Posted on Apr 18, 2017
Are Women Better Shooters Than Men?
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MSG James Hughs
Agree..... this question presupposes a gender component in shooting..... history does not support such a sexist bias.... one of the finest snipers in the world was a Russian female in WW II.....there is a female Kurd sniper in Afghanistan called the "Angel of Death" with a 1,000 kill record and a price on her head
Trying to evaluate this based on records presupposes that females have always enjoyed equal opportunity in training, employment and desire
Trying to evaluate this based on records presupposes that females have always enjoyed equal opportunity in training, employment and desire
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Looking at the highest level, Olympic sports are split between men and women. But take a look at Camp Perry. It's been a numbers game with males being the overwhelming demographic. Women shoot the same events. Also notice that there are awards for "high lady" and "high junior lady" and how their scores compare to males. As interest increases amongst females, I'd expect more scores cracking the top ten. I don't know if there's a difference between sponsorship support, but if it's like other sports, the money put into women is far less, hence a disadvantage. I haven't read anything that women have an inherent disadvantage physically or mentally when it comes to shooting sports. So I'd expect this issue to be just a matter of time and level of interest. Interest also includes the public that would encourage better sponsorship. Work in progress.
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it depends on the level of Training and Practice... and some time they don't have the bad habits Guys Pick Up...
Thanks for the share...
Thanks for the share...
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I wouldn't say absolutely but my daughters motto when shooting is Don't run...you will only die tired!!! LOL She has a steadier hand and better eye than I do when it comes to handguns...rifles we are about the same.
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Well, I don't know about pistoleros, but Allstate sure thinks they are better drivers!!!
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I think, as had been stated it depends. MSgt Ken "Airsoldier" Collins-Hardy. I have seen many women who are very good, and many men too. I think, perhaps, we take more notice when women can shoot well, as we likely consider the Army, or Policing, a man's world, so we notice when a woman does well more so than a man. Or, maybe it is due to numbers - less women and more men that we notice women who are good shooters. I still believe it all depends on the individual, but good and bad.
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Women are often much easier to teach because they listen to you and try to follow instructions. A lot of men are too focused on showing you how much they already know -- even if it's wrong.
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No idea. Is there some form of evidence or study that might suggest that? There are a lot of factors that can determine how accurate you are with a ranged weapon and I've yet to here the gender argument ever be played.
Corrected vs uncorrected eyesight.
Normal blood pressure vs high/low blood pressure.
Hell... even seasonal allergies could play a factor and cause you to jerk a trigger.
But I've yet to hear anyone say that your genitalia plays a factor in your marksmenship.
Corrected vs uncorrected eyesight.
Normal blood pressure vs high/low blood pressure.
Hell... even seasonal allergies could play a factor and cause you to jerk a trigger.
But I've yet to hear anyone say that your genitalia plays a factor in your marksmenship.
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