By becoming involved in the shooting sports, women are enjoying themselves, and learning skills that will make their lives safer, and enable them to deter and repel those who would harm them.
The firearms world is embracing the needs of these women, and is developing arms and equipment designed specifficly for their needs.
Guys, the shooting world isn't just a man's world anymore. Ladies, with the resources available today, it is easier than ever to become involved in this exciting sport.
The resources listed below are mostly by women, for women. I hope you enjoy and benefit from them.
I have several sources to list here, and will include them as I can review them.
Carrie Lightfoot explains on her site:
"When I began thinking about purchasing and carrying a gun several years ago, there was no single resource for a woman gun owner and shooter. I was frustrated and disappointed to discover that there were so few resources out there that provided straight forward and complete information and products geared specifically toward me as a woman gun owner in this male-driven industry. The information I did find was often condescending and sometimes downright insulting. They simply weren't talking to me or meeting my needs as a woman interested in gun ownership. Now, The Well Armed Woman is the complete resource for the woman gun owner."
The web site explains: "A Girl and A Gun Women's Shooting League is an organization established by women shooters for women shooters. AG & AG events are intended to be fun, social gatherings where women can come together for support, encouragement, ask questions in a safe and nonjudgmental environment, improve on their marksmanship, and bond together in the shooting community."
Leslie Deets thinks women shouldn't be forced to compromise fashion for function when carying a hand gun. Concealed Carrie has designed handbags and purses that offer both style and quality of material. With function and fashion in mind, they developed and designed the entire collection of handbags with practical features that include a separate concealed carry compartment that securely conceals the handgun in a safe yet accessible manner.
Armed in Heels is a Women's Self-Defense Online Store. They explain:
"As a Federally Licensed Firearms Dealer out of Gilbert, AZ, we are dedicated to providing women opportunities to be trendy, empowered, and feminine while still being able to defend themselves. If we don't have something you want, let us know and we will find it for you! We are a husband and wife owned team. Customer service is our priority to ensure women like you can remain Armed in Heels!"