Vegas rolled out the red carpet at the Venetian’s V Bar for women of the firearms business, as we lined up to have our photos taken “Oscars” and “Emmy” style, upon entrance to the 2nd Annual Women’s Outdoor and Shooting Industry Dinner (#gungirldinner on Twitter), sponsored by LaserMax. Elbow-length gloves, hats worthy of a British wedding, fur stoles, red lipstick and costume jewelry … the evening brought out Old Hollywood Glam at its finest.
The women loved meeting other women whom they have been networking with during the past year through various social media outlets. An opportunity to get out of the tactical pants and polos or business work suits thrilled others.
As the women sipped cocktails and dined on the spectacular appetizers, they also exchanged business cards and discussed future endeavors together. It was an evening the ladies would not soon forget, the rarely seen glamorous side of the firearms industry.
All photos courtesy of Michelle Cerino.
The hosts of the event, Britney Starr of Starr & Bodill African Safaris and Jacquelyn Kelly of Armed in Heels.
HERCAMOSHOP’s Shelly Ray, along with The WON’s columnists Michelle Bodenheimer and Mia Anstine.
Olympian Sarah Scherer, Olympian Amanda Furrer and Jessica Delos Reyes of USA Shooting.
Seraphine Gott of Bow Tech, Eden Suchar of Serbu Firearms Inc. and Sandi Keller of Offhand Gear.
Sunny McGann of Overwatch Armory, Bobbi Hedergard of A Girl and a Gun and Jeanine Philips of Bob’s Little Sports Shop.
Campbell Smith of NRA Women’s Network, Susan LaPierre and Rachel Fry of Glaco Gun Leather.
Stephanie Pastusek of XS Sight Systems and Joyce Rubino of Colt Firearms.
Bond Arms Girls Kyndall Bond and Amy Grave with The WON columnist Michelle Cerino.
Tanya Gorin of XS Sight Systems, Barbara Baird of The WON, Sarah Smith-Barnum and Emily Snyder of NRA publications and in the hat in front … freelancer Jacquelyn Janes.
LaserMax CEO Susan Houde-Walter, Gun Goddess’s Athena Means, pro competition shooter Vera Koo and LaserMax’s Celia Crane.
The ladies of Girls with Guns Clothing: Norissa Harman, Morgan Mills and Jen Adams
Professional hunting guide Rachel Ahtila; Cabelas Ambassador, RMEF, Team Elk and Swarovski Optik Kristy Titus; and Horns and Hooks TV Amy Spoon.
The lovely Surgi ladies, Tammy and Syndey.
Gabby Marcus of Armedcandy.net and Shelly Giddings, editor of GunUp.
Michelle Cerino, aka Princess Gunslinger, first entered the firearms industry in 2011 as co-owner, president and trainer at a national training company. She immediately began competing in both 3-Gun and NRA Action Pistol, becoming a sponsored shooter. Michelle is currently a columnist and Managing Editor of Women’s Outdoor News, as well as owner of Pervenio LLC. She also manages social media for Vera Koo and FASTER Saves Lives. Michelle encourages others to step out of the comforts of home and explore. View all posts by Michelle Cerino
