Encouraging news is emerging about the increase in women who are purchasing and using firearms for self-defense, recreational, sporting and hunting uses. A report by the National Shooting Sports Foundation was released Wednesday at the annual SHOT Show in Las Vegas indicates that women are the fastest-growing segment in the shooting sports industry. The SHOT […]
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More Women Interested in Hunting, Outdoors
The traditional image of men escaping for the weekend to experience the thrill and challenge of outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing and shooting may be as antiquated as the gender make-up in the boardroom in scenes from television’s Mad Men. Annie, it seems, definitely has her gun, and a hunting license and fishing rod […]
Firearms Safety, Hunter Ed at Women’s Workshop
Georgia women interested in the outdoors can develop their hunting, fishing, boating and other outdoor recreation skills through a new program series provided by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center. Becoming an Outdoors Woman is a non-profit, educational program offering hands-on workshops to women of all ages and fitness levels. Casual-styled […]