Lightweight Firearm an Insult in India

[Sousuke 1,214]

A light-weight gun named after an Indian gang rape victim has triggered a wave of criticism from advocates who call it "abhorrent."

Last week, an Indian state-run gunmaker introduced the .32-calibre revolver, made of titanium alloy, calling it a "valuable contribution to women's security."

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Binalakshmi Nepram, founder of the Control Arms Foundation of India, described the new gun as "an insult."

"Women in India feel this gun is not going to help in security," she said. "And we do not believe the gun is a solution to ending sexual violence."

She added that it sent the wrong message. Rather than prioritizing security for women, "the government is introducing expensive weaponry to sit in handbags. It's an abhorrence to women," she said.

The gun costs 122,000 rupees, (around $2,000), putting it above India's average annual per capita income, which is around $1,410.

When asked what kind of the clientele Hamied was looking for the new handgun, he conceded it was likely unaffordable for those outside middle and upper income groups.

"It's not for poor women," he said.

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India also has strict controls on gun ownership, with licenses difficult to obtain.

"Gun licenses are given rarely -- only to those with money and clout, and that means overwhelmingly men. Poor women in India are unlikely to have the means or the access to own a gun," said Ruchira Gupta, a women's rights activist who is founder of Apne Aap Women Worldwide.

http://www.cnn.com/2014/01/13/world/asia/india-women-gun/?iref=obinsite

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

So they've designed a weapon that only rich women can carry, yet women in poor districts are more of a target.

Makes me sick.

[Sousuke 1,214]

So they've designed a weapon that only rich women can carry, yet women in poor districts are more of a target.

Makes me sick.

Well there is something definitely wrong with the price. It looks like a knockoff of an old Webley. It shouldn't need to cost more than 350 USD (which is still far too expensive I realize)

Edited January 20, 2014 by Brown Dwarf

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

Well there is something definitely wrong with the price. It looks like a knockoff of an old Webley. It shouldn't need to cost more than 350 USD (which is still far too expensive I realize)

For 2 grand, you can get your own security detail in some places. Unless the bullets are smart and can go around corners, it's a total waste of money.

[lostinblue 1,989]

So they've designed a weapon that only rich women can carry, yet women in poor districts are more of a target.

Makes me sick.

The weapon of choice would be what?

[decocker 7,198]

The weapon of choice would be what?

weapon of choice would be no need for a weapon.

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

The weapon of choice would be what?

How about a gun that doesn't cost 2 grand in a country that's annual income is almost 1k more than what most people can afford?

[Operator 1,927]

I see a picture of a woman peeing on herself in the future.

[Ban Hammer 13,599]

The gun costs 122,000 rupees, (around $2,000),

2k for a .32 caliber?

[lostinblue 1,989]

weapon of choice would be no need for a weapon.

We all can hold hands and sing kumbuya. In your world. There is evil in this(the real) world and always will be.

[decocker 7,198]

We all can hold hands and sing kumbuya. In your world. There is evil in this(the real) world and always will be.

no doubt, no question about it.

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

We all can hold hands and sing kumbuya. In your world. There is evil in this(the real) world and always will be.

Like your signature block.

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

We all can hold hands and sing kumbuya. In your world. There is evil in this(the real) world and always will be.

Maybe you should watch fewer Nicolas cage action movies.

[luckytxn 2,265]

Ridiculous price.

The gun costs 122,000 rupees, (around $2,000),

2k for a .32 caliber?