RAYMOND — Boondocks Firearms Training Academy is working on lining up top-notch speakers and training for the 2026 PowWow, to be held April 17-18, 2026.
The PowWow is an annual weekend of hands-on firearm training and community-building exclusively for women. The event aims to provide participants with exposure to industry-leading instructors, product demonstrations, and a supportive environment for skill development.
In the past, training sessions have included room clearing, carjacking avoidance, hand-to-hand self-defense, “shoot or don’t shoot,” and competitive shooting among others. Instructors are a combination of Boondocks staff instructors and experts from all over the country. There are also legal experts who often offer availability to answer questions about use of force in self-defense, and firearms instructors provide one-on-one interaction to help each participant learn something they didn’t know before they got there.
Through the years, the event has grown and built a group of women who have connected with each other from around the country. Some have come with friends or with sisters or mothers or daughters, and some come alone. But all leave with invaluable relationships.
Boondocks FTA “Pow Wow” is always unforgettable, invaluable – Darkhorse Press
Participants receive training at the Boondocks PowWow in 2025.The Pow Wow will kick off on Friday, April 17, with a registration and welcome reception from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., featuring guest speakers and heavy hors d’oeuvres. Saturday, April 18, will be dedicated to training sessions, with four 90-minute classes covering various aspects of firearm safety and handling. Breakfast and lunch will be provided, and the day will conclude with a dinner under the stars, complete with music and entertainment. The event will wrap up with a giveaway and closing remarks from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
To ensure adequate planning for speakers and classes, Boondocks FTA encourages interested participants to register in advance. Registration can be completed here or by visiting boondocksfta.com
and selecting the green date on the April 2026 calendar to access the registration form.
For more information or assistance, contact Boondocks FTA at (769) 972-2382 or via email at [email protected].
