Deep Thinkers in Person: Gun Rights are Women's Rights

Gun Control vs The Right to Bear Arms
The right to keep and bear arms is a legal right for people to possess weapons (arms) for the preservation of life, liberty, and property. The purpose of gun rights is for self-defense, including security against tyranny, as well as hunting and sporting activities. Countries that guarantee the right to keep and bear arms include the Czech Republic, Guatemala, Ukraine, Mexico, the Philippines, the United States, Yemen, and Switzerland.
Right to keep and bear arms - Wikipedia

Following the tragic loss of life by a terrorist in Christchurch Mosque shootings, the New Zealand Government rushed though, under urgency, an amendment to the Arms Act 1983 preventing the sale and possession of military style semi-automatic firearms along with a range of other measure.

A group of licenced firearms holders formed the Kiwi Party Inc to challenge the legality of that action. However, a High Court Judge strike-out their claims in relation to the legislation. They appealed to the Court of Appeal. The Court, unanimously, rejected all of their arguments.
The Kiwi Party claimed that New Zealanders had a ‘constitutional right to bear arms’ which allowed them to have access to semi-automatic weapons. The Court of Appeal dismissed this entirely. The Court said that there is no constitutional right to bear arms in New Zealand and there never has been.

However, it has been argued that "Gun Rights are Women's Rights". In doing so, they acknowledge that the right to self-defense is not just a matter of personal security, but a fundamental civil right — one that intersects with women’s empowerment, safety and responsible gun ownership.

See Also:
Women’s Rights, Firearm Ownership and Self-Defense – Women for Gun Rights
Are gun rights women’s rights? Antonia Okafor Cover offers a feminist argument for gun ownership
Gun Rights Are Women's Rights | 5 Minute Video
The feminist case for gun rights | Practical Ethics

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