But women at 86 are often frail and may, unless they grew up with them, have no interest in guns or even the strength to carry them. What they need to do is be aware of their situation at all times and take no chances. Doors and windows must be locked at all times and if they go for a walk, make sure it is not in deserted areas. The more people walking, the less chance for trouble.
I have a friend who just loves to walk at twilight in deserted parks! She’s been lucky so far and yet she taunts me about my ‘cowardice.’ I say common sense. Common sense above all. It is how I’ve lived in NYC for 40 years without once being mugged or harmed.
But women at 86 have no interest in guns...
She was born in 1920, or so, and survived WWII, Korea, Viet Nam, Bill F’in Klinton, and Husain muslim Obama.
A good old Colt 1911 .45 hollow point hydro shock should feel very comforting... God bless her.