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

[Chad4000]

IF she actually gets really persistent with this idea, how do you guys feel about something like removing the firing pin?

[Aloha_Shooter]

IF she actually gets really persistent with this idea, how do you guys feel about something like removing the firing pin?

Personally, I hate it. I understand your concern about her but the last freaking thing I want to do is give someone a non-functional gun that they think they can actually use for self-defense. You're going to kick yourself if she decides to stand her ground against an invader instead of fleeing because she THINKS she has a functional weapon.