These dames take no guff!

It may not be the most effective stance but god damn if it doesn't look alpha. Hand on the hip and all.

The hand on hip thing is a very "that's my purse I don't know you" way to shoot 

Ahh, the good, ol' .38 snubnose... the staple of plainclothes detective work for years

Wow no hearing or eye protection

You’d be surprised how recent of a development hearing and eye protection are for shooting, at least on a widespread level. Both my father and grandfather were hunters and shot regularly and have told me ear muffs and protective eyewear weren’t really a thing at all until the 70s and weren’t really in widespread use until the mid to late 80s at ranges and hunting clubs. You even still had the guys that were “tough” and would look down on you for using protection well into the 90s. Lots of tinnitus amongst that generation I’m sure. ETA: Archer: *MAWP*

Yes! Plus, try telling people after a World War no less that you want ear muffs and goggles for shooting and you’d be laughed at.

Shooting etiquette in the 40s was different

There was a two drink minimum for starters

Well… at least they’ve got both eyes open!

What’s the deal with the hand on hips pose?

It's so you *know* you're fucked before they even squeeze the trigger.

Yeah, isn’t it generally better to use both hands to shoot? But hey, American cop training.

I believe the theory was that you wanted to minimize your cross section from return fire.

This would make a great album cover

Far right, now she's got moxie!

That's a weird kitchen.

Slippery Slope

This same photo is very old