Armed and Female: Twelve Million American Women Own Guns, Should You?

by Paxton Quigley and Paxton Quigley

Book Overview

Written by an acknowledged authority on guns and security, here is the' only book to discuss all the issues involved in owning a gun, including: --Why you might want a loaded pistol by your bedside.... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312951507
• ISBN13: 9780312951504
• Release Date: November 1990
• Publisher: St. Martin's Press
• Length: 283 Pages
• Weight: 4.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 4.4" x 7.0"

Customer Reviews

For Men and Women

I, too, bought this book for my wife, who has at times mentioned getting a gun. I decided to read it before I gave it to her. I learned a lot. Every man with a wife and/or daughters should read this book. It makes a powerful case for women to carry guns. As a relative beginner, I also learned a great deal about shooting for accuracy and self-defense. I am even going to have my 13 year old daughter read it. I debated that, because there is a brutal section on rape, but I decide that it is better to have her know what really can happen out there, and how to prevent it (even without a gun), than to leave her ignorant and increase the chance that it will happen to her.

You don't have to be a victim!

I just finished reading Paxton Quigley's Armed and Female. It is a well-written, easy to read book, written by a woman for women about firearm usage, safety, and training. I learned a great deal from this informative book and I would highly recommend it to other women who may be thinking of obtaining a firearm for self and family protection (even for women whose husbands already have firearms in the home but have never handled them), and for women interested in target shooting.In this age where gun safety is correctly emphasized for the initiate. You will learn the rules of self-defense as well as safety from both a legal and philosophic perspective. I think this is a must read for all women who have made the decision to take responsibility for their and/or their family's protection with a firearm. The reality is that the police cannot be everywhere at all times to protect everyone, particularly women, the elderly, and the disabled---all of whom are viewed as special targets by criminal predators. Contrary to conventional wisdom the police do not have a duty to protect an individual citizen, but only respond once a criminal act has been committed. Police protection, legally, is only owed to the community as a whole, but not to single individuals. The book is an eye opener and I highly recommend it.Helen E. Faria Managing Editor, Medical Sentinel of the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS)

Paxton Quigley is great

Every person, man and woman, who wishes to live as an honest, peaceful citizen, has a right to do just that...to go about their business and live their lives in freedom. Paxton, and many other people, thankfully, has refused to be a victim. In an age when the criminal justice system is little more than a laughing stock, and atrocious criminal behavior results in the victimization of the innocent, Paxton has recognized and exercized her right to live as a free citizen with the means to defend herself. This book could, and should, make many converts of many who have an aversion to firearms. The simple fact is that firearms in the hands of good people is the best means of defense against would be evil-doers in society.

Excellent commentary on gun control/personal defense

I was so impressed with this book that I ordered multiple copies to give/loan to friends and family. This is a must read for everyone! Male, female, pro or anti gun control. Not readily available from my local library. Purchase an extra copy to loan!

Extremely Informative

I bought this book originally for my wife. We are both taking firearm classes and I thought it might ease her mind a little bit about carrying a firearm. However, I got the book and read the whole thing in about 3 days. I could not put it down. If you are a man or woman considering purchasing a handgun for the 1st time, this book is a "must read". It walks you thru calibers, holsters,and types of handguns, and includes many statistics that would encourage a person to want to stay armed on the street and in their house.Whether you are a man or woman, this book is great reading!