Sister in law needs a gun. I need some input folks.

by Murphy , Monday, August 05, 2013, 22:15 (4072 days ago)

My sister in law (my brother who passed away 2 years ago widow) really needs a firearm in her home. She lives alone and the neighbourhood has been steadily going downhill where she lives.

I tried last year to get her to think about a handgun. Their 2 grandchildren (2 & 6 year's old) are there pretty often. She's afraid one of them may find it and an accident happen. I had her try to pull the slide on my Kel-tec, but she just doesn't have the strength. A revolver worried her even more.

The only 2 options left are a semi-auto with a magazine disconect system, or a pump shotgun. My sister lives only 175 yards away and can easily help her load the handgun and familiarize her with it. My sister law does know a bit about pump shotguns (she grew up a country girl). A 12 gauge would be too much for her, but she has shot .410's and isn't afraid of them.

Suggestions?

Thanks,

Murphy