMEN ONLY Range Staff. Women only students with women only range staff! Women empowering women!

When & Where

Our upcoming class is on Sunday, May 17th (starting promptly at 8:30 am) to 4:30 pm. It will be held at Londonderry Fish & Game Club.

Class

The NRA Basic Pistol Course is intended for all individuals regardless of previous shooting experience or NRA affiliation. This course is a minimum of 8 hours and includes classroom instruction and range time learning to shoot semi-automatic pistols. This is an instructor-led program and is not a blended training course.

Students learn NRA’s rules for safe gun handling; pistol parts and operation; ammunition; shooting fundamentals; range rules; shooting from a standing position; pistol selection and storage; and continued opportunities for skill development. Students will also complete live-fire training on the range. A NRA Certificate will be issued upon satisfactory completion of this course.

Day of Class

Participants should bring their own eye and ear protection (we have some available as well). Also bring beverages, lunch and any snacks. Please wear appropriate attire — closed-toe shoes and full-coverage shirts as hot brass can be very uncomfortable and present a safety hazard when it hits bare skin. A brimmed hat such as a baseball hat is recommended but not required. Wearing layers is also helpful.

The Women’s Defense League will supply the firearms, ammunition, targets, and student packets.

Registration

All participants must prepay to reserve their seat. The fee for non-members is $95 and for League members it is $70. Go to this link below to pay prior to class day. Space is limited to 24 participants and spots will only be held for people who pre-pay. NOTE: These classes fill up extremely fast, spots are reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis!!

All participants are also expected to complete a liability waiver prior to participation which will be made available at the event.

You can register for the class here: https://wdlnh.org/services/basic%20pistol%20registration/

*Refund/Cancellation Policy* If The League has to cancel an event due to weather or other issues, we will gladly issue a refund if you cannot make the re-scheduled class. Any cancellations by participants are not eligible for refunds nor can they be used towards another class in the future.

Shoot with the Girls - Happy Spring!
2026-05-17 12:30 - 13:30 | Londonderry Fish & Game Club, 5 Lund St, Litchfield , NH, 03052, United States
This is a member only event where you can practice by shooting at our Spring targets!

Bring your own firearm and ammo and get help and training from our instructors. Hone in on any problem areas you may be having, or just continue practicing. If you don’t have a firearm yet, you can use one of ours!

You must email events@wdlnh.org to let us know you’ll attend so we have enough range staff.

Board Meeting
2026-05-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Zoom Call
Board Meeting

Monthly board meeting

All members are welcome to join in!! For conference call information email info@wdlnh.org

New England Firearms Advocacy Conference
2026-05-30 09:00 - 16:30 | The Castle, 1599 Memorial Drive, Chicopee, Massachusetts, 01020, United States
Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms along with their New England partners is holding the first ever New England firearms advocacy conference on Saturday, May 30th. The event will be held at The Castle in Chicopee, MA.

From CCRKBA:

CCRKBA, in conjunction with our New England partners — Connecticut Citizens Defense League, Massachusetts Gun Owners’ Action League, Gun Owners of Maine, New Hampshire Firearms Coalition, Rhode Island 2nd Amendment Coalition, and Vermont Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs — will host the inaugural Firearms Advocacy Conference

Join us as the New England Firearms Advocacy Conference where together some of the top minds and staunchest advocates from the New England states to discuss legislation, litigation, lobbying, and more! Speakers are to include Second Amendment giants, legislators, attorneys, and content creators. Participants will be provided coffee, pastries, and lunch as well as a program packed with quality presentations and speakers.

Tickets are only $25 for general admission. You can purchase tickets at their website: https://secure.anedot.com/ccrkba/nefac

The Women’s Defense League has been advocating for 2nd Amendment Rights in New Hampshire since our founding in 2014. We were on the forefront of passing Constitutional Carry and have won every gun control battle we have fought. 2nd Amendment advocacy is part of our mission. The New England Firearms Advocacy conference is a great way to bring all of the 2nd Amendment advocates in New England together in one place!

While we are not associated with CCRKBA, we do work with their NH partner, NHFC, on 2nd Amendment issues in the Granite State.

National Women's Range Day at SIG
2026-06-06 08:30 - 17:00 | Sig Sauer Academy, 233 Exeter Road, Epping, New Hampshire, United States
Gun Owners of America is holding a National Women’s Range Day event at the Sig Sauer Academy. Some instructors and RSOs from the League will be volunteering and some members will be participating! This seems like a great event to meet other women from New Hampshire as well as women instructors from around the country!

From GOA:

National Women’s Range Day is a full day of training, empowerment, and Second Amendment advocacy, designed to equip women with real world skills and confidence on and off the range. Hosted at the Sig Sauer Academy and Experience Center in Epping, New Hampshire, the event brings together some of the leading women instructors, advocates, and content creators from across the country for hands-on experience focused on personal safety, education, and community.

What you can expect:

–Live fire training with professional instructors.

–Stop the Bleed® training and self-defense instruction.

–2A advocacy education and civic engagement.

–Exclusive special offers from some of the top 2A brands!

–Opportunities to connect with nationally recognized women in the firearms community.

–Complimentary annual membership to Gun Owners of America for all attendees.

There are 2 options: $125 for general admission or $250 “VIP – $250 (Limited tickets with swag and prizes + meet and greet experience with some of the leading women trainers & content creators.)“

You can register for the event here: https://events.goa.org/nwrd/registration/Site/Register

Introduction to Shotgun
2026-06-07 09:30 - 15:00 | NH
The Women’s Defense League is partnering up with Iron Rose Women’s Shooting Club and We the Female to bring you an Introduction to Shotgun class!

From Iron Rose:

Join us for an exciting Introduction to Shotgun class, brought to you in collaboration with Iron Rose, We The Female, and Women’s Defense League. This experience is designed for women who are new to shotgun shooting or looking to build a strong, confident foundation in a supportive environment.

We’ll begin the day with doors opening at 9:30 AM at Manchester Firing Line, where you’ll receive instruction covering safety, fundamentals, and what to expect on the range. From there, we’ll head to Londonderry Fish & Game Club for a provided lunch of pizza and water before finishing the day with hands-on range time. All equipment is included.

Whether it’s your first time picking up a shotgun or you’re looking to refine your skills, this class offers a welcoming space to learn, connect, and grow. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot today! We look forward to having you with us.

The cost for the class is $100 and includes classroom training, range training, lunch, eyes, ears, and ammo! You don’t have to worry about anything that day but showing up!

You can register for the event here: https://gunsnh.com/class-registration-for-course-nights/

Be sure to select the Shotgun class from the menu! If you have any questions, please email info@wdlnh.org

SOCIAL - Country Line Dancing
2026-06-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Saddle Up Saloon, 92 New Hampshire 125, Kingston, New Hampshire, 03848
Join the ladies of the League for some Beginner Line Dancing!!!

The Saddle Up Saloon is offering a beginner’s line dancing class on Tuesday, June 9th. The cost is $15/person and they’ll give you a $5 voucher towards dinner.

Line dancing starts at 7PM so we’ll probably get there around 5:30 for dinner.

From Saddle Up Saloon:

Fee: $15 (includes $5 entrée voucher)

Round up your friends and get ready to kick up some dust! Join us for Beginner Line Dancing every other Tuesday this summer at Saddle Up Saloon, brought to you by the amazing team at Lark Line Dance. Whether you’re just getting started or want to brush up on your basics, this welcoming class is the perfect way to get moving and grooving to your favorite country hits.

Email info@wdlnh.org so we have an idea of how many for dinner reservations!!

Board Meeting
2026-06-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Call
Board Meeting

Monthly board meeting. All members are welcome!!! These meetings are where we discuss what is going on with League! Email info@wdlnh.org for conference call information

Board Meeting
2026-07-08 18:00 - 19:00 | NH
Board Meeting

All members are welcome to join in!! For conference call information email info@wdlnh.org

Annual Family Picnic
2026-07-18 11:00 - 14:00 | Londonderry Fish & Game Club, 5 Lund St, Litchfield , NH, 03052, United States
Our annual family picnic is one of our most fun events of the year!!! This is when members can bring their families to shoot, socialize with other members and their families, eat some fantastic food and celebrate the League’s 12th birthday!!!!!!!!!

We’ll start with some fabulous lunch – the League provides burgers and hot dogs. We ask that members bring a potluck side dish, drinks, or dessert!

You can use sign-up genius to add what you’re bringing: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805054EA9AD23AAFA7-63419343-12th

Be sure to email events@wdlnh.org to let us know how many will be coming so we have enough burgers, dogs and range staff!!!
