Weekly Spotlight 1/2/25 -1/8/25
New Op-Ed Highlights Surge In Women Exercising 2A Rights Nationwide
A recent op-ed by certified firearms instructor Beth Alcazar in The Hill highlights a significant and inspiring trend: an unprecedented number of women across the U.S. exercising their Second amendment rights. This development is a powerful affirmation of the Second Amendment empowering individuals to take charge of their own safety, particularly those who have been historically marginalized or vulnerable when it comes to self defense. According to Alcazar this is shifting the cultural narrative around gun ownership, traditionally dominated by male figures, and breaking down stereotypes about who can and should be armed.
Women are now one of the fastest-growing demographics among new firearm owners, with an overwhelming majority citing personal safety as their primary motivation. The right to self-defense is transcending demographics including race and gender. For women, carrying a firearm is about more than protection—it is about reclaiming autonomy in a world where threats can arise anywhere at any time.
Alcazar underscores how women are not just buying guns—they’re becoming educated, trained, and actively involved in the firearm community. Many are enrolling in concealed carry courses, participating in shooting sports and advocating for policies that ensure their right to defend themselves. This is a testament to the growing awareness that exercising Second Amendment rights responsibly is a crucial element of gun ownership.
As champions of the Second Amendment, the Action Fund is encouraged by this trend and looks forward to more women from all walks of life–along with law-abiding Americans from all walks of life–to join the ranks of educated, responsible firearm owners.
It’s clear the future of gun ownership is more diverse and dynamic than ever before, which should energize proponents of self-defense. The movement among women turning to responsible firearms ownership is reshaping the narrative around gun culture in America, while breaking many long-held stereotypes. With this growing cultural phenomenon, we move closer to a society where every individual is armed with the tools and training to protect themselves and their loved ones.
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Ammoland: Concealed Carry Permit, Gun Sale Numbers Stay Strong in 2024
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USA Today: New gun laws rolling out in multiple states on Jan. 1, 2025: Here’s what to know
As violent crime rates appear to be falling after a pandemic-related spike, gun violence continues to plague communities around the country. In 2024, there have been nearly 500 mass shootings, according to a database maintained by Gun Violence America. The deadliest occurred in a Chicago suburb in January, killing eight people. In light of the recent school shooting in Wisconsin, President Joe Biden spoke of his administration’s work aimed at reducing gun violence, including passing the most significant gun safety legislation in nearly 30 years.
A Jacksonville man plans to file a lawsuit against the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) following an incident where he was shot in the leg with his own gun during a Dec. 13 traffic stop on Main Street near 27th Street. Jason Arrington, who was 39 years old at the time of the accidental shooting, held a news conference at 11 a.m. Friday alongside Attorney Kay Harper Williams, a partner at The Witherspoon Law Group, to provide an update and recall what transpired ahead of the shooting.
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