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Women In India Want Guns For Protection

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Are guns the answer?
Does being armed protect against rape?

Guns have been all over the news lately, from being a hot Christmas gift this year to nationwide debates on how to control them. But it's not just a hot topic in America.

Following horrifying gang rape incidents in India last week, nearly 300 women have applied for gun licenses.

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Our friends at The Frisky debate whether this is the right move for women living in a rape culture. Will being armed protect them or is it just covering up deeper issues with a temporary solution?

Head over to the Frisky to read more about the complicated issue: Does Owning A Gun “Protect” Against Rape?

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