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Especially single female retirees, just wondering if you purchased a weapon of some type, and did you learn how to use it, and where do you keep it?
I am in AZ and Sheriff Joe just had his duties clearly restricted by the Feds. Now, I liked the way he rounded up criminals in this county. I think maybe I should look into some type of protection (besides my 2 wimpy dogs) but the thought of it is scarey.
Especially single female retirees, just wondering if you purchased a weapon of some type, and did you learn how to use it, and where do you keep it?
I am in AZ and Sheriff Joe just had his duties clearly restricted by the Feds. Now, I liked the way he rounded up criminals in this county. I think maybe I should look into some type of protection (besides my 2 wimpy dogs) but the thought of it is scarey.
It won't be scarey if you think of it like what it is. It's a tool and nothing more (hence calling it "tooling up" when putting on a gunbelt for work back in the day). Just like you wouldn't grab a screwdriver to saw a board, you don't grab a marshmellow to protect yourself.
To own and potentially use a gun, one must be of utmost self-confidence of not only handling a gun but actually using it when the need is perceived. Be aware that in some states, using a gun on an intruder can backfire--not only on you personally but you can actually be prosecuted for harming or killing an intruder! (so I have read)
Very interesting question. I do not but have given it some thought. I don't know how much damage I could do with the gulf clubs I have hidden throughout the house (I'm 5'3" @ 105 lb.)
I first want to take a self defense class. I grew up with a brother & 5 male cousins so I had to learn to fight but that was a few years ago.
First the class and then I will give it some serious thought.
Maybe a homeowner can be prosecuted for harming an intruder in other states, but Texas pretty much protects any homeowner who's protecting his/her life or property. In fact, a few years ago a local homeowner shot and killed a burglar who was hauling away merchandise from his neighbor's house (the neighbor was on vacation at the time). Not only was the homeowner not prosecuted, he was revered as a hero.
Especially single female retirees, just wondering if you purchased a weapon of some type, and did you learn how to use it, and where do you keep it? ...
PhxBarb, you are in a great place if you are interested in owning and learning how to use a weapon. There are at least two gun clubs with qualified instructors and indoor shooting ranges with regular classes and guns you can rent and use on their range for the classes and to see what feels right for you. Check out the Scottsdale Gun Club and Shooters World (AZShootersWorld.com).
There are lock boxes with a number code combination and other options to keep the gun safe condition but available. Figure out how you are going to do that before you buy one.
I'm single, 61, own a gun, but I keep it around in case some nasty intruder comes into my life, like some incurable cancer!
The gun has been sitting in its case for 16 years now, only shot it once at a shooting rage, have lots of bullets, but don't know if I could even find it, as I keep hiding it in different spots all the time.
I live in a townhouse and I feel pretty safe here, but I wouldn't feel safe if I lived in a single family residence.
One thing I won't do is put bars on my windows, IMO, that's just advertising that there's seniors living there!
Especially single female retirees, just wondering if you purchased a weapon of some type, and did you learn how to use it, and where do you keep it?
I am in AZ and Sheriff Joe just had his duties clearly restricted by the Feds. Now, I liked the way he rounded up criminals in this county. I think maybe I should look into some type of protection (besides my 2 wimpy dogs) but the thought of it is scarey.
You base your need for a gun on Sheriff Joe, who doesn't even police your jurisdiction? Go stand by your mailbox and hold your breath until a County Sheriff comes by.
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but you can actually be prosecuted for harming or killing an intruder! 
(so I have read)
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