[rsobin]

If you have to ask that question the answer is usually a revolver.

[Klondike]

I agree with your recommendation for a revolver. I would suggest a .357 that will also fire the lower power 38 special. The function of a revolver is fairly intuitive.
You could store a loaded handgun for easy accessibility with a laptop sized gun safe - www.gunvault.com.

[Eric in the Ozarks]

Agree. First handgun should be a wheelgun.

[texmexis best]

“If you have to ask that question the answer is usually a revolver.”

Correct in all particulars. Try a Taurus in .38 cal.

[texmexis best]

“If you have to ask that question the answer is usually a revolver.”

Correct in all particulars. Try a Taurus in .38 cal.