Stories and updates from Women for Gun Rights.
2023-10-31
Our annual fly-in was a great success despite the turmoil of the world and the Speaker race. Women for Gun Rights, formerly known as the DC Project, made strides to influence the community and lawmakers in many forms; from hosting a rally and utilizing a mobile billboard to meetings with legislators and a press conference with Members of Congress. Our newly…
Read story →2022-12-26
Have you ever witnessed something you knew was so wrong on so many levels, and been unable to speak out? That’s exactly what I experienced last week as I sat through a congressional hearing that was pitched as a bi-partisan attempt to address gun violence. This hearing was run by Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Houston, who is the chair of the House Judiciary Committee’s subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Read story →2022-09-22
The DC Project, Women for Gun Rights, returned to Washington, DC, September 13-16, 2022, to deliver its core message to Congress. The group’s fifty-one delegates representing forty-eight states met with legislators from both sides of the aisle, advocating gun rights are human rights. Their effort concluded with a rally on the steps of the United States Supreme Court.
Read story →2022-08-22
You’re gonna love it! As you may know, Candy Yow, who is an avid hunter, conservationist and outdoor media writer, is also the Oregon State Director for DC Project, Women for Gun Rights, a nationwide organization of women committed to safeguarding the Second Amendment. Annually, the group heads to Washington, DC to meet with their…
Read story →2022-06-08
On Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. ET, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, the Chairwoman of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, held a hearing to examine the gun violence in the United States. The hearing examined legislation that would ban “assault weapons” and bolster background checks on gun purchases. DC Project Delegate Lucretia Hughes gave written…
Read story →2022-06-07
Our job as mothers is to protect our children and empower them. Thoughts and prayers are not enough; education, not legislation, is the key to safer communities. Watch and Share our video: The demands for gun control are hollow because restricting guns sounds easier than influencing human behavior, just like it is easier to take…
Read story →2022-05-31
On the heels of the tragedy in Uvalde, Texas, the 2022 NRA Annual Meetings took on a somber tone. First, we mourn the 21 lives lost in yet another school shooting. Second, before the sun has set, President Biden, White House officials, and other politicians were blaming the National Rifle Association, its members, and other…
Read story →2022-05-23
May 18, 2022: Holly Sullivan, DC Project Advisory Board Member and Legislative Director, testifies to protect our Second Amendment rights. She educates legislators and spreads awareness regarding the unintended consequences of the Jackson-Elias Domestic Survivor Protection Act. This is her opening testimony during the United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary Hearing: Stop Gun Violence.…
Read story →2022-04-15
By: Lauren Hartnett, NY State Director, The DC Project Working as a paramedic in New York City, I have seen my share of violence and attacks on the people in my city. We have trained for countless hours and have always been told “it’s not if, it’s when.” As a first responder, along with other…
Read story →2022-02-28
Gun control won’t save your life when criminals strike. Gun control emboldens criminals and leave victims defenseless. 2 MILLION lives are saved each year thanks to firearms. You are your own first responder. Get involved with The DC Project TODAY & be empowered knowing you can protect what you love. The fight for our Second…
Read story →2021-10-27
Just when you thought it couldn’t get any better…. The women of The DC Project are again partnering with Gunbroker.com in a fundraising event for the ongoing battle to preserve our 2A rights. This week we are offering a P320 XFive Legion from Sig Sauer! What is The DC Project? We are a nationwide organization…
Read story →2021-10-11
Fundraiser for the DC Project, Women for Gun Rights: Win a SIG M400 Tread Rifle The women of The DC Project are partnering with Gunbroker.com in a fundraising event for the ongoing battle to preserve our 2A rights. Donated firearms from Sig Sauer will be auctioned every two weeks for the duration of 2021. This…
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