ifeminists columnist, Wendy McElroy, writes a pretty good op-ed about sexism and the gun control debate. I'd like to see Martha Burk stand up against the racist and sexist proclamations coming from the left regarding gun control. I know it won't happen, but it would definately put her back into the spotlight now that her Augusta flap has flopped.

McElroy notes that with the advent of women in the military, and with the feelings of insecurity after September 11th, thousands of women have been turned into law abiding gun owners, prepared to fend for themselves if need be. This is much to the dismay of anti-gun groups. She rightfully notes that there is no reason a woman wouldn't be as good at defending herself with a firearm as a man is.

Personally, I'd be willing to bet that on average, women are probably better shooters than men. For starters, women typically don't have to unlearn all those bad habits that men pick up from violent Danny Glover movies, and a childhood of playing 'Cowboys and Indians'. I'll also go out on a 'sexist pig' limb and say that proficient use of a firearm actually makes women sexy. (Or at least to me it does.) I don't know what it is, but there is a certain something about a woman who is not afraid to use a gun. I'm not suggesting that women start wearing pistols and revolvers as a fashion statement, but nevertheless, becoming proficient and skilled with a firearm is much sexier than turning your nose up, or cowering at the sight of one.

Footnote: As usual, I'll post a gratuitous link to the Independent Women's Forum article on the disarming of women in America. This should be required reading of all women.