Cross Timbers, MO — (AGirlandAGun.org) — From October 7–12, 105 women gathered at Lucas Ranch for Fall Fest 2025, which hosts the nation’s only all-ladies multigun match. The event featured creative boardgame-themed stages, hands-on learning, mentorship opportunities, and the kind of camaraderie only found at A Girl & A Gun. With competitive excitement, laughter, and badass women in action, Fall Fest was equal parts thrilling, empowering, and unforgettable.
Robyn Sandoval, President & CEO of A Girl & A Gun, reflected on the week, noting that participants had grown, tackled challenges, connected with new friends, and achieved remarkable feats. She emphasized that Fall Fest embodies the heart of AG & AG culture… challenging, immersive, and deeply supportive.
Co-Match Directors Cindy Coker, Adam Willcox (Rangemaster), and Robyn Sandoval brought the matches to life with innovative stage designs and efficient match flow. Competitors were tested, inspired, and entertained from start to finish, with boardgame-themed stages that were fun, challenging, and memorable.
One Gun, Two Gun, Three Gun: Multigun Challenge
The Multigun Challenge was sold out with 94 competitors tackling eight natural-terrain stages in one-gun (PCC), two-gun (pistol/rifle), and three-gun (pistol/rifle/shotgun) divisions. The match welcomed beginners while still challenging professional shooters. Stages incorporated props and designs inspired by Operation, Battleship, Scrabble, Life, Sorry, Chutes and Ladders, Candyland, and Clue.
Squad Pros guided competitors through every stage, providing coaching, encouragement, and safety oversight.
Congratulations to the Multigun Challenge winners:
Modified Tac Ops (MTO)
- Hannah Nichols
- Jennifer Blake
- Dakota Adelphia
Limited (LTD)
- Melissa Cox
- Stephanie Schafer
- Susie Hirsch
Tac Ops (TO)
- Marlis Kapellusch
- Katrina Reed
- Tennille Chidester
Open
- Allison Muggli
- Shannan Chada
- Charneta Samms
PCC
- Meagan Deroin
- Reba Hennigan
- Felicia Davis
2-Gun
- Stefanie Crain
- Eileen McIntee
- Cathy Waters
Category Winners
High Senior
- Reba Hennigan – PCC/2-Gun
- Sandra Woodruff – 3-Gun
High Super Senior
- Marjorie Golden – PCC/2-Gun
- Teresa Sykora – 3-Gun
High Military/Law Enforcement
- Rauany Benedict
Where New Shooters Become Confident Competitors: 3-Gun University
Prior to the match, 3-Gun University™ (3GU) provided three days of training, giving participants the skills to improve their match performance. A total of 59 students trained across eight field classrooms and two sight-in areas, receiving hands-on instruction in marksmanship fundamentals, movement, stage planning, and competition strategy. The program welcomed beginners while offering valuable insights for experienced shooters.
Cindy Coker coordinated the courses and facilitated virtual discussions to prepare participants and their gear. 3GU educators provided mentorship, coaching, and encouragement, helping shooters gain confidence quickly. The talented instructor team included:
- Dianna Muller
- Katrina Reed
- Hannah Nichols
- Ursula Williams
- Tennille Chidester
- Jen Blake
- Derrick Dumont
Teamwork, Speed, and Laughter: Team Pistol Challenge
The Team Pistol Challenge featured 44 two-woman teams competing across six pistol stages in Irons, Open, and Split divisions. Stages were themed after board games like UNO, Connect Four, Yahtzee, Twister, Monopoly, and Trivial Pursuit. Every team dressed in themed costumes, turning the match into a hilarious and unforgettable celebration of camaraderie.
Congratulations to the Team Pistol Challenge winning teams:
Irons Division
- To Infinity and Beyond – Lanie Coulter and Jessica Hairston
- Unthinkable Allies – Tonya Franklin and Silvia Aparicio
- The Happy Campers – Susie Hirsch and Alexandra Hirsch
Open Division
- It’s Showtime! – Tennille Chidester and Hannah Nichols
- Deplorables – Dianna Muller and Eileen McIntee
- Michigan Mafia – Sheila Hoekstra and Shannan Chada
Split Division
- Runaway Brides – Katrina Reed and Dakota Adelphia
- Happy Little Trees – Marlis Kapellusch and Laurie Carlton
- Rooty Tooty Point and Shooty – Harriett Williams and Melissa Cox
Empowering Women Through Competition
Throughout the week participants learned, grew, tackled challenges, crushed stages, made new connections, and achieved something remarkable. The Multigun Challenge demanded dedication and focus, but shooters were supported every step of the way by squads, Squad Pros, 3GU instructors, and match staff. The dedicated Range Officers, affectionally called the Men in Pink, ensured safety and fun throughout the week.
Fall Fest 2025 was made possible by generous sponsors:
- Walker’s Game Ear
- GPS Bags
- Walther
- GLOCK
- Vortex
- Magpul
- Taurus
- NightForce
- Ka-Bar
- US Law Shield
- Benelli
- Action Target
- Bowers Suppressors
- and many others
Sponsor support allowed the creation of a world-class experience, showcasing products in action while connecting with a passionate and influential audience of women shooters. Competitors relied on sponsor gear and firearms throughout the week, creating authentic engagement in high-energy, real-world activities. With so much excitement, camaraderie, and skill-building, these women already plan to register for the next Fall Fest!
Image Description: 105 women gathered at Lucas Ranch for Fall Fest 2025, which hosts the nation’s only all-ladies multigun match. The event featured creative boardgame-themed stages, hands-on learning, mentorship opportunities, and the kind of camaraderie only found at A Girl & A Gun.
Image Description: Jen Blake engages long-range targets on the Operation stage of the Multigun Challenge. 94 competitors tackled 8 natural-terrain stages that were board-game inspired, including Operation, Battleship, Scrabble, Life, Sorry, Chutes and Ladders, Candyland, and Clue.
Image Description: Hannah Nichols and Tennille Chidester were the two-woman team of It’s Showtime!, which won the Open division of the Team Pistol Challenge. 44 two-woman teams competing across 6 pistol stages Every team dressed in themed costumes, turning the match into a hilarious and unforgettable celebration of camaraderie.
About A Girl & A Gun
A Girl & A Gun (AG & AG) is the nation’s largest and most influential women’s firearms organization, with members in every state and hundreds of host ranges nationwide. As the premier organization dedicated to women in shooting sports, AG & AG inspires thousands of women to live lives with strength and confidence through expert firearms education, competitive opportunities, and a vibrant, supportive community.
AG & AG is more than a club; it is a movement redefining who belongs in the shooting sports. Their signature events, including Girl’s Night Out and the National Conference, offer transformational experiences that welcome beginners with warmth and guidance, while providing elite training and competition for seasoned shooters.
For ranges, instructors, and corporate partners, AG & AG provides a valuable platform to engage a passionate and growing community of women shooters. By partnering with AG & AG, businesses can expand their reach, enhance program offerings, and contribute to breaking down barriers in self-defense, pistol, rifle, and shotgun disciplines.
At the heart of AG & AG is a dedicated team of qualified instructors and mentors who ensure every woman, regardless of background or experience level, feels confident, capable, and inspired. Together, AG & AG and its partners are building a thriving community where women not only learn to shoot but gain the skills to thrive.
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Where did they get that giant cutout of “Cavity Sam” from the old Milton Bradley “Operation” game? 😀