The beginnings of feminism are most notably associated with women’s suffrage movements in the 19th century… and we have come a long way since those early movements for the equality of the women of the world. Even today, it is somewhat unusual for women to be pictured with guns. Fine art photographer Lindsay McCrum has created a new photo book challenging cultural norms and our national identity. The idea of combining beautiful women with firearms is no new idea, but in “Chicks with Guns” the firearms are not just props.
Each photo in the book portrays a woman and her personal firearm. In a country with 15-20 million women gun owners, this timely and beautiful portrayal of that often overlooked group allows each woman to have a voice, with their own words accompanying each photo. The women are hunters, sportswomen, competition shooters and gun enthusiasts from all levels of society. It’s hard to put a finger on exactly what it is about these photos, but the women portrayed certainly do exude strength and class.
Pictured above: Ellie, Merced, California, Taurus Titanium .38
Ruth, Savannah, Georgia, Winchester Model 12 20-gauge
Liz, San Jose, California, Beretta 96G Vertec .40-caliber pistol
Alexandra & Truett, Houston, Texas, Ithaca 20-gauge side-by-side
Anita, St. Paul, Minnesota, Glock .40-caliber & remington 11-81 Police model
Pamela, Monte Sereno, California, Freedom Arms .454 Casull
Victoria, Stamford, Connecticut, Beretta 20-gauge over-and-under
Caitlin, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Anschütz Fortner rifle with Altius Firearms custom stock
Alison, Marlee, Lee, & Margaret, Richmond, Virginia, Boss 20-gauge side-by-sides
Courtney, Houston, Texas, Yildiz 20-gauge
Greta, Napa Valley, California, English Forsyth system scent bottle pistol, ca. 1820
Ginny, Long Island, New York, Sturm, Ruger & Co. 20-bore over-and-under
Jessica, Bozeman, Montana, Abercrombie & Fitch 20-gauge side-by-side
Lynn, Houston, Texas, Sako .308 bolt-action rifle with scopes
Sarita, Armstrong, TX, Parker 20-gauge side-by-side
Rachel, Livingston, MT, Ruger 10/22 carabine
People don’t seem to remember that women on the frontier fought right beside their family and were probable better shots than some men….Places her in the USA today women have the frontier attitude
that was so common during the 18th century …… Never underestimate the power in a woman ,they will defend their families like a man and be just as vicious
Yeah, a lot of these women look creepy to me. Was it the photographer’s intention to make it look like they hunt humans for sport after a ten minute head start?
A gun is a tool, that can be used for many purposes. Some good some bad.
You should own one if you need one. If you live in a wild place or a dangerous place, or you need it to gather food.
Personally in my long lifetime, I have never had the, desire or need or use for one. I have been blessed.
gee bill thanks for the stunning insight. who’d have thunk?
I love the photos. I took a recent trip to a shooting range and noticed that more than a quarter of the patrons were women. I Wouldn’t mind seeing more women different ethnicities on here. In a big diverse country like this one I’m sure you can find a photoworthy Asian or Black woman who hunts and owns her own rifle.
Besides, it just makes them that much more sexy…and capable! I like a woman who can handle herself in a tough situation.