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Surge in Finnish Women's Firearms Training Amid Ukraine Conflict

3/22/2026

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Since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, interest in firearms training among women in Finland has surged.
Nicole San Juan, a member of the Vantaa Reservists, emphasizes the importance of self-defense skills.
The Naisten Valmiusliitto reports overwhelming demand for survival courses, with 800 women queued online for training, and a survey finds 80% of respondents are willing to participate in national defense if needed.

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Since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, interest in firearms training among women in Finland has surged.
Nicole San Juan, a member of the Vantaa Reservists, emphasizes the importance of self-defense skills.
The Naisten Valmiusliitto reports overwhelming demand for survival courses, with 800 women queued online for training, and a survey finds 80% of respondents are willing to participate in national defense if needed.