As the debate over gun control rages on in Washington D.C., more women are taking aim. They're attending classes to learn how to use guns and hone in on some skills.
According to the National Sporting Goods Association, in the last ten years the number of women participating in shooting sports has increased by more than 50 percent.
"I will put everything I've got into this, and so will Joe, but I tell you, the only way we can change is if the American people demand it,” stated Barack Obama during a press conference.
Gun and ammunition flying off the shelves as the President promises stiffer gun laws. The rush for gun purchases and concealed weapon permits is on.
But the biggest spike in sales is to women. While women make up only 20 percent of all concealed weapons permit holders, the number of women carrying concealed weapons is growing every day.
“Look in that viewfinder, don't touch the trigger until you are ready," stated the instructor.
"My name is Cindy Wasserman and I am here to take the concealed weapons course," stated Cindy Wasserman. "if you are not knowledgeable about it you will be more cautious and afraid."
From the novice who never shot a gun, to the experienced shooter, gun sales to women are.up 73 percent.
"Just because I am scared the government is going to take our rights away," explains Melissa Bellville.
The concealed weapons class in Port St. Lucie is standing room only, with more women getting permits in 2012 than ever before.
"I’ve now become a pro-gun person," Wasserman explained.
From the basics on gun safety to bullets, it all is included in the class.
"I’m going to go over general safety,” explained certified shooting instructor Ed Henson. “Revolvers, semi automatics, how to load them. unload them, what's a safe direction."
Firearms instructor Ed Henson of the St. Lucie Shooting Range in Port St Lucie is a former NYPD Detective.
He is teaching not only what the laws are, but with gun sales doubling over the last year, he teaches how gun owners these days have to protect themselves from theft.
"You come in the home, lock your firearm up,” cited Henson. “Secure the firearm. Don't leave it laying around."
1 in 4 women own guns. 1 in 10 in Florida carry.
And the numbers among women are going up.
"Never in a million years, but I feel like its time,” Wasserman stated. “I feel like our country is changing. I don't like all these proposals the federal government is trying to inflict on our states."
"As we women become more knowledgeable and more comfortable with a gun then we wont be scared," Wasserman added.
To get comfortable, Henson says you have to practice shooting the same gun, over and over again.
Practice shooting for ten weeks straight and you'll feel less shaky.
"Don’t get too tense here, there’s no kick to that gun," stated Henson.
23 percent of women who are getting the permit have never ever bought a gun before.
"Right leg back, shoulders forward,” dictates Henson. “There you go, nice and easy. Lift it up. Look at that orange dot, squeeze now. Do it again."
To learn more about gun laws in Pennsylvania, just click on Find It.
According to the National Sporting Goods Association, in the last ten years the number of women participating in shooting sports has increased by more than 50 percent.
"I will put everything I've got into this, and so will Joe, but I tell you, the only way we can change is if the American people demand it,” stated Barack Obama during a press conference.
Gun and ammunition flying off the shelves as the President promises stiffer gun laws. The rush for gun purchases and concealed weapon permits is on.
But the biggest spike in sales is to women. While women make up only 20 percent of all concealed weapons permit holders, the number of women carrying concealed weapons is growing every day.
“Look in that viewfinder, don't touch the trigger until you are ready," stated the instructor.
"My name is Cindy Wasserman and I am here to take the concealed weapons course," stated Cindy Wasserman. "if you are not knowledgeable about it you will be more cautious and afraid."
From the novice who never shot a gun, to the experienced shooter, gun sales to women are.up 73 percent.
"Just because I am scared the government is going to take our rights away," explains Melissa Bellville.
The concealed weapons class in Port St. Lucie is standing room only, with more women getting permits in 2012 than ever before.
"I’ve now become a pro-gun person," Wasserman explained.
From the basics on gun safety to bullets, it all is included in the class.
"I’m going to go over general safety,” explained certified shooting instructor Ed Henson. “Revolvers, semi automatics, how to load them. unload them, what's a safe direction."
Firearms instructor Ed Henson of the St. Lucie Shooting Range in Port St Lucie is a former NYPD Detective.
He is teaching not only what the laws are, but with gun sales doubling over the last year, he teaches how gun owners these days have to protect themselves from theft.
"You come in the home, lock your firearm up,” cited Henson. “Secure the firearm. Don't leave it laying around."
1 in 4 women own guns. 1 in 10 in Florida carry.
And the numbers among women are going up.
"Never in a million years, but I feel like its time,” Wasserman stated. “I feel like our country is changing. I don't like all these proposals the federal government is trying to inflict on our states."
"As we women become more knowledgeable and more comfortable with a gun then we wont be scared," Wasserman added.
To get comfortable, Henson says you have to practice shooting the same gun, over and over again.
Practice shooting for ten weeks straight and you'll feel less shaky.
"Don’t get too tense here, there’s no kick to that gun," stated Henson.
23 percent of women who are getting the permit have never ever bought a gun before.
"Right leg back, shoulders forward,” dictates Henson. “There you go, nice and easy. Lift it up. Look at that orange dot, squeeze now. Do it again."
To learn more about gun laws in Pennsylvania, just click on Find It.