How does she feel about Crossbows??
You can leave a modern crossbow cocked for MONTHS...
takes VERY little training, and comes in Pink or Purple Camo...
Many gals who don't like guns will take a bow.
I had one gal who literally burst into tears the first time she fired a 9mm...
even after watching me fire all sorts, it just scared the heck out of her
to actually wield that kind of power.
Which, is a really sweet...innocent...never been a real crime victim mentality.
But, give that gal a bow, and she turned into the squirrel huntress...go figure.
Pointed out to her after a few weeks that it could also be used on a bad guy...
just to give her something to think about...options are always good.
Ended up trading her in on a much tougher broad
But you try to help folks along the best you can...