raeanna74

I know many are saying it's another reason for acquiring a gun. Though I advocate gun use for protection, I've sold guns for that purpose, and I have already begun to teach my 5 yr old daughter the principals of gun safety I personally would not turn to it first in the case of self defense. There's a few rules I have been told by more than one person, including law officers that I met frequently when working in gun sales. They are:
1. You should never use a weapon that you aren't prepared to use. A moments hesitation could be deadly.
2. Never depend on a weapon that you don't know WELL.
3. First choose a weapon that cannot be turned against you quickly. This particular rule is important. Anything that you hold in your hands to use against an assailant can be used against you. UNLESS you are using your body.

I believe every woman (and man, but women moreso) should have SOME self defense classes. The more the better. Practice it (I am preaching to myself here since I have not practiced in a while) and be prepared to use it. The confidence it gives you alone emanates from you as you walk in a deserted parking lot and attackers may hesitate because of that attitude alone.

Edit: typos

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