This is a great topic. My first instinct was to choose yes. Then, I had to wonder about a woman being over powered by a man if she was hesitant or uncomfortable with the weapon. Hesitating to be as aggressive as an attacker could be detrimental. There is a great book called "The Gift of Fear." It was written by a security specialist who has worked for governments, large corporations, and public figures. He has run a protection company service with numerous employees for years. He discusses the importance of listening to your gut and not hesitating in a bad situation. I wonder if some horrible tragedies would have taken a different turn if the victim could have been as animalistic as the attacker. For example, the author tells a story of a young mother who was faced with a man car jacking with her young children in the backseat. She gouged both of his eyes out with her thumbs. She didn't even remember having done it. Of course, it is better for someone to have a weapon they are comfortable using and responsible in the way they carry and keep it.
