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The Womens Gun Show is a new podcast about women gun buyers

‘The Women’s Gun Show,’ a Powerful Podcast Sponsored by Ruger

Women and their love of guns featured in fun and informative podcast

It's no secret that women are a growing demographic of gun buyers. A powerful and novel podcast recently launched highlighting this trend. Carrie Lightfoot of "The Well Armed Woman" and Barbara Baird of "Women’s Outdoor News" have partnered in a new project called "The Women’s Gun…
Posted 8 years ago
By Michael Thomas
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Older woman are growing demographic of gun owners

Gun Sales Rise as Women and Older Adults Line Up for Training Classes

Gun popularity grows in surprising demographics

Guns are shooting up in sales. In fact, CNN Money recently reported that gun manufacturer, Strum, Ruger and Co., had first quarter net sales jump 26 percent, while earnings increased by 50 percent compared to last year's first quarter. The FBI has reported that background checks…
Posted 8 years ago
By Michael Thomas
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Rise in Females in Infantry and Armor Units Show Army’s Shifting Focus

U.S. Army's changes to gender restrictions start to show results

The Army Times announced in April that Capt. Kristen Griest, one of the first women to earn the coveted Ranger tab, will once again make history by becoming the Army’s first female infantry officer. Military.com reported that "Capt. Kristen Griest, a 26-year-old military police officer from Connecticut,…
Posted 8 years ago
By Michael Thomas
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Gun Maker Designing More Guns that are Attractive to Women

How one gunmaker is creating weapons with women in mind

With the gun industry having a good number of women interested in their products, they're designing more firearms to meet their needs. A recent article on New Jersey 101.5 profiled one business that's taking huge steps to appeal to their female customers. Guy Petinga co-owns Lady Liberty…
Posted 8 years ago
By Michael Thomas
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