In late 2012–immediately following the heinous attack on Sandy Hook Elementary School–there was greater support for gun control than for gun rights. In fact, there had been a greater support for gun control over gun rights for more than 20 years. And this held true through January 2013. Then things began to shift.
On parallel with growing female gun ownership, increasing numbers of women applying for concealed carry permits, and burgeoning women involvement in shooting sports, support for gun control has dwindled. Thus, whereas only “45 percent” of the American people supported gun rights in January 2013 while “51 percent” supported gun control, the numbers have now shifted to “52 percent” support for gun rights and only “46 percent” support for gun control.
Interestingly, the shift in women’s attitude in favor of guns has taken place during years when groups like Bloomberg-funded Moms Demand Action have worked their hardest to get moms to vote against the Second Amendment.
To paraphrase the old saying, God created men and women. Sam Colt made them equal.
If the Republicans were a serious opposition party, I’d have discussions with the various gun groups to fiercely press urban shooting clubs, targeted towards familiarity, safety, and contests for females.
There basically is no “Republican urban plan”. This is a Republican Urban plan. It’s doesn’t have to be awesome. Doing anything along these lines would cause the Usual Suspects to hyperventilate non-stop. Particularly if you advertise it in the snarkiest fashion possible.
“What do you mean Joe’s Health Club is a gun club?”
“Well ma’am, we’re in a Blue City, we average XX per day killed because they don’t take their personal health seriously.”
“That means eating kale not making them eat lead!“
We shoot handguns about every other weekend, at one of a couple of ranges that are convenient. Not only do the females shooters outnumber the men, but they are generally pretty hot. If you are a single male, get a couple of really nice, expensive guns, become expert at shooting, and go to the range regularly. It’s the new singles’ bar, but with better quality.
“It’s the new singles’ bar, but with better quality.”
And better manners all around, I’d wager 😉
I’ve been saying for years that it’s a matter of simple math.
The typical male is 200 lbs., the typical female is 120lbs.
The typical male predator is going to be above average size and prey on women below average size. A handgun is a logical way to balance the odds.
Women on campus need guns to protect themselves from the rape epidemic…