Too bad she didn't have a .38 in an ankle holster and the knowledge and skill to use it. I think all women should carry. Too many creeps in this world.
I think you have to be 21 for a pistola. She could have a 12 gauge with #00, however.
The limitation to carrying any kind of weapon, whether it’s a gun, knife, mace, tazer, etc. is that the person must be able to have a moment in which to utilize the tool. After reading so many books and cases about crimes such as this, the sad reality is that the victim is often taken by surprise, so even if they had a gun, they can’t access it. A person can overpower you very quickly if they have the element of surprise on their side (add speed, and greater strength, etc. and it is even better). I just wish more people were paying attention. These young kids (not this gal) are walking around talking on their cell phones and are totally oblivious to their surroundings; very, very dumb and naive.
Right on. I always tell people, as a female and a mom, I would never NOT have a loaded gun in my house at all times (granted, in a safe). That’s not to say in this case Kelsey would have had time to use it; it is possible to be surprised...but I am so tired of hearing this mantra from females: ‘Oh, I’m too afraid of guns to own one. I’m afraid it would be used against me.’ Why? I don’t get this? Do they think someone would grab it out of their hands and shoot them with it? If an intruder or attacker is close enough to grab your gun, they’re close enough to be shot.