Shifting attitudes: Women and minorities driving rise in gun ownership
According to Pew Research, 22% of women now own a gun, up from 18% in 2017.
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1h agoPamela Brown, a college professor from Westchester, is part of a growing trend.
More women and minorities are embracing gun ownership for personal safety.
According to Pew Research, 22% of women now own a gun, up from 18% in 2017.
Among Black adults, ownership has nearly doubled, and it's also on the rise for Hispanic adults.
It's a shift happening locally, according to a survey of gun clubs and ranges in Westchester and Orange counties, reflecting changing attitudes about self-defense and personal empowerment in Westchester and beyond.