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Quote by: Winter wind  There is always the cell phone, or avoiding dark alleys.
But really, if the person had a gun, what makes you think the 125lb woman is going to be able to out draw evil rapist. An aunt of mine does night work as someone who helps homeless teens get out of gangs. She's been shot (wore a bullet proof vest) and robbed, and every time she says if she had a gun, the person would have just taken it from her purse and shot her with it. |
In the 1960's there was a problem with a lot of rapes in Orlando, FL. The police decided to, very publicly, train any women that wanted the training in how to handle firearms. Only a few hundred took them up on that offer, and there is no evidence to indicate how many of those actually owned or bought a gun, let alone carried a firearm.
Even with that miniscule effort, the incidence of rape in the area dropped dramatically. No one even had to be shot, the criminals just had to be aware that there was a slight possibility it might happen.
Criminals will always go after easy targets. Most are complete cowards and really don't want to face any risk at all.
As to your aunt, she should get some actual training if she wishes to carry a gun. It might not be a bad idea for her to consider.
Keith