For the gun industry, women are the next big thing

Guns with slim profiles, pink stocks and glittery grips are aimed at one of the industry's fastest-growing clientele: women.

According to CNNMoney, many gun manufacturers are targeting women with specific styles. For example, a Smith & Wesson model called the Lady Smith retails for about $760.

Nearly 80 percent of gun retailers reported an increase in female customers in 2012, according to the most recent figures from the National Shooting Sports Foundation.

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