More Augusta-area women purchasing firearms (Georgia)

[shadowrider]

Gun sales have been on the rise in Augusta, particularly to women.

"Over the last year, it's been on pretty much a daily basis," said Eddie Walden, the owner of Waldens. "We'd see (women) before, but not on a daily basis."

In addition to numerous break-ins and home invasions, there have been 22 homicides in Augusta this year -- 14 since June. That's likely prompting the run on guns, say some.

Myra Powers, who has carried her Sig Sauer P232 daily for the past 10 years, said she feels more prepared when she leaves work at unusual hours knowing her gun is nearby.

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/metro/2010-09-04/more-augusta-area-women-purchasing-firearms

[RKP5637]

1. I can certainly see why they do, particularly working different hours of the

day, home alone, etc., etc.

[spin]

2. Excellent article with some great advise ...

Aaron Rote, a certified National Rifle Association instructor, said about 44 percent of his students have been women. One of the first questions he asks students is whether they are capable of pulling the trigger when confronted with danger -- without any moral or religious beliefs standing in the way.

"Nobody wants to talk about killing or about taking someone else's life," Fishman said. "Unfortunately, if they're putting you in a position where they're willing to take your life, your ultimate obligation to you and your family is self-preservation."

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Walden recommends women who are interested in owning a gun try out several models and find one that feels comfortable in their hands.

Fishman recommends women learn martial arts as an added precaution.
http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/metro/2010-09-04/more-augusta-area-women-purchasing-firearms