How Can We Start Arming the Women?

Published on May 18, 2023
Duration: 22:25

This video emphasizes the critical need for women to arm themselves for self-defense, particularly in Washington state, due to rising crime and perceived failures in law enforcement response. It highlights the importance of education, confidence, and a defensive mindset, advocating for accessible training and financial aid for survivors. The discussion also addresses how men can better support women entering the firearms community by avoiding condescending behavior and respecting individual readiness.

Quick Summary

Empowering women with firearms knowledge and self-defense skills is crucial, especially given rising crime and perceived law enforcement shortcomings. Organizations like We The Female offer education and financial aid, while resources like Warrior Poet Society focus on defensive mindset and trusting instincts. Men can best support women by being encouraging, avoiding condescension, and facilitating their independent firearm selection.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Arming Women
  2. 00:11The Need to Arm Women
  3. 01:17Introducing Carrie Sloan & We The Female
  4. 02:12Carrie Sloan's Background & Mission
  5. 03:09We The Female's Mission
  6. 04:10Why Women Need Self-Defense
  7. 05:05Reasons for Self-Preservation
  8. 06:04Impact of Laws on Women
  9. 07:17How Women Can Get Equipped
  10. 08:02Gentle Approach to Training
  11. 09:39How Women Can Learn Firearms
  12. 10:12USCCA vs. NRA Training
  13. 11:16We The Female's Training Approach
  14. 12:27What Men Can Do to Help
  15. 13:33Learning from Men
  16. 14:07Men's Impact on Women in Firearms
  17. 15:16Men Calling Out Bad Behavior
  18. 15:42Advice for Men: Don't Push
  19. 16:29Don't Buy Your Wife a Gun
  20. 16:54Let Her Choose Her Firearm
  21. 17:31We The Female Provides Firearms
  22. 18:36Resources for Women
  23. 19:05Online Influencers & Organizations
  24. 19:42We The Female Social Media
  25. 19:53Warrior Poet Society Resources
  26. 20:54Thank You & Conclusion
  27. 21:25Final Thoughts from William Kirk
  28. 22:01Stay Safe & Know the Law

Frequently Asked Questions

What is We The Female and what is its mission?

We The Female is a non-profit organization founded by Carrie Sloan with the mission to arm women through education, confidence-building, and self-defense training. They also provide financial aid for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors, as well as single mothers who cannot afford training.

Why is it important for women to be armed, especially in Washington state?

In Washington state, factors like the decriminalization of certain behaviors, perceived defunding of law enforcement, and failure to investigate crimes like rape create a heightened need for women to be able to defend themselves and their families. Laws restricting firearm purchases also disproportionately affect women, who are frequent victims of crimes of opportunity.

What advice is given to men who want to help women get involved with firearms?

Men are advised not to push women into firearms training before they are ready. Instead, they should provide resources, be encouraging, avoid 'mansplaining' or condescending comments, and support women in choosing their own firearms by taking them to ranges to rent and try different options.

What are some recommended resources for women interested in firearms and self-defense?

Recommended resources include Carrie Sloan's organization We The Female (we the female.org, @we_the_female_official on Instagram), Stilettos and Shotguns (Carrie Sloan's social media presence), and Warrior Poet Society (warriorpoetsociety.com), which offers content on boundaries and trusting instincts.

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