05 January 2021

Women and Firearms in American History

An interesting set of stories. American Rifleman | Silk & Steel: Firearm-Wielding Women on the Frontier

Firearms played a vital role in America’s settlement and expansion, and American women were no strangers to their use—and even their manufacture and repair. Both the necessity to hunt and the need for protection from the sometimes hostile native culture made firearms a crucial component in the American experience.

A short read, but worth your time.

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