A strong contingent of ladies from Women for Gun Rights (WGR) made their voices heard at the Massachusetts State House on October 31, 2025, testifying in defense of Second Amendment rights during a public hearing on more than 40 firearm-related bills. Among those bills being considered are measures (H. 2618 and S. 1692) to repeal the largest expansion of firearm regulations in Massachusetts history enacted in 2024.
"We were there to raise our voices as women, as responsible citizens, as defenders of freedom," said Kerrie Ann Auclair, Massachusetts State Director for Women for Gun Rights. "When women stand together, informed and empowered, we change the conversation. We showed up because laws like this don't make our communities safer; education, responsibility, and empowerment do. Women have the right to protect themselves and their loved ones, and that's what truly builds safer communities."
The hearing drew a packed room of responsible, law-abiding citizens passionate about protecting their constitutional freedoms. Among the standout voices were 8 women from WGR who testified in person, with an additional 12 more submitting written testimony. These advocates hailed from Massachusetts and neighboring states, representing a diverse cross-section of everyday heroes: mothers, daughters, grandmothers, nurses, teachers, small business owners, and firearms instructors.
The WGR testifiers included:
- Kerrie Ann Auclair, MA State Leader, Women for Gun Rights
- Brittany Gursky, MA Member, Women for Gun Rights
- Saranda Jackson, Member, Women for Gun Rights
- Chrysovalanto Provida, MA Member, Women for Gun Rights
- Melanie Philbrick, MA Member, Women for Gun Rights
- Kerrie Studley, MA Member, Women for Gun Rights
- Kathleen Graham, NH Member, Women for Gun Rights
- Kate Gibbons, NH State Director, Women for Gun Rights
Joining them were representatives from Gun Owners’ Action League (GOAL) and the Civil Rights Coalition, underscoring the broad coalition united in this effort. Their testimony—informed, respectful, and rooted in personal experiences—highlighted the vital role of education over restrictive legislation in fostering community safety.
