You're enthusiasm and passion to help expand the world of firearms to women is working! Women are exploring and joining the world of firearms in record numbers. We are speaking up in the political arena, finding more confidence and "coming out of the closet" if you will. I truly believe that together we are breaking down some of the barriers that have kept women from taking the step into gun ownership. 

The TWAW Shooting Chapters continue to blossom all over the country creating safe and welcoming opportunities for women. Remember to keep checking the website to see if one begins in your area. 

Our Facebook page continues to grow as well and has to be the most vibrant collection of women shooters anywhere! Your comments and discussions are so helpful to tens of thousands of women, it's inspiring. I think we will hit 100,000 soon!

Along with educating and empowering women shooters, The Well Armed Woman also has a mission to help to equip them. New holsters, accessories and even some fun items are coming online as I strive to be a complete resource for women shooters.

I am honored and humbled to be in partnership with you. Your continued support and encouragement nourishes me each and every day. 

My Best,

 Carrie Lightfoot

 

 

I was protected by a gun, that I thought I didn't need, but was made to carry by my husband.  I worked in the city and  traveled 37 miles each way from home. I was picking up one of my employees at his apartment complex while his vehicle was in the shop.  One morning around 6 a.m., it was still dark when I pulled into his complex.  I pulled in directly in front of the guard house and turned around facing the street.  As I waited for him, I noticed a truck parked across the street on the island.  A person got out and ran across the road directly to my car (which was a vw by the way).  It was cold so I had the windows rolled up and I always locked the doors so I didn't think anything of this person at first.  When he reached my vehicle he stopped and punched the driver's side window and yelled at me to put the window down.  I was shocked at first and just sat there.  He punched the window again.  Continued punching and then started going to the back of the car, punched the back window, all the while shouting for me to roll the window down.  (Meanwhile the guard in the gatehouse did nothing)  When he went to the passenger side of the vehicle and started punching the window, I realized I had taken my gun out of my purse (which was on the floor behind the driver's seat) and had put it in the glove box.  I scrambled to get it out, as I did he came back around to the driver's side......he punched the window once and by the second punch, I had taken the gun out of the holster, taken the safety off and was now pointing it right at his face !!!!  I knew then, if he broke the window I would fire!!! I never thought I could do that but I found out self preservation made me think and do something to protect myself.  He immediately put up his hands, said ok, ok, and then ran across the street to the passenger side of the truck and they sped off.  This all happened in less than 5 minutes......My employee was a little late coming down that morning and when he got to my car he found me with the gun in hand and very upset but ok.  I am glad I had something to protect myself and I would have.

Back in 1994 I had moved to our new home with our 2 daughters and hubby was to join us in a year after he retired from the Navy. I was never afraid without him as I had to go 6 months or more at times while he was on deployments, so I was used to it. One day, the girls and I went out shopping and I always locked our doors and such. Well, we got home and after we entered the house, we saw the back door wide open and heard a noise down in the basement, like things being thrown around. Well I grabbed the phone to call 911 and headed into the bedroom with the girls and locked the door. I picked up the S+W.357 Magnum we had and I hid the girls under the bed. It was taking a long time for the police to show up so I called again and let them know we were in the bedroom and I had my gun and if anyone came through the door, I would shoot them. The 911 operator told me to make sure when the police got there, to put the gun down. I said I would as long as they proved they were police. Well, many, many minutes later, no sign of the police and I heard the bedroom doorknob being jiggled. I shouted out that I called the police and if anyone came through that door they were dead as I would shoot first and question later. Apparently, whoever it was took off and finally the police arrived. I was not afraid as I knew all the training I had would help me get through this. Yes, my girls were frightened, but afterward were happy that I was able to protect them. I did ask my brother to move in with us after that as we were in the boondocks. Even now, these many years later, I remember that and am confident that I can do what needs to be done in any circumstance.

 EAR PROTECTION 

• 100% Bio-Washed Chino Twill
• Six-panel, low-profile
• Pre-curved visor
• Adjustable self-fabric back with tri-glide buckle close

 

  

I am so grateful for your participation and partnership with The Well Armed Woman. We are on an exciting path together to grow as shooters and expand the world of firearms to other women. Please feel free to contact me with any comments, suggestions, desired products or current events in the industry.

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