Several years ago I was the co-owner of a gun shop and women would frequently come in and talk with me about what gun to have for this or for that...primarily for protection in the house. These women tended to be frightened of the reported recoil of a firearm. I would recommend a shotgun and show them how to place the butt against the headboard so it would take the impact. This was especially helpful with older women. I also talked them out of buying little guns and talked them into the larger 4”-6” barrel revolvers. I suggested a revolver because women, not being taught, tend to forget to pull the slide on a pistol. They were afraid to leave a bullet in the chamber because “it might go off”. A revolver is so much easier to use. I also told them to learn to fire their weapon in the dark and how to make that second shot blind because the flash would temporarily blind them after that first shot. Told them if they intended to carry a gun in the car that they should learn how to shoot it with either hand because, depending on the thug attacking them and ‘his’ position one might have to use a different hand than the dominant one. If people are taught about guns and then are allowed to shoot one in a range they will learn not to fear them. I remember the first time I fired a .44 magnum.....that was the day I realized the immense power of a woman and a big ole gun. Loved it!! Still do!!
this is an important thread. Your post I am sure is very helpful. I don’t own a gun, but funny..earlier today I asked two friends “What kind of gun do you think I should buy?”
It is time to get over my ignorance in this area. Regardless of what happens with the election, this is something I have been avoiding and now I realize I have a choice to have a gun avilable for protection once I learn how to use a gun effectively and safely.