Guns For Women

Women, we are told, should not own guns. Women, we are told, are more likely to be injured by their own guns than to fend off an attack themselves. This "fact" is rooted in a fundamental assumption of female weakness and vulnerability. Why should a woman not be every bit as capable as a man of using a firearm in self-defense? And yet the reality is that millions of American women--somewhere between 11,000,000 and 17,000,000--use guns confidently and competently every day. Women are hunting, using firearms in their work as policewomen and in the military, shooting for sport, and arming themselves for personal security in ever-increasing numbers. What motivates women to possess firearms? What is their relationship to their guns? And who exactly are these women? Crucially, can a woman be a gun-owner and a feminist too? Women's growing tendency to arm themselves has in recent years been political fodder for both the right and the left. Female gun owners are frequently painted as "trying to be like men" (the conservative perspective) or "capitulating to patriarchal ideas about power" (the liberal critique). Eschewing the polar extremes in the heated debate over gun ownership and gun control, and linking firearms and feminism in novel fashion, Mary Zeiss Stange and Carol K. Oyster here cut through the rhetoric to paint a precise and unflinching account of America's gun women.

When it comes to writing weapons, most authors shoot from the hip--and miss. The Writer's Guide to Weapons will help you hit your target every time. Firearms and knives have starring roles in a wide range of genres--crime, thriller, war, mystery, Western, and more. Unfortunately, many depictions of weapons in novels and film are pure fiction. Knowing the difference between a shotshell and a slug, a pistol and a revolver, or a switchblade and a butterfly knife is essential for imbuing your story with authenticity--and gaining popularity with discerning readers. Inside you'll find: • An in-depth look at the basics of firearms and knives: how they work, why they work, what they look like, and how to depict them accurately in your stories. • The biggest weapons myths in fiction, TV, and film. • A surefire guide for choosing the correct weapon for your characters, no matter their skill level, strength, or background. • A review of major gun and knife laws, weapons safety tips,and common police tactics. • "The Hit List," showcasing the most popular weapons for spies, detectives, gunslingers, gangsters, military characters, and more. • Examples highlighting inaccurate vs. accurate weapons depictions. • An insightful foreword by David Morrell, the award-winning creator of Rambo. Equal parts accessible, humorous, and practical, The Writer's Guide to Weapons is the one resource you need to incorporate firearms and knives into your fiction like a seasoned professional.

Presents a portrait collection of women and guns with subjects expressing their passion for firearms.

The gun-toting woman holds enormous symbolic significance in American culture. For over two centuries, women who pick up guns have disrupted the popular association of guns and masculinity, spurring debates about women's capabilities for violence as well as their capacity for full citizenship. In Her Best Shot, Laura Browder examines the relationship between women and guns and the ways in which the figure of the armed woman has served as a lightning rod for cultural issues. Utilizing autobiographies, advertising, journalism, novels, and political tracts, among other sources, Browder traces appearances of the armed woman across a chronological spectrum from the American Revolution to the present and an ideological spectrum ranging from the Black Panthers to right-wing militias. Among the colorful characters presented here are Deborah Sampson, who disguised herself as a man to fight in the American Revolution; Pauline Cushman, who posed as a Confederate to spy for Union forces during the Civil War; Wild West sure-shot Annie Oakley; African explorer Osa Johnson; 1930s gangsters Ma Barker and Bonnie Parker; and Patty Hearst, the hostage-turned-revolutionary-turned-victim. With her entertaining and provocative analysis, Browder demonstrates that armed women both challenge and reinforce the easy equation that links guns, manhood, and American identity.

This timely and provocative book looks at contemporary American women and their experiences with guns. Scrupulously balanced, this new paperback edition features a new appendix containing a wealth of primary source documents that help illuminate both the dangers and attractions of guns in our society.

In this illuminating expose, an award-winning journalist takes aim at one of today's hottest topics: the arming of America's women.

"Women are, by their maternal nature, anti-gun."How many times did you listen this sentence?This type of phrase is very often told by people. Women are prime targets of many types of crimes because of this belief.What if this phrase could change in "Women are, by their maternal nature, very protective"?This could drastically change the way people think about women.Women could as a matter of fact defend themselves and other people they love, they only need the right input and tools.Let's focus on having the right tools...Handguns, a man's perceived sport, is now more and more catching on women. As far as hunting and shooting ranges are concerned, they are becoming popular among women.The problem is that even if many gun manufacturers are catering to women's gun needs, most guns are not specifically made for women...The only think women can do to fill this gap is knowing exactly what types of handguns could better meet their needs.That's why "15 Best Handguns for Women" was created. Lady Enell Hunter, expert in the guns and self-defense fields, will make clarity on the best handguns for women explaining the reasons why they are best suited for them.After reading "15 Best Handguns for Women: protection is key" you'll be aware of the top 15 handguns for women.Here is five of them: -Ruger LC9s-SIG SAUER P320-SIG SAUER P238-Smith and Wesson MP Shield Caliber: 9mm Capacity-The Glock 43...you can discover the remaining 10 guns and other informations reading the book!You now have the possibility to stop being considered as anti-gun women and finally start to be a protective one.

This manual reflects an impassioned belief in the 2nd Amendment, and is a must have for any woman interested in buying, owning, and securely keeping a gun.