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It was ing people; but it is the Sarah Palins when gun violence in Denver was who will be equipped to defend at an all-time high. Teenagers were their homes. Guns shooting teenagers over the colors And that said, beware—I am By Molly S. van Lawick too. Women buy guns not just for of women here in the Valley were they wore. a pistol-packin’ mama, myself; if Stilletos... Oh, how I used to Father’s Day and Christmas; they coming into his store for guns as I decided against my police you invade my home, I have guns anticipate payday as an excuse also buy them for themselves. a hobby, to use at the shooting career, but by then my husband and I will use them. I am an accu- to tell myself I had earned a new There are plenty of stores around range and on family outings to had become a policeman. It was rate shot, and I will protect my… pair of shoes. I’d use any excuse in which I can explore my new- the desert. However, he does not around that time that the notion umm… shoes. any time to justify my spending found hobby. I think there may be discount the “mama bear” aspect of having a right to make sure our money on another pair of shoes! more gun shops than shoe stores of a woman’s feeling more secure home was safe grew strong in my So, why, then, haven’t I been add- here in Grand Junction, from that her “cubs” are protected. He mind. That notion was further sup- ing to my collection lately? I wish I the established, such as Jerry’s proactively makes sure that his ported by the fact that I have four could say it was because I’m being Outdoor Sports, Gene Taylor’s, staff is well trained and woman sons, and guns are in their genes. a good steward of my money and pawnshops and sporting goods friendly, to answer questions and They’ve enjoyed time at the shoot- self-disciplined enough to budget stores. As with shoes, you can find concerns of women about guns ing range for years. Now, that time through this rough economy, but a variety of gun styles and sizes to and gun safety. translates to mother/son bonding those are not the reasons. The real match any budget. Gun prices in Jerry’s Outdoor moments. My kids proudly carry reason for no new shoes lately is Jerry Stehman, local owner of Sports start around $250. Jerry’s hunter safety cards; they respect because I‘ve needed closet space Jerry’s Outdoor Sports, said he sees information is in line with National guns and know of guns’ deadly for my new love (okay, you may a trend in the number of women Rifle Association (NRA) figures. potential through hunting outings. call it an obsession...) GUNS. buying firearms. While the NRA does not keep However, my sons clearly under- I’m not talking about the slang “First-time women buyers gain demographics of its members, in stand that violence with guns is a word that women in the gym use self-confidence and self-assurance 2011, the NRA’s Dian Danielson choice of persons carrying guns to describe well-defined biceps; I after purchasing a gun.” referred to the “Palin Effect,” say- and not the choice of the guns am talking about the real deal— Jerry’s Outdoor Sports carries ing it had helped increase NRA themselves. guns, the ones that take bullets a variety of firearms, as well as membership by some 20%. She My fear of guns has long since and whose bang does not include safety gear such as eye and ear said that they are now teaching left me, and I’ve graduated from a little flag or water flying out of protection. Jerry recommends “10,000 new women a year and that small caliber .22 rifle I started the barrel. No, folks, I have become Action Pistol Group and Grand making more girls want to take up with to my current favorite, a stain- one of a growing number of wom- Valley Training Club for personal shooting.” less steel Ruger 9mm. I’ve enjoyed en who have embraced the Second protection courses for those new “Firearm manufacturers are shooting a variety of guns, and I Amendment to the United States or needing a refresher course in gearing their products towards plan to continue this hobby. I Coming in June Constitution commonly referred to firearms training. women,” Danielson continued. have several girlfriends who pre- An inside look at as the Right to Bear Arms. At his local store, Jerry said, “They’re scaling down stocks and fer shooting to shopping; it’s our I truly enjoy the shooting range, “Women who buy their first gun shortening trigger-pull lengths for new after-lunch activity. running for learning gun safety and improving with any apprehension often end women’s shorter fingers.” I find myself thinking about President of the my accuracy. I am comfortable in up coming back as repeat buyers.” In 1986, I had my first encounter 2008 Republican vice-presidential any of our growing number of local He said about 50% of them come with a gun. It was a .22 rifle, and it candidate, Sarah Palin. I noted United States with gun shops, some that sponsor safe- back and buy again. was used out in the desert to ping that this woman, a lifetime mem- Grand Junction ty courses and all that now recog- Jerry started recognizing several discarded soda cans. 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Don’t forget your report.” sunscreen when you head out to Information Accessible This is the twenty-first con- The SOURCE Country Jam ranch! to the Public secutive year that Mesa County’s Of course, our Downtown County Finance Department Finance Department has received Feedback Farmers Market will be starting up helps residents understand how Wow, last month went by quickly. There’s never a dull moment in the award. Thirteen of those years in June. I’m amazed every Thursday their tax dollars are being spent. All of a sudden, it’s time to figure Colorado. have been under the leadership of night at how many people show up Financial documents are complex out summertime plans. What activi- Fruita rocked the last week of Finance Director Marcia Arnhold. for this event. Our downtown has and can be hard to read for citizens ties do you plan to keep your kids April with the Fat Tire Festival.