Force multiplier
Originally published at VolkStudio Blog. You can comment here or there.
A 52 year old woman, no matter now well trained, would be hard pressed to keep up with young men who make up the majority of violent criminals. Add a Glock to her hip and a .308 rifle to her hands, and the balance shifts in favor of the well trained - in this instance, the lady in the photo. Gun is Civilization.