Do you think it is necessary for a female that lives alone to have a gun ?

I think it’s a good idea for anyone living alone to feel the peace of knowing they would be able to defend themselves in case a situation were to arise that required them to do so. But everyone’s idea of self defense is different and with any line of defense taken it is vital to have the education and experience to be able to utilize them properly. Otherwise they’re pointless methods of defense.

no, if anyone owns one, they need to know it well and use it regularly. a weapon that can be taken and used against you is worse than none at all.

Yes , but a gun but most of all,, Train on that gun! I can't stress that fact enough. Learn all you can about it and take it out and train on it... shoot it.. feel the recoil , use different types of ammo (if affordable) and keep it handy.

Any good weapon is much better than a sharp stick!

Necessary? No, but there can be piece of mind to have a means of defense, and to properly know how to use and store the item.

sure assuming she's of sound mind. someone that's jumpy or paranoid for example might be just get someone innocent hurt.

It would depend on them. I have no reason to be concerned about it.

Well it would not hurt her to have a taser type stun gun..

That depends on where.

No.

Not necessary, but better than not.