[woerm]

Ms Corday,

as Stylin' Geek and Hope Springs said

try a variety of pistols,

check out the Ruger GP101 and the Keltec 32
which ever you decide on train, train, train

as you train so shall you act

get comfortable with the weapon,

also if time and $ permit get a 20ga pump gun with 00buck
they are useful 'trench brooms/alley sweepers'

most ladies have recoil problems with 12ga 00buck
pump guns are somewhat easier to maintain
also keep the guns clean and maintained

carry what you are comfortable using

I'm sorry to hear about the neighbors, We will keep you and yours in our prayers.

[arm958]

Keltec 32

An under-rated gun, ideal for concealed carry. Heck, you can slip it into your speedos if you're at the beach. I wouldn't recommend it for a first time gun owner though.