Feminism Aside

Putting aside the usual bickering around power, career or even respect and focusing on safety would have many women agreeing that feminism is far from the reason we ask for guns. In the perfect world we would all have big strong fathers, husbands or partners to protect us from the unknown dangers out there.

Unfortunately we live in South-Africa, a country where the amount of high-jacking are more than jobs available. As the murder rate increase, so does the demand for proper self-protection. Considering the violence and brutality of criminals in South-Africa, counting on the police for protection is much like taking a knife to war. Any gun owner can tell you that, when it comes to the safety his family, his firearm guards the gate.

Living in this far from perfect country, we as women demand the right to protect ourselves. We deserve the opportunity to develop and acquire the skills to properly handle and use a firearm. We as mothers, daughters, sisters, wives and most of all as women deserve the right to protect ourselves and those we love. Over the years, guns have gained quite a negative stigma mainly due to our country’s violent crime rates, especially against women and children. But, just because these weapons are used in crimes, murders and other violent acts around the world, does not mean that we should be given sticks as guns are dangerous. We would like to dispel the stigma of guns and show hoe they are simply tools or a means to an end, the end being the safety of your family, friends and loved ones.

With adequate training, and a will to live, a gun is a powerful weapon and can protect you and your family against harm. Fortunately, there are great, privately owned training facilities that can provide just the training you need in order to be gun-proficient. The Firearm Control Act of 2000 stipulates that, as a registering gun owner, you need to comply with the rules and stipulations of the act and would require one to fill out the necessary paperwork, complete the necessary tests and pay the necessary fees.

So, feminism aside. We want guns!