As a student at a vo-tech school in an an adult LPN class to start a new career I talk to a lot of young women who are concerned for their safety. They talk about being scared to go to their car after work or going to work. Most of them have never considered arming themselves so I try to help them think about their options;pepper spray,hornet spray,stun guns and handguns.I also warn them about places they may not carry and to weigh the deciscion carefully. Most of them say when they get to working and have the funds they will get their concealed carry permits. Officially the instructors cannot reccomend self defense but rather have to say give them what they want.These are intelligent,level headed young ladies that are not going to be shooting up the place.And think about it,you will be placing your life in their hands when they care for you,they do not need a gun to cause harm if they wanted to.