Our private training sessions can be tailored specifically to focus on women's safety and self-protection. Additionally, we offer a monthly group class where women come together to learn practical personal safety techniques. At the Women's Training Institute (WTI), we don’t prescribe what you should or shouldn’t do; instead, we empower you with options, techniques, and strategies to analyze situations and respond in a way that best suits you. By the end of the training, you'll be equipped with a plan and the confidence to handle situations such as harassment, threats, stalking, and abuse—whether from strangers or someone you know.

• Unmatched Special Pricing: As a member, enjoy each monthly session at an exclusive rate of only $100.

• Flexible Cancellation Policy: Notify us 48 hours in advance to cancel a session, and we'll transfer your fee to the following month.

• Ability to Put Membership on Hold: Notify us at least 48 hours in advance of your next scheduled class, and we will place your membership on hold until you're ready to reactivate it.

• No-Fuss Membership Cancellation:  You have the freedom to cancel your membership at any time, with no hidden fees or complications.

• Exclusive Discounts on A+R Tactics Offerings: Enjoy a 10% discount on all other A+R Tactics memberships, training sessions, and merchandise.

• 20% Off at Charlotte 5.11 Store:

• FREE Point Blank Range Matthews Membership: Unlimited range time monthly.  You need only provide your ammo and targets.

The rotating curriculum equips you with essential self-protection skills, focusing on key areas such as situational awareness, threat mitigation, and de-escalation. You'll learn defense techniques against strikes, chokes, takedowns, and weapons, along with escape tactics and effective striking. We cover home and travel safety, building mental resilience, trauma response, and close quarters firearm use. Scenario-based training in our Shoot House enhances your ability to apply these skills in real-world situations, ensuring you're fully prepared for any challenge.

In addition to our monthly group women's training, you can also book private sessions tailored specifically to your needs—whether solo, or with a friend or family member. These sessions can focus on topics related to women's safety, providing you with personalized instruction and hands-on practice in a supportive environment.

We recommend wearing sleeved shirts and bottoms that extend past the knee, as you'll be working on mats, against rough surfaces, and in the Shoot House. Please wear tennis shoes; mat shoes are optional, as shoes aren’t allowed on the mats (barefoot or socks are fine). Don’t forget to bring water and any snacks you might need. If you have blade trainers or a Glock 17-compatible holster, feel free to bring those along as well.

You can train without firearms,

A Glock 17T training pistol, marking rounds ammo, and all necessary PPE will be provided for your session.

No prior experience is needed for any of our trainings at A+R Tactics. Our instructors take the time to understand your goals and skill levels, providing personalized training to meet your needs.

Dates are every 4th Saturday of the month 10am-2pm. Click our calendar for upcoming dates.

No, training with a firearm is completely optional. Our self-protection training can be tailored to focus on unarmed defense, including scenario training in the Shoot House that emphasizes empty-handed techniques and strategies for defending yourself without a weapon.