[Joe 6-pack]

"...weapons are not a guarantee - she may not have been able to save her life, but it’s clear that if she did, she would have had a fighting chance at least."

Of course what you say is true, and anybody can be taken by surprise. Having said that, I think in general most people, when armed, by virtue of being armed, tend to be somewhat more alert and aware of their surroundings, which can vastly decrease their chances of being caught off guard.

[Secret Agent Man]

i would agree with that.