Women and Guns Photo Essay

photo credit: Windy Borders
photo credit: Windy Borders, pistolsandpumps.com

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
photo credit: Elisabeth Sitton

Second Amendment. Bearing Arms:

photo credit: Theresa Wegner
photo credit: Theresa Wegner

A WELL REGULATED MILITIA

photo credit: jldphotographyblog.com
photo credit: jldphotographyblog.com

BEING NECESSARY 

photo credit: Charla Balogh
photo credit: Charla Balogh

TO THE SECURITY 

photo credit: Christel Oliphant
photo credit: Christel Oliphant

OF A FREE STATE, 

photo credit: Val Wagner
photo credit: Val Wagner

THE RIGHT 

photo credit: Jesse Bussard
photo credit: Jesse Bussard

OF THE PEOPLE 

photo credit: Marie Bowers
photo credit: Marie Bowers

TO KEEP

photo credit Neena, hooeycritic.com
photo credit: Neena, hooeycritic.com

AND BEAR ARMS

Tiff with Gun
photo credit: Tiffany Nevil

SHALL NOT 

photo credit: Sallie Molina
photo credit: Sallie Molina

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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Chicks with Guns by Lindsay McCrum

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.

10 thoughts on “Women and Guns Photo Essay

  1. 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 .. :)

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