Carry several dollar bills folded inside a ten dollar bill. A wide variety of courses are offered for self-defense and each should be considered carefully for relevance to your own personal situation. Personal Protection Devices Choose a personal protection device best suited to your situation. Personal protection devices range from sophisticated alarms for your home and car to defensive sprays and key chains you can carry in your purse. Firearms, A Personal Choice Make an informed choice about firearm ownership.
Firearm ownership is a deeply personal and profound decision.
NRA does not promote firearm ownership. We only advocate your constitutional right to choose whether to lawfully own a gun. For women who do choose to exercise that right, NRA offers information on the pros and cons of ownership, types of firearms, legal issues, and education and training for responsible use and safe storage of firearms with children in the home. These are just a few steps you can take to avoid becoming a victim of violent crime. To Be A Victim Course in your area.