Eldery mother wants to get a gun...... Advice needed

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Tell her she needs to take a class first. Get her to a basic pistol instructor that'll wash her out if she exhibits any safety issues.

If she doesn't have enough interest, motivation and ability to take and pass a class, tell her she's on her own.

Tough spot to be in. This is why you need someone (the instructor) that doesn't have an emotional dog in the fight to make the call. I'd give him/her a heads up too.

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