The reality is that millions of women do not have a victim mindset. They have already taken up arms and are ready to use them. They are a very diverse group. They hail from all age, professional, and socio-economic categories. And many stories to tell.
Most gun women treat the subject as taboo and never mention their involvement with guns.
I confess that I still make sure all of the curtains are drawn before I disassemble and clean my firearm. The anti-gun fears are based on the emotion of wanting to protect children and ignorance about the realities of gun safety and the use of firearms. Most women, myself included, were initially very apprehensive about handling firearms, thinking of guns as live creatures that behave unpredictably. But after blowing through my first box of 50 bullets on the firing line, my apprehension fell and my confidence rose. Gun Women introduces us to many female shooters, both historical and contemporary.