Yes, it is. EVEN IF she knew how to shoot, at that age, putting on a holster and carting a gun around....IN LA OF ALL PLACES.....well, you know.
One of L.A's finest advised me to purchase one, keep it loaded and to keep it within reach at all times in all situations. Good advice when you consider the alternative.
Heard around the Internet:
"Shoot first, ask questions later, answer to a friendly jury of your gun-toting peers even later than that."
"Gun control means using both hands."
"I carry a gun because it’s lighter than a whole cop."
"Best defense is a good offense."