Six things women should consider when purchasing a firearm for self-defense [View all]
I don't really agree with the title, as I think most of this advice is universal regardless of sex. But with women getting into firearm ownership and the shooting sports at ever increasing rates, I felt this was a good article to share. I don't necessarily have a strong opinion on revolvers vs. semi-autos, but the author recommends semi-autos.
I often see women getting advice favoring smaller guns, but I think that is a mistake. Those small pocket guns can have a lot of snappy recoil, making it difficult to control and shoot effectively. I recommend to anyone, not only women, to go to a range and rent a few guns before making a purchase. Find one you shoot well with and you enjoy shooting. I recommend polymer framed, striker fired, semi-autos in general. Glock specifically. But S&W and Springfield both make similar guns that I think are worth trying out as you may prefer them.
http://www.adn.com/article/20151113/six-things-women-should-consider-when-purchasing-firearm-self-defense
Buy a gun that fits your hand.
Make sure you can reach the trigger comfortably with the middle of the first pad on your trigger finger. Too much or too little finger on the trigger will make you inaccurate.
Consider professional firearm training.
When I turned 21, I bought a revolver and threw it in my purse. It wasn't until I took my first firearms course that I realized I never could have used it for self-defense. Without a proper mindset, it won't make a difference what firearm you have. You won't be able to use it. Training can provide that mindset.
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