"Gun Totin' Women "
"I declare to you that woman must not depend upon the protection of man, but must be taught to protect herself, and there I take my stand."
-Susan B. Anthony
A recent Gallup poll finds that 43% of all women own a gun or guns.
Who Would Notice?
It seems that recently the gun manufacturing world has put a lot of attention on marketing to women. There's a good reason for that. More and more women are making themselves known in the gun community.
Louise Mandrell
You Tube Gun Authority Lima Life
Il Ling New
Back in 1993, at the Grand National Gun Show here in Tulsa, my wife and I bought a .38 Special Snubbie that was branded as the "Ladysmith". It had beautiful rosewood grips and a deep luster and polish to the bluing. It was absolutely beautiful. Much like this.
Now, many companies are following the trend to market to women. There is no doubt that men and women respond differently to design and/or decoration. Putting a splash of pink or violet on a gun is akin to adding pin striping to a car. It can make it prettier, cooler, or more striking in appearance.
Charter Arms Pink Lady
Sig Sauer Mosquito Pink Finish
A bunch of pink guns
Accessories and support products for female gun handlers also have made their way into our local market. We have a superb manufacturer and supplier here in Tulsa:
http://www.thebagladyoftulsa.com/
I had the pleasure of teaching a couple of "women only" concealed carry classes last summer and it was a blast. I had more good questions and comments in those classes than I've ever had in a co-ed class. And they were good, practical questions. Women simply bring a special touch to subject.
Female Gun Authorities
But also there are some great female gun authors out there. To name a couple: Paxton Quigley and Gila Hayes. These ladies don't just write for the ladies, they write for gun folks, male and female.
And one of my favorite websites is "Cornered Cat". Kathy Jackson has constructed a fantastic website that is packed full of practical gun oriented information.
So, if you are a woman, or happen to know a woman, or you just like learning stuff... don't make the mistake of not checking into some of these female-oriented resources. They add a dimension to gun-related issues that, when considered, form a more complete picture of the whole gun thing.
- Don
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