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I think it is harder for most women to "wrap a brain around" the terminal aspect of shooting someone. We are taught to be nurturers, caretakers and are in the reproductive cycle the life givers. So in a sense learning to and carrying a gun for defensive purposes goes against our very nature.

The other thing I have found talking with other women; a few of them have their CHL but do not carry, they would be more likely to respond with deadly force to defend their children rather than themselves. Kind of a mother bear reaction I guess.

I thank my Dad often for teaching me to respect the amazing tool that a gun is, and to enjoy using them for sport. He taught me to hunt and fish, and while I do not enjoy taking the life of a living thing, I am confident that I can should I need to to feed myself or my family. I wish I had gotten my CHL while he was alive, I think he would have taken comfort in knowing that I had a choice to not be a defenseless victim.

I am grateful to my husband for working with me to encourage and nurture the mindset in our daughters that we respect all life, and guns are tools to be used responsibly and appropriately. ETA - Both of the girls really enjoy shooting for sport, and are often with me at defensive pistol classes - they make me proud!

Sorry for the ramble - just go slow with the women in your life in regards to the gun thing - we are just wired differently, and it is NOT for everyone.
JMPHO