OSU Pistol Club
Posted on October 19, 2011 by Natalie in News
These college coeds are leading the charge and making us look good. Wouldn’t it be cool to see clubs like this spring up at campuses all over the country?
Women make their mark in pistol club
By Lauren Brown
Published: Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Updated: Wednesday, October 19, 2011 10:10
Twenty Ohio State students lined up in the basement of Converse Hall before a storm of .22 mm bullets erupted around 7:30 p.m.
Thursday.
This commotion wasn’t the result of a violent attack or a military training exercise. For Janet Josten, a third-year in animal sciences, this was another meeting of the OSU Pistol Club.
According to americanfirearms.org, at least 120 million Americans own a firearm. Josten is one of the estimated 15 million to 20 million female gun owners in the United States.
Josten was introduced to guns as a member of Boy Scouts of America Venturing Crew 698, and she continued to develop her shooting skills as a member of her high school rifle team.
“Just because it’s explosions doesn’t mean it’s not something that girls can do,” Josten said.
As vice president of the OSU Pistol Club, Josten spends her time sharing her passion with a diverse group of OSU students, all with different skill levels.
“I do wish that more people were comfortable around (guns),” Josten said.
Sierra Bray, a second-year in international studies, is secretary of the OSU Pistol Club. Bray was introduced to guns in 2009 during her time in basic training for the U.S. Army Reserves.
“It’s nice being able to control something that is dangerous,” Bray said.
At the age of 18, it is legal to purchase a rifle, which is a longer firearm designed to shoot from the shoulder. It is illegal for any person under the age of 21 to purchase or own a pistol, which is a handgun that can be semi-automatic.
The Army focuses on rifle shooting, so Bray joined the OSU Pistol Club in order to improve her pistol capabilities.
Bray said without the opportunities provided by the OSU Pistol Club, she doesn’t think she would be able to practice shooting outside of the Army.
Not all women are drawn to guns for self-defense purposes. Some women inherit their love of firearms from family members.
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Great article! Think you meant “a storm of .22 CALIBER bullets” though