Philadelphia, PA April 25, 2004 -- The Pink Pistols announces the inauguration of three new chapters in the largest national organization for the self-defense of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered persons with legally-owned firearms.

The three new chapters are the Lima Area Pink Pistols (LAPP) in Lima, Ohio, Cincinnati Pink Pistols in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Louisville Pink Pistols in Louisville, Kentucky. Two more chapters in Ohio brings the state total to five, four of which were born in 2004 alone. The recent surge of Pink Pistols activity in Ohio is attributed to the success of the state’s concealed-carry law, which went into effect April 8.

The addition of the three new chapters increases the nationwide total to 44 in 30 states. There are thousands of Pink Pistols nationwide who do not believe GLBT persons are legitimate targets for hatred and rage. Out of those thousands, hundreds gather across the country regularly to socialize and to practice self-defense techniques at local shooting ranges.

"The Pink Pistols believe that effective self-defense is not only a right, it is a necessity," says Gwendolyn Patton, National Media Spokesperson, "and that a legally-owned firearm is the best and most effective tool for providing that defense."

The Pink Pistols get together at least once a month at local firing ranges to practice shooting, and to acquaint people new to firearms with them. They will help you select a firearm, acquire a permit, and receive proper training in its safe and legal use for self-defense. There are no dues required for membership in the Pink Pistols, nor does the organization require a member to fill out any forms. Membership in the Pink Pistols is accomplished simply by deciding that one is a member. Local chapters may be located via the national website, and national email discussion lists are available.

The national Pink Pistols are proud to welcome Lima, Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, and Louisville, Kentucky to the roster, bringing the list of chapters to 44 as the Pink Pistols approaches its fourth anniversary.

"We have gone from four people to forty-four chapters in four years," says Patton. “That is nothing short of phenomenal. I am gratified that so many are continuing to get our message -- and humbled at the speed and strength with which it is spreading.”

CONTACT INFORMATION
National Media Spokesperson
Gwendolyn S. Patton
Pink Pistols National
267-386-8907
http://www.pinkpistols.org

Cincinnati Pink Pistols
http://cincinnati.pinkpistols.org
Lima Area Pink Pistols
http://lima.pinkpistols.org
Louisville Pink Pistols
http://louisville.pinkpistols.org





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