YOU Did This!
When we set out to do this we had no idea what was in store. All we knew is that the women in Delaware had a passion for their constitutional right to protect themselves and their families. We knew that by working together as a community we could do something amazing. We just weren’t expecting it to be THIS amazing!
Because of the joint efforts of community members, businesses, and organizations we have been able to bring women’s safety into focus, educate the community, and make life saving training more accessible.
Our goal is to expand these efforts so that training and education are accessible to all women, especially women who are the most vulnerable. Whether due to cost, child care difficulties, or other extenuating circumstances preventing women from obtaining safety education… We want to help remedy the issue.
Take a look at everything we have accomplished TOGETHER since we started!
YEAR 2024
January 9, 2024- June 30, 2024 Attended, participated in, and gave testimony in support or opposition of pending laws that would help/hinder women’s, youth, and community safety at legislative committee meetings. Attended, either in person or via zoom, all Senate & House debates involving laws that could impact women’s youth, or community safety.
January 27, 2024 - Held an informational meeting to discuss the changes/potential changes in Delaware law regarding women’s safety legislation, laws & policies that were pending/implemented that could help or hinder women’s safety, and new/pending firearm legislation, policies, and/or regulations.
March 23, 2024 Women’s Handgun Speed Dating
Helping women understand firearms safety, basic function, and how to choose a defensive tool that works for the individual.
April 13, 2024 - Women’s Movements & Tactics Training- Teaching women how to safely navigate their homes, work places, public indoor spaces in the event of a home invasion, domestic violence incident, mass public shooting, or attempted assault and/or abduction.
April 20, 2024 - Women’s Movements & Tactics Training- Teaching women how to safely navigate their homes, work places, public indoor spaces in the event of a home invasion, domestic violence incident, or attempted assault and/or abduction.
Throughout the year Provided meeting information, links to participate in the legislative process via zoom and in person, and encouraged women to participate no matter their stance on the bills being presented. Helped community members find their legislator, explained the legislative process, and aided in helping community members find their polling location.
July 2, 2024- Disseminated information on all firearms laws that were passed during the legislative session.
HB 155 w/HA 3, HA 1 to HA 3 + HA 4
Creates criminal offense for unattended firearm left in vehicle, requires firearms to be locked in an appropriate car safe or locking rack or locked case inside the trunk. Signed by Governor 8\15\24.
HB 201w/ HA 3 & SA 3 AND HB 276
Bans lawful carry of firearms in K-12 school, ccdw permit or not, on school grounds and in buildings unless in a vehicle with a valid ccdw permit. Exemptions for active duty law enforcement, social workers, etc. Signed by Governor 8\18\23HB 202
Bans firearms in buildings used as polling places, permit or not. Signed by Governor 8\18\23.HS 1 for HB 270 w/HA 1
Requires retailers to minimize ammunition thefts/keep behind counter/locked up. Ammo theft becomes a felony. Signed by Governor 8\15\24.HB 271 w/HA 1
Allows Sunday hunting of game animals
Governor signed 5/30/24HB 311 w/HA 1 & 2 + SA 1
Bans firearms on University & College Campuses UNLESS in vehicle while possessing a valid ccdw permit. Signed by Governor 8\15\24.HS 1 for HB 342
Volunteer "do not sell" registry. A person may voluntarily put themselves on a registry and then request removal once mentally stable. Signed by Governor 8\15\24.HB 357 w/ SA 1
Redefines definition of firearms. Passed 6\30\24 but has yet to be signed by Governor as of 9\26/24.HB 380
Revises Red Flag law, eliminates evaluation by mental health professional, extends time government must conduct appeal hearing, allows anyone to report an individual. Not passed.SS 1 for SB 2 w/ HA 2, 6, 10, 11
Permit to Purchase, possible registration of every firearm purchased, requires individuals to go through a more extensive process to purchase a firearm than to obtain a ccdw permit. Governor signed 5/16/24
Lawsuit filed by the Delaware State Sportsmen’s Association 5/16/24SB 85
Would make Delaware a constitutional carry state
Stayed in Senate Judiciary. Not passed.SS 1 for SB 228
Creates exemption for .22 caliber target pistols with magazine in front of trigger guard. SIgned by Governor 7\17\24SB 303
Constitutional right to hunt/fish or trap
Senate Executive hearing was 6/18/24. Not passed.SB 334
Bans shooting throughout the state within 100 yards of residence or business without permission, requires adequate backstop. Not passed.July 17, 2024 - Partnered with Got Your Back Self-Defense - participated in a women’s only self-defense combatives training.
July 27, 2024 - Set up an information booth at Bridgeville Rifle & Pistol Club’s annual Family Day to create a more welcoming and women friendly environment in the male dominated arena and to raise awareness about women’s safety initiatives in Delaware.
September 14, 2024 - Set up an informational booth at the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s annual day at the Range at Bridgeville Rifle & Pistol Club to raise awareness about women’s self-defense training opportunities and create a more welcoming environment for women in a male dominated arena.
September 21, 2024 - Outside the Box- The Realities of Human Trafficking. Partnered with DATAC (Delaware Anti-Trafficking Action Council) to raise awareness about human trafficking, dispel myths, and talk about the realities. Teaching our youth and community members what human trafficking is, how it happens, who is at risk, and how victims are targeted is key in combating trafficking within our state.
Still To Come….
October 12, 2024 - Women’s Handgun Speed Dating. Helping women understand firearms safety, basic function, and how to choose a defensive tool that works for the individual.
November (Date TBD) - 30 minute private lessons for women who are new to firearms at no cost.
December 7, 2024 - Annual Winter Gala & FUNdraiser.
YEAR 2023
January 9, 2023- June 30, 2023 Attended, participated in, and gave testimony in support or opposition of pending laws that would help/hinder women’s, youth, and community safety at legislative committee meetings. Attended, either in person or via zoom, all Senate & House debates involving laws that could impact women’s youth, or community safety.
January 15, 2023- Discounted Women’s Reality Based Scenario Training with Delaware Tactical. Helping women learn to safely navigate situations that women face in daily life while at work in public spaces, and at home. Helping women understand the power of their voice and body language and how to use objects to create space and distance between them and a potential threat.
February 25, 2023- Discounted Interactive Pepper Spray Class with Delaware Tactical- Teaching women how to use pepper spray/gel, when it works, when it doesn’t work, and why.
S.A.S.S.y - Situational Awareness Safety Seminars
March 12, 2023 at Salted Vines Vineyard & Winery, Dagsboro
April 25, 2023 at Mill Creek Fire Hall, Wilmington
February 28 2024 at Pratt Farm Lodge Smyrna
Awareness. Creating space using your body language, voice, and objects. Your options and rights under Delaware law. What a threat is and how to identify potential threats. Creating “If-Plans” and personal safety plans. Creating safe & healthy boundaries and where those boundaries lie within the law.
March 26, 2023 $150 off Women’s only Handgun course with Delaware Tactical for WDC members.July 2, 2023- Disseminated information on all firearms laws that were passed during the legislative session.
Throughout the year Provided meeting information, links to participate in the legislative process via zoom and in person, and encouraged women to participate no matter their stance on the bills being presented. Helped community members find their legislator, explained the legislative process, and aided in helping community members find their polling location.
September 24, 2023- With Women In Mind Safety & Self-Defense Expo
Four different stations, each boasting a different method of self-defense, preventing victimization, home and public safety, and informational portions that provided training on situational awareness, mental fluidity, and plans of action in the event of a potentially deadly situation.October 4, 2023 - Women’s simulator training in efforts to develop critical thinking skills in threat/potential threat situations that involve their own safety and the safety of their children.
December 2, 2023 Winter Gala & FUNdraiser
YEAR 2022
January 9, 2022- June 30, 2022 Attended, participated in, and gave testimony in support or opposition of pending laws that would help/hinder women’s, youth, and community safety at legislative committee meetings. Attended, either in person or via zoom, all Senate & House debates involving laws that could impact women’s youth, or community safety.
February 19, 2022 - Women’s Scenario/Reality Based training
March 5, 2022 Mother & Daughter/son Day at the range. Handgun safety, basics, and fundamentals.
April 5, 2022 - Women’s 2A photo shoot
June 5, 2022 held a zoom meeting open to the public to discuss newly signed firearms legislation
Throughout the year Provided meeting information, links to participate in the legislative process via zoom and in person, and encouraged women to participate no matter their stance on the bills being presented. Helped community members find their legislator, explained the legislative process, and aided in helping community members find their polling location.June 18, 2022 National Train A Teacher Day- Provided basic firearms safety and handling education to Delaware Teachers and school staff.
June 22, 2022 Set up an informational booth at a 2nd Amendment Rally to raise awareness about women’s safety, self-defense, and the 2nd amendment.
July 28, 2022 - Attended the Educational Forum at Legislative hall with community stakeholders and lawmakers to discuss school safety and possible improvements in school safety planning the event of a mass shooting.
August 2022- September 2022 - Contacted and spoke with Candidates to determine which candidates support women’s safety and the 2nd Amendment. Disseminated and provided a list of all candidates who reported their support of a woman's right to defend herself by any means necessary.
September 24, 2022 With Women In Mind Safety & Self-Defense Expo
All day training that included 5 different stations with different aspects of women’s safety training. Partnered with 4 different training agencies to provide a well rounded experience and valuable training to enhance women’s safety.September 10, 2022- Set up an informational booth at Bridgeville Rifle & Pistol Club’s annual Family Day event to provide a more women friendly and welcoming environment for women in a male dominated arena of firearms training and education.
September 28, 2022 - WDC then Secretary organized and led a human trafficking seminar that included lawmakers, community stakeholders, law Local and State law enforcement, national law enforcement agencies, and non-profits. This was independent of WDC but did include us as a non-profit geared toward women and youth safety.
November 19, 2022 - Free Aspects of Home Defense Class- Informational class on how to harden and secure your homes to prevent burglary and home invasions. Creating safety and home defense plans.
November 5, 2022 Team building event at Kiss My Axe in Milford
December 3, 2022 Winter Gala & FUNdraiser
YEAR 2021
January 9, 2021- June 30, 2021 Attended, participated in, and gave testimony in support or opposition of pending laws that would help/hinder women’s, youth, and community safety at legislative committee meetings. Attended, either in person or via zoom, all Senate & House debates involving laws that could impact women’s youth, or community safety.
April 10, 2021- Held a historic women’s 2A rally in New Castle County at the old New Castle County Court House to raise awareness about violence against women and the laws that help/hinder our safety.
April 27, 2021 - Youth gun safety and 2nd Amendment Rights with Jeff Hague, President of the Delaware State Sportsmen’s Association at Bridgeville Rifle & Pistol Club
May 2, 2021 - Walked districts disseminating information about current laws regarding women’s safety and current & pending gun control laws that put women at risk of violence.
Throughout the year Provided meeting information, links to participate in the legislative process via zoom and in person, and encouraged women to participate no matter their stance on the bills being presented. Helped community members find their legislator, explained the legislative process, and aided in helping community members find their polling location.July 6, 2021 - Held a zoom open to the public and members to discuss progress and accomplishments of WDC
August 5, 2021 - Women’s Pepper spray/gel training class. When it works, when it doesn’t work, and how it works.
October 18, 2021 - Interview with The News Journal’s Anitra Joshnson in efforts to erase the stigma surrounding women’s self-defense with Scott Taylor from Delaware Tactical at Nanticoke Sportsmen’s Club in Seaford Delaware. Reporter Anitra Johnson was put into a mock domestic violence scenario (violent ex kicks in the door to her home) and walked her through the steps to protect herself.
December 11, 2021 Winter Gala & FUNdraiser
If you like what we are doing and would like to see us reach our goal of expanding so that we can reach women in vulnerable communities…. JOIN US!!
What can YOU do to help?
1. Our Annual Winter Gala & FUNdraiser is just around the corner on December 7, 2024. Businesses, organizations, and individuals can sponsor, attend, sponsor a table, or make a donation of an item, service, or money. This is the only fundraiser we conduct each year and the funds we generate from this are able to keep us going all year. As a 100% volunteer organization, we are able to put so much more back into the community.
2. Become a member! Membership fees ($25/year) help us keep and maintain our website, pay for materials that inform the community, and allow us to provide free classroom training opportunities.
3. Make a donation! We are always appreciative of donations, and you can donate right online under the “GIVE” tab. Donations help us grow and expand our reach!
