Originally Posted by Fire

if she is going to carry, then the most important thing is that she knows how to properly shoot, and can do so proficiently under stress- any gun is only a tool, and if she is not enthused about learning it well then its a waste and potential danger to her- if she does not want a gun, considder a GOOD brand of pepper spray, or something else "to use and then get the hell away" do not bother with Tazers or stun battons