About Us
GWG Australia Leads the Way
Founder of Girls with Guns Australia
Empowering women with confidence
Meet Farrah who is the passionate force behind Girls with Guns Australia, a movement designed to empower women through safe, supportive, and skill-building experiences in the world of firearms and shooting sports.
With a long-standing history of running women’s empowerment workshops, Farrah brings a unique blend of strength, compassion, and leadership to everything she does. Before founding Girls with Guns Australia, Farrah dedicated years to facilitating workshops that helped women step into their power—whether it was through self-empowerment training, confidence coaching, or mindset development. She saw first-hand how transformative it can be when women are given tools, knowledge, and a safe space to grow.
Why She Started Girls with Guns Australia
- Breaking barriers: Farrah saw the lack of female representation in the shooting community and set out to change that.
- Creating safe spaces: She wanted women to feel welcomed, not intimidated, when learning new skills.
- Empowerment through action: Her background in women’s workshops inspired her to create a practical, hands-on way for women to build confidence.
What Girls with Guns Offers
- Training that builds confidence: From absolute beginners to seasoned shooters, every woman is met where she’s at.
- Community and connection: Regular meet-ups, workshops, and events that foster real sisterhood and support.
- Leadership through example: Farrah continues to lead from the front—showing women that strength comes in many forms.
Farrah’s Vision
“My passion has always been helping women step outside their comfort zone,” says Farrah. “Girls with Guns is about more than shooting—it’s about growth, courage, and realising you're capable of so much more than you think.”
About Us
Meet Wayne Chief Range Officer
Chief Range Officer – Girls with Guns Australia
Over 30 years of elite experience in firearms, safety, and competitive shooting.
Wayne Lording brings a lifetime of expertise, precision, and leadership to Girls with Guns Australia as our Chief Range Officer. With more than three decades in the field, Wayne is a highly skilled weapons and firearms safety instructor, a certified range officer, and a world-class competitive shooter with both national and international accolades.
His extensive career spans tactical operations, safety instruction, and coaching the next generation of shooters. Wayne is widely respected for his professionalism, deep technical knowledge, and ability to create a calm, focused learning environment for shooters at all skill levels.
Wayne’s Expertise Includes:
- 30+ years in firearms training and safety instruction
- Certified Range Officer with extensive range leadership
- Firearms safety educator focused on responsible handling
- World-class competitive shooter with proven precision and discipline
- Military test engineer with advanced weapons expertise
- Trainer for law enforcement agencies in Australia and overseas
As Chief Range Officer, Wayne plays an integral role in delivering a training environment that is not only safe and structured but also empowering and inclusive. He ensures every woman on the range feels supported, confident, and capable—whether she's handling a firearm for the first time or refining advanced techniques.
Wayne’s Philosophy:
“Firearms training is about more than marksmanship
—it’s about focus, control, and confidence"
Meet the GWG Team
Experienced. Supportive. Empowering.
The heart of Girls with Guns Australia is our people.
At Girls with Guns Australia, our team is made up of passionate, highly qualified professionals dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment for women in shooting sports. With decades of combined experience in firearms training, safety instruction, and competitive shooting, our instructors are here to support every woman’s journey—whether you're a beginner or building advanced skills.
Our Core Team Includes:
- Wayne – Chief Range Officer, military test engineer, and firearms safety expert with over 30 years of experience.
- Farrah – Founder and women's empowerment leader, with a background in coaching and training women to step outside their comfort zones.
- Allan – A seasoned shooting coach with many years of hands-on experience in firearms and training, Allan brings technical expertise, patience, and mentorship to every session.
- Joe – Skilled range officer and instructor with a calm, encouraging approach to safety and marksmanship.
- Kelly – Passionate about female empowerment and community building, Kelly supports women with practical training and positive energy.
- Jennie – Skilled range officer and instructor, focused on helping newcomers feel confident and capable, Jennie brings warmth and knowledge to every session.
Together, we’re more than just instructors—we’re mentors, supporters, and advocates for women stepping into strength, skill, and confidence.