Gun Shopping.

I don’t have any recommendations but I know if you’re in the US near a Cabela’s, the employees are more than happy to help! You can bring your purse for size reference. Make sure to go to the gun range and practice with it. You’ll need to get used to the recoil and practice aiming. I’m sure the employees will be able to recommend a local gun range

a glock 43x is nice and easy to learn and handle. there are others though where the reload is easier. stay safe!

Sorry to hear you experienced that. 😕 I worked at a gun range for 3 years and I’ve tried a lot and I second the Glock 43. It’s what I carry. Perfect for smaller hands and the recoil isn’t too bad. I recommend taking a class before making the purchase so you know what’s comfortable for you.

I’m a huge Glock person, but I’ve also loved some Springfield stuff recently. Highly recommend Glock 43x because of the extended carry if you’re able to have that in your state, also the Glock 26 or Springfield Hellcat. The hellcat has a heavy trigger for some women depending on grip strength, but you can switch out the springs to make it easier.

A Beretta. Definitely don’t carry a gun until you take a class and go practice shooting at a gun range..multiple times. Practice regularly going forward is smart too, it’s good to keep up with. Please be very careful with it in your purse. Gun accidents are the number one killer of children in the US and a high stat for adults. Pulling a gun on someone who already has a gun will more likely result in the situation escalating, not getting better. They often just shoot because you have one but wouldn’t otherwise…I know this from personal experiences with gun violence…just be careful, consider all options. Tasers are also a great alternative!

Check with your local ranges for women's only classes; here, they bring out a big selection, teach about each one, allow you to fire any that you want so that you are comfortable before you purchase one and can make an informed decision once you're ready.

My boyfriend took me to the range to try some out, to see what is was comfortable with. I ended up purchasing a Taurus tx22, which is a full size but I just got a carry purse big enough for that. My second choice was a ruger sr22 which was pretty small. I’m so sorry to hear you went through that, I’m glad you’re looking into arming yourself. I believe that’s one of the best things you can do to protect you and your family. Best of luck, girl 💙

I prefer the glock 19 and 43. The sig p-365x was my favorite and it was quite small. It’s a micro-compact handgun I recommend you go to the range and hold them then pick your top three take some hours just to shoot them then pick from that.

Posts like this should not be allowed on here!

@Rachel Crazy the gun culture in the US right? I didn’t even think about the fact you guys probably read this like “woah wtffff” 😅

I've reported it anyway

@Rachel It’s interesting how in the US they wouldn’t flag it as an issue, but being that it’s rooted in the UK it may be! I’m American and it’s so normalized here I can imagine how scary it is to others outside of the US.

@Tiff I just don't think it's the kind of platform that it needs to be talked about on. Politics needs to be kept away from certain places & this is one of them. It's supposed to be a place to talk about mum life, not gun life.

@Rachel I get it. I wish it was that way here. In the US it’s often a part of mom life….they sell baby bags and purses with a place for your gun. Moms do often carry for safety. What a world 😵‍💫. I’ll add, I’m not a guns person at all, (though I’ve been trained on them since I was 10). BUT, as a mom, I’ve had a gun put to my head with my child next to me…and my house shot up a year ago…😩bullets flying, I had to throw my kids on the floor and shield them while pregnant…so having to have one and whether it’s safe too or not and where and when has been a topic I’ve had to discuss with other moms. I wish we didn’t have to worry about it at all. It’s scary. In the UK is it ever a fear you think about? Are there guns on the street you’ve had to worry about? Or is it really just free of that issue?

@Tiff I'm so sorry you and your children have gone through that. I am also sorry that it is such a big problem in your country. We don't really have to worry about guns in the UK, especially in my part of the UK. Over here, we have a bigger knife crime problem. Which is just as bad as guns, I suppose 🫤

I have a Sig Sauer don’t remember model but it’s the smallest one. I love it. Really easy to conceal carry or put in a purse

@Rachel knives do damage as well. And they’re a lot easier to get than a gun. This isn’t a political post. She wasn’t asking people’s opinions on guns. She asked a question and needed advice. That is what this app was created for. Just because you didn’t like the question doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be allowed on here. With that mentality you could almost report any post you don’t agree with. It takes no effort to scroll past something that doesn’t pertain to you.

@Rachel you can also hide keywords you don’t want to see ☺️ a mom is looking for advice and support which is exactly what this app is for. Just be grateful your country has gotten rid of this problem and move on. Not all of us are so lucky.

@Rachel Sweetheart, you must not have read my entire post. I said i don't like the idea of guns, but it's for protection now."" You didn't like my post. I said, "Don't comment." My baby and I were stalked by man waiting for us outside a store after he saw us inside the store. I took my time shopping he was waiting for my baby and I. Walking next to us asking if I was married, if I had kids , where I lived all while walking home with us. He could've easily knocked me down and ran off my baby. Other times, people have broken into our house, and I hide my baby is the closet. I'm asking for advice as a mom who wants to keep her baby safe . When my husband is at work . Next time, follow instructions and don't stigmatize. As for the rest of the ladies!!! Thank you so much for your recommendations and advice. I will look into all the suggestions and get myself into a shooting range, and @Tiff , it's insane what the world has become . I'm sorry you had to go through that whilst being pregnant.

I hope you and your family are in a better place now. Must've been horrible I hate that you felt helpless , I did.

@Vicky it's supposed to be an app for motherhood, not for asking what gun you should own. Also, I never said knives didn't do damage. In fact, I actually said that they were just as much of a problem here as guns were in the U.S.

@Rachel I own over 20 fire arms some for shooting deer, some for smaller game, and some for trespassers. I’d hate to think having no guns would make me feel safe. If someone wants to fuck with me I fuck back. You unfortunately sound defenseless and that should be terrifying in the world we live in. Also agree with @Vicky this was 100% not political until you made it that way. I also reported your post looking for toddler safe kitchen knives because I personally think giving your toddlers knives is stupid. See how that works? Anyone can report what they don’t agree with? Then what?

@Rachel she is a mother who wants to protect herself and her baby. That is a part of motherhood. You don’t get to decide what aspects of motherhood people can seek advice about. You don’t agree with her methods that’s okay, scroll and move on.

@Rachel a conversation about a mom wanting to protect herself and her babies is 100% a mom life conversation. If she was asking about how to protect herself with toddler safe kitchen knives, you wouldn’t have a problem with it. No body should be ridiculed for the way they want to protect themselves and their family. If you’re not comfortable with the conversation, then scroll. Not everything needs to be commented on. Not every conversation needs your opinions. We’ll be here for you when you’re wanting to be a constructive part of the conversation, but please stop trying to win a conversation that you lost before you even hit send.

@Rachel you're welcome to leave this group if your beliefs don't align.

@Rachel I'm not a fan of guns either, but she literally said she's asking for recommendations for one to protect herself and her child.... You're very rude!

I'm so sorry you experienced this hun. 😞 I'm not a fan of guns either but my husband has been telling me to consider getting one for protection. But right now I'm still too uncomfortable with it.

I think it’s perfectly logical to be a gun owner. I would be hesitant to carry something in my purse. Remember that training on how to use a firearm is extremely important and safely storing. It is extremely important. Also if you want to carry it, you have to have a concealed carry.If anything I would keep the gun at home. I think you’re more likely to have an intruder than you are to meet someone on the street who threatens your life. Just my opinion. There are too many gun deaths in the US with children who get access to their parents weapons. Just putting that out there.

@Tara not in all states actually. In my state, you don’t need a concealed carry permit. You just need to meet certain requirements. So, OP, check your state law. I could get mines but I don’t need it. I just need to inform the cops if i ever get pulled over.

Thank you! Sorry for trauma dumping a portion of it, but it’s just a real thing that happened and has a lot to do with the feeling you feel as a parent in those kinds of scenarios similarly to how you felt when threatened. We did move out after the shooting within a week..not in the city anymore, 15 minutes away still…but in the woods…makes a huge difference. I still love the city but the kids that did it were still hanging around so had to go. Stay safe out there 💙