Nearly 9 million firearm background checks were filed in the United States from January 2012 through the end of June 2012, according to the FBI's National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). A topic discussed in many articles is the increase of women pursuing gun ownership. In fact, 43% of women report personally owning a gun in 2011, as compared to only 13% in 2005 (Saad; Carroll). With more women owning guns and more women interested in firearms in general, it is important that a gun store intentionally market to women, ensuring that they feel welcome and safe in what is traditionally a male dominated industry (Bestul; McCombie). Women have different views on and reasons for owning firearms. The following article will outline two of these views and potential marketing techniques for those ideals.
We've looked at a number of different handgun safes, comparing their main features and access methods, and have found that the Best Handgun Safe out there is the V-Line Pistol Safe.Access Method.The primary reason that we've chosen the V-Line pistol safes over the fancy biometrics or electronic entry ones is because of V-Line's simple, mechanical access method, which makes them extremely reliable. The biometric pistol safes are neat, and a cool gadget, but from everything I've seen and common sense, the more fancy components and add-ons something has only means there are more things that can possibly go wrong.
These safes also have to be battery powered, so in the rare circumstance that things get really bad, and batteries or power aren't available, you can't get to your gun if you need it. The V-Line has a simple 5 button and knob mechanical opening system that is both simple and reliable. You will never have to worry about battery levels, or if the electronics have a bug or glitch.
Construction / Durability.I personally own one of these safes, and my family has a few of them, and they are absolutely solid. They are constructed of fabricated steel and their case design is pry resistant. They definitely feel sturdy and solid all around, and will definitely stand the test of time. One thing I was surprised with was how heavy they were, but that just goes to show their quality and solid material that went into building it.
Revolvers do have disadvantages, and it is because of these disadvantages that police departments around the county have changed from them to semi-automatics. These disadvantages should be understood if the reader wishes to make a decision; therefore I will list them:Revolvers are slower to reload than the typical semi-automatic. They are sometimes harder to conceal, due to width of cylinder. Revolvers do not normally hold as many rounds (5-6rds compared to 8 or 10rds in a semi-automatic.Because a revolver contains separate chambers for each round, to fully load a revolver, the operator must put a round in each chamber (6 actions for 6 rounds). To fully load a semi-automatic the operator has to insert a single magazine into the pistol (one action for multiple rounds).
Semi-Automatic pistols fire a single cartridge each time the trigger is pressed. It automatically extracts the spent casing and prepares to fire another round. A semi-automatic is sometimes called automatic, but the difference is a true automatic can fire multiple rounds per trigger press. This seemingly small difference can cause tens of thousands of dollars in fines and years of time in federal penitentiaries, so be sure to know the difference. A semi-automatic holds its rounds in a single device called a magazine (it is possible to offend some hard-line gun enthusiasts by calling a magazine a clip). This magazine is normally inserted into the grip of the handgun. These handguns are the most popular, and they are that way for many reasons. Some of the most recognized reasons are:
Many women prefer to own a gun. What advice people have for a first time handgun for a woman, who is not a big fan of revolvers, so something in the semi-automatic category?Be aware that some of the wannabe swat-types and other video game playing types will tell you to buy some artillery piece. Disregard them and do a little homework. The .22LR cal. is the way to go for a first gun. When and if woman gets comfortable with it and can hit the target, then she could move up to a bigger caliber.
One of the most important means of self defense for women is prevention. Women must protect themselves by knowing their surroundings, being ever vigilant, avoiding being in unpopulated or poorly lit places alone.However, when prevention fails, sometimes the only way to survive is to fight back. Self defense techniques can help you fight off an attacker and help you protect yourself, because it is your right as a woman to do so.Here are some great ways that women can protect themselves from attackers:Limit time and exposure in undesirable situations such as dark streets, secluded parks, and other places that attackers may take advantage of a lack of people and low visibility.Get a large dog to walk with you or live with you for extra protection and to warn you if someone is near your home.Always go places with a group or with a buddy, or at the very least let someone know where you are going
Avoid off-brand and chippo priced guns. Remember the saying: You get what you pay for. The suggestion is to stick with S&W, Colt or Ruger. If you really need a handgun, you want one that goes bang when you pull the trigger. I think the Lady Smiths are the same as the other "J" frames, with a bit of extra engraving and for a bit more money, of course. Rossi makes good firearms too, which will cost less the S&Ws, Rugers, Colts, etc.
Ruger Standard .22 auto is easy to learn on, next to no recoil, great accuracy, used from plinking to small game hunting, can be used in a pinch for defense.which beats a phone call not made to 911.If she is gun savvy at all, then a 1911A1. Recoil is not excessive (my daughter regularly shoots mine, as do the many thousands of female IPSC competitors). Obviously, quite good for defense targets, small game hunting, plinking, and competition. However, unless her hands are on the large side, a 1911A1 style handgun may be a bit big.Smith and Wesson .22 auto mag for the same reasons S&B noted but with more "knock down" power for self defense. Load it with hollow points and it is the best home defense weapon for more petite people. The ammo is very cheap so it allows for a lot of range time.Look at the Taurus Model 85s. It is a very good pistol at about half the price of an S&W.You will be able to put your eyes and hands on a lot of different makes, models, calibers, and sizes. You'll be able to eliminate some of them from consideration pretty quick.
[Handguns For Women]
We've looked at a number of different handgun safes, comparing their main features and access methods, and have found that the Best Handgun Safe out there is the V-Line Pistol Safe.Access Method.The primary reason that we've chosen the V-Line pistol safes over the fancy biometrics or electronic entry ones is because of V-Line's simple, mechanical access method, which makes them extremely reliable. The biometric pistol safes are neat, and a cool gadget, but from everything I've seen and common sense, the more fancy components and add-ons something has only means there are more things that can possibly go wrong.
These safes also have to be battery powered, so in the rare circumstance that things get really bad, and batteries or power aren't available, you can't get to your gun if you need it. The V-Line has a simple 5 button and knob mechanical opening system that is both simple and reliable. You will never have to worry about battery levels, or if the electronics have a bug or glitch.
Construction / Durability.I personally own one of these safes, and my family has a few of them, and they are absolutely solid. They are constructed of fabricated steel and their case design is pry resistant. They definitely feel sturdy and solid all around, and will definitely stand the test of time. One thing I was surprised with was how heavy they were, but that just goes to show their quality and solid material that went into building it.
Revolvers do have disadvantages, and it is because of these disadvantages that police departments around the county have changed from them to semi-automatics. These disadvantages should be understood if the reader wishes to make a decision; therefore I will list them:Revolvers are slower to reload than the typical semi-automatic. They are sometimes harder to conceal, due to width of cylinder. Revolvers do not normally hold as many rounds (5-6rds compared to 8 or 10rds in a semi-automatic.Because a revolver contains separate chambers for each round, to fully load a revolver, the operator must put a round in each chamber (6 actions for 6 rounds). To fully load a semi-automatic the operator has to insert a single magazine into the pistol (one action for multiple rounds).
Semi-Automatic pistols fire a single cartridge each time the trigger is pressed. It automatically extracts the spent casing and prepares to fire another round. A semi-automatic is sometimes called automatic, but the difference is a true automatic can fire multiple rounds per trigger press. This seemingly small difference can cause tens of thousands of dollars in fines and years of time in federal penitentiaries, so be sure to know the difference. A semi-automatic holds its rounds in a single device called a magazine (it is possible to offend some hard-line gun enthusiasts by calling a magazine a clip). This magazine is normally inserted into the grip of the handgun. These handguns are the most popular, and they are that way for many reasons. Some of the most recognized reasons are:
Many women prefer to own a gun. What advice people have for a first time handgun for a woman, who is not a big fan of revolvers, so something in the semi-automatic category?Be aware that some of the wannabe swat-types and other video game playing types will tell you to buy some artillery piece. Disregard them and do a little homework. The .22LR cal. is the way to go for a first gun. When and if woman gets comfortable with it and can hit the target, then she could move up to a bigger caliber.
One of the most important means of self defense for women is prevention. Women must protect themselves by knowing their surroundings, being ever vigilant, avoiding being in unpopulated or poorly lit places alone.However, when prevention fails, sometimes the only way to survive is to fight back. Self defense techniques can help you fight off an attacker and help you protect yourself, because it is your right as a woman to do so.Here are some great ways that women can protect themselves from attackers:Limit time and exposure in undesirable situations such as dark streets, secluded parks, and other places that attackers may take advantage of a lack of people and low visibility.Get a large dog to walk with you or live with you for extra protection and to warn you if someone is near your home.Always go places with a group or with a buddy, or at the very least let someone know where you are going
Avoid off-brand and chippo priced guns. Remember the saying: You get what you pay for. The suggestion is to stick with S&W, Colt or Ruger. If you really need a handgun, you want one that goes bang when you pull the trigger. I think the Lady Smiths are the same as the other "J" frames, with a bit of extra engraving and for a bit more money, of course. Rossi makes good firearms too, which will cost less the S&Ws, Rugers, Colts, etc.
Ruger Standard .22 auto is easy to learn on, next to no recoil, great accuracy, used from plinking to small game hunting, can be used in a pinch for defense.which beats a phone call not made to 911.If she is gun savvy at all, then a 1911A1. Recoil is not excessive (my daughter regularly shoots mine, as do the many thousands of female IPSC competitors). Obviously, quite good for defense targets, small game hunting, plinking, and competition. However, unless her hands are on the large side, a 1911A1 style handgun may be a bit big.Smith and Wesson .22 auto mag for the same reasons S&B noted but with more "knock down" power for self defense. Load it with hollow points and it is the best home defense weapon for more petite people. The ammo is very cheap so it allows for a lot of range time.Look at the Taurus Model 85s. It is a very good pistol at about half the price of an S&W.You will be able to put your eyes and hands on a lot of different makes, models, calibers, and sizes. You'll be able to eliminate some of them from consideration pretty quick.
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