As the pendulum swings, we see a glimpse of sanity on the horizon

[S_B_Jackson]

118. No, it wasn't....attack took place IN her home.

And a frightening realization for a young woman who was very fit (competetive triathloner) to find out that even when attacked by a man who was roughly the same height and build as her was much stronger physically and was she was easily overpowered. Getting raped was inevitable at that point....but luckily her roommate come home unexpectedly for some forgotten paperwork, heard the sounds of the struggle taking place and retrieved her dad's housewarming gift (a 12 guage shotgun). When the attacker heard the distinctive sound of it being racked, he dived out of her bedroom window rather than getting his ass shot.

The experience frightened her, but didn't make her "afraid". She had driven home the cold fact that it was her responsibilty to ensure that she could equalize the dispartity and size and strength between her and a potential future attacker. To that end she's taken several defense classes - finding that Krav Maga suited her best - as well as learning to shoot and taking classes for those as well. She and I actually began dating after I met her at an IDPA (Intl Defensive Pistol Assoc.) event several years afterwards.

I've found that her experiences are not at all uncommon. And your claim that, "You don't see us women locking ourselves home or buying guns to avoid being raped." is pure bullshit. I see and know women who've responded both ways....and as pointed out, women carrying is a growing phenomenon.