How Should a Woman Protect Herself?

I'm not sure that a woman "packing heat" is a great idea. I stress "woman" as a person, who doesn't have a lot of experience shooting guns, as are most males today. Having a gun might make her feel better, but I'm not sure her inexperience may work against her. Years ago, in NYC, I was walking home. There was a woman about half a block in front of me. She kept looking back at me. It was obvious that she was terrified of me. I was just walking along, I would have never noticed her, except if she wasn't always looking back at me. I'm gay. Then to get away from me, she crossed the street. Unfortunately, that was right in front of my building, so I had to cross the street, too. She started to run. I thought of yelling to her that I wouldn't hurt her, but I figured that might scare her even more. I wished that I could have warned her that by appearing so weak and distraught, she was making herself a target. Nobody deserves that. But, you don't have to advertise how scared you are. And a gun in her hands really is a scary idea-hell, it might have been bad for me.
 

fuzzybuddy said:
I'm not sure that a woman "packing heat" is a great idea. I stress "woman" as a person, who doesn't have a lot of experience shooting guns, as are most males today. Having a gun might make her feel better, but I'm not sure her inexperience may work against her. Years ago, in NYC, I was walking home. There was a woman about half a block in front of me. She kept looking back at me. It was obvious that she was terrified of me. I was just walking along, I would have never noticed her, except if she wasn't always looking back at me. I'm gay. Then to get away from me, she crossed the street. Unfortunately, that was right in front of my building, so I had to cross the street, too. She started to run. I thought of yelling to her that I wouldn't hurt her, but I figured that might scare her even more. I wished that I could have warned her that by appearing so weak and distraught, she was making herself a target. Nobody deserves that. But, you don't have to advertise how scared you are. And a gun in her hands really is a scary idea-hell, it might have been bad for me.
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Of course, (as with any potentially-lethal object like a car,) training & practice is important. As a shooting instructor & consultant, I have trained many women who were intimidated by firearms. They were all sufficiently competent to defend themselves & were safe in a short time. Personally, I have never received any professional instruction. I simply read the instruction manual. Safe gun handling is a matter of common sense; not "special" expertise or extraordinary ability.
 
There has been some, who warned about women dressing "provocatively".
Who really believes that a big strong guy just can't keep his dick in his pants when he sees a woman.
 

win231 said:
Of course, (as with any potentially-lethal object like a car,) training & practice is important. As a shooting instructor & consultant, I have trained many women who were intimidated by firearms. They were all sufficiently competent to defend themselves & were safe in a short time. Personally, I have never received any professional instruction. I simply read the instruction manual. Safe gun handling is a matter of common sense; not "special" expertise or extraordinary ability.
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Well said Win231! I never had formal training but I can use a gun if necessary to defend myself, and have the common sense to handle a firearm in a safe manner. Those who are irresponsible should never even handle a gun or rifle.
 
Ms. gamboolgal carries a G-26.

As many others have said, situational awareness, avoiding road rage - just let it go, always lock doors, practicing shooting with her everyday carry pistol, she is currently ssh'd to be taking some self defense class,

Thank God for them Texas gals....
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fuzzybuddy said:
I'm not sure that a woman "packing heat" is a great idea. I stress "woman" as a person, who doesn't have a lot of experience shooting guns, as are most males today. Having a gun might make her feel better, but I'm not sure her inexperience may work against her. Years ago, in NYC, I was walking home. There was a woman about half a block in front of me. She kept looking back at me. It was obvious that she was terrified of me. I was just walking along, I would have never noticed her, except if she wasn't always looking back at me. I'm gay. Then to get away from me, she crossed the street. Unfortunately, that was right in front of my building, so I had to cross the street, too. She started to run. I thought of yelling to her that I wouldn't hurt her, but I figured that might scare her even more. I wished that I could have warned her that by appearing so weak and distraught, she was making herself a target. Nobody deserves that. But, you don't have to advertise how scared you are. And a gun in her hands really is a scary idea-hell, it might have been bad for me.
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A woman with a gun in her hands is no scarier than a man with a gun in his. There are a lot of women around who are quite competent with a firearm.

I think if that woman was frightened of you, she did the right thing by trying to get away from you.
 
Keesha said:
This I also understand.
You ‘will’ feel love again.
It might just take some time but have patience.

If you are that fearful I would let a friend , relative, neighbour know where you are when you go out.
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I have no one to let know. I'm not that scared to go out per se but going out with a man again is not something I look forward to. My recovery has been over a 25 year period but at times the fears resurface. I feel love from my dog and that is good enough for me. I have had bfs over the years after my hubby died but didn't work out and don't want to try again. Too much trouble.:)And thanks for your understanding!
 
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