Women's Defense League of New Hampshire

Gun Cleaning Class - MEMBERS ONLY - CLASS CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
2026-01-25 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Londonderry Fish & Game Club, 5 Lund Street, Litchfield, New Hampshire, 03052
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!

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.

BOD Meeting
2026-01-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Zoom Call
Board Meeting

Monthly board meeting. All members are welcome!!! Email info@wdlnh.org for conference call information

Shoot with the Girls! Happy New Year!
2026-01-11 09:30 - 10:30 | Renaissance Firearms Barrington, NH, 55 Calef Highway, Barrington, NH, 03825, United States
Come get some training with fellow League members and our instructors as we ring in the New Year with a bang!!! How many champagne glasses can YOU take out?????

This shoot will be at Renaissance Firearms in Barrington, NH in a temperature controlled indoor range!!!

You bring your own firearm and ammo to practice and get any help you need from our instructors. If you don’t have a firearm yet, no worries, we’ll have one for you to use!!!

You must email events@wdlnh.org to register for the shoot so we know how many members will be coming! This is members only shoot!

CLASS IS FULL - New Shooters Shoot - Women Only Environment
2026-01-11 09:00 - 13:00 | Renaissance Firearms Barrington, NH, 55 Calef Highway, Barrington, NH, 03825, United States
New Shooters Shoot – for women who have never touched a firearm or those who want a quick refresher class on safety and shooting.

We have NRA-certified instructors and NRA-certified Range Safety Officers to provide a safe environment. We are the first, and one of the only women-only shooting environments in New Hampshire!

The New Shooters Intro Classes are open to League members and guests. All non-members are required to pre-register as a Student for a Day for a fee of $25 which can be used towards a membership if you choose. Walk-ins are not accepted.

This shoot will be held at Renaissance Firearms in Barrington, NH. It is a temperature controlled indoor range!

All participants in our New Shooters Intro Class will use a .22 caliber pistol and ammo that we provide. This is to help new shooters be comfortable and build on success.

All attendees must register ahead of time as the classes fill up very quickly and we have a limited number of seats we can fill.

You can register here: https://wdlnh.org/services/student-for-a-day/

After your payment is sent, you will receive an email within a few days confirming your registration in the class.

If you are an existing member of the League, email events@wdlnh.org for registration – the New Shooters Shoot is FREE to members.

The class is from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Please arrive by 8:45 AM. The class will begin promptly at 9:00 AM.

*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

LaBelle Lights with A Girl & A Gun
2026-01-09 19:30 - 22:00 | LaBelle Winery, 14 Route 111, Derry, New Hampshire, 03038, United States
We’ll be joining the Southern New Hampshire chapter of A Girl and A Gun for a lovely evening at LaBelle Lights!!

From AGAG:

Let’s start 2026 with a fun event for all ages!

Friday, January 9th at 7:30pm let’s all meet up to have some festive cheer for the New Year! Special Late -Season Pricing applies! $10 General Admission!

All are welcome!!! We will be welcoming all the Amazing Women’s Groups of NH and their families!! Please share and invite!

Click the link to purchase your tickets ASAP!! 7:30pm-8:30pm (or a time before/after if that time slot is taken)

https://labellewinery.com/lights/labelle-lights-tickets/

Please just RSVP to this invitation so I know you are coming and can meet up with you! You are responsible for getting your own tickets for your family/friends!

What is LaBelle Lights?LaBelle Lights is an annual holiday light show featuring over a million twinkling lights displayed along an outdoor walking path that can be enjoyed by all ages. Attendees can enjoy this wholesome activity to escape the stresses of the holidays and create a yearly tradition with friends, families, and groups.

Where is LaBelle Lights located?LaBelle Lights is located at LaBelle Winery Derry – 14 Route 111, Derry, NH 03038

Concord Shriners Gun Show
2026-01-03 09:00 - 2026-01-04 14:00 | Bektash Shriners, 189 Pembroke Road, Concord, New Hampshire, 03302, United States
Concord Shriners Gun Show

Join the League for the first gun show of 2026 at the Concord Shriners Gun Show!

We will be there both days – Saturday January 3rd from 9AM – 4PM and Sunday January 4th from 9AM – 2PM. Admission is only $10 per person!

Stop by and say hello while perusing all of the awesome merchandise from vendors around New England including guns, knives, ammo, night vision, reloading optics, collectibles, holsters & more!

We love going to gun shows and meeting so many new people and saying hello to old friends!! You can check out photos from our last gun show in Concord!

January is a great time to ring in the New Year with a new firearm, or any of the items the show has to offer, including a new membership to the League!

There will be multiple vendors in attendance from all across New England who will be offering various items for purchase. From firearms, to targets, there is nothing you can’t get!!!

There will be over 70 vendors at the show! And from our last show in Concord, you can bet there will also be ammo jewelry as well! Why not have some fun AND check out great vendors who support our 2nd Amendment rights!

BOD Meeting
2025-12-17 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-12 18:00 - 19:00
Monthly board meeting. All members are welcome!!! Email info@wdlnh.org for conference call information

Annual Holiday Party!!!
2025-12-07 11:00 - 15:00
This is one of our MOST fun events of the year! We’ll have a potluck and Yankee swap. To get your number, you have to shoot at a snowman who is shooting at you!!! It’s a $20 limit for the Yankee swap if you want to participate, but participation is not necessary.

We’ll also be creating lovely ornaments using spent shotgun shell casings and lots of glitter!!!! And maybe some other surprises to create!

Check out photos from last year’s party. We had a blast!!! https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.878093461157597&type=3

You can go to signup genius to add what you’ll bring to the potluck – appetizers, entrees, sides, desserts, or drinks! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805054EA9AD23AAFA7-60047619-holiday

Please let events@wdlnh.org know if you plan on attending! This is a MEMBERS ONLY event.

SOCIAL - Let's Break Something!!
2025-11-20 17:00 | The Break Room, 842 Hanover Street, Manchester, New Hampshire, 03101
On Wednesday, November 20th, join us when we visit the BREAK ROOM in Manchester, NH!!

What is the Break Room you ask? It’s a place to smash things to get rid of stress while having fun at the same time! From the Break Room:

Got some aggression to let out or just want to smash some stuff? Come release your stress by smashing objects in a room with fun weapons like a kitchen pot, golf club or heavy tool!

We’ll be breaking things in the Glowing Recommendation room! The fun begins at 5:20 PM. Participants need to be there by 5:00 for instructions and gear.

The cost is $50/person for 1/2 hour of breaking. You receive 2 milk crates of glowing breakables. This also includes all safety gear as well.

There is a limit to the number of participants, so it is on a first come, first serve basis. If you are interested in joining us in the Break Room, you must email info@wdlnh.org to confirm. We have to make reservations ahead of time with payment, so Venmo or other forms of payment arrangements will be made once you email!

Since we’ll be right in downtown Manchester, we may want to go out to dinner afterwards as well!

Point & Shoot Basics - Members Only
2025-11-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Londonderry Fish & Game Club, 5 Lund Street, Litchfield, 03052
This is a member-only class for women who are comfortable shooting and have some experience on the range.

In self-defense scenarios, a criminal isn’t going to wait for you to align your sites so you can stop him from attacking! This class will show students point and shoot basics so they can begin their journey to learning more about using a firearm in self-defense.

Students will use their own firearm that they want to train with for self-defense, whether in the home, or to carry concealed. Students should also bring 100 rounds of ammunition.

Members MUST email events@wdlnh.org to reserve a spot for this class as space will be limited.

CLASS IS FULL - Basic Pistol Class - WOMEN ONLY Range Staff
2025-11-08 08:30 - 16:30 | Londonderry Fish & Game Club, 5 Lund St, Litchfield , NH, 03052, United States
Women’s Firearm Training

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 Saturday, November 8th (starting promptly at 8:30 am) to 4:30 pm. It will be held at Londonderry Fish & Game at 5 Lund Street in Litchfield.

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. Participants should dress accordingly dependent upon the weather. 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.

Rochester Gun Show
2025-10-25 09:00 - 2025-10-26 14:00 | American Legion, 188 Eastern Ave, Rochester, New Hampshire, United States
The League will be at the Rochester Gun Show on October 25th & 26th at the American Legion Post 7!

There will be a LOT of vendors there so come by, check out what the vendors have to offer and say Hello to League members!

SOCIAL - Dead Cabin Escape Room!
2025-10-15 17:00 - 18:00 | Granite State Escape, 795 Elm Street, Manchester, New Hampshire
What better way to celebrate Halloween than with a spooky Escape Room social!!!! The fun begins at 5PM (we must be there 15 minutes before) at Granite State Escape – 795 Elm Street (Lower Level) Manchester, NH 03101

Please email info@wdlnh.org if you’d like to participate. The room is booked and payments have been made. This can only be done with up to 5 participants in total so it is a first come, first serve basis. The cost is $30 and maybe if we go to dinner afterwards (that’s optional). After you send your email to info, you can either Venmo the money or pay cash that night!

From the Dead Cabin Escape Room:

You took a risk hiking in these parts. Several missing persons have been reported. No remains, no tracks, no clues. But, you can’t help it. The woods have been calling for months, consuming your dreams and thoughts. Instinct takes you down a series of overgrown paths to an abandoned cabin deep in the brush. You feel a strange desire you can’t understand. A belonging you’ve always wanted. This strange cabin… THIS will be your new home.

After all, it’s always safer to stay indoors. Right?

Do you have what it takes to escape the dead?

Board Meeting
2025-10-08 18:00 - 19:00
Monthly board meeting where events and other items are discussed and decided upon by the League.

All members are welcome to attend! The meetings are remote via Zoom. Email info@wdlnh.org for conference call information.

Intro to Rifle - Women-Only Environment
2025-10-04 13:00 - 17:00 | Londonderry Fish & Game Club, 5 Lund Street, Litchfield, New Hampshire, 03052
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.

Shoot with the Girls - Flying Monkeys!
2025-10-04 09:00 - 10:00 | Londonderry Fish & Game Club, 5 Lund Street, Litchfield, New Hampshire, 03052
Since October is Halloween month, it only makes sense to have a Halloween shoot!!!

This is a member-only shoot. You must have taken the New Shooters Shoot, Basic Pistol class, or be an experienced shooter to participate.

Ladies will shoot as many flying monkeys as they can within a certain time period. The top 3 shooters with the most flying monkeys hit will win Halloween prizes!!!!

All participants must email events@wdlnh.org to let our Events Coordinator know you’re coming.

Bring your own firearm and ammunition to get practice with instructors on the range. If you don’t have a firearm, you can use one of the League’s

New Shooters Shoot - Women Only Environment
2025-10-04 08:30 - 12:30 | Londonderry Fish & Game Club, 5 Lund Street, Litchfield, New Hampshire, 03052
New Shooters Shoot – for women who have never touched a firearm or those who want a quick refresher class on safety and shooting.

We have NRA-certified instructors and NRA-certified Range Safety Officers to provide a safe environment. We are the first, and one of the only women-only shooting environments in New Hampshire!

The New Shooters Intro Classes are open to League members and guests. All non-members are required to pre-register as a Student for a Day for a fee of $25 which can be used towards a membership if you choose. Walk-ins are not accepted.

All participants in our New Shooters Intro Class will use a .22 caliber pistol and ammo that we provide. This is to help new shooters be comfortable and build on success.

All attendees must register ahead of time as the classes fill up very quickly and we have a limited number of seats we can fill.

You can register here: https://wdlnh.org/services/student-for-a-day/

After your payment is sent, you will receive an email within a few days confirming your registration in the class.

If you are an existing member of the League, email events@wdlnh.org for registration – the New Shooters Shoot is FREE to members.

The class is from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Please arrive by 8:15 AM. The class will begin promptly at 8:30 AM.

*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

Iron Rose Rise Together Weekend
2025-10-04 07:00 - 2025-10-05 16:30 | Manchester Firing Line, 2540 Brown Ave, Manchester, New Hampshire, 03101
Welcome to the NATIONAL – 2‑Day Event for Women Shooters – IRON ROSE: RISE TOGETHER WEEKEND! Join us at Manchester Firing Line Range on October 4, 2025 at 7:00 AM (Eastern Time) for a weekend of empowerment and marksmanship. This event is designed for women who are passionate about shooting sports and want to connect with like-minded individuals. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced shooter, this event offers a supportive environment to learn, grow, and have fun.

Be among the first women to experience the first NATIONAL weekend event for Iron Rose Women’s Shooting Club. You’ll have a choice of workshops and courses to work with certified instructors in both Indoor and Outdoor ranges and classroom sessions covering residential rifle clinics, practical handgun clinics, try difffernt pistols, self‑defense, less‑than‑lethal techniques, and so much more. Build your own schedule by choosing from a variety of workshops—some have limited spots, so register early to lock in your favorites.

Optional Early check in Friday, then hit the ground running with hands-on training Saturday morning. Wrap up the day with a banquet to celebrate your progress and connect with other women in the shooting community. Training continues on Sunday with another full day of sessions. The final agenda will be supplied closer to the event.

Your weekend admission will also cover sponsor gifts, swag bag, bagged breakfasts, lunch on Saturday and Sunday, water and Dinner Banquet ticket with 10 raffle table tickets and 1 firearm raffle ticket.

Instructors and Partners include but not limited to:

Iron Rose Women’s Shooting Club • East Coast School of Safety • Women’s Defense League of NH • Manchester Firing Line • Joan of Arms • USSCA • Glock • And more!

You can view the full agenda and purchase tickets here –> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-2day-event-for-women-shooters-iron-rose-rise-together-weekend-tickets-1517697306499?

SOCIAL - Whale Watch
2025-09-20 11:00 - 17:00 | Granite State Whale Watch, 1870 Ocean Blvd (Rte 1A), Rye, New Hampshire, 03870, United States
Join members of the League for a truly fun social event – a whale watch!!!

The boat leaves right out of Rye Harbor at 11:00AM on Saturday, September 20th from Granite State Whale Watch

About the whale watch:

“Our whale watches take us to Jeffreys Ledge, where nutrient-rich waters support a large variety of marine life. On our expeditions we have the most likely chance of encountering 40 ton Humpback Whales, 70 ft. Finback Whales, Minke Whales, and Atlantic White-sided Dolphins. Other species sighted include highly endangered Right Whales, Harbor Porpoises, Grey and Harbor Seals, Tuna, Ocean Sunfish and sharks. For those who enjoy bird watching, we often encounter pelagic birds such as Wilson’s Storm Petrels, Great and Sooty Shearwaters, Gannets, and Terns.“

You must sign up individually at the Granite State Whale Watch site here: https://granitestatewhalewatch.com/schedules/ – Remember – it’s Saturday, September 20th!

If you’re planning on attending and purchase your ticket, please email info@wdlnh.org so we can have a headcount. We also may plan to go out to dinner when we return to shore!

BOD Meeting
2025-09-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Call
Monthly board meeting where the board discusses upcoming events and other items for the League.

All members are welcome to attend!!! Just email info@wdlnh.org for the conference call information.

BOD Meeting
2025-08-13 18:00 - 20:00
Monthly board meeting

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

SOCIAL - Pickity Place
2025-08-10 15:30 - 17:30
We’re having a lovely dinner with the ladies at Pickity Place in Mason, NH!

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, August 10th, 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.

You can see the menu for the month of August below.

August 2025 Menu

Dip ~ Garden patch dunk

Soup ~ Gazpacho with lime zest

Salad ~ Greek with creamy Greek dressing

Bread ~ Seeded Panzano

Entree ~ Pickity fried chicken with cracked black pepper gravy

— or —

Entree ~ Eggplant rollatini

Dessert ~ Key lime pie with banana flambe

Skill Builder Shoot
2025-08-09 09:00 - 10:00 | Londonderry Fish & Game Club, 5 Lund Street, Litchfield, New Hampshire, 03052, United States
This is a members-only shoot for those who have already taken our New Shooters Shoot, Basic Pistol Class, or are experienced shooters.

We’ll be building skills by having shooters think before they shoot – calling out different numbers, shapes, or colors!

All members must register with events@wdlnh.org.

You bring your own firearm and ammunition to get more training! If you don’t have a firearm, we’ll provide one for you.

Our instructors will help you hone your skills in a women-only environment while you also have fun shooting with the girls!

New Shooters Shoot - Women Only Environment
2025-08-09 08:30 - 12:30 | Londonderry Fish and Game Club, 5 Lund Street, Litchfield, New Hampshire, 03052, United States

SOCIAL - End of Summer Celebration by the Pool!
2025-08-02 12:00 - 17:00 | Bonnie’s House, 118 Grant Road, Newmarket, New Hampshire, 03857, United States
Bonnie Downey, our Director of Membership, is having a pool party!!!

Join us on August 2nd as we celebrate the end of the summer with all the ladies (and their guests) of the Women’s Defense League, AGAG (All NH Chapters), and Iron Rose! Since I do not have everyone on my friends list I am asking everyone help out by sharing the invite with other members of your respective clubs. If you would like to attend but don’t have Facebook, please email membership@wdlnh.org to let Bonnie know!

Bring your suits or just come by and socialize. We spend all our together time on the range I thought this would be a good way to get to know each other in a stress free atmosphere while having some fun with our families.

We will be providing hot dogs/ hamburgers and what ever else looks good in the case at BJ’s :).. Soda / water will be available but if you would like something else feel free to bring it along.

If you opt to bring a side dish or dessert let us know so that we don’t have 10 different kinds of potato salad. 🙂 Hope to see everyone there!!

11th Annual Family Picnic
2025-07-19 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 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/30e0549aaa62baa8-wdlfamily#/

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!!!

SOCIAL - Beach Epoxy Charcuterie Board
2025-07-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Get On Board, LLC, 265 East Main St Unit 2, Hampstead, New Hampshire, 03841
MEMBERS ONLY – Join the ladies of the League for a fun, crafty night in Hampstead!!!!

Come explore the magic of epoxy pouring on a cutting board to create a “beachy” scene. Choose either a 14×7 board with handle or 12×9 rectangular board.

The cost is $35 or $40 depending on which board you select. It’s also BYOB and/or snacks if you are in the mood!

You can register for the event here: https://www.getonboarddiy.com/events/wdl-private-event-beachy-epoxy-charcuterie-boards-2

Board Meeting
2025-07-09 18:00 - 20:00

SOCIAL - Ballerina at Chunky's
2025-06-25 19:00 - 22:00 | Chunky’s Cinema Manchester, NH, 707 Huse Road, Manchester, New Hampshire, 03013, United States
On Wednesday, June 25th, the Women’s Defense League and Iron Rose Women’s Shooting Club are having a GIRL’S NIGHT to watch the latest movie from the John Whick series – BALLERINA!

The movie begins at 7:40 PM at Chunky’s in Manchester. We can be there by 7 PM to order food. TerryAnn from Iron Rose has procured tickets for only $6.00 a piece! You can just pay her the night of the movie.

If you plan on attending, please just email info@wdlnh.org so we can ensure we have enough seats reserved!

You can take a look at Chunky’s menu here – https://www.chunkys.com/movie-theater/chunkysmanchester/menu
