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Did you know that American women are the fastest-growing group of gun owners? NRA and OutdoorHub team up to bring you the facts on American women and firearms.

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This week the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly passed the 2017 defense authorization act-- but hidden inside its pages is a section that could destroy the military's current stock of surplus rifles and pistols.

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The House Armed Services Committee on Wednesday, as part of their 2017 policy bill for the military, narrowly gave the green light for women over 18 to register for selective service.

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Back in early 2004, I was quietly told about Pentagon secret talks regarding making women sign up for the Selective Service in order to be drafted. I’m surprised that it’s taken this long to surface publicly, but it has. Recent conversations at top government levels are pushing just that. The gender differences and working lines […]

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Katie Higgins is a third-generation military aviator who got her first pilot license when she was 17-years-old. She said she was "definitely inspired" by watching the Blue Angels as a child.

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A law prohibiting women in federal law enforcement from carrying firearms was in effect until 1971. It wasn’t until then that female federal agents of the new era were allowed to join the ranks.

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As the officer is lying on the ground, the suspect strikes her in the face repeatedly with the handcuffs and smashes her head into the ground during the attack.

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The president of the Peel Police Association praised the woman for remaining calm and cool, even after she had been struck repeatedly in the face by one of the girls.

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“We expected crowds and long return lines, but we never expected to see that,” said Lindsey Bryant, who captured part of the confrontation on her cell phone while out shopping with her mother, sister and daughter.

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Since 2011 female soldiers have served alongside Army Rangers in combat roles but now the Army is looking to have women formally sport the Ranger tab.

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In “Fight Like a Girl,” NRA’s Dom Raso and self-defense expert Tamra break down a scene from the movie ‘Enough’ and talk about the best way for a woman to defend herself. [ NRA Freestyle ]

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While performance standards for women in combat positions continues to be a point of debate, West Point female cadets must adhere to the same physical standards as their male counterparts.

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