[Shooter 2.5]

She had no chance.

Maybe, maybe not. If he knew she was carrying and had no problem using it, he might have thought better of trying it.

[goldstategop]

Gary Kleck has pointed out just brandishing a gun prevents things from escalating. A criminal might very well be deterred by the fact that you are armed. He won't be if he knows you're going to beg him for your life.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

[misterrob]

Not likely. A guy willing to stalk the mother of his child then shoot her in the open with witnesses around isn't going to think about that. Too rational.

I don't care what you know, what you carry or how well trained you are. There are things you can do to minimize threats but when evil wants you bad enough then you are done. I certainly think she could have taken other steps to protect herself but the fault lies with her ex.