Gun Control & RKBA

HockeyMom

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20. My husband didn't protect either me, or our daughter

Thu Feb 28, 2013, 05:02 PM

Feb 2013

with his gun in his 30s when an intruder tried to break in. He is going to NOW in his 60s?????? He couldn't RUN to that combination safe and remember the code in time. I just let him THINK he can. I will fend for MYSELF, or die in my old age one way or another.

I am not afraid of either. HE is the gun owner who is afraid.

Edit: I do think we need this conversation because I think you gun owners really need to KNOW how WE feel. Yes, my husband does know how I feel.

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"Sure Shots," an Austin social and shooting club for women has nearly 300 members... [View all] Eleanors38 Feb 2013 OP

And your point is? JoeBlowToo Feb 2013 #1

Well, I thought it would be a pleasant counter-point to this: Eleanors38 Feb 2013 #2

How many were there for MEN in NY? HockeyMom Feb 2013 #3

All the women that I have introduced to shooting handguns enjoyed the experience. ... spin Feb 2013 #4

A woman helps other women to gain confidence and skills, and you call her an "idiot?" Eleanors38 Feb 2013 #10

A woman is far more likely to be shot by HockeyMom Feb 2013 #11

Wow! I'll have to break the news to my daughters and sisters that they're all wrong DonP Feb 2013 #12

I vote HockeyMom Feb 2013 #13

So do my daughters, daughters in law, several nieces and sisters, that's 9 so far DonP Feb 2013 #16

Gun Molls Galore jimmy the one Feb 2013 #5

Gun molls? ProgressiveProfessor Feb 2013 #7

Which would you prefer women rely on? SayWut Feb 2013 #8

I was with a friend years ago HockeyMom Feb 2013 #14

What do you propose for those women that *don't* posess such skills? friendly_iconoclast Feb 2013 #18

I don't have those skills HockeyMom Feb 2013 #19

I have no problem whatsoever with you deciding for *yourself* how you should live. friendly_iconoclast Mar 2013 #26

I am also old and suffer from back and hip problems but I have little desire ... spin Mar 2013 #29

So, who started this "perversion," men or women? Eleanors38 Feb 2013 #9

Male Marketing people, obviously HockeyMom Mar 2013 #27

Here ya go...actually surprised at the number of women present as seen in the pics. jmg257 Mar 2013 #28

yeah, see Grandma lol HockeyMom Mar 2013 #30

I am from NY too, and still have family there so I try to pay attention. Not sure how hard jmg257 Mar 2013 #32

Outside of NYC was easier HockeyMom Mar 2013 #33

Rifles no issue...fill out the federal form, show ID, good to go. jmg257 Mar 2013 #36

I can't believe adult women choose a "vulgar feminism" over the real thing... Eleanors38 Mar 2013 #38

I love empowered women! holdencaufield Feb 2013 #6

Of course HockeyMom Feb 2013 #15

Yes, you bring this up often SQUEE Feb 2013 #17

My husband didn't protect either me, or our daughter HockeyMom Feb 2013 #20

Sounds like you need a different sort of weapon ... holdencaufield Feb 2013 #21

Well, I have used a hot steam iron HockeyMom Feb 2013 #22

I admire your moxy, no sarcasm SQUEE Feb 2013 #23

Hot spaghetti & a metal window fan. Joe Biden would be proud! Eleanors38 Mar 2013 #39

Well, I suppose a woman with a gun is sexier than one with a Ford waterpump... Eleanors38 Mar 2013 #25

"Well, I suppose a woman with a gun is sexier than one with a Ford waterpump" holdencaufield Mar 2013 #35

Why would a woman cuddle up to something that looks like it came from my lower reaches? Eleanors38 Mar 2013 #37

For the answer to that ... holdencaufield Mar 2013 #40

Men think SEXY women are SEXY...doesn't matter whether she holds a gun or a beer or jmg257 Mar 2013 #31

Puppies! holdencaufield Mar 2013 #34

I wish we had something nearby like this, my DW is too good a shot to be wasted ileus Mar 2013 #24