Since I live alone right now, I would have to say yes. When my mother lived with me, I had her get a CCW and gave her my CZ-82 to carry and use for protection. I am sure it is still in her dresser drawer loaded and ready to go. She was not really interested in carrying a gun to begin with, but in MA, you have to have a CCW to even own a high capacity pistol. I showed her how to use it, but not at the range. She did not want to go with me and learn, so hopefully she never has to use it.