By Police1 Staff
ROUND ROCK, Texas — A Girl & A Gun (AG & AG), a national organization empowering women through firearms education, competition, and community, hosted 22 female law enforcement officers for the 8th Annual “Back the Women in Blue” event.
Sponsored by GLOCK, with ammunition provided by Aguila Ammo, the three-day training took place November 13-15, 2024, at the Round Rock Public Safety Training Center. The event united officers from 11 states, representing county, municipal, and tribal agencies, and celebrated their commitment to serving their communities with skill and courage. Each participant was nominated by a member of her community, making the event both a professional and personal milestone.
Officer Anna Nix from Georgetown (Texas) Police Department enjoyed the live-fire training with ammunition sponsored by Aguila Ammo. She said, “It was awesome to attend a training where we got to uplift each other as women in LE but were also pushed to our limits and received quality, practical instruction.”
Photo/A Girl & A Gun
“This unique training experience celebrates and empowers female law enforcement officers,” said Robyn Sandoval, President & CEO of AG & AG. “These women serve as leaders and role models in their communities, and we are honored to provide them with the skills they need to stay safe.”
The event featured three days of advanced training led by Sgt. Brian Quick of the Round Rock Police Department (RRPD) and a cadre of experienced instructors:
- Day 1: Welcome from RRPD Chief Allen Banks, followed by live-fire pistol training.
- Day 2: Instruction by Travis County Sheriff Sally Hernandez, covering VCQB (vehicle close quarters battle), single-officer building clearing, breaching techniques and rappelling from a six-story tower.
- Day 3: Presentation from RRPD Commander Melissa Grubbs, along with defensive tactics training.
Participants praised the event for its transformative impact. Detective Kamryn Yauger of the Moraine (Ohio) Police Department called it “an amazing training opportunity” that provided valuable skills and a supportive environment. Officer Agnieszka Motyka of the Alamogordo (New Mexico) Police Department said the instructors’ approachability and expertise created a space where “learning thrived.” St. Clair County (Michigan) Sheriff’s Deputy Brooke Goolsby described the event as a career highlight, saying, “I learned so many new techniques that I couldn’t wait to take roadside when I returned to work.”
Sponsors like Walther, Magpul, WileyX and local AG & AG chapters supported the event, along with GLOCK and Aguila Ammo. AG & AG, known for its nationwide women’s shooting league and training events, continues to break barriers for women in law enforcement and the shooting sports.
For more information about AG & AG’s initiatives, visit AGirlandAGun.org/back-the-blue.
