Anna Kolanowski

Anna Kolanowski is a 28-year-old epidemiologist from Iowa who, after coming out as transgender in 2021, shifted her perspective on gun ownership. Initially believing that no one needed to own a gun, her experiences as a member of a minority group in a potentially hostile environment led her to purchase a Glock 43X handgun in 2022 and begin learning to shoot, seeking a sense of safety and empowerment.