In 1966, the city of Orlando responded to a wave of sexual assaults by offering firearms training classes to women.

April 8, 2023

In 1966, the city of Orlando responded to a wave of sexual assaults by offering firearms training classes to women.

Rapes dropped by nearly 90% the following year.

24 thoughts on “In 1966, the city of Orlando responded to a wave of sexual assaults by offering firearms training classes to women.”

Milkshakes Anytime August 8, 2013 at 4:40 am

My hometown! Born and raised, and my kids are too.
crosspatch December 28, 2013 at 7:46 am

Houston is doing that these days.
Johnny Shit Pants January 27, 2014 at 9:26 pm

did the pieces of metal and plastic start killing innocent people like guns do today?
Sharon Ward January 27, 2014 at 9:26 pm

Great I think we all need to take Fire arm classes
Batty March 26, 2014 at 9:59 am

Just a few people with guns can drastically lower the crime rate
SonnyRaye April 28, 2014 at 5:50 pm

Soon, rapists and sex offenders will be identified by the huge empty space between their legs…How wonderful is that?!
Sven J Olafson May 8, 2014 at 12:10 am

If the Feds *owe* the poor ObamaFos perhaps it is time for “Hi-Points for all?” #GunsSaveLives
Beauregard August 17, 2014 at 8:51 am

Smith and Wesson are a couple of very persuasive chaps.
Ernest J. Heassler August 27, 2014 at 3:05 pm

OMG, you showed a picture of a …..gasp….a..a….a…gun! You could be arrested. Not LMAO.
Keith Ingram September 28, 2014 at 9:41 pm

@rudemets If my memory works, a city in Az did same thing in the ’60’s. Same results.
John H. Eden December 2, 2014 at 4:45 pm

@Gun_Shots Is that true?
Guy Herrmann December 2, 2014 at 4:51 pm

@Gun_Shots feminine protection
Ken Smith February 3, 2015 at 4:10 am

And that was even before Michael Jackson was going there and picking up little boys!
Kat February 3, 2015 at 4:23 am

And encouraged concealed carry in cars in early 90s when car jackings were out of control. Car jacking almost disappeared.
Frank Huff February 3, 2015 at 4:42 am

Read the bottom forum, 1979 Justice Dept study A firearm defense reduces violent crime 36% to 3% https://t.co/3HSZ6pUNnj
JoeyB. May 24, 2015 at 4:18 am

Liberals think women are weak and they need contraception, abortions, STD check ups, etc. I think women today are amazing.
William July 30, 2015 at 4:23 am

yes i believe that http://t.co/IsKsDEFKY0
Bill Waters August 19, 2015 at 3:33 pm

All women should be allowed to carry concealed weapon, no license needed
Fr William Barrocas October 10, 2015 at 7:07 pm

@TanyaMorris127 Perhaps all peoples and nations must now do the same?
Spirit Mind Body December 6, 2015 at 2:47 pm

Maybe Obama could offer firearms training to Islamic terrorists. That way they hit their intended targets better. Lol
Steve45220 December 16, 2015 at 4:32 am

“We have progressed from such barbaric means of protection; now we advise women 2 pee on themselves 2 ward off attack”-Dems
Ted Behr February 24, 2016 at 3:03 pm

@Gun_Shots Took my 1st firearms training at 12 (1977) – in the elementary school gym! Our guns on the table in front of us.
Bigcadey May 1, 2016 at 1:31 am

I was there in ’66 and this is fucking bullshit!
Bob June 11, 2016 at 2:58 pm

@Gun_Shots This isn’t political humor, though.It’s a simple truth.Empower people w/proper training and tools, they’re safer

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