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2025-02-25

Fender Bender Gets Woman Body-Slammed to Ground in Attleboro

Empowered to Project – Awareness, Action, and Your Right to Safety BY: Kerrie Ann Auclair, WGR State Director – Massachusetts  In a world where danger can strike unexpectedly, according to a recent video from CBS News (https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/video/video-shows-woman-body-slammed-in-apparent-road-rage-incident-in-attleboro/), a woman was violently ripped from her car by a much larger assailant. This incident serves as a…

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2025-01-15

Women for Gun Rights Announces 2025 Leadership Changes

Today, Women for Gun Rights (WGR) announced changes to its leadership team for 2025, reflecting a continued commitment to advancing the organization’s mission of safeguarding the Second Amendment and empowering women through education and advocacy. “We are so grateful for these women who have given their time, talents, and treasure in service of this organization,”…

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2025-01-15

WOMEN FOR GUN RIGHTS BACKS CONCEALED CARRY RECIPROCITY ACT

[Coffeyville, KS] – Today, Women for Gun Rights, a nationwide organization of women committed to safeguarding the Second Amendment, publicly backed H.R. 38, the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, by Representative Richard Hudson (NC-9). “Our organization firmly believes that you are your own first responder and threats to personal safety do not end when you cross state…

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2025-01-13

Women for Gun Rights Announces Initiative to “turnSHOTteal”

LAS VEGAS – Attendees of this year’s SHOT Show in Las Vegas, Nev., are encouraged to make a bold statement of support on Wednesday, January 22, by wearing a Women for Gun Rights’ signature teal shirt. “Teal is more than just a color– it’s a symbol of unity for our movement and showcases our shared…

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2024-12-03

Women for Gun Rights Congratulates President-Elect Donald J. Trump, Urges New Administration to Rename and Repurpose Office of Gun Violence Prevention

“Women for Gun Rights congratulates Donald J. Trump on his election as the 47th President of the United States of America,” said Dianna Muller, Founder. “As the President and his team begin to chart a path forward, we urge the incoming Administration to rename the Office of Gun Violence Prevention to the Office of Firearms…

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2024-09-25

WOMEN FOR GUN RIGHTS JOINS SECOND AMENDMENT INSTITUTE IN WREATH LAYING CEREMONY

(Arlington, VA) – On September 20, Women for Gun Rights (WGR) was proud to join Second Amendment Institute in a wreath laying ceremony at The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery to recognize Constitution Day. WGR leaders honored those who remain nameless and made the ultimate sacrifice to safeguard the U.S. Constitution.  WGR Founder…

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2024-09-06

Op-Ed: To Curb Violence, Let’s Educate – Not Legislate

BY: Cheryl Todd, featured in Arizona Free News When tragedy strikes, politicians often rush to draft new laws to show that they are taking action in the wake of public outcry. But in the haste to “do something,” proposed solutions can actually have the opposite effect and make us less safe. They limit the ability…

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2024-09-05

Op-Ed: ‘Back to school’ should include a safety check

BY: Taren Darr, featured in Human Events. As a single mother of three, “Back to School” is equal parts exhilarating and overwhelming. While excited to have my kids back in the classroom after a hot and adventure-filled summer, purchasing new notebooks, pens, binders, and papers – not to mention school appropriate attire and uniforms –…

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2024-08-21

WGR Announces Scholarships for 2025 Ambassador Academy

Women for Gun Rights is proud to offer one full scholarship and two partial scholarships to the 2025 Ambassador Academy.   “The WGR board believes it’s important for our communities to intentionally equip ambassadors with the tools to effectively communicate our positions or positively represent their partners,” said Robyn Sandoval, WGR Board member and President of…

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2024-08-14

Op-Ed: Permitless carry is a lifesaving measure

BY: Tracey Smith, featured in The Times Daily. I remember it all so clearly. It was a Tuesday morning and I laced up my shoes and started running. An avid runner, this was my morning routine- 6 miles on a winding sidewalk that cut through town and residential areas along the way. It was just…

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2024-08-05

WOMEN FOR GUN RIGHTS HOST “W.I.N.” AT SIG SAUER

On July 24, 2024, nearly seventy people gathered at the Sig Sauer Academy and Experience Center in Epping, New Hampshire, for “Women’s Independence Night.”  This event, which was sponsored by Women for Gun Rights, featured some of New Hampshire’s leading voices in the fight to safeguard the Second Amendment, including Sen. Sharon Carson (New Hampshire…

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2024-07-10

Op-Ed: Data is clear: Permitless carry keeps us safe

Like many South Carolinians, I was reminded of the importance of our Second Amendment rights when COVID-19 hit our shores. This worldwide crisis exposed the fragility of liberty and our personal safety. In fact, those threats to our freedom and well-being inspired me to stand up and advocate for the Second Amendment as Women for…

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