[from occupied ga]

You say nothing about how big or strong you are. Makes a difference. Since you obviously don't already have a gun you should start with a revolver. A Taurus titanium .357 with a 4 inch barrel is a nice all purpose handgun. It's light, and if the .357 recoil is too much for you , you can go to .38. I got the best price at Dave's Gun Room on Bufford Hiway, but I think that the management has changed since I got mine, so call around.

[ChuckShick]

A Glock 27 or a Smith & Wesson "Shorty .40". Both are excellent with great safety features. If you want something small get a S&W titanium .38, and use +P rounds.