As long as there have been guns, there have been women shooters. And they've made do with the guns and gear designed for men. And why not? It works. And I'm the first to acknowledge that some women shooters have no desire, whatsoever, to carry a concealed handgun in a pink holster, or wear jewelry made from bullet casings. But some do, and the list that follows is for them.
All of these ideas com from
GunGoddess.com, a retail site that might make the shopping easier. This list is a bit random, and designed more to show the variety of what is available.
1. Brightly Colored AR Furniture
Tactical black can be so boring. Why not liven up a rifle with a little bit of color? AR furniture is available in any number of colors, including pink, but I think the purple is a bit less garish (though it still makes a statement). This assumes, of course, that she has an AR.
Ar furniture ranges in price. The purple set above retails for $140.
2. Hearing Protection from Pro Ears
Shooting is so much more fun when you aren't in pain afterwards. Hearing protection is invaluable. Pro Ears makes amazing products, and they come in many different colors and patterns.
These are available with electronic amplification and noise reduction (if you want to foster conversation), or without (if you've had enough conversation and would rather just shoot).
GunGoddess.com is selling theirs for $289.95 (with the electronics) or $39.95 (without). But the price is worth it; you get what you pay for in hearing protection.
I can't say enough about Pro Ears. After reviewing them earlier this year, they are all I use. They are comfortable and incredibly rugged. The amplification is ideal for hunters who may be sitting for long periods of time listing for game. And shots register like gun shots in the movies.
3. Pink Holsters
There are hundreds of holster options. But maybe you know someone who needs some frilly pink ostrich in their life. Maybe they need a little crossed-six gun bling. If so, look no further. And shell out $64 bucks.
A concealed carry holster isn't often seen, but why not dress it up? It is a personal touch. But it would make a handy frame of reference in a dimly lit gun safe. Admittedly, there are more practical options, and GunGoddess.com has those, too, but I just couldn't pass this one up.
4. Gun Jewelry
This is an odd mix of recycling and art. You would have to trust your gut on this one, to know if jewelry made from spent brass would be a great gift, a novelty, or an insult.
5. Magazine Base-plates
These would make great stocking stuffers. Santa has never brought me a magazine for Christmas, much less a cool base-plate. But they come in lots of styles, from whimsical to menacing. These are expensive, no doubt, at $25 a pop. But they're original.
5. Camo from Haley Vines
I like camouflage. I regularly wore BDUs to school as a kid, until I realized that it wasn't cool. But now camo is high fashion. And it can attract as much attention as it deflects, if not more. This is a sharp shirt, and a nice addition to the wardrobe of a bona-fide country girl.
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