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This is not news to us, but…

Posted on December 27, 2011 by in News

Don’t you kind of giggle when main stream news finds this to be, well… news? Pretty exciting that they are finally catching on!
December 27, 2011 9:01 AM

More and more women embracing gun ownership

By

(CBS News)

The face of the American gun owner is changing.

More women than ever are picking up rifles, shotguns, and handguns. And target shooting is one of the fastest-growing female sports.

But, looks can be deceiving. We’re not talking “Dirty Harriet” here, notes “Early Show” contributor Katrina Szish.

Female participation in target shooting in the U.S. has nearly doubled in the last decade, growing to nearly five million women since 2001.

Pistol-shooting mommas and rifle-wielding yoga instructors may not be the type of woman who comes to mind when you hear about female shooters, but they’re dominating the sport.

They say they shoot not only for self-protection, but because it relieves stress, helps them find peace and concentration and – feel feminine.

For instance, Deirdre Gailey, who says, “I’m a yoga instructor, I work at a vegan bakery — and I also like to shoot guns.”

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8 Responses to “This is not news to us, but…”

  1. Judy Krubsack 27 December 2011 at 2:44 pm #

    I’m proud to say, I’M ONE OF THEM. I own 3 – shotguns, 1 rifle, 1 Beretta and 1 – 6 shutter.

    • Michael 29 December 2011 at 12:00 pm #

      Hey All, not a good idea ot list how many guns you have an have your full name on here. Similarly, having firearm stickers all over your car or one of the “I don’t call 911″ stickers on your front door. You are advertising your valuables to would-be thieves. Just a little hint!

  2. Kemo Blue 27 December 2011 at 3:34 pm #

    Yea, not news to me ‘cuz I’v been doing what I can to get as many of the lady’s I meet to “join the club”.
    Ever since I first started shooting, I’v always hated the stereotype of it being only a guys sport. It’s real good knowing that “whatever guys can do, gals can do better”, (heard that phase before, lol ;) )

  3. Excel Arms 27 December 2011 at 4:31 pm #

    Very cool!

  4. Blake Andrews-Herp 27 December 2011 at 10:45 pm #

    Very cool.

  5. Ol' Mossback 29 December 2011 at 5:11 am #

    I keep buying guns for my wife… she keeps telling me they are too big, I keep them. Sooner or later I REALLY need to get her something SHE can use ;-)

  6. Kathy Thornhill 29 December 2011 at 5:30 am #

    How about a children’s librarian with a concealed license? There’s one you don’t see every day. Popping holes in a target is an amazing stress releaser.

  7. Women and Guns 10 January 2012 at 4:34 pm #

    Nice article. Shooting is a Great Stress Relief!