The New Face of the Second Amendment: Democrats and Women Are Arming Themselves

I saw it first-hand at the Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show in Las Vegas—a tidal shift that couldn’t be ignored. Women weren’t just browsing. The days of the “good old boys” club are over—firearms are now firmly in the hands of millions of strong, determined women who refuse to be victims.

And then there’s the unexpected surge: Democrats. Yes, the same crowd that once championed every gun control measure they could dream up are now quietly arming themselves. Why? Some are convinced that the country’s political divisions are about to send them to the gulags. Fueled by their own Trump-era dystopian fears, they’re skipping the classes and heading straight for the gun counter. It’s ironic—but real.

Women, however, aren’t just buying guns—they’re mastering them. They understand, perhaps better than anyone, what’s at stake. They’ve looked evil in the eye—whether in the form of a stalker, an abuser, or a stranger in a parking lot—and said “Not me. Not anymore.” They’re not waiting for permission. They’re taking control.

Meanwhile, the anti-gun zealots—the loudest voices in the gun control crusade—are quietly falling away from the cause. Maybe it’s that creeping realization that if the unthinkable ever does happen, their last thought might be, “If only I had a gun.”

What’s truly remarkable is that every time someone shouts “gun control,” thousands more begin to see the truth: the Second Amendment isn’t about politics—it’s about survival. Americans are waking up to the cold reality that calling 911 simply means asking someone else with a gun to show up… hopefully in time. But too often, they arrive too late—and they have to play the dangerous guessing game: who here is the attacker, and who’s the victim?

The truth is finally piercing through the fog: self-defense isn’t optional. It’s not a luxury. It’s a duty. And you can’t outsource that to a stranger with a badge and a clock ticking down.

As for so-called assault weapon bans the United States. Supreme Court is holding onto two cases and they are expected to rule possiblybefore the end of the current term.  It is expected that they will follow the letter of their earlier Bruen decision.

A sign at a times is how 29 states have gone so far as to allow ordinary people to carry concealed weapons without any form of permit.  I will give you that list.

As of May 2025, 29 states allow carrying a concealed handgun without a permit—commonly referred to as “constitutional carry.” These states do not require a license or permit for law-abiding citizens to carry a concealed firearm, although some still issue permits for reciprocity purposes.

Here’s a breakdown of the current constitutional carry states:

1. Alabama
2. Alaska
3. Arizona
4. Arkansas
5. Florida
6. Georgia
7. Idaho
8. Indiana
9. Iowa
10. Kansas
11. Kentucky
12. Louisiana (recently enacted)
13. Maine
14. Mississippi
15. Missouri
16. Montana
17. Nebraska (effective 2024)
18. Nevada (recent law, confirmed 2025)
19. New Hampshire
20. North Dakota (residents only)
21. Ohio
22. Oklahoma
23. South Dakota
24. Tennessee
25. Texas
26. Utah
27. Vermont (no permit ever required)
28. West Virginia
29. Wyoming