Do you think a single female should have a gun in her nightstand? If so, what kind would you suggest?
Sure, if she is seriously interested in defending herself. A compact 9mm or .380cal will be small enough for her to handle and feel comfortable firing. That said if they do so they need to have someone teach them proper gun handling and spend time on the range to get used to handling the gun and become capable with its use.
Thank you for the suggestions. I want something without a kick; that is small & comfortable. And I would plan on time at a range (and maybe even consider getting a concealed weapons permit).
Why not? [video=youtube;9-xc6_GhkZg]https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpag e&v=9-xc6_GhkZg[/video] Just be sure to secure it if kids come to visit.
My great grandmother used to sleep with an Iver & Johnson 32 black powder top break revolver under her pillow. A small caliber revolver is a good choice like the Smith and Wesson Lady Smith or other mfg 38. I got one for my daughter due to a questionable ex husband. Revolvers only require a pull on the trigger and the pull is substantial enough that it is hard to shoot it accidentally.
Nobody needs a gun in their nightstand, or behind the couch, or in a drawer in the kitchen. Get a secure, easy access pistol safe. I use these.
Thanks. Number two would be hard for me... but if someone is in my house - uninvited! - I guess it would make it easier. (Ooops, sorry, I meant to quote the #'d section... I'm new, lol).
The point is to be careful never to point the gun haphazardly at anything, even when you clean it or think it is unloaded. It is OK to point it an uninvited guests in your house.
I'm glad to hear you agree. A gun in a drawer is an accident waiting to happen. On your person or locked up.
What I'd suggest depends on her prior experience. If it's only for home protection, a 4" .38 or .357 revolver is very simple to learn. A.357 will also fire .38 ammo, which will be more manageable. If she wants a semi-auto, I'd lean towards a Glock 19 9mm. Plenty of capacity, very dependable, and tons of accessories available. 9mm ammo is cheap and the good hollow point ammo has good stopping power without too much recoil. Whatever she gets, make sure she practices and gets instruction if needed.
Ruger makes a nice small .380 cal and a 9mm, if you want a very reliable .380 cal, easy to shoot and cheap, around $350 for the gun plus accessories, has good grips and handles well try a Bersa .380 cal Combat. I know several women that have bought that one and all are more than happy with it, I alos own one as a backup and walk around my property gun. Hornady makes a good self-defence round that works well in this gun. My two cents. Hope it helps.
Thanks. So with a concealed weapons permit, either of these could be carried in the glove compartment of your car?
That depends on what state you live in. I would google your states concealed carry statutes. Some states don't require a concealed carry license to keep it in your glove compartment.
Glock 26 or Glock 19. /discussion - - - Updated - - - Why? It makes exactly zero sense for someone to carry an unloaded gun for self defense.
Yes, and if you live in Texas you don't have to have a permit to carry it in your car's glove box, loaded. My vote is for a Walther PK380. Light, small, accurate. Wonderful gun.
Because that's the law, here in deep red Kansas, the buckle of the bible belt. I don't know why you are surprised. It makes as much sense as most of the other laws here in Brownbackistan.
In my state that isn't the case. Here you can carry a loaded firearm in your vehicle as long at it is encased, such as a gun bag, backpack, or the glove compartment. No CCW needed. I guess where you live you have to have a CCW and keep it on your person when driving?
