[SkyDancer]

I have ... it looks like I can carry since I'm over 18 ....
dad says he'll train me ... he a former Marine .... I told him I want a Colt .45 ....

[Gordongekko909]

Make sure your wrists can handle that much bullet first. If your assailant is a few yards away and not charging, a .22 will sufficiently discourage him.

Good to see that you're not making the same mistake a buddy of mine did; he got a .500 Colt Python for home defense purposes. That's pretty ridiculous, unless you expect your home to be invaded by an 18-wheeler or something.