Letter to millennials: I’m a young woman and here’s why I carry a gun

I’m a young, single woman living in a high crime urban area. I’m 5 ft. tall and 110 lbs.

Like most millennials, I’m constantly on the go between business meetings, Pilates, dinner with friends, and the mall. I’m in and out of parking lots throughout the day, usually wearing leggings and most definitely answering emails or texting on my phone. In other words, I’m a perfect target for criminals.

So, how do I protect myself? I carry a gun.

My highest priority is being able to defend myself. That requires being a responsible gun owner, obtaining my concealed carry permit, educating myself about gun safety, and making time to practice shooting at the range. Beyond going to the range, I’m taking self-defense classes designed for women with NRA certified instructors.

To make sure I’m always carrying, I purchased a stylish brown leather concealed carry handbag, large enough for my MacBook Pro and perfectly designed for young professionals. It comes with a built in holster located in a discrete outside pocket for quick and easy access to your gun in the case of emergency.