Person has to know their limitations.

some kids "raise themselves". And come out ok.

I think I know this mom, or someone just like her.

Anyway, yes, cute story.

Cut and paste posts.

I see you got Google working again. You have to be right up about 100 posts in this group without commenting and discussing them. I think that might be close to a delicious meat product.

Sure they're low on capacity (usually 5 sometimes 6) but they're pretty much idiot proof. The very first point and click device is still a great option for self defense.

My wife still chooses to carry her 642 with CT laser, even though I have several higher capacity options with better ballastics.


It's always wise to have at least one way to protect/save the lives of yourself and your family.

I had more of an impact on the sister, I recommended a P99 9mm. She's into it enough to want to shoot it a lot, and take classes, etc..
Her friend mentioned his wife's recent purchase of a Ruger LCR - seemed like a good choice too.

The in-law used to be a hippie much like the one in the story (not accident prone though), but since 9-11 has evolved into more of a woman of the wilderness type.

I doubt any of that actually happened, but it is a fun read.