A Sit Down with Kerry Sloan. We the Female.

Published on January 24, 2025
Duration: 28:26

This interview features Carrie Sloan, founder of 'We The Female,' an organization dedicated to empowering women through firearms education and self-defense training. Sloan shares her personal journey as a domestic violence survivor, highlighting how systemic failures motivated her to remove financial and psychological barriers to gun ownership and training for women. The discussion also touches on the challenges women face in the firearms industry and advocacy, emphasizing the need for more inclusive environments and effective communication to promote Second Amendment rights.

Quick Summary

Carrie Sloan, founder of 'We The Female,' aims to empower women through firearms education and self-defense training. As a domestic violence survivor, she works to remove financial and psychological barriers to gun ownership, emphasizing that women's lives are worth defending and advocating for accessible training.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction with Carrie Sloan
  2. 00:24Thanking Sponsors
  3. 00:46About We The Female Organization
  4. 01:36Mission of We The Female
  5. 02:03We The Female's Impact and Aid
  6. 02:53Carrie Sloan's Personal Motivation
  7. 03:06Domestic Violence Survivor Story
  8. 04:06Pro-2A Stance Without Gun Ownership
  9. 06:52Post-Arraignment Safety Concerns
  10. 07:50Motivation for We The Female
  11. 08:00Washington State's I-1639 Explained
  12. 09:16Firearm Purchase Background Checks (4473)
  13. 09:49I-1639 & Medical Record Waivers
  14. 10:20Mental Health & Firearm Denial
  15. 11:04Seeking Therapy and Potential Denial
  16. 11:16Speaking Out Against I-1639
  17. 12:05Becoming a Firearm Instructor
  18. 12:35Trauma-Informed Firearm Instruction
  19. 13:05Valuing One's Life for Defense
  20. 13:30Arming Women to Win 2A Debate
  21. 14:30How to Support We The Female
  22. 15:20Removing Barriers to Training
  23. 16:10Stilettos and Shotguns Twitter Account
  24. 17:02Changes in the Firearms Industry Environment
  25. 17:41Inclusivity at Shot Show
  26. 18:06Men's Role in Bringing Women In
  27. 18:44Engaging on Twitter (Stilettos and Shotguns)
  28. 19:31Addressing 'Fudds' and Misogyny
  29. 20:14Condescending Comments & Draw Speed
  30. 21:03Mansplaining Firearm Draw Techniques
  31. 22:00Making the Second Amendment Approachable
  32. 22:24Beyond Pink Firearms: Education is Key
  33. 23:03Recommending First Firearm Purchases
  34. 23:13Advice: Train & Rent Different Guns
  35. 24:08Finding the Right Firearm Platform
  36. 25:03Follow Carrie Sloan Online
  37. 25:54Arming Women to Change the 2A Debate
  38. 26:15Industry's Cognitive Dissonance
  39. 26:43Getting Women Active in 2A Fight
  40. 27:12Right to Bear Legal Services

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the mission of the 'We The Female' organization?

We The Female's mission is to arm women with education, confidence, and self-defense. They achieve this by traveling the country to teach free or reduced-rate concealed carry and fundamental firearm classes, specifically aiming to break down financial and other barriers that prevent women from accessing this vital training.

How did Carrie Sloan's personal experience influence her work with 'We The Female'?

Carrie Sloan is a domestic violence survivor whose ex-husband nearly killed her. After experiencing failures within the legal system, she became deeply motivated to empower other women by removing obstacles to firearms training and ownership, ensuring they have the means for self-defense.

What are the implications of Washington State's I-1639 for individuals seeking firearms?

Under I-1639, signing a firearm purchase form (4473) acts as a waiver of medical records. This allows the Washington State Health Authority to review a person's medical history, potentially leading to denial of firearm purchase based on mental health diagnoses like PTSD, even if seeking treatment.

What advice does Carrie Sloan give women choosing their first firearm?

Instead of recommending specific models, Carrie Sloan advises women to visit a range with a vetted instructor, rent several different types of firearms across various platforms (like 1911, Glock, subcompact, compact, full-size), and find the platform that feels most comfortable and controllable for them.

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