People who don't want to have a weapon around have never needed one. The first time you are in need, may be the last time you ever need anything.
I live in the south. Everyone grows up around guns. My father was from farm country in Miss and my mother is from farm country in Ark. There are areas in our country that are 60 miles from the police or sheriffs. You dont own a gun, therefore, you plan on never being threatened, never to have to defend a loved one or yourself, believe the Police will show up in time and think that everyone around you is the same as you, peace loving and warm hearted. Guns are a tool to those who know them and something to blame for deaths to those who don't know them. Guns are designed to kill. Some things need killing in this world.
HC
BTW..a good Walther .380 is a nice size pistol for women and and youngsters.