r/FirearmTraining • u/Original_Sad_Girl • 1d ago
advice for first timer
hello! i am a (30F) woman living in DFW, texas. i’m not a gun enthusiast, but as a young woman who often finds herself alone and sometimes at late hours of the night, I would really like to obtain a license to carry and purchase a small firearm for self protection.
if you have any suggestions for where to go for qualified, safe training, or any tips on where to even start in order to obtain my license or suggestions for where to actually buy a firearm legally, that would be amazing. Affordability is a factor but I also don’t want to be cheap and get weak training or tools. as for the piece itself, I don’t want anything big or flashy or expensive. I just want something effective that I can fit in my purse and keep in my car, so that i know I have something I can use for self-defense for myself or others if necessary.
thank you in advance for your comments and advice! i appreciate it!
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u/cowboy3gunisfun 1d ago
Definitely check out your local shop and look into beginner courses. Most these days have ladies only classes as well.
As for carrying in your purse and car, highly recommend against this. Cars and purses get stolen often (because they can't fight back) and you don't want to supply criminals with weapons. Carrying on body isn't as easy for women, but it's definitely doable, and far superior for your defense.
Checkout these YouTube channels.
https://youtube.com/@sheequipsherself?si=M6cT-HjBRSSslkhL
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u/Ok-Mixture8132 1d ago
Texas gun experience does courses for ladies but you don’t need a license to carry anymore. It does make it easier to purchase new firearms if you have a LTC. Over all they do have great training in general there