Liberty Belles is a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization in the United States "dedicated to dispelling many of the myths and misinformation about the nature of firearms and firearm ownership". With a primary focus on women and gun rights, Liberty Belles organizes community-oriented events at local shooting ranges and organizes or participates in community outreach events and political rallies.
The Liberty Belles was founded in August, 2001 "with the ultimate goal of securing our self-defense liberties by repealing unjust anti-self defense laws".
They interpret the Second Amendment as recognizing the pre-existing natural right of individuals to keep and bear arms, and promote gun safety and marksmanship among their members.
Their motto is "Liberty Belles: putting the Second Amendment first". Their website features historic patriotic images of women.
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