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My research to write about women and guns has connected me with many thoughtful, intelligent, brave women gun owners and enthusiasts. It’s been an honor to hear their stories.
They’re a beautiful bunch.
Take a look at a dozen of the photos they sent me. They communicate a simple, yet profound message: the entire United States Constitution applies to all American citizens, male and female.
United States Constitution. Bill of Rights.
![photo credit: Elisabeth Sitton](http://everydayepistle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/photo-credit-Elisabeth-Sitton-300x300.jpeg)
Second Amendment. Bearing Arms:
![photo credit: Theresa Wegner](http://everydayepistle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/photo-credit-tw2-300x200.jpg)
A WELL REGULATED MILITIA
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BEING NECESSARY
![photo credit: Charla Balogh](http://everydayepistle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Photo-credit-Charla-Balogh-300x300.jpg)
TO THE SECURITY
![photo credit: Christel Oliphant](http://everydayepistle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Photo-credit-Christel-Oliphant-300x168.jpg)
OF A FREE STATE,
![photo credit: Val Wagner](http://everydayepistle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Photo-credit-Val-Wagner-300x225.jpg)
THE RIGHT
![photo credit: Jesse Bussard](http://everydayepistle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Photo-credit-Jesse-Bussard-300x300.jpg)
OF THE PEOPLE
![photo credit: Marie Bowers](http://everydayepistle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Photo-credit-Marie-Bowers-300x225.jpg)
TO KEEP
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AND BEAR ARMS
![Tiff with Gun](http://everydayepistle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Tiff-with-Gun-225x300.jpg)
SHALL NOT
![photo credit: Sallie Molina](http://everydayepistle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Photo-credit-Sallie-Molina-224x300.jpg)
BE INFRINGED.
Now hear this: One Woman Army by Kate Earl. A brilliant, new favorite. There’s a sweet twist at the end of the video, so watch the whole thing.
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If you liked this post, you’ll love Lindsay McCrum’s stunning book of photography, Chicks with Guns. Real women with the real guns they own.
You’ll also love The Debutante Hunters, a documentary short by Maria White. The film, featuring Lowcountry women who hunt, won the Audience Award in the 2012 Sundance Film Festival. The Debutante Hunters will be released on iTunes this spring.
Disclosure: I am not being compensated to promote Chicks with Guns, The Debutante Hunters, or the U.S. Constitution.
If you’re a woman who owns a gun and would like to share your story, please email aimee (at) everyday epistle (dot) com.
Love the lay out of those photos with the text… powerful. Sharing!!! Great work as always Aimee!!
Thank you, Chris. The ladies were so kind to share their photos with me!
Check out chef Georgia Pelligrini’s book “Girl Hunter.”. A little extreme at times, but worth a look. Part memoir, part cookbook. http://georgiapellegrini.com/
Thank you. I will.
Aimee you’re amazing!! Beautiful and diverse collection of photos .. Way to tell the story of so many of us!! Much love and big hugs .. :)
Thank you for contributing, Carin!
Those photos are awesome!!!
I agree!