"High-capacity" revolvers are new self-defense option for women. (self-defense guns and clothing apparel for women)(Arms and the Woman)(Column)

From: Shooting Industry | Date: February 1, 1998| Author: Parsons, Lisa | Copyright information

The firearms industry has focused on providing women with quality service. Self-defense revolvers were designed to have seven-shot capacity such as Taurus' .357 Magnum Model 617. Smith & Wesson also offers Airlite an eight-shot .22 revolver. Meanwhile, an Outdoor Woman catalog provides a list of clothing apparel for women and young girls as well. The catalog includes hunting and fishing clothes, boots, hats and gear bags.

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