Cathy Pompeo
For Cathy Pompeo, the journey into shooting sports didn't begin with competition trophies or advanced training classes. It started with a simple decision in 2020 to purchase her first firearm. Like many women, she spent the next few years practicing occasionally but hadn't yet found the community, confidence, or passion that would transform shooting into a meaningful part of her life.
That changed in late 2024 when she joined a women's shooting league and enrolled in a marksmanship program. Surrounded by supportive women who shared her interest in personal responsibility, self-defense, and shooting sports, Cathy discovered a new level of confidence and purpose. What began as curiosity quickly became commitment.
In 2025, she competed in her first 3-Gun competition and attended a women's firearms conference in Colorado, where she trained with professional instructors and connected with women from across the country. The experience reinforced what she had already begun to realize: women are one of the fastest-growing groups in the firearms community, yet many still feel overlooked by an industry that often markets primarily to men.
As a certified NRA Range Safety Officer with CPR/AED and Stop the Bleed certifications, Cathy believes that confidence comes from preparation, knowledge, and community. She plans to continue competing in both IDPA and 3-Gun competitions for years to come while encouraging other women to pursue their own shooting goals, regardless of experience level.
Outside the range, Cathy has built a successful career as a restaurant entrepreneur, owning and operating businesses since 2002. Her entrepreneurial spirit, combined with her passion for the shooting sports community, inspired her to help create a brand specifically for women.
The idea was born from a simple observation: most merchandise available to women shooters was either bland, overly tactical, or clearly designed with men in mind. The products lacked personality, style, and an authentic understanding of what many women wanted. Cathy believed women deserved better. They deserved gear that reflected their confidence, independence, and individuality.
Today, as a wife, mother of three adult children, and proud grandmother of two granddaughters, Cathy remains committed to building a brand that celebrates women who refuse to choose between strength and style. Whether she's at the range, tending her garden, singing karaoke, crafting, or spending time with family and friends, she brings the same energy and enthusiasm to every aspect of life.
Her vision is simple: create a community where women feel welcomed, represented, and empowered—and provide the gear that lets them do it with a little more sass and a lot more class.
Because serious defenders deserve gear that reflects who they are.
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