THIS is Why Women Are the Largest Growing Demographic of New Gun Owners

By Beth Baumann | 4:55 PM | March 01, 2017

Women are the largest demographic of new gun owners. In fact, 30 percent of the training gear and is manufactured and marketed exclusively towards women. It’s because women are now taking their safety into their own hands.

“I think most women would say their worst fear is to be raped,” said Emily Miller, Senior Political Correspondent for One America News Network. “I mean, it’s a terrifying thing that women have to live with. And a lot can happen in the 10 minutes after you call the cops.”

The latest episode of “The DL” explores why women are owning guns. Watch the full episode below.

Beth Baumann is a public relations professional in Northern Idaho. Beth is a campaign veteran who has worked on numerous state and federal elections. In 2014, she was the Communications Assistant for the American Conservative Union, where she helped plan and execute media relations strategies for CPAC 2014. She is an avid Second Amendment supporter and advocate and loves fishing in her free time. You can follow her on Twitter at @eb454.