This issue of Women & Guns marks the seventh anniversary of its
publication.  The traditional gift for this anniversary is
copper. Perhaps for plating bullets?

	This magazine was conceived at the 1988 Gun Rights Policy
Conference in Dallas, Texas and given birth by Sonny Jones in Hot
Springs, Arkansas the following February of 1989.

	After six months, it became a member of the Second Amendment
Foundation's family of publications.

	Three years ago, I assumed the position of Publisher and Peggy
Tartaro was elevated to the position of Executive Editor.

	In the intervening years, Women & Guns has grown from a 12
page black and white newsletter to a slick news-standed monthly
magazine.

	For some reason, even when the topic is women and firearms,
more men call with comments and questions than women do. When I did a
television talk show a few weeks ago, a gentleman called in and stated
that women were likely to travel in more dangerous areas if they were
armed. Another man opined that all women should be armed.  I think
being prepared makes all places less dangerous.

	I visited an indoor shooting range while out of town
recently. Even though the manager knew me, I was required to go
through the range safety course for all new comers. Imagine by
companion's chagrin when he found that he could not enter the range
until he reread and complied with the instructions. Number 23 on the
written instructions told the reader to turn the piece of paper over
and sign the upper right hand corner with your complete name.

	Being armed and female is considered by many to be an
antimony. I find that many people have incredible prejudices about
women and guns that they do not have about men and guns. Just because
a woman feels comfortable around and uses a firearm doesn't mean she
can't help out with school playground supervision.

	My New Year Resolutions are finally decided.