Delhi women gun for licences; rape triggers big rush to acquire arms

[dkf]

NEW DELHI: The horrific attack on Nirbhaya has led to a spurt in requests for gun licences from women. Since December 18, the day the news of the brutal gang rape appeared in newspapers, the licensing department of Delhi Police has received a total of 274 applications from women. In addition, it has also been flooded with hundreds of queries on how to obtain a licence.

"We have received over 1,200 calls since that day. These include not only the average working woman, but even students who travel long distances to colleges and even their concerned parents. They were eager to find out more on the procedure to acquire arms," said a Delhi police officer.

Delhi police sources say hundreds more had turned up at their office itself. "We had to patiently tell them that one needs to have a clear danger to one's life to be given a licence. However, some of the parents were not happy with our replies. They said that with even public transport no longer safe in the city, they just cannot take chances. When we told them this could not be reason enough, we were told to give in writing that their daughters were indeed safe on Delhi's roads," said a source.

20% increase in self-defence classes in city

A member of the National Association for Gun Rights India claimed women were discriminated against. "Men are issued more gun licences than women in Delhi even if the later have genuine reasons to apply for them," said a member. "The fact that even parents are ready to hand over weapons to their daughters shows they are living in fear. There is a 20% increase in self-defence courses across the city," added the source.

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-01/delhi/36093841_1_gun-licences-inheritance-clause-delhi-cops

[Marinedem]

1. Gun rights complement human rights.

I personally think that the ability to prevent rape should not come down to a physical contest between a woman and her attacker.

[jody]

2. But if it does "come down to a physical contest", what do you recommend Marine? nt

[Marinedem]

3. Same thing as always.

The most potent weapon you can procure and use.

Gun, knife, bat, brick, teeth, whatever.

The only fair fights on this earth happen in a boxing ring. May a fight between a rapist and victim never favor the aggressor.

[jody]

4. Agree, that's why I gave my wife, daughters, granddaughters revolvers and taught them to use them

for defense.

They all have CCW because every woman, anywhere-anytime, is a target for rape.

I would rather they live with the trauma of having to shoot an attacker, than live with the horror of rape.