Sunday, December 25, 2011

THE GUNS OF DECEMBER

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The beginnings of feminism are most notably associated with women’s suffrage movements in the 19th century… and we have come a long way since those early movements for the equality of the women of the world. Even today, it is somewhat unusual for women to be pictured with guns. Fine art photographer Lindsay McCrum has created a new photo book challenging cultural norms and our national identity. The idea of combining beautiful women with firearms is no new idea, but in Chicks with Guns” the firearms are not just props.
Each photo in the book portrays a woman and her personal firearm. In a country with 15-20 million women gun owners, this timely and beautiful portrayal of that often overlooked group allows each woman to have a voice, with their own words accompanying each photo. The women are hunters, sportswomen, competition shooters and gun enthusiasts from all levels of society.  It’s hard to put a finger on exactly what it is about these photos, but the women portrayed certainly do exude strength and class.
Pictured above: Ellie, Merced, California, Taurus Titanium .38
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Ruth, Savannah, Georgia, Winchester Model 12 20-gauge
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Liz, San Jose, California, Beretta 96G Vertec .40-caliber pistol
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Alexandra & Truett, Houston, Texas, Ithaca 20-gauge side-by-side
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Anita, St. Paul, Minnesota, Glock .40-caliber & remington 11-81 Police model
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Pamela, Monte Sereno, California, Freedom Arms .454 Casull
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Victoria, Stamford, Connecticut, Beretta 20-gauge over-and-under
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Caitlin, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Anschütz Fortner rifle with Altius Firearms custom stock
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Alison, Marlee, Lee, & Margaret, Richmond, Virginia, Boss 20-gauge side-by-sides
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Courtney, Houston, Texas, Yildiz 20-gauge
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Greta, Napa Valley, California, English Forsyth system scent bottle pistol, ca. 1820
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Ginny, Long Island, New York, Sturm, Ruger & Co. 20-bore over-and-under
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Jessica, Bozeman, Montana, Abercrombie & Fitch 20-gauge side-by-side
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Lynn, Houston, Texas, Sako .308 bolt-action rifle with scopes
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Sarita, Armstrong, TX, Parker 20-gauge side-by-side
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Rachel, Livingston, MT, Ruger 10/22 carabine

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