Quote Originally Posted by RblDiver View Post
I know next week I'm taking my girlfriend to get her first gun (though I guess she's not as interested in CCW as much as open-carry; her rationale from what I understand is she wants it as a deterrent, I'm not exactly sure how to respond).
If you want to keep her as your girlfriend, you meet her where she is, and you listen and try to make your points, gently. Over time, if she trusts you, she'll change her thoughts. I've seen it work, made it work w/my wife, and it's the best path IMO.