Baba Louie
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Luthien-Violet,
Welcome to THR. You're the same age as my daughter and no, she cannot yet purchase a handgun, nor handgun ammunition, from a licensed FFL until she turns 21... so says the law. She can, and has received a gift from me and/or has the opportunity to "borrow" anything in my meager collection, including ammo for practice.
As a seamstress, you do have access to scissors, yes?
Purse carry is oftentimes questionable. My daughter had her purse stolen by a young man who put a gun to her face. Keys, I.D., cell phone, some money, etc. all gone in less than 30 seconds.
Situational awareness, mindset tuned into the "Refuse to be a Victim" mode (RTBAV is a class offered by the NRA, BTW), good sneakers... followed by something sharp (if thats all that is allowed) or something that makes a criminal type rethink his priorities via lead poisoning... all good.
I follow the mindset my father passed onto me as a youngster (and I believe agreed upon by most everyone here) "It's better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it" followed by "Having it in your hand when you do need it, just might mean you don't have to pull the trigger to stop some idiot from ruining his/your day/life."
Spend some time reading up in the "Strategies and Tactics" forum. Good stuff.
Ask questions.
You're already on the right path methinks.
Welcome to THR. You're the same age as my daughter and no, she cannot yet purchase a handgun, nor handgun ammunition, from a licensed FFL until she turns 21... so says the law. She can, and has received a gift from me and/or has the opportunity to "borrow" anything in my meager collection, including ammo for practice.
As a seamstress, you do have access to scissors, yes?
Purse carry is oftentimes questionable. My daughter had her purse stolen by a young man who put a gun to her face. Keys, I.D., cell phone, some money, etc. all gone in less than 30 seconds.
Situational awareness, mindset tuned into the "Refuse to be a Victim" mode (RTBAV is a class offered by the NRA, BTW), good sneakers... followed by something sharp (if thats all that is allowed) or something that makes a criminal type rethink his priorities via lead poisoning... all good.
I follow the mindset my father passed onto me as a youngster (and I believe agreed upon by most everyone here) "It's better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it" followed by "Having it in your hand when you do need it, just might mean you don't have to pull the trigger to stop some idiot from ruining his/your day/life."
Spend some time reading up in the "Strategies and Tactics" forum. Good stuff.
Ask questions.
You're already on the right path methinks.