Posted on 03/21/2011 3:13:08 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
Gun manufacturers have been responding to a soaring interest from women with female-friendly 'purse pistols' in an array of trend-led colours and designs. Despite the concerns of anti-gun campaigners, there has been an 83 per cent rise in the number of women buying firearms for personal defence, and handbag-sized models are fast becoming a sought-after accessory across the U.S.
Most weapon brands now offer a 'female-friendly' range that wouldn't look out of place in a toy shop, with many offering to customise pistols with pink paintwork and Swarovski crystals.
The soaring demand for firearms for women follows the endorsement of celebrities like Rhianna, who has gun tattoos, and Angelina Jolie, who admitted to buying real versions of the props she wielded as Lara Croft in Tomb Raider.
And when Sarah Palin admitted to being a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association, membership soared by 20 per cent.
Manufacturer Taurus has a range of pistols with pink mother of pearl hand grips, while TJ’s Custom Gunworks will embellish weapons with the Hello Kitty logo. Sig Sauer, which supplies the US military, also offers several designs, including the P238 Lady, which boasts scroll engraving, gold flower inlay, and a rosewood grip....
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The idea of a "pretty gun for a lady" is nothing new. Back in the 1800's a lady of quality would often carry a muff pistol or two when going out for the evening. These deadly little works of art were often set with gems and have gold and mother of pearl inlay. After all, then, as now, you never knew when some ruffian would want to lay their uncouth hands on your money or person.
Having a deadly hidden sting could mean the difference between coming home safe or not coming home at all.
“fiona glenanne of BURN NOTICE”
We named one of our cats after her.
As you can tell, I’m on a VERY OLD thread I had saved for info.
You’re wrong. Mrs. L’s AR sports a purple Cerakote Fluer-de-lis handguard, and the charging handle and trigger are Cerakoted to match.
She gets lots of comments on it.
L
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