I don't have a kid, but I would think the tazer and/or mace would be a better solution for a young female. Using again the Mollie Tibbets situation - first off, chances of her carrying her piece out on a jog are low. It sounds like the mexican was stalking her in some way before murdering her. Now, imagine if she had been armed, the guy hadn't done anything to her yet except stalk her, she panics and only thing she knew to do was to pull her gun and shoot him. Yes, she would be alive and there would be one less POS we have to worry about. But - she would be absolutely crucified by the media - WHITE CONSERVATIVE SHOOTS UNARMED IMMIGRANT FOR NO REASON. And she would probably get charged with some form of murder or man slaughter. Chances are if she waits until the point where shooting him is justified - waits until he attacks her - it's probably too late for a small girl like her. It's a horrible situation all around.