Agirl:  Lucky Sperm Club has its benefits.  So, you are Thin, HOT  looking, athletic, Smokin Hot Body,  ALL reasons to carry a handgun because you are targeted by the Males who can NOT control their emotions or D * ^ K............

A 22 cal. handgun is a nice choice, and any handgun pulled and pointed at someone  is a Deterrent.   HOWEVER, unless you are a expert shot you can still be attacked.  There are many  reports of attacks where the person shot an attacker  in the leg or arm, with a 22 cal. and it did not subdue the attacker.  The PROBLEM is the 22 cal. does NOT have the KNOCKDOWN Power that a 9mm, 40cal., 45 cal. does.  If you decide on a 22 cal.  buy a semi-auto.  And if  you ever have to use it, make sure you fire until you run out of bullets.   I am not a fan of Derringers even tho they are cute and deadly.  As I stated in  a earlier post, the most IMPORTANT things when buying a handgun are:  1.  Make sure the gun FITS  your hand properly.    (cont.)