US Gun Sales: Women Are 2/3rds of New Purchasers

Whilst listening to the Tom Sullivan radio show on Wednesday, one caller named Craig from Yuba City made a salient observation. He owns a mechanical shop which works on engine blocks; he builds guns on the side. He noted that, at gun shows he attends, fully two-thirds of gun sales are now from women.

He stated his experience is such that the women making purchases are typically professionals such as teachers or nurses, who are fearing for their personal safety -- and only very recently began to fear for themselves in terms of economic and societal conditions.

There is evidence to support that thought. Here also.

Do you find this trend to be true in your area?

To my female readers and commenters: do you own a firearm, and/or are you considering the purchase of one in the future? If so, why or why not?

Links:

- Armed Females of America
- Armed & Female Resource
- Women And Guns

BZ