Headline: "For protection and fun, more women are learning to shoot"

[MP_OHIO]

Headline: "For protection and fun, more women are learning to shoot"

The Toledo Blade is reporting that a growing number of violent crimes, including robberies and home invasions, has Toledo women considering some extra protection.
From the article:

"There's been so many shootings in Toledo that it's unnerving," said Ms. [Deborah] Pierce, a glass inspector. "If I ever have an intruder, I want them to know I mean business."
That's why she's learning to shoot a gun.
While firearms have been more commonly associated with men, an increasing number of women are showing an interest in owning and using guns. From mothers protecting their families to young professionals who live alone, to women in their 60s, it's a trend that's catching on.
Concealed-carry course instructors say they’ve seen a steady increase in the number of women getting concealed carry permits.
"The percentage of women carrying guns is increasing faster than that of men," said George Benore, owner and instructor at the Institute of Firearms Training in Sylvania. The institute offers courses in gun safety and handling guns properly. "In the past two years, enrollment for women has increased 20 to 30 percent."

The article goes on to say that, nationally, the percentage of women who report having a gun in their home or elsewhere on their property is 43 percent, up from 33 percent in 2009 and 36 percent in 2010, according to an annual Gallup Crime Survey conducted in October. The poll showed that 23 percent of women reported owning a gun, up from 13 percent in 2005...

Headline: "For protection and fun, more women are learning to shoot"

[cetane]

Hey the more the merrier.

[Poodle Soup]

the real headline should read "Newest reason women are always right"

[SONYtec]

the real headline should read "Newest reason women are always right"

Women are always right, they don't need a gun to be "right."

The gun eliminates those who beg to differ.

Some guys will never learn.

[ImmoralCase]

Women are always right, they don't need a gun to be "right."

The gun eliminates those who beg to differ.

Some guys will never learn.

Yeah I am one of those guys that never learn. There have been so many times I thought my wife was wrong and turned out she was right, but I never learn. On those rare occasions when she has been wrong and admitted it, I never had a recording device available. So it basically didn't happen. In regards, to the article I think it's great more women are learning to shoot, no one should have to be a victim. Plus it's so much better to go shooting with your wife or girlfriend (but never at the same time). Plus, I would like to think (all reality TV show drama aside) shows like Top Shot and Sons of Guns are raising the public awareness of shooting sports and self defense in a positive way, IMHO.

[SONYtec]

I would like to think (all reality TV show drama aside) shows like Top Shot and Sons of Guns are raising the public awareness of shooting sports and self defense in a positive way, IMHO.

Certainly doesn't hurt.