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More than 12 million american women own a gun for self protection and this book is written for them and. Paxton quigley documents the increasing numbers of women who carry handguns for protection, discussing the legalities and ethics of shooting in selfdefense, handgun safety, and how to go about buying a gun. Paxton quigley, a wellknown author, firearms instructor and author, covers the. Why rapidly increasing numbers of american women are turning to guns for selfprotection. In the womens gun movement, paxton quigley is the great persuader. Paxton quigley, a wellknown author, firearms instructor and author. She became an international celebrity when she first produced armed and female back in 1989. Nan martin, john beck, and eve mcveagh appear in supporting roles. Sep 12, 20 women must embrace concealed carry for personal defense. Quigley, formerly an antigun lobbyist, explains in this disturbing, controversial book why she has undergone a complete change of mind. If selfdefense expert paxton quigley had her way, every woman would be toting a gun around like the latest it bag or ithing. Three in the attic is a 1968 comedy film directed by richard wilson and starring christopher jones and yvette mimieux, with judy pace and maggie thrett.
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Armed and female in an unsafe world was printed in 2005. Women must embrace concealed carry for personal defense. Taking control in case you havent noticed, girls guide is all about arming women with information on guns in order to empower you and perhaps even entertain you while were at it. Paxton quigleys book armed and female is the best intellectual treatment of the armed womans decision. Twelve million american women own guns, should you.
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