Saudi women can now legally lock and load. In barely two years Saudi women have earned the right to both drive and to own a firearms. While women have been legally behind the wheel since 2019, it was only last year that they were allowed to own firearms.
During the COVID-19 pandemic shooting became popular with many Saudis as a social distanced and outdoor activity. Yet, some women have been shooting for far longer.
“At a young age my father taught me how to use and train with air rifles. I later joined the Saudi Archery Federation,” says Reem Alatawi who later earned first place in a Saudi shooting competition.
