Interesting story from an LA denizen that chose to buy a handgun for protection, and some of the reasoning that went into that decision. Hat Tip to Uncle for the link.
I'd like to highlight a few things that she mentions:
- Firearms provide the best defensive option for women vs. numerous male assailants.*
- Firearms provide the best defensive option for the elderly vs. younger assailants.*
- While a shotgun is an excellent home defense weapon, it is not the best weapon for everyone. This woman found a revolver to be more appropriate. Handgun bans do infringe on the law abiding citizen's ability to keep and bear arms for self defense, and in this case, would especially limit the ability of elderly women to defend themselves.
*I'd caveat by saying that avoidance is the
best strategy. Minimizing your profile (don't flaunt wealth in a bad neighborhood...) and investing in passive defenses like locks for your doors are the best ideas. But once a robbery, assault, or other adverse incursion has already begun, your options become very limited. While one should only consider using lethal force when in danger of grave bodily injury or harm, at that point, a firearm is one of the best of several bad options.
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