Posted on 03/30/2010 5:01:57 AM PDT by marktwain
American women are buying guns and taking aim on firing ranges in growing numbers, according to a recent study and interviews with gun-shop owners.
A 2009 study found 70 percent of shop owners reported more female buyers.
The study, conducted by the National Shooting Sports Foundation and Southwick Associates, also found 80 percent of the female gun-buyers who responded said they purchased a gun for self-defense, followed by 35 percent for target practice and 24 percent for hunting.
Women and shop owners interviewed by The Washington Times offered similar, narrow-ranging explanations for the increases — largely self-defense and concerns about the possibility President Obama would further restrict gun ownership.
Erika Gonzalez, of suburban Washington, was raised as a Quaker and grew up thinking guns were unsafe — until a series of life-changing events.
Her grandmother was murdered about 15 years ago in a small town, then her marriage fell apart and she was on her own.
"I was very anti-gun for a long time … and I guess my thinking evolved on that," said Ms. Gonzalez, who owns a Glock 9mm and started a shooting club to practice and share similar interests. "I was probably motivated to buy the gun because I separated from my husband and was living alone."
Hilary Gotzh, a single 26-year-old, wants to buy a gun this year for protection and recreational uses, but, like Ms. Gonzalez, thinks ownership is a private and personal decision.
"It's not a common thing that women sit around tea and talk about their firearms," Ms. Gotzh said.
(Excerpt) Read more at washingtontimes.com ...
seen on a bumper sticker:
“I still miss my ex - but my aim is improving!”
I have four daughters ranging in age from 35 to 18. They are all interested to various degrees in handguns for personnel protection. How does a 100 lb woman defend herself against a 250 lb guy intent on rape? With an equilizer of at least 9mm!
“First line in femenine protection”
Saw that line with a pink handled revolver.
Top Ten Reasons
Men Prefer Guns Over Women
#10. You can trade in an old 44 for a new 22 and it doesn’t cost you
your life savings.
#9. You can keep one gun at home and have another for when you’re on the
road.
#8. If you admire a friend’s gun and tell him so, he’ll probably let you
try it out a few times.
#7. Your primary gun doesn’t mind if you keep another gun for a backup.
#6. Your gun will stay with you even if you run out of ammo.
#5. A gun doesn’t take up a lot of closet space..
#4. Guns function normally every day of the month.
#3. A gun doesn’t ask , “Do these new grips make me look fat?”
#2. A gun doesn’t mind if you go to sleep after you use it.
And the number one reason a gun is favored over a woman....
#1. YOU CAN BUY A SILENCER FOR A GUN
Happiness is a tight shot grouping.
My daughters computer wallpaper is a pink M4. All my girls like to shoot.
LOL
You betcha!
As opposed to leaving herself open to murder and rape being a private and personal decision.
I think it will be easier to spot the gun stores where they are getting a larger clientelle of women. Look around and see if the number of pink guns are increasing.... : )
I have not seen an uptick in women at my gun club but that is just ancedotal evidence. I hope this article is correct. A gun is a great equalizer and women probably suffer more violent crime against them than men. They need guns for self protection. It’s all good...
LOL!
It will be interesting what women gun owners do when BO and co. decide/try to confiscate guns.
Refinishing a plain old tennifer and black polymer Glock is relatively easy with a product like Lauer Duracoat (there are other brands as well. Protip: Degrease, degrease, degrease...and skip the step of oven baking the paint on the polymer frame. 8^)
“It’s not a common thing that women sit around tea and talk about their firearms,” Ms. Gotzh said. . . . It is here in Arizona girlfriend!
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